*Robinson's 3 TDs lift Okla. St. past Rice 41-24*

By MURRAY EVANS Associated Press Writer

STILLWATER, Okla.(AP) -- Zac Robinson rushed for one touchdown and threw for two others - both to Dez Bryant - as No. 16 Oklahoma State rebounded from its first loss to beat Rice 41-24 Saturday night.

While Oklahoma State (2-1) didn't exactly get its offense rolling, the Cowboys did enough to beat Rice (0-3), which has opened the season with three straight road games, two against Big 12 Conference foes.

Against a defense that entered the game last among 120 Football Bowl Subdivision teams against the pass, Robinson completed 14 of 20 passes for 227 yards while Bryant had nine catches for 161 yards, including touchdown grabs of 23 and 10 yards.

Their play helped Oklahoma State overcome the absence of star running back Kendall Hunter, who missed the game with a sprained right ankle.