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Oregon Falls to Oklahoma State, Drops to No. 21

By Drooid · Sep 17, 2026, 10:32 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Oregon fell 39-31 to Oklahoma State in Stillwater on Sept. 12, 2026.
The loss dropped the Ducks from No. 6 to No. 21 in the AP Top 25 poll.
Coach Dan Lanning cited a lack of leadership and admitted his fourth-down call was wrong.
Quarterback Dante Moore threw for 191 yards and two second-half touchdowns after a player-led meeting.

History

Historical Context

In 2007 Appalachian State became the first FCS team to beat a top-five FBS opponent, stunning No. 5 Michigan 34-32 and helping launch a “Year of the Upset” that saw 59 ranked teams lose and 13 top-five defeats. The same volatility resurfaced on Sept. 12 2026 when Oregon fell 39-31 to Oklahoma State, dropping from No. 6 to No. 21 after a failed fourth-down call.

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Story summary

Oregon fell 39-31 to Oklahoma State in Stillwater on Sept. 12, 2026.
The loss dropped the Ducks from No. 6 to No. 21 in the AP Top 25 poll.
Coach Dan Lanning cited a lack of leadership and admitted his fourth-down call was wrong.
Quarterback Dante Moore threw for 191 yards and two second-half touchdowns after a player-led meeting.

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