Stillwater, OK – On Saturday night, the Oklahoma State Cowboys delivered a historic performance at Boone Pickens Stadium, defeating the No. 6 Oregon Ducks 39‑31. The win marked the Cowboys’ first triumph over an FBS opponent since the 2024 season and ended a 21‑game skid against such competition.
Quarterback shines
Quarterback Drew Mestemaker was the catalyst for the upset. He threw for 317 yards and two touchdowns while also rushing for 109 yards and a score. His 10‑yard touchdown run early in the fourth quarter gave Oklahoma State the lead for good, sealing the victory for the Cowboys.
Coach Eric Morris celebrates first win
First‑year head coach Eric Morris celebrated his inaugural victory with the program. After a difficult 1‑11 campaign last season and a 24‑10 loss to Tulsa in the opening game, Morris and his staff have turned the tide. Fans in Stillwater described the atmosphere as “delirious” as the team rallied to overcome a formidable opponent.
Oregon’s title hopes take a hit
The Ducks entered the game as the preseason No. 2 team and were favored by 23½ points. A loss at this stage of the season deals a significant blow to their national championship aspirations. Oregon, now 1‑1, had previously shown promise with a season‑opening home win over Boise State, but the Cowboys’ balanced attack proved too much to handle.
Key moments
- Early fourth‑quarter touchdown run by Mestemaker gave OSU a 28‑24 lead.
- Oregon responded with a field goal, but OSU answered with a quick touchdown pass to extend the margin.
- Defensive stops in the final minutes prevented Oregon from mounting a comeback.
Looking ahead
With the victory, Oklahoma State improves its record to 2‑1 on the season and gains momentum heading into the next week’s matchup. The Cowboys will look to build on this performance and continue climbing the Big 12 standings.
Oregon, now 1‑1, will regroup and aim to bounce back in its upcoming conference game, hoping to stay on track for a national title run despite the setback.
Original reporting: KSAT Sports (San Antonio) — read the source article.
