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Oklahoma State hopes to rebound against Iowa State

Nov 1, 2008 - 10:51 AM Iowa State (2-6) at (9) Oklahoma State (7-1), 3:30 pm EDT

STILLWATER, Oklahoma (Ticker) -- After giving the top-ranked team in the country all it could handle, Oklahoma State needs to avoid a letdown.

The 10th-ranked Cowboys attempt to bounce back from their first loss of the season Saturday when they host lowly Iowa State.

Zac Robinson passed for 199 yards and a touchdown last Saturday, but Oklahoma State (7-1, 3-1 Big 12 South) fell short against No. 1 Texas, 28-24, on the road.

The Cowboys, who nearly upset the Longhorns in Stillwater last year, drove the ball all the way to midfield to set up a final play. But Texas sealed the win and preserved its perfect record when Robinson's Hail Mary attempt was batted down short of the goal line.

"It was a heck of a college football game," Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy said. "It was a great setting, great atmosphere. I was very proud of our team today. The guys played with a lot of heart. The guys made good decisions. We played very well as a team."

Playing in a conference filled with high-profile quarterbacks, Robinson is not getting much attention despite enjoying a great campaign.

Robinson has passed for 1,687 yards and 15 touchdowns with four interceptions this season. The junior has also rushed for five scores.

There is no secret that Robinson's favorite target has been sophomore Dez Bryant, who has hauled in 51 receptions for 883 yards and 11 TDs despite not playing against Missouri State - an FCS opponent which could have provided an excellent chance to pad his stats.

The Cyclones (2-6, 0-4 North) are hoping to avoid their seventh consecutive loss.

Austen Arnaud passed for 381 yards and a touchdown and carried 17 times for 66 yards and a score last Saturday, but Iowa State still suffered a 49-35 loss to Texas A&M.