Oklahoma State pulled off one of the most stunning upsets of the 21st Century this past weekend, snapping a brutal 21-game losing streak against FBS competition by stunning No. 6 Oregon 39-31. Yeah, you read that right: a 21-game skid, *gone*, against a top-tier opponent. This was after they dropped a bad loss to Tulsa just a week before, too! Talk about a flip of the switch.
Cowboys Prove They’re No Joke
What a turnaround for the Cowboys! Quarterback Drew Mestemaker, a North Texas transfer, absolutely exploded. He threw for 300 yards, ran for 100 yards, and snagged four total touchdowns against one of the top-ranked defenses in the country. This was his *first* time starting against a Power Four opponent, and he played like a seasoned vet. The defense stepped up big time too, even with 14 Oregon points coming directly off turnovers. This win changes everything for the Eric Morris era in Stillwater. Going 1-1 through those first two games, especially after that upset, puts the Cowboys right back in the conversation as a dark horse contender in the Big 12. Seriously, who saw this coming?
Sooners Face a Brutal Reality Check
Meanwhile, down in Oklahoma, things are looking grim after a devastating 17-10 loss to Michigan. This was supposed to be a tone-setter for the 2026 Sooners, a team that returned a healthy John Mateer and key defenders, and invested heavily in receiver, running back, and offensive line talent. Michigan was fresh off a disastrous performance against Western Michigan, so this felt like a prime opportunity. Instead, Oklahoma left with massive question marks. They got shut out in the first half and their running backs could only muster a measly 44 rushing yards. Quarterback John Mateer had a brutal day, topping it off with a game-sealing interception. You look at their next three games, No. 2 Georgia and No. 4 Texas, and you just know things could spiral quickly. Ouch.
Week 2 Was Wild and We’re Just Getting Started
Beyond those two seismic shifts, Week 2 delivered drama across the board. UTSA snagged a late touchdown from Brandon High to beat rival Texas State. No. 10 Texas A&M outlasted Arizona State thanks to a few defensive touchdowns. And sophomore QB Kamario Taylor from Mississippi State is living up to the offseason buzz. In his first game against a Power Four opponent, he looked like the transcendent talent everyone rumored him to be. The night slate still has No. 1 Ohio State taking on No. 4 Texas in a battle for national title favorite, No. 21 Iowa facing first-year Iowa State coach Jimmy Rogers, and No. 13 Texas Tech trying to hold off Oregon State. This season is already delivering.
Week 2 was an absolute roller coaster. While Oklahoma stares down a potential nightmare with Georgia and Texas looming, Oklahoma State is riding high, suddenly looking like a team nobody wants to face. Keep your eyes peeled, because if this past weekend is any indication, we’re in for a wild ride!
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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