10 hours ago
Oklahoma State QB Drew Mestemaker sets school record in upset over Oregon originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
On his very first play in front of the home fans at Boone Pickens Stadium, Oklahoma State quarterback Drew Mestemaker did something never before seen at the school.
Mestemaker faked a handoff, then took off for a 75-yard run on the Cowboys' first play from scrimmage in a 39-31 upset win over Oregon last Saturday. Oklahoma State sports information confirmed Monday that it was the longest run by a quarterback in school history.
Mestemaker setting the record is a bit of a shock at a school that has boasted prolific runners such as Zac Robinson, Spencer Sanders and J.W. Walsh. It's also surprising because Mestemaker is not known as a runner. In the entire previous season at North Texas, he ran for 89 yards on 57 carries.
That wasn't even his most exciting run of the day. He later scored on a 10-yard touchdown run in which he took off from the 3-yard line, hurdled a defender and was flipped upside down by another before he landed hard on his back in the end zone.
#mestemaker #yard #oregon #upset
On his very first play in front of the home fans at Boone Pickens Stadium, Oklahoma State quarterback Drew Mestemaker did something never before seen at the school.
Mestemaker faked a handoff, then took off for a 75-yard run on the Cowboys' first play from scrimmage in a 39-31 upset win over Oregon last Saturday. Oklahoma State sports information confirmed Monday that it was the longest run by a quarterback in school history.
Mestemaker setting the record is a bit of a shock at a school that has boasted prolific runners such as Zac Robinson, Spencer Sanders and J.W. Walsh. It's also surprising because Mestemaker is not known as a runner. In the entire previous season at North Texas, he ran for 89 yards on 57 carries.
That wasn't even his most exciting run of the day. He later scored on a 10-yard touchdown run in which he took off from the 3-yard line, hurdled a defender and was flipped upside down by another before he landed hard on his back in the end zone.
#mestemaker #yard #oregon #upset
19 hours ago
2027 NFL Draft QB rankings: Darian Mensah, Drew Mestemaker on the rise appeared first on ClutchPoints. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The 2027 NFL Draft class was talked up to be loaded with quarterbacks, which was much-needed for many NFL teams coming off of what many claimed was a one-QB class in 2026. Before the college football season, this was billed as one of the most talented QB classes in recent memory.
So far, that hasn't necessarily played out on the field. Dante Moore, our No. 1 quarterback on the board in the preseason, has looked awful, to put it bluntly. Arch Manning and Julian Sayin were up-and-down in their blockbuster Week 2 clash between Ohio State and Texas.
On the other side of the coin, Darian Mensah and Trinidad Chambliss have been very impressive so far in the opening few weeks, and CJ Carr has also played very well against a soft schedule to open the year.
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#darian
The 2027 NFL Draft class was talked up to be loaded with quarterbacks, which was much-needed for many NFL teams coming off of what many claimed was a one-QB class in 2026. Before the college football season, this was billed as one of the most talented QB classes in recent memory.
So far, that hasn't necessarily played out on the field. Dante Moore, our No. 1 quarterback on the board in the preseason, has looked awful, to put it bluntly. Arch Manning and Julian Sayin were up-and-down in their blockbuster Week 2 clash between Ohio State and Texas.
On the other side of the coin, Darian Mensah and Trinidad Chambliss have been very impressive so far in the opening few weeks, and CJ Carr has also played very well against a soft schedule to open the year.
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#darian
2 days ago
Oklahoma State quarterback Drew Mestemaker officially introduced himself to the grander college football world as a budding superstar on Saturday in his team's upset home win over No. 6 Oregon.
Taking down the Ducks is no small feat, particularly for an unranked program like the Cowboys. However, Mestemaker's heroics and stellar stat line (317 passing yards, two touchdowns; 109 rushing yards, one touchdown) buffeted a Cowboys offense that scored 39 on Oregon's vaunted defense.
One touchdown saw Mestemaker quite literally take air and fly into the end zone, which feels like the defining moment of his college football career so far. It's a majestic play; no wonder the NFL may be keen on this guy.
This is the statement play every breakout game demands; what an afternoon in Stillwater for Mestemaker.
Drew Mestemaker FLEW on the touchdown 😱 pic.twitter.com/fBTRv0cq7X
#cowboys
Taking down the Ducks is no small feat, particularly for an unranked program like the Cowboys. However, Mestemaker's heroics and stellar stat line (317 passing yards, two touchdowns; 109 rushing yards, one touchdown) buffeted a Cowboys offense that scored 39 on Oregon's vaunted defense.
