Houston Unable To Stop Cowboys Balanced Offensive Attack

Game Highlights

Dez Bryant and Kendall Hunter did it all Saturday night while breaking in the brand new 'Boone Bowl'. The Cowboys had a very shaky and inconsistent offense  in the first half despite Kendall Hunter's 58 - yard TD on the third offensive play of the game. They turned the ball over three times leading to 13 Cougar points and went into the half down 16-14.

However, the Pokes came out to play in the second half. It only took the Pokes 1 min. 30 sec. to take the lead after half time. The cowboys rushed down the field going 75 yards which was capped by Keith Toston's 28 - yard touchdown run. Then it was Dez Bryant's turn. Robinson and Bryant hooked up twice for TDs in the third quarter, including a 74 - yard screen pass that went the distance because of 2 extraordinary blocks from 'Double D' (Damian Davis). When the Cougars' D was too busy covering Bryant, Gundy took advantage and gave the ball to Kendall 'Spud' Hunter, who scored another TD off a 10 - yard rush. The balanced offensive attack looked just about unstoppable. 

Just when you thought Dez was done for the day, think again. Dez continued to show off his great punt returns taking a Chase Turner punt 71 yards for a Cowboys TD. This just contributed to Bryant's spectacular game, who had a career day with 9 catches for 236 yards and 3 TDs on the day (excluding the 71 punt return TD). 

Kendall Hunter also had a historic game, rushing for 210 yards on 22 carries. This was the first time in OSU history the Pokes had a 200-yard rusher and receiver in a single game.

As bad as the first half looked for Zach Robinson, he still finished the game going 14 for 21 for 320 yards and 3 TDs.

The Cowboys will look for a similar result against Missouri State on Saturday.