Oklahoma State shocks No. 6 Oregon to end long skid
Oklahoma State upset sixth-ranked Oregon 39-31 for the first major surprise of the 2026 college football season. The Cowboys ended a 21-game winless run against Football Bowl Subdivision opponents and a 12-game overall losing streak dating to 2024. The RSS reports did not provide individual player statistics or describe the decisive sequence.
Why it matters
The upset abruptly resets expectations for both programs and ends one of college football's longest active slides.
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Part of the September 13, 2026 brief.