One touchdown saw Mestemaker quite literally take air and fly into the end zone, which feels like the defining moment of his college football career so far. It's a majestic play; no wonder the NFL may be keen on this guy.
This is the statement play every breakout game demands; what an afternoon in Stillwater for Mestemaker.
Drew Mestemaker FLEW on the touchdown 😱 pic.twitter.com/fBTRv0cq7X
#cowboys
2 days ago
What's wrong with Oregon? Ducks' shocking loss to Oklahoma State raises questions about new coordinators originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
It's too early to hit the panic **** on for any college football team. But of any FBS team, Oregon may have the most reasons to be worried.
After a Week 1 scare against Boise State, the Ducks fell to unranked Oklahoma State on Saturday, with Drew Mestemaker's three total touchdowns helping the Cowboys down the country's No. 6-ranked team in Stillwater.
There's a growing list of problems for Oregon, which now faces even more pressure for matchups like USC, Michigan and Ohio State later in 2026.
Here's a breakdown of what's been going wrong for the Ducks through two games.
#state #oklahoma #wrong #week
It's too early to hit the panic **** on for any college football team. But of any FBS team, Oregon may have the most reasons to be worried.
After a Week 1 scare against Boise State, the Ducks fell to unranked Oklahoma State on Saturday, with Drew Mestemaker's three total touchdowns helping the Cowboys down the country's No. 6-ranked team in Stillwater.
There's a growing list of problems for Oregon, which now faces even more pressure for matchups like USC, Michigan and Ohio State later in 2026.
Here's a breakdown of what's been going wrong for the Ducks through two games.
#state #oklahoma #wrong #week
3 days ago
Oregon survived a scare against Boise State in Week 1, overcoming an upset to open the season with a win.
A week later at Oklahoma State, Oregon found itself in a similar position — only this time Dan Lanning's squad couldn't deliver the same ending: Oklahoma State defeated No. 6 Oregon 39-31 at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Oklahoma on Saturday, Sept. 12.
REQUIRED READING: Oregon stunned by Oklahoma State by running and throwing of Drew Mestemaker
The Ducks fought all the way back and briefly took a 31-30 lead when Dante Moore connected with Evan Stewart for a 38-yard touchdown. But Oklahoma State answered right back, as quarterback Drew Mestemaker scored on a 10-yard rushing touchdown to permanently put the Cowboys back in front.
Oregon then made a bold decision with 6:48 remaining in the fourth quarter, going for it on fourth-and-8 from its own 33-yard line. The gamble did not pay off, as Moore's pass to Dierre Hill Jr. on the right side fell incomplete, resulting in a turnover on downs. The failed conversion gave Oklahoma State prime field position and put the Ducks' comeback hopes in serious jeopardy when the Cowboys tacked on a 31-yard field goal from Sam Keltner.
#ducks
A week later at Oklahoma State, Oregon found itself in a similar position — only this time Dan Lanning's squad couldn't deliver the same ending: Oklahoma State defeated No. 6 Oregon 39-31 at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Oklahoma on Saturday, Sept. 12.
REQUIRED READING: Oregon stunned by Oklahoma State by running and throwing of Drew Mestemaker
The Ducks fought all the way back and briefly took a 31-30 lead when Dante Moore connected with Evan Stewart for a 38-yard touchdown. But Oklahoma State answered right back, as quarterback Drew Mestemaker scored on a 10-yard rushing touchdown to permanently put the Cowboys back in front.
Oregon then made a bold decision with 6:48 remaining in the fourth quarter, going for it on fourth-and-8 from its own 33-yard line. The gamble did not pay off, as Moore's pass to Dierre Hill Jr. on the right side fell incomplete, resulting in a turnover on downs. The failed conversion gave Oklahoma State prime field position and put the Ducks' comeback hopes in serious jeopardy when the Cowboys tacked on a 31-yard field goal from Sam Keltner.
#ducks
3 days ago
A week after losing to Tulsa and a year after losing by over 60 points to Oregon, the Cowboys shocked the No. 6 Ducks 39-31 on Saturday.
Oregon, a 24-point favorite, was somehow even sloppier than it was in its Week 1 win over Boise State. And the epitome of that adjective came just after the 2-minute warning. As Oregon needed a touchdown and a 2-point conversion to tie the game, RB Dierre Hill simply dropped a toss from QB Dante Moore and Oklahoma State recovered.
