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Scott’s thoughts: Three players who could help stabilize the Oklahoma State offense
- Desmond Magiya replaced injured Oklahoma State left tackle Jacob Sexton against Tulsa and drew criticism from Eric Morris, while the article discusses Shaun Torgeson or a Hanson-to-tackle reshuffle as options rather than confirmed changes for Oregon.
- Morris said Oklahoma State lineman Braydon Nelson had returned only to individual drills, with the article estimating he could still be at least two to three games from returning rather than reporting a firm clearance date.
- Morris said Oklahoma State must determine Caleb Hawkins' backup after Tre Page III and Ayo Adeyi combined for 43 yards on 13 carries and unsuccessful fourth-down attempts, with the article suggesting a larger role for 226-pound Mason rather than announcing one.
- PFF charting placed 25 of Oklahoma State's 35 rushing plays off tackle or inside, including 14 between the guards, showing how heavily the Tulsa game plan relied on those interior and off-tackle lanes.
- Oklahoma State outside receivers Justin Bowick and Chris Barnes played 80 and 78 of 91 offensive snaps, prompting the article to call for more Harris and Terrence Lewis involvement to ease the starters' workload in the tempo offense.
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Eric Morris press conference after Cowboy Football's season opener at Tulsa
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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Too soon to hit the Panic Button
- Injury: Well Sexton and the oline were playing somewhat well that first drive, as when he went down he was run blocking down the field with the RB just passing him if I remember right.
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