Cyclones A Perfect Storm For No. 2 Oklahoma State’s Perfect Season
A perfect storm destroys a perfect season. It may have blown the doors wide open to the possibility of a rematch between the number one-ranked LSU Tigers and the Alabama Crimson Tide for the BCS Championship. Iowa State Cyclones was not rattled by a 17-point deficit, instead they were determined to upend the perfect season of the number two-ranked Oklahoma State Cowboys. With determination and a 4-yard touchdown run by Jeff Woody in the second overtime, the Cowboys’ Perfect Season had been swept away. Cyclones’ 37-31-victory may be the biggest in College Football.
Iowa State was not suppose to test Oklahoma State, they were supposed to be a bump in the road until the Cowboys play the powerful Oklahoma Sooners; however, Cyclones were not informed. Iowa State entered the game with a 6-4 overall record; however, Cyclones were only 3-4 in the Big 12. Hey, who cares about stinking records, the Cyclones did not because their record is now 4-4 in Big 12-play. It was a shootout all the way. Cyclones’ defense forced the Heisman hopeful quarterback Brandon Weeden to throw three interceptions. The most costly interception ended up in the hands of Ter’Ran Benton during the second overtime. Ultimately, the interception by Benton led to the drive that allowed Woody to put the ball into the end zone and bring the Cyclones their first victory over top 5-ranked team.
Oklahoma Sooners vs. Oklahoma State Cowboys Tickets for December 3 does not have BCS title game implications but the Big 12 will be at stake. Cowboys will remain in the hunt for a BCS title, because anything can happen. Cyclones’ starting quarterback Jared Barnett had a solid game to help lead his team to victory. He passed for 376 yards and 3 touchdowns. With Cyclones’ win, Alabama fans should be cheering as their chances of playing for BCS title have taken a great turn for the best. They may want to checkout BCS National Championship Bowl Tickets 2012-01-09 New Orleans, LA, Mercedes-Benz Superdome (formerly Louisiana Superdome)
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