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Oregon’s winning streak came to an abrupt end Saturday, with Oklahoma State pulling off the first major upset of the season in a 39-31 victory.

The result snapped the Cowboys' 21-game skid against FBS opponents and gave first-year Oklahoma State coach Eric Morris his first win with the program. It also ended Oregon’s 41-game winning streak against unranked opponents.

The breakthrough sparked a memorable celebration in Stillwater, especially after Oklahoma State went 1-11 last season and opened this year with a 24-10 loss to Tulsa.

 

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OREGON RALLIES FROM SLOW START, THWARTS BOISE STATE'S UPSET BID IN SEASON OPENER

Oklahoma State quarterback Drew Mestemaker throws a pass before a game against Oregon at Boone Pickens Stadium on Sept. 12, 2026, in Stillwater, Oklahoma. (Brian Bahr/Getty Images)

Oklahoma State quarterback Drew Mestemaker threw for 317 passing yards and two touchdowns, adding 109 yards and a rushing score in the upset win.

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The Ducks, the preseason No. 2 who looked vulnerable in a season-opening home win over Boise State, suffered a huge blow to their national title hopes. Oregon entered that matchup as overwhelming favorites.

Oklahoma State fans storm the field after an NCAA college football game against Oregon in Stillwater, Oklahoma, on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Mitch Alcala)

Mestemaker, who played for Morris last season at North Texas, bounced back from a poor performance in the opener. His 10-yard TD run early in the fourth quarter gave the Cowboys the lead for good.

Oklahoma State running back Caleb Hawkins (24) runs the ball in the first half of the NCAA college football game against Oregon in Stillwater, Oklahoma on Sept. 12, 2026.  (AP Photo/Mitch Alcala)

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Oregon returns home next Friday night to face Portland State. Oklahoma State hosts Murray State next Saturday.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Chantz Martin is a sports writer for Fox News Digital.