Overview
- Oklahoma State beat No. 6 Oregon 39-31 in Stillwater on Saturday, Sept. 12, sealing the win with a late defensive takeaway and a kneel-out to end the game.
- Transfer quarterback Drew Mestemaker threw for 317 yards and two touchdowns while rushing for about 100 yards and a rushing score, delivering a dual-threat performance that drove the Cowboys’ attack.
- The Cowboys outgained Oregon by a wide margin — reports cite totals near 554 yards to Oregon’s 281 and a 353-101 first-half edge — and controlled the line of scrimmage on the ground.
- The victory snapped a long pre-win skid for Oklahoma State, with outlets reporting the drought as either 12 straight losses or 21 losses to FBS opponents, a discrepancy noted in coverage.
- The loss drew sharp criticism from coach Dan Lanning and fans, is expected to cost Oregon poll positions, and leaves the Ducks facing quick tests including a Sept. 26 trip to USC that will shape their CFP trajectory.