Robinson helps deliver bad news to Bears

As running back Keith Toston fell into the endzone for the Cowboy's final touchdown of the day, quarterback Zac Robinson pumped his fist in triumph and made his way toward the sideline.

The Oklahoma State quarterback donned a white cap and a wide smile knowing his work was done for the day after leading No. 14 Oklahoma State (6-1, 3-0 Big 12) to a 34-7 victory over Baylor (3-4, 0-3 Big 12) on Saturday.

Robinson had one of the most efficient games of his career against the Bears, tossing three touchdown passes and completing 23 of 27 passes.

His 85 percent completion rate broke the school record of 77 percent set by OSU coach Mike Gundy against Kansas in 1989.

Robinson said after the game he has always felt confident against Baylor's defense.

"Every time we play Baylor I always feel good about the game," he said. "The game just slows down. It almost felt like a scrimmage out there today."

Completion percentage isn't the first record Robinson has taken from his coach, and Gundy said he hopes it isn't the last.

"I hope he breaks them all," Gundy said. "We're very proud of him and obviously he's been a tremendous asset to our program and been a great leader for us this season."

Other members of the offense also contributed in the absence of All-Americans Kendall Hunter and Dez Bryant.

In the place of Hunter, Toston broke the 100-yard barrier for the second time this year with 109 yards and a touchdown on 15 attempts.

Second string running back Beau Johnson took the majority of the carries with 22 on his way to a season-high 93 yards.

All-American offensive lineman Russell Okung said he liked the way OSU came out and played physically all afternoon.

"We want to work towards being the most physical, dominating unit on the field," he said.
"(Toston) was running real hard and he had a lot of tough runs. As an offensive lineman, you appreciate that."

Nine receivers caught passes in Bryant's absence.

Receiver Hubert Anyiam continued to be productive, leading the team with 8 catches and 83 yards.

A few Cowboys who haven't had their numbers called this season got involved in the passing attack, as well.

Tight ends Wilson Youman and Cooper Bassett both caught their first career touchdown passes.

"(Youman and Bassett) were big," Robinson said. "We thought all week we may be able to sneak a few things in on them. They did a great job of holding on to both of those touchdowns."

On defense, OSU held Baylor to 284 yards on offense and didn't allow a touchdown until there was only 2:22 left in the fourth quarter.

Going back to last week's game against Missouri, the Cowboys have only allowed seven points in their last six quarters of play.

Senior linebacker Andre Sexton said he has been proud of the way OSU has improved on defense over the season.

"I think we did a great job," he said. "We came out fired up and came out hitting and just tackling and that's what we need to do.

"Our goal at the end was to get a shut out and it was frustrating to not get that, but we still got a win in the Big 12."

OSU must prepare for next week when they play against the only other undefeated Big 12 team, the No. 3 Texas Longhorns (7-0, 4-0 Big 12). OSU's offense will have to contend with Texas' No. 2 ranked defense in a battle for control of the Big 12 South.

"Our players will be excited to play next week," Gundy said.

"They're a very, very good football team, but we will practice hard this week and we'll be ready to turn them loose on Saturday."