Sanders' TD pass in relief lifts Oklahoma St. past Iowa St.

STILLWATER, Okla. -- , Spencer Sanders came off the bench to throw the go-ahead touchdown pass, and Oklahoma State rallied to defeat Iowa State 20-14 on Saturday. Sanders, the regular starter, has been battling a shoulder injury. He replaced Gunnar Gundy late in the third quarter, and his 14-yard touchdown pass to Jaden Nixon with 9:18 remaining in the fourth put Oklahoma State up 17-14. Sanders' presence lifted his team. “I think sometimes, when they know there’s a guy that’s playing that’s not 100%, they’re like, “'Okay, I’ll fight for that guy,'" Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy said. "It’s just human nature.” It was Gunnar Gundy's first career start. The son of Oklahoma State's head coach had his moments, but he was benched after throwing an interception. Coach Gundy said his son needs to learn not to force things. “Gunnar competed," coach Gundy said. "His poise was good.