Oklahoma State Cowboys vs. BYU Cougars: 2024 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

BYU Cougars defeated Oklahoma State Cowboys 38–35 in Week 8, 2024. Final score: Oklahoma State Cowboys 35, BYU Cougars 38.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Oklahoma State Cowboys	6	12	0	12	35
BYU Cougars	6	6	12	9	38

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

• Jake Retzlaff (BYU) — 243.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.22 EPA/play +6.09 EPA
• Brennan Presley (Oklahoma State) — 16.0 yds · 1 TD · +2.94 EPA/play +2.94 EPA
• Alan Bowman (Oklahoma State) — 89.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.09 EPA/play -1.65 EPA

Rushing

• LJ Martin (BYU) — 120.0 yds · 2 TD +0.32 EPA
• Ollie Gordon II (Oklahoma State) — 107.0 yds · 2 TD +0.64 EPA
• Jake Retzlaff (BYU) — 86.0 yds · 1 TD +0.94 EPA

Receiving

• Darius Lassiter (BYU) — 6 rec · 129.0 yds +1.34 EPA
• Brennan Presley (Oklahoma State) — 5 rec · 43.0 yds +0.56 EPA
• Chase Roberts (BYU) — 3 rec · 25.0 yds +0.79 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Jake Retzlaff	BYU	28	46.4%	243	2	+0.22	+6.09
Brennan Presley	Oklahoma State	1	100.0%	16	1	+2.94	+2.94
Alan Bowman	Oklahoma State	19	57.9%	89	1	-0.09	-1.65
Garret Rangel	Oklahoma State	10	60.0%	92	1	-0.37	-3.74
Hinckley Ropati	BYU	1	0.0%	12	0	-8.95	-8.95

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Oklahoma State	BYU
Plays	66	64
EPA / play	+0.268	+0.216
Total EPA	+17.69	+13.85
Success rate	54.5%	48.4%
Pass EPA / play	-0.082	-0.099
Rush EPA / play	+0.559	+0.478
Yards	472	515

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	BYU	6	75	+6.16	Rush TD
Q1	Oklahoma State	5	75	+6.53	Rush TD
Q1	BYU	8	33	-0.91	Punt
Q1	Oklahoma State	3	2	-2.50	Punt
Q1	BYU	9	63	-5.34	Interception
Q2	Oklahoma State	2	50	-5.90	Interception
Q2	BYU	1	1	+0.32	Rush TD
Q2	Oklahoma State	10	75	+6.17	Pass TD
Q2	BYU	7	71	-1.65	Interception
Q2	Oklahoma State	7	71	+5.68	Rush TD
Q2	BYU	4	32	-0.66	Interception
Q3	Oklahoma State	10	44	-0.06	Missed FG
Q3	BYU	7	69	+5.90	Rush TD
Q3	Oklahoma State	1	0	-4.64	Interception
Q3	BYU	4	44	+3.48	Pass TD
Q3	Oklahoma State	9	79	+6.65	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · BYU Cougars · Hinckley Ropati pass intercepted (-8.95 EPA)
2. Q2 · Oklahoma State Cowboys · Garret Rangel pass intercepted (-5.55 EPA)
3. Q4 · BYU Cougars · Jake Retzlaff pass to Darius Lassiter for a touchdown (35 yards) (+5.42 EPA)
4. Q3 · Oklahoma State Cowboys · Alan Bowman pass intercepted (-4.64 EPA)
5. Q1 · Oklahoma State Cowboys · Ollie Gordon II rushes 50 yards for a touchdown (+4.56 EPA)
6. Q2 · BYU Cougars · Jake Retzlaff pass intercepted (-4.32 EPA)
7. Q4 · Oklahoma State Cowboys · Alan Bowman pass to Brennan Presley for a touchdown (6 yards) (+4.27 EPA)
8. Q2 · Oklahoma State Cowboys · Garret Rangel pass to Ollie Gordon II for a touchdown (17 yards) (+3.68 EPA)

Key takeaways

• BYU Cougars controlled the final (38–35) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Jake Retzlaff (BYU) — 243.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: Oklahoma State at 0.268 EPA/play.
• Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Oklahoma State Cowboys vs BYU Cougars?

Oklahoma State Cowboys 35, BYU Cougars 38 in Week 8 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Oklahoma State Cowboys vs BYU Cougars?

BYU Cougars won with a final score of 35–38.

Where can I find the Oklahoma State Cowboys vs BYU Cougars box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401636898.

Who led Oklahoma State Cowboys vs BYU Cougars in passing?

Jake Retzlaff (BYU) led passers with 243.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Oklahoma State Cowboys at BYU Cougars in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.