Oklahoma State: 2026 Week 11 recap

Oklahoma State sits at No. 23 after a brutal 51-49 road loss to Iowa State in Week 9—a game that epitomized their season struggles. The Cowboys remain at a 12.4 rating despite the loss, reflecting how their rating had already adjusted downward; they're 5-3 overall with a projected 7.4 wins for the year. The red zone tells the story: a 9.6% TD rate exposes why close games slip away. With a late-game leverage performance of 6.46, they can execute in crunch moments, but third-down conversion at 34.3% and fourth-down aggression at 27.9% suggest they can't sustain drives when it matters most. GIE projects zero playoff odds. Next up is a road trip to Kansas State in Week 10—another Big 12 test against a conference opponent.