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Oregon Falls to Oklahoma State, Ending CFP Hopes

By Drooid · Sep 15, 2026, 4:28 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Oregon Ducks lost 39-31 to Oklahoma State in Stillwater, Oklahoma.
Oklahoma State outgained Oregon 554-281 yards and held the ball about 14 minutes longer.
Coach Dan Lanning called a fourth-and-8 at Oregon’s own 33-yard line, which failed and gave OSU good field position.
The loss dropped Oregon from No. 2 to No. 6 in the AP poll and ended CFP hopes.

History

Historical Context

Since its first bowl win in the 2000 Holiday Bowl over Texas, the Oregon Ducks have grown from 37 total bowl appearances to three BCS games under Chip Kelly (2009-2012) and a 2010 national-title bid. Coach Mike Bellotti still holds the program record with 12 bowl trips, illustrating how a single misstep now can erase championship momentum.

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Story summary

Oregon Ducks lost 39-31 to Oklahoma State in Stillwater, Oklahoma.
Oklahoma State outgained Oregon 554-281 yards and held the ball about 14 minutes longer.
Coach Dan Lanning called a fourth-and-8 at Oregon’s own 33-yard line, which failed and gave OSU good field position.
The loss dropped Oregon from No. 2 to No. 6 in the AP poll and ended CFP hopes.

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