PROVO — Alan Bowman didn't get the chance to start Oklahoma State's visit to No. 13 BYU on Friday night.
The former Texas Tech and Michigan transfer had a chance to finish it, though.
Bowman capped a 17-play drive over 8 minutes, 22 seconds to give the Cowboys a 35-31 lead with just over a minute left in front of an announced crowd of 62,481 fans at LaVell Edwards Stadium.
His only problem?
He left too much time on the clock.
Jake Retzlaff connected with Darius Lassiter for a 35-yard touchdown with 10 seconds left, and the Cougars emerged with a 38-35 win over Oklahoma State to keep their unbeaten start to the 2024 season alive.
A Hail Mary from BYU's first Jewish starting quarterback? More like, Shalom lakh Miryam.
LJ Martin ran for a career-high 120 yards and two touchdowns for BYU (7-0, 4-0 Big 12), and Retzlaff added 81 yards and a touchdown on nine carries while also throwing for 218 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions.
Lassiter caught six passes for 129 yards and a touchdown — but none bigger than his final catch of the night in front of the Roar of Cougars student section.
Bowman, who came on in relief of first-time starter Garret Rangel due to injury, completed 11-of-19 passes for 85 yards, a touchdown and an interception — and also caught a touchdown pass in the second half.
Ollie Gordon II, the reigning Doak Walker Award winner, ran for 107 yards and two touchdowns and also caught two passes for 22 yards and a score for the Cowboys (3-4, 0-4 Big 12).
This story will be updated.
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Students go crazy as the BYU Cougars and head coach Kalani Sitake arrive prior to playing Oklahoma State at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024.Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
BYU football head coach Kalani Sitake greets fans as he and his team arrive at the stadium as they prepare to play Oklahoma State at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024.Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Students take a selfie just before the Cougars arrive at the stadium as BYU and Oklahoma State prepare to play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024.Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
BYU football head coach Kalani Sitake waves to the crowd as he and his team arrive prior to playing Oklahoma State at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024.Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
BYU students hold signs prior to kickoff as BYU and Oklahoma State prepare to play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024.Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
BYU kickers begin warming up as BYU and Oklahoma State prepare to play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024.Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
BYU players gather on the field as BYU and Oklahoma State prepare to play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024.Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Oklahoma State Cowboys head coach Mike Gundy and Brigham Young Cougars head coach Kalani Sitake talk as their teams get warmed up as BYU and Oklahoma State play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024.Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Brigham Young quarterback Jake Retzlaff (12) throws a pass for a long gain as BYU and Oklahoma State play in Provo at LaVell Edwards Stadium on Friday Oct. 16, 2024.Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Brigham Young quarterback Jake Retzlaff (12) is hit by Oklahoma State safety Lyrik Rawls (6) as BYU and Oklahoma State play in Provo at LaVell Edwards Stadium on Friday Oct. 16, 2024.Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Brigham Young running back LJ Martin (27) away into the secondary as BYU and Oklahoma State play in Provo at LaVell Edwards Stadium on Friday Oct. 16, 2024.Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
BYU defensive end Isaiah Bagnah (13) knocks down a pass by Oklahoma State quarterback Garret Rangel (13) as BYU and Oklahoma State play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024.Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Oklahoma State cornerback Cam Smith (3) dislodges the ball from BYU wide receiver Jojo Phillips (13) as BYU and Oklahoma State play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024.Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Brigham Young running back LJ Martin (27) changes direction during a run as BYU and Oklahoma State play in Provo at LaVell Edwards Stadium on Friday Oct. 16, 2024.Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Oklahoma State wide receiver Rashod Owens (10) jumps over BYU safety Faletau Satuala (10) as BYU and Oklahoma State play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024.Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Brigham Young quarterback Jake Retzlaff (12) heads for the sideline during a long run as BYU and Oklahoma State play in Provo at LaVell Edwards Stadium on Friday Oct. 16, 2024.Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Brigham Young linebacker Jack Kelly (17) tries to hit Oklahoma State Cowboys running back Rodney Fields Jr. (20) as BYU and Oklahoma State play in Provo at LaVell Edwards Stadium on Friday Oct. 16, 2024.Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
BYU tight end Ryner Swanson (80) is hit by Oklahoma State Cowboys safety Parker Robertson (8) as BYU and Oklahoma State play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024.Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Brigham Young quarterback Jake Retzlaff (12) looks toward the official as he scores a rushing touchdown as BYU and Oklahoma State play in Provo at LaVell Edwards Stadium on Friday Oct. 18, 2024.Scott G Winterton, Deseret News