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Eric Morris said Oklahoma State lost left tackle Jacob Sexton, whom he called its best offensive lineman, early against Tulsa and struggled to replace him on the edge, but the coach had not yet confirmed a diagnosis or return timetable.
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Morris described Oklahoma State's Breiden Fehoko as week-to-week after resuming individual drills without team work, with a gradual strength-building ramp-up needed before he can return safely.
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Morris said Oklahoma State's quarterback Drew missed routine throws, made incorrect run-pass reads and forced an end-zone interception across his body against a drop-eight defense, with pressure worsening an already unsettled performance.
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Morris judged Caleb the most effective Oklahoma State rushing option against Tulsa but said the staff still must identify a reliable backup to reduce his workload, leaving the secondary running-back role unresolved.
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Oklahoma State's run defense deteriorated after halftime as Tulsa gained more than 100 second-half rushing yards and broke long runs, including a jet sweep, despite the Cowboys' strong early third-down defense.