Oklahoma State defeats Oregon 39-31 in non-conference football matchup
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Last updated Sep 12, 2026
Unranked Oklahoma State defeated No. 6 Oregon 39-31 on September 12 at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater. The game marked the first time in college football history that a team with a double-digit losing streak recorded a victory against a top-10 opponent. Oregon trailed for much of the contest, managing only 281 total yards of offense while struggling to convert on third and fourth downs. Ducks quarterback Dante Moore completed 14 of 29 passes for 150 yards, while Cowboys quarterback Drew Mestemaker contributed three total touchdowns to the win. The result ends a 21-game losing streak for Oklahoma State against FBS opponents and represents the first loss for Oregon head coach Dan Lanning against an unranked team. Oregon faces upcoming challenges in its schedule, including matchups against USC, Ohio State, and Washington.
- •Oklahoma State beat Oregon 39-31 to snap a 21-game losing streak against FBS teams.
- •Oregon finished 0 for 3 on fourth-down conversion attempts during the game.
- •Cowboys quarterback Drew Mestemaker recorded 317 passing yards and 109 rushing yards.
- •The Ducks were held to 281 total yards of offense throughout the match.
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"The No. 6 Oregon Ducks are sure to fall in the rankings after suffering a 39-31 Week 2 loss to the unranked Oklahoma State Cowboys. After being crowned the favorite to win the national championship throughout the offseason, the Ducks seem to be anything but. After the tough loss, sports fans jumped on social media and made fun of the program. Many […] The post Oregon football news: Ducks ruthlessly clowned on social media after shocking loss to Oklahoma State appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"Dan Lanning and the Ducks must fix major coordinator growing pains and Dante Moore's offense after Oklahoma State snapped a 21-game FBS losing streak in a stunning upset
"Oregon football fell in a colossal and historic upset on the road to unranked Oklahoma State. So, where do Dan Lanning and the Ducks go from here?
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 11:57 PMCollege football Week 2 winners and losers: No. 6 Oregon's upset loss to Oklahoma State is bad, but doesn't immediately end the Ducks' playoff hopes
Oregon was a 24-point favorite at kickoff. In 2024, Notre Dame made the CFP despite a Week 2 loss to Northern Illinois as a 28.5-point favorite.
- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 11:18 PMOregon football news: Ducks ruthlessly clowned on social media after shocking loss to Oklahoma State
The No. 6 Oregon Ducks are sure to fall in the rankings after suffering a 39-31 Week 2 loss to the unranked Oklahoma State Cowboys. After being crowned the favorite to win the national championship throughout the offseason, the Ducks seem to be anything but. After the tough loss, sports fans jumped on social media and made fun of the program. Many […] The post Oregon football news: Ducks ruthlessly clowned on social media after shocking loss to Oklahoma State appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 10:46 PMWhat Oregon's shocking loss to Oklahoma State means for rest of season
Oregon football fell in a colossal and historic upset on the road to unranked Oklahoma State. So, where do Dan Lanning and the Ducks go from here?
- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 10:18 PMWhat's wrong with Oregon? Ducks' shocking loss to Oklahoma State raises questions about new coordinators
The Ducks have had a disappointing start to 2026, partly due to a pair of new coordinators under Dan Lanning.
- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 10:12 PM5 takeaways from Oregon Ducks' historic loss to Oklahoma State
The Oregon Ducks lost to the Oklahoma State Cowboys as 24-point favorites, leading us to these five major takeaways.
- CBS SportsSep 12, 2026, 10:04 PMWhere does Oregon go from here? Oklahoma State's stunning upset deals blow to Ducks' CFP hopes
Dan Lanning and the Ducks must fix major coordinator growing pains and Dante Moore's offense after Oklahoma State snapped a 21-game FBS losing streak in a stunning upset
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