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Drew Mestemaker Leads Oklahoma State Past No. 6 Oregon 39-31
Thunderstorms delayed kickoff by more than an hour, forcing ESPN to shift the game to ESPNews as U.S. Open coverage neared.
On Saturday, ESPN moved the Oregon-Oklahoma State game to ESPNews during the broadcast after a scheduling conflict with the U.S. Open women's singles final. Reporter Joe Schad posted that "Oregon-Oklahoma State moved again," directing viewers to the new channel.
Thunderstorms and lightning in Stillwater delayed the kickoff by over an hour, compressing ESPN's television window and forcing the network to prioritize its scheduled 4 p.m. ET U.S. Open women's singles final.
Oklahoma State defeated Oregon 39-31, ending a 21-game skid against FBS opponents. Quarterback Drew Mestemaker threw for 317 yards and rushed for 102 yards with three total touchdowns in the upset.
The Ducks fell to 1-1 as their offense struggled early, punting four times in their first five drives. A costly fumble under two minutes sealed the loss and ended Oregon's chances to tie.
Oregon faces a challenging path forward with upcoming games against Southern California, Ohio State, Michigan, and Washington. The team must win out to remain in contention after this early-season upset.