In all seriousness, Texas Christian probably has the worst defense of any team that has ever been ranked in the top 5 of the AP Poll. On 3d and 6 from the OSU 18, Mason Rudolph drops back to pass -- and soon lobs a huge bomb down the middle of the field. Now if you didn't know much about Texas Christian, you would think that's probably not a good way to get a first down. But if you do know about Texas Christian, you will not be surprised to know that Marcell Ateman, an OSU wide receiver from Wylie East H.S. in Dallas, is all alone about 15 yards behind the entire Texas Christian defense. He catches the ball and goes unchecked for an 82-yard touchdown pass.
So, to repeat: Texas Christian had a 4th and 3 at the OSU 14. A field goal would have made the score 21-12. Instead, Texas Christian tried a silly corner end zone pass, and turned the ball over on downs. Then, less than a minute later, Texas Christian lets an OSU receiver go untouched for an 82-yard touchdown pass. Now it's 28-9. Just an embarrassing performance for both the Texas Christian coaching staff and the Texas Christian defense.
Next Saturday, Oklahoma State will be heading to Iowa State. So it appears that the Cyclones will get to host the UCFC twice in one season.
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