Oklahoma State delivered a stunning upset victory over sixth-ranked Oregon on Saturday, defeating the Ducks 39-31 in Stillwater. The win marked a historic achievement for the Cowboys, who snapped a 12-game losing streak and became the first FBS team ever to end a 10-plus game losing streak with a victory over a top-10 opponent. The performance came just one week after Oklahoma State lost to Tulsa and follows a dismal 1-11 season.
Quarterback Drew Mestemaker led the offensive charge, completing passes for 317 yards and two touchdowns while also contributing 109 rushing yards and another touchdown on the ground. Running back Caleb Hawkins added substantial production with 23 carries for 110 yards and a score. Oklahoma State’s balanced attack proved too much for Oregon, which entered the game as a 24.5-point favorite but struggled to keep pace throughout the matchup.
A crucial late-game turnover sealed the victory for the Cowboys. Oregon fumbled the ball deep in the fourth quarter, and Oklahoma State recovered to secure the win. The triumph represents the first victory for head coach Eric Morris, who took over the program in November after previously serving as North Texas’s head coach for three seasons.
Oklahoma State will look to build momentum with another home contest next Saturday against Murray State.
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