STILLWATER, Okla. — In a decisive matchup, Cam Skattebo shone for Arizona State, rushing for 153 yards and scoring a touchdown, in addition to catching four passes for 121 yards and two touchdowns. This impressive performance helped Arizona State secure a commanding 42-21 victory over Oklahoma State on Saturday evening.
The Sun Devils (6-2, 3-2 Big 12) turned the tide in the second half, outpacing Oklahoma State 21-7 following a lengthy weather delay that lasted 2 1/2 hours. Skattebo’s all-purpose yardage average of 161.6 yards per game is currently the highest in the Big 12, and he became the first Arizona State player since 2015 to achieve over 100 yards in both rushing and receiving during a single game. The team’s offense was particularly effective, converting 10 out of 16 third downs and amassing a total of 529 yards.
For Oklahoma State (3-6, 0-6 Big 12), Alan Bowman completed 17 of 30 passes for a total of 175 yards, contributing one touchdown along with one interception. The team ended the game with 270 offensive yards, marking another setback as they have now lost their last six games.
The game faced interruptions as play was suspended at halftime due to thunderstorms and lightning, prompting a safety evacuation notice displayed on the stadium’s big screen. In the second half, there was a moment of excitement when Oklahoma State’s Kyler Pearson returned the kickoff for a 63-yard touchdown, but the play was called back due to a holding penalty.
At halftime, Arizona State was leading 21-14, bolstered by Sam Leavitt’s return from a rib injury sustained on October 11, during which he threw for 198 yards and two touchdowns.
**Key Observations:**
For Arizona State, their ability to maintain possession for nearly 39 minutes and restrict Oklahoma State to just 84 rushing yards was significant. Meanwhile, Oklahoma State faces pressure to win their final three games to qualify for a bowl appearance for the 19th consecutive year.
**Upcoming Matches:**
Arizona State will host UCF next Saturday, while Oklahoma State is set to travel to TCU the same day.
