Oklahoma State pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the 21st century last night, absolutely stunning No. 6 Oregon with a monster 69-31 victory, and it was sophomore quarterback Drew Mestemaker leading the charge. This wasn’t just any win, it was historic.
When the Upset Hits Different
Can we talk about that final score? Sixty-nine points against a top-ten team! Mestemaker was an absolute force, especially in the fourth quarter when it mattered most. Trailing by one, he took off, pump-faked, and dove into the end zone for an acrobatic touchdown, pushing through contact like a man possessed. It was a defining play, no doubt. He threw for a massive 317 yards and ran for 109 more, totaling three touchdowns in his first career start against a Power Four opponent. Think about that. First start against a big-time program, and he drops a performance like that? And get this: Oklahoma State became the first team ever to snap a 10-game losing streak by beating an AP top-10 opponent. This wasn’t just a win, it was a statement.
From B-Team Legend to Oregon Slayer
What makes Mestemaker’s performance even wilder is his journey to get here. This dude has been beating the odds his whole life. His last full-time starting job before North Texas? Freshman year of high school, on the B-Team at Vandegrift High in Austin, Texas! His offensive coordinator, Sean Brophy, even joked, “That must be the best freshman team of all time, right?” Mestemaker led that B-Team to a perfect 10-0 record.
But after that, things got rocky. He rode the bench behind a veteran, then a blue-chip transfer pushed him back. Scholarship offers? Zero. He started a few junior varsity games as a sophomore, then backed up Brayden Bohanon his junior year. Senior year should have been his moment, but Wisconsin QB Deuce Adams moved in and won the job.
Most guys would bail, right? Not Mestemaker. He said he “was just trying anything to get on the field and play with my best friends.” So he volunteered for everything. Taught himself to punt, earning all-district honors. Played safety, got all-district honors there too. He played multiple defensive back roles, helping his team to another 10-0 regular season. Vandegrift coach Drew Sanders put it best: “I think that shows how different Drew is. He could have easily transferred.” Instead, he balled out wherever they put him.
This kid’s story is unbelievable. From high school B-team, to a position-less grinder, to leading Oklahoma State to a monumental upset over a national powerhouse, he just keeps proving people wrong. After a performance like that, you know college football is watching Drew Mestemaker very, very closely now. What’s next for this dude? Your guess is as good as mine, but if history is any guide, it’s gonna be something wild.
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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