Midwestern State tops Western Oregon, improves to 4-1 this season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 9:08 AM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026

Midwestern State University defeated Western Oregon 44-32 on Saturday at Memorial Stadium, enhancing its record to 4-1. Quarterback Kaden Brown threw for 436 yards and four touchdowns, contributing significantly to the team's offensive total of 612 yards. The Mustangs established a lead early, scoring on their first four possessions and heading into halftime with a 28-24 lead. Western Oregon narrowed the gap to 35-32 in the fourth quarter, but Midwestern State responded with a field goal and a final touchdown completion from Brown. The victory marked Midwestern State's third consecutive win and their fourth victory overall this season, surpassing their total from the entire 2025 campaign. They will next face Central Washington in a crucial road matchup next Saturday.
- •Midwestern State improves to 4-1, surpassing last season's win total.
- •Kaden Brown completes 30 of 42 passes for 436 yards and four touchdowns.
- •Mustangs scored on their first four possessions of the game.
- •Western Oregon closed the gap to 35-32 in the fourth quarter.
- •Next game is against Central Washington, a preseason favorite.
- 9:08 AMYahoo Sports — Midwestern State football gets fourth win, passes 2025 season mark
"Midwestern State beat Western Oregon to improve to 4-1, besting its three-win total from the entire 2025 season. Here's how they did it.
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