First half by the numbers: Oklahoma State 17, CMU 10


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Greg Cornwell | Staff Photographer Senior tight end Ben McCord slips through the fingers of the Oklahoma State University defense at Kelly/Shorts Stadium Sept 3. The Chippewas fell to the Cowboys, 24-13.

Central Michigan football is facing its first road test today against the Oklahoma State Cowboys. At halftime, the Chippewas are losing 17-10.

CMU's offense was unable to get a first down until the 2:18 mark in the first quarter.

Junior tight end Tyler Conklin caught his first career touchdown to cap off an 11-play, 79-yard scoring drive. 

After accumulating over 250 rushing yards last week, CMU has 23 yards on the ground on 11 attempts. Junior running back Devon Spalding has the longest rush with an 11-yard carry.

CMU's defense has held the Cowboys to 17 points and 184 yards of total offense in the first half. Oklahoma State came into the contest averaging over 40 points per game in non-conference play.

By the Numbers

Passing Yards: CMU 141, Oklahoma State 152

Rushing Yards: CMU 23, Oklahoma State 32

First Downs: CMU 11, Oklahoma State 12

Turnovers: CMU 0, Oklahoma State 0

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