Oklahoma State vs. UT Martin: Live Updates

Live updates for the Cowboys' bout with UT Martin.

Oklahoma State quarterback Hauss Hejny (8) warms up before an NCAA football game between Oklahoma State (OSU) and UT Martin in Stillwater, Okla., on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. | NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Tonight, Oklahoma State will kick off their 2025-26 football season with an opening bout against UT Martin. After failing to win a conference game last season, Mike Gundy and the Cowboys will be looking to start this season strong.

You can read on for live updates on tonight's game:

First Quarter: Oklahoma State 14, UT Martin 7

The Cowboys' offense got off to a blistering start, with new slinger Hauss Hejny going 3-for-4 through the air for 45 yards, and capping the Pokes' initial drive off with a six-yard rushing touchdown.

Hell of a first Oklahoma State drive for Hauss Hejny pic.twitter.com/hrUVkNPhRZ

— Nick Girimonte (@GirimonteNicky) August 28, 2025

OSU's defense bent but didn't break in its opening series, giving up some yardage and a few first downs, but ultimately forcing the ball back to its offense.

On the first play of the Cowboys' second drive, Hejny showed off his talent, airing it out for a 41-yard bomb to Shamar Rigby. Rigby ultimately worked back to the ball for the gain, but it was still a nice connection for the two. Following a risky fourth-down conversion from Gundy and co., Hejny would find his second score of the opening frame on an under route from Gavin Freeman.

HAUSS HEJNY CAN SCOOT pic.twitter.com/3oK8UEkPhD

— Sickos Committee (@SickosCommittee) August 28, 2025

UT Martin would see its first points of the game on double-pass trick play, which would yield a 39-yard touchdown pass to cut the lead in half.

After a three-and-out, Cowboys' edge Wendell Gregory came up with a big sack on third down to stop the Skyhawks momentum.

Second Quarter: Oklahoma State 17, UT Martin 7

The Cowboys would roll with quarterback Zane Flores on their fourth drive, and first of the second quarter. He would see one completion on one throw, though it only helped to flip the field position for OSU.

Offense stalled for both teams in the second quarter, with the squads trading possessions. Mid-way through the frame, Gregory would find another sack to force a Skyhawks punt.

Following Hejny's reported injury, Flores would continue to function as the Cowboys' slinger, connecting on seven of his first eight passes to set up a field goal, and make it a two-score game.

Third Quarter: Oklahoma State 20, UT Martin 7

The OSU defense bowed up again to start the third quarter, stifling a Skyhawks drive near mid-field.

On a crucial 3rd and eight, Flores would loft a 41-yard pass up for Terrill Davis, likely the best play of his short career. The throw wouldn't offer up a touchdown, but did set up the Cowboys in field goal range, and Logan Ward would knock it through from 39 yards out.

UTM ended the third quarter amid a 42-yard, nine-play drive, driving the ball deep into OSU territory.

Fourth Quarter: Oklahoma State 27, UT Martin 7

With pressure on the quarterback, Oklahoma State would force the first turnover of the game and season: a Kale Smith interception. It came at a pivotal time, with the Skyhawks knocking on OSU's door.

Flores seemed to finally connect for his first touchdown on a pass to running back Sesi Vailahi, who tight-roped the sideline 20-plus yards, but he stepped out of bounds at the nine-yard line. Just plays later, Vailahi would punch in a nine-yard rushing touchdown, effectively sealing the Pokes' first win of the season.