Oklahoma State running back Ollie Gordon addressed fans after a tough 22-19 loss to the Utah Utes, a game that seemed closer in score than it really was. Gordon, a standout player who won the Doak Walker Award last season, has struggled to replicate his 2023 performance. His best showing this year was against an FCS team, mirroring Oklahoma State’s shaky overall start, including a narrow win over Arkansas.
Against Utah, Gordon managed just 42 yards on 11 carries. The team’s early-season inconsistencies were highlighted in this loss, but some believe this setback might be the spark Gordon and the Cowboys need.
Gordon set a high bar last year with consistent 100-yard games and multiple touchdowns, but so far in 2024, he’s fallen short of that standard.
After the loss, Gordon sent a message to fans on X (formerly Twitter): “Count us out if you want to… it’ll be your biggest regret.”
Count us out if you want to… it’ll be your biggest regret 🤠🖤 #cowboyup
— Ollie Gordon (@Ollie_Gordon2) September 22, 2024
The loss is even more frustrating since Utah was missing key players. However, if Gordon can return to his elite form, the Cowboys may turn things around. Improvement starts with the offensive line, but Gordon also needs to make better reads, evade tackles, and produce the explosive plays fans expect. A win on the road against Kansas State next week could provide the momentum shift the team needs.
