Oklahoma State Visits Kansas State Saturday
Oklahoma State and Kansas State meet at Bill Snyder Family Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 7, with the Cowboys' high-scoring offense and quarterback Drew Mestemaker in focus.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Football
Oklahoma State will play Kansas State at Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan on Saturday, Nov. 7, at noon CT. The Cowboys' offense ranks third nationally in scoring, averaging 41.1 points per game.
Why it matters
Oklahoma State has scored 51 or more points in consecutive games and has not scored fewer than 32 since its Week 1 loss at Tulsa, a sharp turnaround from last year's 14.2 points per game. The matchup also features junior quarterback Drew Mestemaker, who is projected as a top pick in the 2027 NFL draft.
Oklahoma State averages 41.1 points per game this season, up from 14.2 last year, with Mestemaker ranking in the top 12 nationally in passing touchdowns and passing yards. The offensive surge is measured against last season's output, and how it holds up against stronger defenses remains untested.
The players
Drew Mestemaker
Mestemaker is a 6-foot-4 junior quarterback at Oklahoma State who transferred in alongside coach Eric Morris from North Texas and is projected as a top pick in the 2027 NFL draft.
Eric Morris
Morris is in his first season as Oklahoma State's head coach after leading North Texas to the nation's No. 1 scoring offense.
Mel Kiper Jr.
Kiper is ESPN's longtime NFL draft analyst whose 2027 draft big board ranks Mestemaker No. 2 overall.
The details
Oklahoma State's offense, under first-year coach Eric Morris, has been built around Mestemaker, a 6-foot-4 junior who followed Morris from North Texas, where the pair led the nation's No. 1 scoring offense. The Cowboys' most recent game was a 51-49 loss at Iowa State on Oct. 24, decided when Iowa State kicked a game-winning field goal as time expired.
Timeline
Oct. 24: Oklahoma State lost 51-49 at Iowa State.
Oct. 30: Mel Kiper Jr. updated his 2027 draft big board, ranking Mestemaker No. 2 overall.
Nov. 7: Oklahoma State plays Kansas State at noon CT in Manhattan.
April: The 2027 NFL draft, where Mestemaker may be selected first.
Season Trajectory
Morris's system at North Texas produced a nation-leading scoring offense, and Oklahoma State's rise from 14.2 to 41.1 points per game suggests that pattern can transfer to a Power Four program. Mestemaker's draft projection adds a second layer, as strong play this season could reshape the top of the 2027 quarterback class.
Fantasy managers tracking Mestemaker should note his top-12 national rankings in passing touchdowns and passing yards entering this game. The Cowboys' scoring pace makes the total points market a relevant consideration for Saturday's matchup.
The takeaway
Oklahoma State's scoring turnaround under Morris shows how quickly a quarterback-driven system can change a program's output. Watching how the offense handles Kansas State will indicate whether the pace is sustainable.
What happens next
Oklahoma State plays Kansas State at Bill Snyder Family Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 7, at noon CT.
Further reading
For more on the teams and schedules shaping this matchup, see the latest Football coverage.
