Oklahoma State announces Blackout Game for November matchup against Iowa State
Last season, Oklahoma State decided to make a November matchup against TCU a blackout game. After seeing the success of that last season, the Cowboys are doing it again in 2022.
On Sunday, Oklahoma State announced that the second edition of the blackout will take place on November 12 against Iowa State. Oklahoma State wide receiver Brennan Presley narrated the video posted on Twitter, and he expressed his excitement to see the blackout returning again this year.
“What’s up Cowboys fans, it’s Brennan Presley, BP here. I just wanted to let you guys know that November 12th when we play Iowa State will be our Military Appreciation and Blackout Game,” Presley said. “And personally, to me, the Blackout Game, just looking at the crowd when you’re on the field, it’s such an unreal experience. It was one of my favorite scenes I’ve ever seen at a football game. So I can’t wait to see you guys there this year. Get pumped up for that game. We’re going to turn up and let’s go!”
Last year’s blackout game went very well for Oklahoma State, as the Cowboys won in dominating fashion over TCU by a whopping score of 63-17. Oklahoma State will undoubtedly be hoping for a similar result against Iowa State this season.
In 2021, Oklahoma State was in contention to make the College Football Playoff up until the very end. The Cowboys finished the regular season 11-1 overall and 8-1 against Big 12 opponents. Oklahoma State lost to Baylor in the Big 12 Championship, but later defeated Notre Dame 37-35 in the Fiesta Bowl to end the year 12-2 overall.
Oklahoma State will kick off the 2022 season with three consecutive home games. The Cowboys host Central Michigan to begin the year before Arizona State and Arkansas-Pine Bluff come to town. Then, Big 12 gets underway in October with an intriguing matchup against Baylor on deck.
In the Preseason AP Top 25 Poll, Oklahoma is ranked at No. 12. The Cowboys are behind Oklahoma (No. 9) and Baylor (No. 10) in the rankings, though all signs are pointing towards another exciting year at the top of the Big 12.