STILLWATER — Three phrases are written in all capitals throughout Oklahoma State cornerback LaDainian Fields’ eyeblack strip.
“FROM THE BOTTOM”
The message stretching from his left cheek to his proper cheek is on his thoughts coming into OSU’s recreation at Iowa State on Saturday.
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“From the underside,” Fields defined. “You simply acquired to stick with your self and consider in your self.”
Fields, sophomore cornerback, is a pacesetter of OSU’s secondary that appeared to hit a low level this season in a 35-32 loss to Houston the place the Cowboys gave up a career-high 342 passing yards and 5 touchdowns to quarterback Conner Weigman.
Within the first half of final week’s win towards Colorado, the Cowboys allowed 222 passing yards to quarterback Isaac Wilson and 24 factors. It felt like a brand new all-time low.
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Oklahoma State Cowboys quarterback Drew Mestemaker (17) warms up earlier than a university soccer recreation between the Oklahoma State Cowboys (OSU) and the Colorado Buffaloes at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026.
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Oklahoma State Cowboys quarterback Drew Mestemaker (17) warms up earlier than a university soccer recreation between the Oklahoma State Cowboys (OSU) and the Colorado Buffaloes at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026.
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Oklahoma State Cowboys broad reciever Braylin Presley (83) battle up earlier than a university soccer recreation between the Oklahoma State Cowboys (OSU) and the Colorado Buffaloes at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026.
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Oklahoma State coach Eric Morris stands on the sector earlier than a university soccer recreation between the Oklahoma State Cowboys (OSU) and the Colorado Buffaloes at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026.
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Oklahoma State coach Eric Morris stands on the sector earlier than a university soccer recreation between the Oklahoma State Cowboys (OSU) and the Colorado Buffaloes at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026.
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Colorado coach Deion Sanders stands on the sector because the workforce warms up earlier than a university soccer recreation between the Oklahoma State Cowboys (OSU) and the Colorado Buffaloes at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026.
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Colorado coach Deion Sanders stands on the sector because the workforce warms up earlier than a university soccer recreation between the Oklahoma State Cowboys (OSU) and the Colorado Buffaloes at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026.
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Oklahoma State Cowboys quarterback Drew Mestemaker walks with the workforce to the stadium earlier than a university soccer recreation between the Oklahoma State Cowboys (OSU) and the Colorado Buffaloes at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026.
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Oklahoma State coach Eric morris walks with the workforce to the stadium earlier than a university soccer recreation between the Oklahoma State Cowboys (OSU) and the Colorado Buffaloes at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026.
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Oklahoma State Cowboys quarterback Drew Mestemaker greets followers earlier than a university soccer recreation between the Oklahoma State Cowboys (OSU) and the Colorado Buffaloes at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026.
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A younger Oklahoma State fan waits outdoors the stadium for the workforce to reach earlier than a university soccer recreation between the Oklahoma State Cowboys (OSU) and the Colorado Buffaloes at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026.
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An Oklahoma State helment is pictured within the subject earlier than a university soccer recreation between the Oklahoma State Cowboys (OSU) and the Colorado Buffaloes at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026.
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Oklahoma State followers anticipate the workforce to reach earlier than a university soccer recreation between the Oklahoma State Cowboys (OSU) and the Colorado Buffaloes at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026.
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Oklahoma State followers anticipate the workforce to reach earlier than a university soccer recreation between the Oklahoma State Cowboys (OSU) and the Colorado Buffaloes at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026.
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Oklahoma State followers anticipate the workforce to reach earlier than a university soccer recreation between the Oklahoma State Cowboys (OSU) and the Colorado Buffaloes at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026.
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Oklahoma State followers anticipate the workforce to reach earlier than a university soccer recreation between the Oklahoma State Cowboys (OSU) and the Colorado Buffaloes at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026.
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The Oklahoma State band marches to the stadium earlier than a university soccer recreation between the Oklahoma State Cowboys (OSU) and the Colorado Buffaloes at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026.
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Oklahoma State pom member arrive earlier than a university soccer recreation between the Oklahoma State Cowboys (OSU) and the Colorado Buffaloes at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026.
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Oklahoma State followers cheer as OSU quarterback Drew Mestemaker walks with the workforce to the stadium earlier than a university soccer recreation between the Oklahoma State Cowboys (OSU) and the Colorado Buffaloes at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026.
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Oklahoma State followers cheer because the workforce walks to stadium earlier than a university soccer recreation between the Oklahoma State Cowboys (OSU) and the Colorado Buffaloes at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026.
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Oklahoma State Cowboys quarterback Drew Mestemaker (17) warms up earlier than a university soccer recreation between the Oklahoma State Cowboys (OSU) and the Colorado Buffaloes at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026.
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Within the second half, OSU’s protection shut Colorado out and turned Wilson over 3 times. Fields got here up with two interceptions and earned Large 12 Defensive Participant of the Yr honors.
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The defensive adjustment OSU made within the second half adopted the message written throughout Fields’ face: Keep collectively and consider.
“I believe we trusted our corners a bit of bit extra and we performed a bit of bit tighter protection,” coach Eric Morris stated in regards to the change.
Even after the struggles, Morris stated it wasn’t troublesome to belief his cornerbacks. It is a part of his scheme and what he desires to do.
Getting extra aggressive allowed Fields to play extra freely and with extra velocity, one of many issues defensive coordinator Skyler Cassity wished to see.
“You realize, it is one-on-one, you are on that island, so I imply, you possibly can say it is a bit of bit extra stress, however on the finish of the day, it is simply soccer,” Fields stated.
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Fields stated the Cowboys’ secondary held to its commonplace towards Colorado. They did not let the criticism from the Houston recreation penetrate.
A second-half shutout was the payoff.
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Oklahoma State Cowboys cornerback LaDainian Fields (9) celebrates an interception throughout a university soccer recreation between the Oklahoma State Cowboys (OSU) and the Colorado Buffaloes at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. Oklahoma State gained 57-24.
“It meant loads,” Fields stated. “Coming from final week, everyone was speaking about our secondary and our protection. We actually simply wished to point out everyone what we may actually do as we play as one.”
Saturday’s matchup with Iowa State presents an opportunity for OSU’s secondary to take one other step.
The Cyclones rank final within the Large 12 in passing offense, averaging 176.9 passing yards per recreation. In a 39-3 loss towards Arizona final week, Cyclone receivers mixed for 4 catches for 58 yards.
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Banged up within the secondary with out security Mose Phillips III (out for season) and Quinton Hammonds questionable, it is a recreation the place OSU has the benefit.
Fields is pondering just like the Cowboys are nonetheless on the backside.
“I really feel like I have never proved something,” Fields stated. “I really feel like I nonetheless have loads to go. Nonetheless have loads to show on. Obtained subsequent week. Iowa State, it is time to go on the market and simply go play ball.”
OSU vs. Iowa State
KICKOFF: 6 p.m. Saturday at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa (Fox)
Ben Hutchens covers OSU athletics for The Oklahoman. Have a narrative concept for Ben? He might be reached at bhutchens@oklahoman.com or on Twitter at @ben_hutchens_. Join OSU Sports activities Minute publication to entry extra protection of the Cowboys and Cowgirls. Assist Ben’s work and that of different Oklahoman journalists by buying a digital subscription at this time at subscribe.oklahoman.com.
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