{"id":57327,"date":"2025-11-23T04:17:37","date_gmt":"2025-11-23T04:17:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/57327\/"},"modified":"2025-11-23T04:17:37","modified_gmt":"2025-11-23T04:17:37","slug":"ucf-beats-oklahoma-state-17-14","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/57327\/","title":{"rendered":"UCF beats Oklahoma State 17-14"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Central Florida linebacker Cole Kozlowski (43) breaks up a pass...\" class=\"size-article_inline\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>Central Florida linebacker Cole Kozlowski (43) breaks up a pass intended for Oklahoma State running back Rodney Fields Jr. (20) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (Phelan M. Ebenhack\/Special to the Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Central Florida running back Jaden Nixon (5) rushes for yardage...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TOS-L-ucf-football-020.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Central Florida running back Jaden Nixon (5) rushes for yardage past Oklahoma State cornerback Raymond Gay II (27) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (Phelan M. Ebenhack\/Special to the Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Central Florida kicker Noe Ruelas (16) celebrates his game-winning field...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TOS-L-ucf-football-018.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Central Florida kicker Noe Ruelas (16) celebrates his game-winning field goal with long snapper Dalton Riggs (47) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (Phelan M. Ebenhack\/Special to the Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Central Florida wide receiver Waden Charles (19) runs past Oklahoma...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TOS-L-ucf-football-022.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Central Florida wide receiver Waden Charles (19) runs past Oklahoma State safety Landyn Cleveland, center, and cornerback Raymond Gay II (27) after catching a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (Phelan M. Ebenhack\/Special to the Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Central Florida quarterback Tayven Jackson (2) scrambles for yardage past...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TOS-L-ucf-football-023.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Central Florida quarterback Tayven Jackson (2) scrambles for yardage past Oklahoma State defensive tackle Iman Oates (99) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (Phelan M. Ebenhack\/Special to the Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Central Florida kicker Noe Ruelas, right, kicks his game-winning field...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TOS-L-ucf-football-019.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Central Florida kicker Noe Ruelas, right, kicks his game-winning field goal during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (Phelan M. Ebenhack\/Special to the Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Central Florida defensive back DJ Bell (5) breaks up a...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TOS-L-ucf-football-021.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Central Florida defensive back DJ Bell (5) breaks up a pass intended for Oklahoma State wide receiver Terrill Davis (2) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (Phelan M. Ebenhack\/Special to the Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"UCF quarterback Tayven Jackson looks to throw during the first half of the Knights' game against Oklahoma State on Saturday. (Phelan M. Ebenhack\/Special to the Sentinel)\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TOS-L-ucf-football-007_72d4c7.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Central Florida quarterback Tayven Jackson (2) throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (Phelan M. Ebenhack\/Special to the Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Central Florida linebacker Cole Kozlowski (43) breaks up a pass...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TOS-L-ucf-football-013.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Central Florida linebacker Cole Kozlowski (43) breaks up a pass intended for Oklahoma State running back Rodney Fields Jr. (20) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (Phelan M. Ebenhack\/Special to the Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Despite Saturday's win against lowly Oklahoma State, UCF coach Scott...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TOS-L-ucf-football-015.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Despite Saturday&#8217;s win against lowly Oklahoma State, UCF coach Scott Frost knows his team has a long way to go. (Phelan M. Ebenhack\/Special to the Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Oklahoma State quarterback Zane Flores (6) escapes from the pressure...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TOS-L-ucf-football-006.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Oklahoma State quarterback Zane Flores (6) escapes from the pressure of Central Florida defensive tackle John Walker (55) and defensive lineman Nyjalik Kelly (9) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (Phelan M. Ebenhack\/Special to the Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Oklahoma State wide receiver Gavin Freeman (17) scores a 5-yard...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TOS-L-ucf-football-017.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Oklahoma State wide receiver Gavin Freeman (17) scores a 5-yard touchdown on a pass play between Central Florida defensive back Braeden Marshall (4) and linebacker Cole Kozlowski, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (Phelan M. Ebenhack\/Special to the Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Central Florida athletics director Terry Mohajir looks on from the...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TOS-L-ucf-football-016.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Central Florida athletics director Terry Mohajir looks on from the sideline before an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (Phelan M. Ebenhack\/Special to the Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Fans wave their shirts in the stands during the first...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TOS-L-ucf-football-004.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Fans wave their shirts in the stands during the first half of an NCAA college football game between Central Florida and Oklahoma State, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (Phelan M. Ebenhack\/Special to the Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Central Florida linebacker Keli Lawson (0) and defensive back Phillip...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TOS-L-ucf-football-009.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Central Florida linebacker Keli Lawson (0) and defensive back Phillip Dunnam (2) pursue Oklahoma State wide receiver Gavin Freeman (17) after a pass catch during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (Phelan M. Ebenhack\/Special to the Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Oklahoma State cornerback Ladainian Fields (9) intercepts a pass intended...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TOS-L-ucf-football-003.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Oklahoma State cornerback Ladainian Fields (9) intercepts a pass intended for Central Florida wide receiver Waden Charles (19) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (Phelan M. Ebenhack\/Special to the Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Oklahoma State safety Parker Robertson (8) and safety Kenneth Harris...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TOS-L-ucf-football-008.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Oklahoma State safety Parker Robertson (8) and safety Kenneth Harris (23) break up a pass intended for Central Florida wide receiver Waden Charles, center, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (Phelan M. Ebenhack\/Special to the Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Central Florida quarterback Tayven Jackson (2) throws a pass during...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TOS-L-ucf-football-007.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Central Florida quarterback Tayven Jackson (2) throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (Phelan M. Ebenhack\/Special to the Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Central Florida cornerback Jayden Bellamy (29) breaks up a pass...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TOS-L-ucf-football-010.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Central Florida cornerback Jayden Bellamy (29) breaks up a pass intended for Oklahoma State wide receiver Terrill Davis (2) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (Phelan M. Ebenhack\/Special to the Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Central Florida wide receiver Waden Charles, right, runs after catching...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TOS-L-ucf-football-005.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Central Florida wide receiver Waden Charles, right, runs after catching a pass in front of Oklahoma State safety Parker Robertson (8) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (Phelan M. Ebenhack\/Special to the Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Oklahoma State wide receiver Terrill Davis (2) is tackled by...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TOS-L-ucf-football-012.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Oklahoma State wide receiver Terrill Davis (2) is tackled by Central Florida linebacker Lewis Carter, left, and defensive back Phillip Dunnam (2) after catching a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (Phelan M. Ebenhack\/Special to the Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Central Florida head coach Scott Frost, right, greets players arriving...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TOS-L-ucf-football-001.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Central Florida head coach Scott Frost, right, greets players arriving to the stadium before an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (Phelan M. Ebenhack\/Special to the Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Central Florida head coach Scott Frost, left, follows players arriving...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TOS-L-ucf-football-002.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Central Florida head coach Scott Frost, left, follows players arriving to the stadium before an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (Phelan M. Ebenhack\/Special to the Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p>Show Caption<\/p>\n<p>1 of 23<\/p>\n<p>Central Florida linebacker Cole Kozlowski (43) breaks up a pass intended for Oklahoma State running back Rodney Fields Jr. (20) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (Phelan M. 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