Tulsa coach Tre Lamb praises Oklahoma State quarterback Drew Mestemaker
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 10:21 PM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026
Tulsa head coach Tre Lamb offered high praise for Oklahoma State quarterback Drew Mestemaker ahead of the teams' season opener on Saturday. Lamb compared the second-year starter to NFL veterans Philip Rivers and Brett Favre, specifically highlighting his arm talent and quick release. Mestemaker enters the game after transferring from North Texas, where he threw for 4,379 yards and 34 touchdowns during the 2025 season. Lamb noted the challenge posed by Mestemaker's aggressive style, admitting some throws may be indefensible regardless of the defensive call. This matchup marks the Oklahoma State debut for Mestemaker and the debut for a rebuilt roster under coach Eric Morris. The game is scheduled to kick off at 2:45 P.M. CT and will be broadcast on ESPNU.
- •Tre Lamb compared Drew Mestemaker to Philip Rivers and Brett Favre for his arm talent.
- •Mestemaker threw for 4,379 yards and 34 touchdowns last season.
- •Oklahoma State features 81 newcomers under coach Eric Morris for the 2026 season.
- •Tulsa defeated Oklahoma State 19-12 in their most recent meeting last season.
- •The game will be broadcast nationally on ESPNU at 2:45 P.M. CT Saturday.
- 10:21 PMYahoo Sports — Tulsa Coach Tre Lamb Compares Drew Mestemaker to Philip Rivers, Brett Favre
"Tulsa coach Tre Lamb had massive praise for Oklahoma State QB Drew Mestemaker ahead of Saturday’s opener, comparing him to a hybrid of Philip Rivers and Brett Favre while saying Mestemaker has as much arm talent as anyone in the NFL Draft.
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