{
  "id": 7759568,
  "title": "OU football loss, Oklahoma State upset show why college football is best show | Mussatto",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/ou-football-loss-oklahoma-state-upset-show-why-college-football-is",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-16T10:07:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/ou-football-loss-oklahoma-state-100754647.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Boone Pickens Stadium erupted with excitement after the final score from Ann Arbor was announced: Michigan 17, Oklahoma 10. The Bedlam series between Oklahoma and Oregon was dormant, but fans of both teams still relished in their opponents' defeats. Oklahoma State's unexpected victory over Oregon, coupled with Oklahoma's disappointing loss, gave the Cowboys a reason to celebrate. The Sooners, on the other hand, had three reasons to mourn: the loss to Michigan, the victory of their rivals, and an incredible comeback of Texas against Ohio State. This weekend served as a stark reminder of why college football remains the best show in town. While the NFL offers consistency and balance, it often lacks the thrilling upsets that college football provides, like the Cardinals defeating the Chargers in Week 1. College football is filled with games that are far from fair fights, making OU's loss to Michigan even more disheartening. The Cowboys were 24.5-point underdogs against Oregon, who had a perfect record straight up since 1978 when favored by 24 or more points. OSU had lost 21 consecutive games against FBS opponents, making their victory even more impressive. The Cowboys ultimately proved to be the better team that day, leaving questions about Tulsa's abilities in the future. OSU's streak of winning home openers reached an impressive 31 games, the longest in the nation. The streak will likely extend to 33 games with upcoming opponents Western Illinois and Southeastern Louisiana. However, the last home-opening loss for OSU was to No. 2 Nebraska in 1995. Lane Johnson, the Eagles' standout tackle, announced that his 14th NFL season might be his last. Chuba Hubbard, the Panthers' running back, scored two touchdowns in the Panthers' loss to the Bears but struggled to find the end zone. Kip Lewis, Oklahoma's linebacker, received good news regarding his injury. OU and OSU have only played each other twice in bordering states, with OU holding a significant advantage in their matchups. New Mexico, on the other hand, has made a name for itself with their Lobos nickname and impressive bowl game appearances. Their current coach, Jason Eck, led the Lobos to their first bowl game since 2016. Murray State, OSU's upcoming opponent, is a basketball-focused school with a unique tradition of running a live horse mascot after every Racers touchdown. The Racers have a strong basketball program, with 18 NCAA Tournament appearances and a championship run in 2019.",
  "summary": "Last Saturday was a reminder of why college football is the best show going.",
  "key_points": [
    "Oklahoma defeated Michigan 10-17, surprising fans",
    "Oregon's upset of Oklahoma fuels Cowboys' celebration",
    "College football's upsets distinguish it from NFL"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Why Florida State football coach Mike Norvell appears safe – for now",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/why-florida-state-football-coach-mike-norvell-appears-safe-for-now",
        "published": "2026-09-16T09:12:24.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}