Posted by ESPN.com's Tim Griffin
There was some concern coming into Oklahoma State's game against Iowa State of how the Cowboys would respond to last week's loss to Texas.
But Keith Toston made sure that a hangover didn't bewitch the Cowboys.
Toston rushed for a career-best 206 yards and scored three touchdowns to lead the Cowboys a resounding 34-8 victory over Iowa State.
Toston's stellar play supported the strong effort of OSU quarterback Zac Robinson, who completed 19-of-24 passes for 142 yards and added 34 yards rushing.
The Cowboys went to the basics, whipping ISU in the trenches as they jumped to a 27-0 lead after three quarters and cruised from there.
OSU piled up a season-best 331 rushing yards as they controlled this one from the start.
The victory pushes them into their next game against Colorado with a 7-2 record. They still have serious hopes of playing in a good bowl after this impressive triumph.
ISU quarterback Austen Arnaud returned to the lineup after missing the last two games with a bruised hand. Arnaud looked rusty as he threw three interceptions.
It means that 5-5 Iowa State still needs another victory to become bowl eligible. They will have a chance as they meet Colorado next week and travel to Missouri for their season finale.
There was some concern coming into Oklahoma State's game against Iowa State of how the Cowboys would respond to last week's loss to Texas.
But Keith Toston made sure that a hangover didn't bewitch the Cowboys.
Toston rushed for a career-best 206 yards and scored three touchdowns to lead the Cowboys a resounding 34-8 victory over Iowa State.
Toston's stellar play supported the strong effort of OSU quarterback Zac Robinson, who completed 19-of-24 passes for 142 yards and added 34 yards rushing.
The Cowboys went to the basics, whipping ISU in the trenches as they jumped to a 27-0 lead after three quarters and cruised from there.
OSU piled up a season-best 331 rushing yards as they controlled this one from the start.
The victory pushes them into their next game against Colorado with a 7-2 record. They still have serious hopes of playing in a good bowl after this impressive triumph.
ISU quarterback Austen Arnaud returned to the lineup after missing the last two games with a bruised hand. Arnaud looked rusty as he threw three interceptions.
It means that 5-5 Iowa State still needs another victory to become bowl eligible. They will have a chance as they meet Colorado next week and travel to Missouri for their season finale.
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Tim Griffin
Griffin joined ESPN.com in February 2008. He has covered the Big 12 since its inception, among a variety of beats during a 24-year career at the San Antonio Express-News. Griffin, a Memphis State University graduate, lives in San Antonio with his wife and son.