THE PITCH IS **** ED AND OKLAHOMA STATE HAS IT!!! pic.twitter.com/HAyEKGLIMM
Oregon had three timeouts after the fumble, but QB Drew Mestemaker kept the ball on a third-down read option to seal the game with a run for a first down.
"I don't know if I can top this," OSU coach Eric Morris told ESPN after the game. "I'm not going to retire but I might think about it tonight."
#week #cowboys
Oregon, a 24-point favorite, was somehow even sloppier than it was in its Week 1 win over Boise State. And the epitome of that adjective came just after the 2-minute warning. As Oregon needed a touchdown and a 2-point conversion to tie the game, RB Dierre Hill simply dropped a toss from QB Dante Moore and Oklahoma State recovered.
THE PITCH IS **** ED AND OKLAHOMA STATE HAS IT!!! pic.twitter.com/HAyEKGLIMM
Oregon had three timeouts after the fumble, but QB Drew Mestemaker kept the ball on a third-down read option to seal the game with a run for a first down.
"I don't know if I can top this," OSU coach Eric Morris told ESPN after the game. "I'm not going to retire but I might think about it tonight."
#week #cowboys
8 days ago
It wasn't an easy day for the Oregon Ducks on Saturday, as they battled back from a 17-7 deficit to the Boise State Broncos to take the lead, only for the Broncos to respond and twice tie the game in the second half. But in the end, the Ducks mustered up a 34-27 victory, preserving a 1-0 record heading into next week.
Oregon's Week 2 opponent, the Oklahoma State Cowboys, didn't have an easy go of it either in Week 1 — but the difference is that while they fell behind early, they never found a way to come back, losing 24-10 to the Tulsa Golden Hurricane on the road. Not only are the Golden Hurricane a Group of Six team in the American Athletic Conference (AAC), but they reside in Oklahoma and are considered the "little brother" to the Cowboys and Oklahoma Sooners.
Little brother no more, as Tulsa has now beaten Oklahoma State in back-to-back seasons for the first time since the 1950's.
It was a stunning result, as Oklahoma State was favored by two touchdowns coming in and had received top-25 buzz after hiring North Texas head coach Eric Morris, who brought along quarterback Drew Mestemaker (the nation's leading passer in 2025), running back Caleb Hawkins and wide receiver Wyatt Young from the Mean Green — plus 63 other transfers, overhauling a roster that won just a single game last season.
With the trio of Mestemaker, Hawkins and Young that powered college football's top scoring offense at North Texas in 2025, their Week 2 matchup against Oregon in Stillwater was cooking up to be a highly-anticipated game between two explosive offenses. But the Cowboys were anything but explosive against the Golden Hurricane, producing just 10 points and four turnovers, with Mestemaker accounting for three (two interceptions, one lost fumble) himself.
#hurricane
Oregon's Week 2 opponent, the Oklahoma State Cowboys, didn't have an easy go of it either in Week 1 — but the difference is that while they fell behind early, they never found a way to come back, losing 24-10 to the Tulsa Golden Hurricane on the road. Not only are the Golden Hurricane a Group of Six team in the American Athletic Conference (AAC), but they reside in Oklahoma and are considered the "little brother" to the Cowboys and Oklahoma Sooners.
Little brother no more, as Tulsa has now beaten Oklahoma State in back-to-back seasons for the first time since the 1950's.
It was a stunning result, as Oklahoma State was favored by two touchdowns coming in and had received top-25 buzz after hiring North Texas head coach Eric Morris, who brought along quarterback Drew Mestemaker (the nation's leading passer in 2025), running back Caleb Hawkins and wide receiver Wyatt Young from the Mean Green — plus 63 other transfers, overhauling a roster that won just a single game last season.
With the trio of Mestemaker, Hawkins and Young that powered college football's top scoring offense at North Texas in 2025, their Week 2 matchup against Oregon in Stillwater was cooking up to be a highly-anticipated game between two explosive offenses. But the Cowboys were anything but explosive against the Golden Hurricane, producing just 10 points and four turnovers, with Mestemaker accounting for three (two interceptions, one lost fumble) himself.
#hurricane
9 days ago
The North Texas Mean Green were ransacked by the transfer portal harder than almost any other college football program. After losing head coach Eric Morris to Oklahoma State, North Texas lost nearly the entirety of its production from a 12-2 team, including the nation's leading passer Drew Mestemaker and rushing touchdowns leader Caleb Hawkins.
