In the Texas Bowl at NRG Stadium in Houston, No. 20 Oklahoma State held off an undermanned Texas A&M to win with a final score of 31-23. Oklahoma State led from the start, with a 19-yard field goal by Hale and a 10-3 score at the end of the first quarter. The Cowboys extended their lead to 24-6 by halftime. In the second half, Dalton Brooks intercepted a pass for Texas A&M, but the Aggies could not overcome the deficit. In the closing moments, Texas A&M's Reed's pass was intercepted near the end zone, sealing the victory for Oklahoma State. The win was significant for bettors as Oklahoma State (-4) covered the spread and the total points stayed under 56. The victory also marks a poignant moment in college football as it signals the end of the Jimbo Fisher Era at Texas A&M.
Aggies Extra Points: Oklahoma State 31, Texas A&M 23 in Texas Bowl https://t.co/GyxPSxFPKZ via @houstonchron
No. 20 Oklahoma State holds off undermanned Texas A&M in Texas Bowl: https://t.co/YwtnaisrIk via @houstonchron
Oklahoma State holds off undermanned Texas A&M in Texas Bowl https://t.co/YwtnaisrIk via @houstonchron
ViewFromVegas of #CFB: No. 20 Oklahoma State (-4) covered in 31-23 win vs. Texas A&M in Texas Bowl (stayed Under 56 points); faves led 3-1 SU & ATS on day, Over/Unders split 2-2; overall in bowls, faves take lead at 13-11 SU & also 12-11-1 ATS; Overs 13-11 https://t.co/GcCwRjKsMs
No. 20 Oklahoma State wins the Texas Bowl!! π₯ https://t.co/O2gU3r7uHW
OKLAHOMA STATE HANGS ON TO WIN THE TEXAS BOWL OVER TEXAS A&M!! https://t.co/98gdMGdFjv
Reed's heave intercepted near end zone and that's ball game: No. 20 Oklahoma State 31, Texas A&M 23.
Oklahoma State pushes a 47-yd FG wide right. Texas A&M trails 31-23 with 0:17 to play and no timeouts. Hoping for OT so the football doesnβt have to end. π
End of third quarter of Texas Bowl: No. 20 Oklahoma State 31, Texas A&M 20.
Interception by the Pride of Shiner Dalton Brooks to start 2nd half for Aggies, A&M starts near midfield trailing Oklahoma State 24-6.
Halftime: No. 20 Oklahoma State 24, Texas A&M 6 in the Texas Bowl in Houston. The Jimbo Fisher Era is two quarters from its ultimate Brazos County demise.
End of first quarter of @TexasBowl: No. 20 Oklahoma State 10, Texas A&M 3.
19-yard Hale FG on OSU's opening drive and Cowboys lead Aggies 3-0 nearly halfway through the first quarter here in NRG Stadium.
Breaking down Texas A&M vs. Oklahoma State in Texas Bowl https://t.co/2OPA6ymBQP via @houstonchron
Oklahoma State wins the Texas Bowl rodeo, defeating Texas A&M. https://t.co/D8IDmGsfkw