ESPN College Football

Posted by ESPN.com's Tim Griffin

STILLWATER, Okla. -- Here's a look at how Texas cruised to an easy 41-14 victory over Oklahoma State Saturday night, putting the Longhorns into prime contention for their first Big 12 title since 2005.

How the game was won: Colt McCoy played a mistake-free, efficient game and the Longhorns’ secondary turned the game into a feeding frenzy with two interceptions returned for touchdowns and four interceptions, including three in the second half.

Turning point: After Oklahoma State had pulled within 17-7 and appeared to have captured momentum, Texas marched 80 yards in 10 plays. The drive was capped by an 11-yard TD grab by Malcolm Williams from McCoy with nine seconds left that boosted Texas’ halftime lead to 24-7.

Stat of the game: Texas accounted for two non-offensive touchdowns thanks to a 77-yard interception return by Curtis Brown and a 31-yard return by Earl Thomas. It gives them nine non-offensive touchdowns this season – two kickoff returns, two punt returns, two blocked punt returns and three interception returns for touchdowns.

Player of the game: McCoy completed 16 of 21 passes for 171 yards and a touchdown and also rushed for a team-best 34 yards on 11 carries. Additionally, he failed to throw an interception for the first time in a game this season.

Unsung hero: Texas middle linebacker Roddrick Muckelroy was all over the field, leading the team in tackles to key the Longhorns’ defensive effort.

What it means: Texas has the clearest path to the national championship of any of the top three teams in the BCS standings. All they have to do is win out and they’ll be playing for the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Jan. 7. And Oklahoma State fans will wonder how much closer they could have played Texas if Kendall Hunter had been healthy and Dez Bryant hadn't been suspended.