Head coach Neal Brown, formerly of Troy and West Virginia, was tasked with reassembling a roster in Denton, TX. North Texas was one of two FBS teams returning zero starters, and instead, it brought 70 newcomers in attempt to recapture the magic of 2025.
However, the newcomer laden roster faced the ultimate test out of the gate. North Texas' first challenge was a road matchup at Indiana, immediately after the Hoosiers their 2025 National Championship banner. Indiana hadn't lost a game since 2024, and the Hoosiers' FBS-best 16-game win streak extended to 17 against the Mean Green. The reigning champions left no question in a 52-16 domination in Bloomington, IN.
Indiana made efficient work of North Texas, scoring seven touchdowns and notching one field goal on nine total possessions. TCU transfer quarterback Josh Hoover, called upon to replace Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza, collected more touchdowns (4) than incompletions (3) in a 13-of-16, 231-yard passing performance. Wide receiver Charlie Becker recorded a team-high 64 receiving yards and two touchowns in the Hoosiers' third-straight season opener win under Curt Cignetti.
North Texas also debuted a transfer quarterback, bringing UCF transfer Tayven Jackson to campus this offseason. But before spending 2025 as UCF's primary starter, Jackson played two seasons at Indiana and logged six starts. Saturday marked a homecoming for the Greenwood, IN native, who registered 192 passing yards on a 22-of-28 showing. Jackson briefly exited the game with a lower-body injury, causing East Carolina transfer Chaston Ditta to take over, but he ultimately returned and finished the day for the Mean Green.
#north #texas #indiana
Head coach Neal Brown, formerly of Troy and West Virginia, was tasked with reassembling a roster in Denton, TX. North Texas was one of two FBS teams returning zero starters, and instead, it brought 70 newcomers in attempt to recapture the magic of 2025.
However, the newcomer laden roster faced the ultimate test out of the gate. North Texas' first challenge was a road matchup at Indiana, immediately after the Hoosiers their 2025 National Championship banner. Indiana hadn't lost a game since 2024, and the Hoosiers' FBS-best 16-game win streak extended to 17 against the Mean Green. The reigning champions left no question in a 52-16 domination in Bloomington, IN.
Indiana made efficient work of North Texas, scoring seven touchdowns and notching one field goal on nine total possessions. TCU transfer quarterback Josh Hoover, called upon to replace Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza, collected more touchdowns (4) than incompletions (3) in a 13-of-16, 231-yard passing performance. Wide receiver Charlie Becker recorded a team-high 64 receiving yards and two touchowns in the Hoosiers' third-straight season opener win under Curt Cignetti.
North Texas also debuted a transfer quarterback, bringing UCF transfer Tayven Jackson to campus this offseason. But before spending 2025 as UCF's primary starter, Jackson played two seasons at Indiana and logged six starts. Saturday marked a homecoming for the Greenwood, IN native, who registered 192 passing yards on a 22-of-28 showing. Jackson briefly exited the game with a lower-body injury, causing East Carolina transfer Chaston Ditta to take over, but he ultimately returned and finished the day for the Mean Green.
#north #texas #indiana
10 days ago
TULSA — Oklahoma State hired football coach Eric Morris 284 days ago. This is the most-anticipated day of the Morris era yet.
The Cowboys begin their 2026 season at Tulsa's H. A. Chapman Stadium (2:45 p.m. ESPNU). Morris, along with his North Texas transfers quarterback Drew Mestemaker, running back Caleb Hawkins and receiver Wyatt Young are part of the group injecting new energy into a program that won one game last season. Last year, Tulsa beat OSU 19-12.
The Cowboys carry an 11-game season-opening winning streak into the matchup, the fourth-longest streak among FBS teams. OSU's last season-opening loss came in 2014 against Florida State.
Follow along for live updates from OSU's season opener at Tulsa:
MUSSATTO: Mike Gundy era of Oklahoma State football ended vs Tulsa. Now, Cowboys seek revenge.
#last #game
The Cowboys begin their 2026 season at Tulsa's H. A. Chapman Stadium (2:45 p.m. ESPNU). Morris, along with his North Texas transfers quarterback Drew Mestemaker, running back Caleb Hawkins and receiver Wyatt Young are part of the group injecting new energy into a program that won one game last season. Last year, Tulsa beat OSU 19-12.
