{
  "id": 10119347,
  "title": "Mestemaker throws for 389 yards and 3 TDs as Oklahoma State beats West Virginia 41-24",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/mestemaker-throws-for-389-yards-and-3-tds-as-oklahoma-state-beats",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-27T02:42:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/uncategorized/2026/09/26/mestemaker-throws-for-389-yards-and-3-tds-as-oklahoma-state-beats-west-virginia-41-24"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Drew Mestemaker set a season-high with 389 passing yards and three touchdowns as Oklahoma State claimed a 41-24 victory over West Virginia in their Big 12 opener on Saturday night. Caleb Hawkins contributed 180 rushing yards and a touchdown for the Cowboys. The Cowboys overcame a 14-3 deficit to secure their first win since 2021, now holding a 3-1 record. Mestemaker connected with Justin Bowick for a 21-yard scoring pass just before halftime and later connected with Terrence Lewis for a 4-yard touchdown to tie the score at 21. His 48-yard pass to Terrence Young led to Hawkins' 22-yard touchdown run, followed by another 48-yard pass to Young for a short field goal. Mestemaker completed 20 of 27 passes and threw a 6-yard scoring pass to Young with 5:42 left in the game. West Virginia's quarterback, Mike Hawkins Jr., rushed for three touchdowns but struggled in the passing game for the first time this season. The Mountaineers compiled 334 rushing yards, while Oklahoma State's defense disrupted Mike Hawkins Jr.'s rhythm.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Drew Mestemaker threw for 389 yards and 3 touchdowns",
    "Caleb Hawkins rushed for 180 yards and a touchdown",
    "Cowboys overcame 14-3 deficit to win 41-24"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Oklahoma State's decisive win marks a turning point in their season, snapping a losing streak and showcasing Drew Mestemaker's strong passing game to propel them to a 3-1 record.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}