Oklahoma State delivered a memorable victory for Stillwater fans on Saturday, beating Oregon 39‑31 in what turned out to be the first major upset of the college football season. The win ended the Cowboys’ 21‑game skid against FBS opponents and gave first‑year head coach Eric Morris his inaugural triumph with the program.
Key moments and performances
Quarterback Drew Mestemaker was the catalyst, throwing for 317 yards and two touchdowns while also rushing for 109 yards and a scoring run. His 10‑yard touchdown run early in the fourth quarter put the Cowboys ahead for good.
The Ducks entered the game as the preseason No. 2 team and heavy favorites after a comfortable opening‑week win over Boise State. Oregon’s 41‑game winning streak against unranked opponents also came to an abrupt end.
Local significance
For Stillwater, the victory was especially sweet after a 1‑11 season last year and a 24‑10 loss to Tulsa to start this campaign. The celebration in downtown Stillwater reflected the community’s pride in seeing their team rebound and compete at a national level.
Coach Morris, who previously coached Mestemaker at North Texas, praised the team’s resilience, noting that the performance showed “the heart and determination that defines Oklahoma State football.”
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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