Oklahoma State star RB Ollie Gordon II arrested on drunk driving charges

Oklahoma State football quarterback Ollie Gordon II was arrested Sunday morning on multiple charges, including driving under the influence, after being pulled over south of Oklahoma City, according to multiple reports.

Gordon, 20, was pulled over around 2:30 a.m. Sunday after an officer said he was speeding and repeatedly veering off the road on Interstate 35 near Moore, Oklahoma, according to KOCO. The officer said he smelled an “odor associated with an alcoholic beverage” and later found half a bottle of vodka and half a bottle of tequila in the vehicle. Gordon, according to an affidavit obtained by KFOR’s Dylan Buckingham, first told the officer he hadn’t had a drink before, then said he had one drink.

Gordon reportedly repeatedly refused field sobriety tests. Nearly 40 minutes later, in the Cleveland County Jail, he blew .11 BAC and .10 BAC, the legal limit for driving in Oklahoma.

Gordon was arrested for driving under the influence under the age of 21, carrying an open container of alcohol, failure to maintain one lane and speeding. Oklahoma State said it was aware of his arrest but declined further comment.

Gordon had a breakout year with the Cowboys last season. He had an FBS-high 1,732 rushing yards and 22 touchdowns while leading them to a 10-4 record, a Big 12 championship game appearance and a bowl game victory. He was named the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year and won the Doak Walker Award, given to the nation’s top running back each season. Gordon finished seventh in the Heisman Trophy voting.

Gordon and the Cowboys will open their season against South Dakota State on Aug. 31 in Stillwater.