Oklahoma State Stuns No. 6 Oregon to End 21-Game Losing Streak
The Cowboys shocked the sixth-ranked Ducks 39-31 as 24.5-point underdogs, per ESPN, capping one of the season's most unlikely reversals.
Oklahoma State delivered one of college football's defining upsets on September 12, defeating No. 6 Oregon 39-31 despite entering the matchup as 24.5-point underdogs, per ESPN. The victory ended a 21-game FBS losing streak for the Cowboys, per ESPN, a turnaround that seemed implausible given the odds against them.
The upset was built on quarterback Drew Mestemaker's dual-threat performance. The North Texas transfer threw for 317 yards and two touchdowns while adding 109 rushing yards and another touchdown in the win, per ESPN. His combination of efficiency through the air and mobility on the ground troubled Oregon throughout.
The loss cost Oregon dearly in the rankings. The Ducks fell from No. 6 to No. 18 in the AP poll following the defeat, per CBS Sports. For a program ranked No. 6 entering the week, the slip underscores how quickly the postseason picture can shift on a single result.