{
  "id": 8585019,
  "title": "Mestmaker tosses 5 TDs as Oklahoma State offense slices through Murray State 59-0",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/mestmaker-tosses-5-tds-as-oklahoma-state-offense-slices-through",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-20T02:17:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/uncategorized/2026/09/19/mestmaker-tosses-5-tds-as-oklahoma-state-offense-slices-through-murray-state-59-0"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Oklahoma State quarterback Drew Mestemaker threw for a record-setting five touchdowns, while receiver Justin Bowick caught two of them in a dominant 59-0 victory over Murray State FCS opponent on Saturday. The Cowboys scored on nine of their first ten drives, with the lone exception being a lost fumble by Mestemaker at the Murray State 21-yard line. Mestemaker completed 20-of-22 passes for 324 yards despite the mishap. Bowick racked up 178 receiving yards on nine catches, marking a career and season high, all in the first half. Backup quarterback Broderick Vehrs helped seal the win with six completions for 37 yards and a touchdown. Murray State's starting quarterback, Jim Ogle, finished 13-of-21 for 79 yards as the Racers struggled, finishing with only 160 yards of total offense. This game marked Oklahoma State's first time scoring over 600 yards since 2023, outpacing their 662 yards total from that previous contest against Cincinnati. Murray State's only field goal attempts were blocked by Oklahoma State, most notably a 37-yard attempt nullified by a delay of game call. Oklahoma State will next travel to West Virginia on September 26. Murray State returns home to face Southern Illinois on the same date.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Drew Mestemaker set record with 5 TD passes in 59-0 win",
    "Justin Bowick caught 2 TDs and 178 yards, career high",
    "Murray State's 160 yards offense was lowest since 2023"
  ],
  "editors_take": "This dominating win cements Oklahoma State's high-powered offense as a force to be reckoned with, while Murray State faces a tough road ahead to revamp its struggling attack.",
  "illustration": null,
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        "title": "Mestmaker tosses 5 TDs as Oklahoma State offense slices through Murray State 59-0",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/mestmaker-tosses-5-tds-as-oklahoma-state-offense-slices-through-8586169",
        "published": "2026-09-20T02:16:09.000Z"
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  "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."
}