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Oklahoma State beats No. 6 Oregon 39-31 ends skid

By Drooid · Sep 13, 2026, 2:21 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Oklahoma State Upset

Oklahoma State defeated No. 6 Oregon 39-31 at Boone Pickens Stadium on Sept. 12, 2026.
Coach Eric Morris earned his first win, ending a 12-game overall losing streak.
The win was the first FBS team in 50 years to break a 10-plus-game skid with a top-10 victory.
Oregon’s 41-game streak vs. unranked teams and 12-game road win streak both ended.

Summary

Oregon Stalls

Oregon incurred seven penalties totaling 66 yards, stalling drives.
The Ducks failed all three fourth-down attempts, including a 4th-and-8 in their own territory.
Head coach Dan Lanning accepted full responsibility for the loss, citing lack of preparation.
The defeat likely drops Oregon out of the AP Top 25 before their next game versus Portland State.

History

Historical Context

In 2007 Appalachian State became the first FCS program to defeat a top-5 FBS opponent when it knocked off No. 5 Michigan 34-32 at Michigan Stadium. The shock echoed later upsets, such as Oklahoma State ending a 12-game losing streak with a 39-31 win over No. 6 Oregon on September 12, 2026, underscoring how single-game surprises can reshape college-football rankings.

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Oklahoma State Upset

Oklahoma State defeated No. 6 Oregon 39-31 at Boone Pickens Stadium on Sept. 12, 2026.
Coach Eric Morris earned his first win, ending a 12-game overall losing streak.
The win was the first FBS team in 50 years to break a 10-plus-game skid with a top-10 victory.
Oregon’s 41-game streak vs. unranked teams and 12-game road win streak both ended.

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