The Oklahoma State quarterback was on the run most of the afternoon against a Tulsa defense that got into the backfield too often — and forced him into mistakes.

Oklahoma State left tackle Jacob Sexton was carted off the field with a leg injury during the season opener against Tulsa.

But it was Mestemaker’s counterpart behind center, Baylor Hayes, who was largely in command. Hayes was also part of the Golden Hurricane’s 19-12 win last season at Oklahoma State, as it turned out, the final game for then-Cowboy coach Mike Gundy.

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Robert E. "Bob" Norman endows assistance funds for Tulsa football and men's basketball, extending decades of support for Golden Hurricane student-athletes.

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