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Drew Mestemaker 'can’t do those dumb plays' if OSU football wants to make noise | Carlson

There was plenty of blame to go around after OSU's 35-32 loss to Houston. But the harsh reality is, Cowboys quarterback Drew Mestemaker didn't do enough.

Drew Mestemaker 'can’t do those dumb plays' if OSU football wants to make noise | Carlson

Houston's Houston Cougars pulled off a thrilling 35-32 victory over Oklahoma State University in a game where quarterback Drew Mestemaker couldn't overcome his mistakes. Mestemaker, who had a solid performance in the second half, struggled early in the game. The Cowboys managed only three points in the first half and scored just 14 rushing yards before halftime.

Furthermore, Mestemaker turned the ball over twice, one of which was a fumble recovered by the Cougars. Houston's star quarterback Conner Weigman, on the other hand, had an impressive game, completing 24 of 33 passes for 343 yards and five touchdowns, including two rushing touchdowns. Weigman's performance was so strong that Cowboy coach Eric Morris called him "phenomenal."

Despite Mestemaker's efforts, the Cowboys' defense struggled in the final minutes, failing to stop Houston. Mestemaker acknowledged his errors and admitted that he couldn't "do those dumb plays" that gave the Cougars short fields. While he was still a valuable player, the game highlighted the need for improvement in the Cowboys' offense, particularly in the red zone.

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