Oklahoma State defeats Oregon 39-31 in college football upset

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Last updated Sep 12, 2026

Oklahoma State defeats Oregon 39-31 in college football upset
Summary

Oklahoma State defeated No. 6 Oregon 39-31 on September 12, 2026. Drew Mestemaker led the Oklahoma State offense with 317 passing yards, 109 rushing yards, and three total touchdowns. Caleb Hawkins contributed 103 rushing yards to the effort. Oregon struggled offensively for much of the game, including early punts and a turnover on downs, though quarterback Dante Moore threw for 191 yards. The Ducks attempted to overcome a 10-point second-half deficit but fell short following a late fumble. This loss follows Oregon’s narrow victory over Boise State in the season opener and complicates the team's path through a difficult upcoming schedule.

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  • Oklahoma State beat Oregon 39-31 on September 12, 2026.
  • Drew Mestemaker recorded 317 passing yards and 109 rushing yards with three touchdowns.
  • Caleb Hawkins contributed 103 yards to the Oklahoma State rushing attack.
  • Oregon quarterback Dante Moore finished with 191 passing yards on 14-of-29 passing.
  • The Oregon defense surrendered 39 points in the loss.
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After a close call against Boise State in its opener, No. 6 Oregon couldn't avoid the upset bid of Oklahoma State on the road.

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Oregon's jawdropping loss to Oklahoma State, just two weeks before going to the LA Coliseum, makes the USC game even bigger

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