BYU scores thrilling touchdown with 10 seconds left to fend off Oklahoma State upset

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The BYU Cougars picked up a thrilling victory at home against the Oklahoma State Cowboys on Friday night to remain undefeated against Big 12 Conference opponents.

The No. 13 Cougars had the ball on the Oklahoma State 35-yard line and trailed 35-31 with 19 seconds left. Jake Retzlaff dropped back to pass, went through his progressions in the pocket and found wide receiver Darius Lassiter open for a split second. Lassiter made the catch, broke two tackles and scored the go-ahead touchdown.

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BYU wide receiver Darius Lassiter (5) and quarterback Jake Retzlaff (12) celebrate after Retzlaff ran for a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State, Friday, Oct. 18, 2024, in Provo, Utah.  (AP Photo/Spenser Heaps)

BYU fans erupted in delight as Lassiter and the team celebrated the touchdown. The Cougars held on for the 38-35 victory.

"It’s magical. It’s spiritual," Retzlaff said. "How can you not be romantic about this game?"

Retzlaff was 13-of-26 with 218 passing yards, two touchdown passes and two interceptions. He also ran for 81 yards and scored a touchdown on the ground. 

He threw his first touchdown pass to Keelan Marion with 3:43 left in the third quarter. BYU took the lead on that drive.

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BYU running back L.J. Martin, second from left, celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State, Friday, Oct. 18, 2024, in Provo, Utah.  (AP Photo/Spenser Heaps)

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