Drew Mestemaker, Baylor Hayes Set for Intriguing QB Matchup in Oklahoma State-Tuls…
Baylor · Oklahoma State · TulsaWhile Mestemaker enters with massive... Oklahoma State quarterback Drew Mestemaker has received most of the attention entering Saturday's season opener at Tulsa, but the quarterback standing on the opposite sideline already has some history with the Cowboys.
Now, Hayes gets another shot at the Cowboys as Mestemaker makes his highly anticipated Oklahoma State debut. Statistically, the two quarterbacks enter 2026 coming off significantly different seasons.
Mestemaker exploded onto the scene at North Texas, completing 319 of 463 passes for 4,379 yards, 34 touchdowns and nine interceptions. He completed 68.9% of his passes and also added five rushing touchdowns.
Hayes completed 186 of 316 passes for 2,158 yards, 12 touchdowns and six interceptions while completing 58.9% of his attempts. But Hayes already knows what it takes to beat Oklahoma State.
KEY POINTS
- Drew Mestemaker, Baylor Hayes Set for Intriguing QB Matchup in Oklahoma State-Tulsa Opener.
- Drew Mestemaker makes his Oklahoma State debut Saturday against a quarterback who already knows how to beat the Cowboys.
- While Mestemaker enters with massive expectations after throwing for 4,379 yards, Tulsa’s Baylor Hayes returns after helping upset OSU in Stillwater last season.
- Tulsa quarterback Baylor Hayes helped hand Oklahoma State a 19-12 loss in Stillwater last season.