Oklahoma State’s massive upset of Oregon coupled with a disappointing OU defeat gave the Pokes a reason to gloat. They earned it after enduring two years of misery. OU fans, meanwhile, had three reasons to grieve: an OU loss, an OSU win and an improbable Texas comeback against Ohio State.

Legislation to broadly regulate college sports has cleared a first major hurdle in the Senate as high-profile supporters, including prominent coaches and the NCAA, mount an all-out push for the legislation ahead of the midterm elections.