The Cowboys carry an 11-game season-opening winning streak into the matchup, the fourth-longest streak among FBS teams. OSU's last season-opening loss came in 2014 against Florida State.
Follow along for live updates from OSU's season opener at Tulsa:
MUSSATTO: Mike Gundy era of Oklahoma State football ended vs Tulsa. Now, Cowboys seek revenge.
#last #game
12 days ago
STILLWATER — An eyebrow-raising line sits at the top of the Y receiver position on Oklahoma State's depth chart.
"Miles Coleman or Wyatt Young."
Both junior receivers transferred from North Texas this offseason along with quarterback Drew Mestemaker. Last season, Young led UNT with 70 catches for 1,264 yards and 10 touchdowns. Coleman finished third on the team with 47 catches for 550 yards and two touchdowns. Young is the only Cowboy on The Biletnikoff Award preseason watch list. All that led some to ***** ume Young would be OSU's top receiver on the depth chart.
"Yeah, and you know, there's a whole story behind the story, I think," OSU coach Eric Morris said Tuesday.
More: Oklahoma State football coach Eric Morris sees Tulsa's Tre Lamb as 'superstar' in making
#young #catches #yards
"Miles Coleman or Wyatt Young."
Both junior receivers transferred from North Texas this offseason along with quarterback Drew Mestemaker. Last season, Young led UNT with 70 catches for 1,264 yards and 10 touchdowns. Coleman finished third on the team with 47 catches for 550 yards and two touchdowns. Young is the only Cowboy on The Biletnikoff Award preseason watch list. All that led some to ***** ume Young would be OSU's top receiver on the depth chart.
"Yeah, and you know, there's a whole story behind the story, I think," OSU coach Eric Morris said Tuesday.
More: Oklahoma State football coach Eric Morris sees Tulsa's Tre Lamb as 'superstar' in making
#young #catches #yards
26 days ago
The transfer portal has transformed college football.
Teams are able to improve with just a few signings. Players have more freedom to find the best opportunities, and everyone has a capable quarterback now.
Who are the best players at their new schools? Here are the 25 most important transfers – other than the quarterbacks, who get their own special mention.
26: Winningest Programs Yet To Make the CFP
25: ACC Key Questions
24: Big 12 Key Questions
23: Big Ten Key Questions
22: Top 2027 NFL Draft Prospects
21: SEC Key Questions
20: What's Next in Realignment?
19. Ranking all 30 New Head Coaches
18. Who Has the Easiest Schedules?
17. Who Has the Hardest Schedules?
16. Who Might Be the Next Indiana?
15. Group of Six Teams with Best CFP Shot
14. 5 Teams Due For a Letdown
13. 5 Programs Under the Most Pressure
12. 26 Bold Predictions
11. 5 Teams We're Disrespecting
10. 5 Hottest Head Coaching Prospects
9. Biggest Games of the Season
8. Coaches On Hot Seat
7. Teams About to Surprise
6. 10 New Superstars
5. Top Quarterback Battles
We could've done an entire list just on the quarterbacks, so let's start this off by lumping them all into one quick-hit list.
The ten best quarterback transfers: 1) Darian Mensah, Miami (Duke); 2) Josh Hoover, Indiana (TCU); 3) Sam Leavitt, LSU (Arizona State); 4) Dylan Raiola, Oregon (Nebraska); 5) Byrum Brown, Auburn (USF); 6) Drew Mestemaker, Oklahoma State (North Texas); 7) Rocco Becht, Penn State (Iowa State); 8) DJ Lagway, Baylor (Florida); 9) Alberto Mendoza, Georgia Tech (Indiana); 10) Colton Joseph, Wisconsin (Old Dominion)
The 25 best non-quarterback transfers are …
Former School: Auburn
The massive 6-8, 354-pound tackle started at Virginia Tech, left for Auburn, and now he'll be the starting left tackle for the Seminoles.
– Florida State 2026 Team Preview
Former School: Wake Forest
Part of the all new Red Raider defensive front, the 6-4, 300-pound former Demon Deacon has the quickness to be a terror of an interior pass rusher.
– Texas Tech 2026 Team Preview
#teams
Teams are able to improve with just a few signings. Players have more freedom to find the best opportunities, and everyone has a capable quarterback now.
Who are the best players at their new schools? Here are the 25 most important transfers – other than the quarterbacks, who get their own special mention.
