Texas Toasts Oklahoma State

STILLWATER, Okla. -- So much for the down-to-the-wire games between Texas and Oklahoma State and the chance for the Cowboys to finally break through.

Texas forced OSU quarterback Zac Robinson into four interceptions, two of which were returned for touchdowns and the third was converted into a touchdown as the third-ranked Longhorns cruised to a 41-14 victory in front of 58,516 at Boone Pickens Stadium on Saturday night.

This was a meeting of the Big 12 South's two top teams, but it was clear from the outset the Longhorns are by far supreme as they took a major step in locking up the division title while staying in step for the coveted BCS championship bid. Texas (8-0, 4-0) just needs to run the table against Baylor, Kansas and Texas A&M after next week's non-conference game against Central Florida to be in position for the opportunities it was denied last season after one lapsed moment against Texas Tech.

The loss for the 13th-ranked Cowboys, meanwhile, ends a five-game winning streak as a promising season is fast fading for the one-time fifth-ranked team in the country. OSU (6-2, 3-1) has been plagued by off-field issues and injuries and the youth that's left were obvious Saturday night.

In addition to Robinson's struggles, Hubert Anyiam, who had filled the void left by suspended All-American receiver Dez Bryant, had a dropped touchdown and a costly interception on the night. All-Big 12 running back Kendal Hunter, who hasn't played since Sept. 12 because of an ankle/foot injury, ran the ball just one time in his return.

Texas, on the other hand, got big plays from quarterback Colt McCoy and receivers Malcolm Williams and Jordan Shipley. But the real stars for the Longhorns were the defense and the secondary members who locked down the Cowboys' potent offense in critical moments.

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