Oklahoma State Upsets Oregon as College Football Action Shifts
Oklahoma State Upsets Oregon as College Football Action Shifts
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Oklahoma State entered the Oregon game as a 23½-point underdog, making the 39-31 victory an especially significant upset.
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Quarterback Drew Mestemaker totaled 426 yards, including 317 passing yards, and scored three touchdowns in Oklahoma State’s win; he and coach Eric Morris subsequently received national recognition.
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Sen. James Lankford joined fans in celebrating the upset and said ending Oklahoma State’s 12-game skid made rushing the field seem justified, while noting it was Morris’ first home win as head coach.
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Oklahoma and New Mexico have met only twice previously, both times in Norman: Oklahoma won 45-0 in 1930 and 25-0 in 1935. The programs’ upcoming game will therefore be only their third meeting.
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Oklahoma’s historical connection to New Mexico extends beyond the matchup: 28 players from the state have played for the Sooners, more than from Georgia, Mississippi or Alabama, and tying Illinois for 10th among states supplying Oklahoma players.
Oklahoma State pulled off one of college football's biggest surprises this weekend, defeating then-No. 6 Oregon 39-31 as a 23½-point underdog. The upset ended Oklahoma State's 12-game losing streak against FBS opponents, sending fans storming the field to tear down the goalposts and carry them to a nearby pond KOCO. The university installed replacement goalposts before the next game.
Drew Mestemaker Leads Cowboys to Historic Upset
Oklahoma State quarterback Drew Mestemaker was the star of the show, throwing for 317 yards and totaling 426 yards while scoring three touchdowns in the victory. Mestemaker and coach Eric Morris both received national recognition for their roles in the upset KOCO. The win marked Morris' first home victory as Oklahoma State's head coach, a milestone celebrated by fans and even Sen. James Lankford, who said ending the 12-game skid made rushing the field fully justified.
Brutal Conditions Set the Stage in Stillwater
Reporters covering the upset victory focused heavily on the extreme heat, humidity, and rain that blanketed Boone Pickens Stadium during the game Register-Guard. The harsh weather created challenging conditions for both offenses. These elements added another layer of difficulty to Oregon's unexpected loss on the road.
Oklahoma-New Mexico Renews a Dormant Rivalry
Oklahoma faces New Mexico in their first matchup in nearly a century. The programs have met only twice before, both in Norman, with Oklahoma winning 45-0 in 1930 and 25-0 in 1935. This upcoming game will be only their third meeting ever. The Sooners' historical dominance extends deeper than the scoreboard: 28 players from New Mexico have played for Oklahoma, more than from Georgia, Mississippi, or Alabama, and tying Illinois for 10th among states supplying Oklahoma players.
Lane Kiffin's Move Reshapes LSU-Ole Miss Odds
LSU's visit to Ole Miss has become a major college football event following Lane Kiffin's controversial move from Ole Miss to LSU. Betting markets shifted dramatically, swinging from Ole Miss favored at 2.5 points to LSU favored by roughly three points. The shift reflects how Kiffin's departure has altered perceptions of both programs' strength heading into their matchup.
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