Oklahoma State to Use Unique Scoring System in Spring Game

Originally Published: Apr 15, 2010 2:49 PM CDT

Andrew Topps
Oklahoma Sports Staff Writer

STILLWATER, Oklahoma -- Oklahoma State has set the format for its spring football game. The Cowboys offense will go against its defense for approximately 120 plays with a unique scoring system in place. No time will be kept. There will be kickoffs and kick returns, but no points will be awarded on returns. All punts will be fair caught. The Cowboys Spring Game will begin at 6 p.m. Saturday.

A look at the scoring system:

Offense Scoring Opportunities

Touchdown: 6 points
Point After Touchdown: 1 point
Two-Point Conversion: 2 points
Field Goal: 3 points
Explosive Play (12+ yard run or a 16+ yard pass): 1 point
Three Consecutive First Downs: 1 point

Defense Scoring Opportunities

Defensive Touchdown: 7 points
Two-Point Conversion Return: 2 points
Turnover Forced: 3 points
Fourth-Down Stop: 2 points
Sack: 2 points
Tackle for Loss: 2 points
Safety: 2 points
Blocked Field Goal or Point After Touchdown: 2 points
Three-and-Out: 1 point
Sudden Change Situation (Offense Takes Over At The Defense's 35-yard line)
Offensive Drive Results in a Touchdown 7 points for the offense, 0 for the defense
Offensive Drive Results in a Field Goal 3 points for the offense, 4 points for the defense

Fans should also note the following stadium policies:
? Admission is free and the game starts at 6 p.m.
? Suite holders should park at the west end of the stadium. All other vehicles should park at the south side of the stadium.
? Fans should enter Boone Pickens Stadium from the south side. The south gates open at 5:30 p.m., but fans sitting in suites or on the club level will be able to enter at 5 p.m.
? Gallagher-Iba Arena and the West End Zone will be closed. Normal stadium policies will apply. Concession stands will be open for business.