Oklahoma State just pulled off an earth-shattering upset, stunning No. 6 Oregon 39-31 in Stillwater on Saturday! This wasn’t just another win, not even close. This was a team that went a brutal 1-11 last season, a squad that lost just last week to Tulsa, a program carrying a debilitating 12-game losing streak. And they just took down a top-10 team. Talk about flipping the script!
The Historical Shockwave Nobody Saw Coming
Nobody saw this coming, especially after the rough start to the season and last year’s dismal record. Oregon rolled into Stillwater as a massive 24.5-point favorite. That’s a spread that screams “blowout,” but Oklahoma State didn’t just cover it, they absolutely smashed it. They literally made FBS history with this victory, becoming the first team EVER to snap a 10+ game losing streak by beating an AP top-10 opponent. Let that sink in for a second. The offense and defense both played out of their minds, leaving Oregon’s highly-touted squad scrambling for answers all game long.
Playmakers Stepped Up Big Time
The Cowboys’ star quarterback, Drew Mestemaker, had an absolute clinic of a game. He lit up the Ducks defense through the air, throwing for 317 yards and two crucial touchdowns. And when he wasn’t slinging it, he was making plays with his legs, scrambling for 109 yards on six carries and adding another touchdown on the ground. Yeah, he tossed two interceptions, but his big throws kept them in it and ultimately won it. Running back Caleb Hawkins was right there with him, grinding out 110 yards on 23 carries and finding the end zone himself. The entire team played with an intensity we haven’t seen in a long, long time. Oregon had one last shot, driving late in the fourth quarter, but a fumbled regular toss play sealed their fate, with Oklahoma State pouncing on the ball. It was just meant to be.
This monumental victory marks head coach Eric Morris’s first win leading the Oklahoma State program, a huge moment for him after taking over last November following three seasons at North Texas. What a way to get off the mark! He’ll be looking for his second win when they host Murray State next Saturday. After a statement like this, you know the energy in Stillwater is going to be absolutely electric. Can they keep this momentum rolling? The college football world is definitely watching now.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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