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Oklahoma State stuns No. 6 Oregon 39-31 in historic upset

Published 13 September 2026

Oklahoma State delivered a stunning upset Saturday, defeating No. 6 Oregon 39-31 in Stillwater to end a 21-game losing streak against FBS opponents and deal a significant blow to the Ducks' national championship aspirations. The victory marked the first win for first-year Cowboys coach Eric Morris and sparked a celebration as fans stormed the field. Quarterback Drew Mestemaker led the Cowboys' offense, throwing for 317 yards and two touchdowns while rushing for 109 yards and a score. His 10-yard touchdown run early in the fourth quarter gave Oklahoma State the lead for good. The performance was a strong bounce-back for Mestemaker after a difficult season-opening loss to Tulsa. The loss ended Oregon's 41-game winning streak against unranked opponents and was described as a major setback for the preseason No. 2 team's College Football Playoff hopes. Oregon, which had been favored by 23.5 points, entered the game having already shown vulnerability in a season-opening win over Boise State. "I don't know if I can top this.

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