26: Winningest Programs Yet To Make the CFP
25: ACC Key Questions
24: Big 12 Key Questions
23: Big Ten Key Questions
22: Top 2027 NFL Draft Prospects
21: SEC Key Questions
20: What's Next in Realignment?
19. Ranking all 30 New Head Coaches
18. Who Has the Easiest Schedules?
17. Who Has the Hardest Schedules?
16. Who Might Be the Next Indiana?
15. Group of Six Teams with Best CFP Shot
14. 5 Teams Due For a Letdown
13. 5 Programs Under the Most Pressure
12. 26 Bold Predictions
11. 5 Teams We're Disrespecting
10. 5 Hottest Head Coaching Prospects
9. Biggest Games of the Season
8. Coaches On Hot Seat
7. Teams About to Surprise
6. 10 New Superstars
5. Top Quarterback Battles
We could've done an entire list just on the quarterbacks, so let's start this off by lumping them all into one quick-hit list.
The ten best quarterback transfers: 1) Darian Mensah, Miami (Duke); 2) Josh Hoover, Indiana (TCU); 3) Sam Leavitt, LSU (Arizona State); 4) Dylan Raiola, Oregon (Nebraska); 5) Byrum Brown, Auburn (USF); 6) Drew Mestemaker, Oklahoma State (North Texas); 7) Rocco Becht, Penn State (Iowa State); 8) DJ Lagway, Baylor (Florida); 9) Alberto Mendoza, Georgia Tech (Indiana); 10) Colton Joseph, Wisconsin (Old Dominion)
The 25 best non-quarterback transfers are …
Former School: Auburn
The massive 6-8, 354-pound tackle started at Virginia Tech, left for Auburn, and now he'll be the starting left tackle for the Seminoles.
– Florida State 2026 Team Preview
Former School: Wake Forest
Part of the all new Red Raider defensive front, the 6-4, 300-pound former Demon Deacon has the quickness to be a terror of an interior pass rusher.
– Texas Tech 2026 Team Preview
#teams
1 month ago
A year ago, the Oregon Ducks came out in Week 2 of the season and won a college football game by about as many points as you'll see in the modern era, destroying the Oklahoma State Cowboys by a score of 69-3. It was a bludgeoning that eventually played a role in legendary OSU coach Mike Gundy getting fired, and contributed to the Cowboys' 1-11 season.
So now, a year later, how are we saying that the Ducks' Week 2 game in Stillwater, Oklahoma, is one of the more intriguing matchups of the non-conference slate?
It may seem like a crazy notion, but we can thank new head coach Eric Morris and quarterback Drew Mestemaker for that.
The Cowboys have become one of the more intriguing teams to watch this year in the Big 12, and this early-season game against Oregon has picked up some major buzz recently, particularly after FOX Sports' ****** yst Joel Klatt ranked Oklahoma State inside his top 25 to start the season.
"How often do you see a team that went 1-11 start out in the top 25?" Klatt said. "Welcome to the new modern age of college football."
#oklahoma #year #klatt
So now, a year later, how are we saying that the Ducks' Week 2 game in Stillwater, Oklahoma, is one of the more intriguing matchups of the non-conference slate?
It may seem like a crazy notion, but we can thank new head coach Eric Morris and quarterback Drew Mestemaker for that.
The Cowboys have become one of the more intriguing teams to watch this year in the Big 12, and this early-season game against Oregon has picked up some major buzz recently, particularly after FOX Sports' ****** yst Joel Klatt ranked Oklahoma State inside his top 25 to start the season.
"How often do you see a team that went 1-11 start out in the top 25?" Klatt said. "Welcome to the new modern age of college football."
#oklahoma #year #klatt
1 month ago
In one-quarterback leagues, and even in Superflex formats, the quarterback pool is quite plentiful compared to their NFL counterparts. From a sheer numbers perspective, there are 68 teams comprising the Power Four player pool (with Notre Dame), with just 12 signal-callers starting on any given week (up to 24 in Superflex).
Your eight bench spots thin out quickly, which compels managers to churn through players on bye weeks and in time shares. In the standard 1QB format, rostering two quarterbacks seems to be the sweet spot from a roster construction standpoint in 1QB leagues, so as to not leave yourself short on RB /WR depth. The ability to stream waiver wire pickups who are facing poor defenses make the high-end quarterbacks valuable and the middle-to-lower tier easily replaceable
You will want to roster four QBs in Superflex leagues if possible, so expanding rosters to 20 players with a 10-man bench is advised. Utilizing a two-quarterback rotation in a Superflex format is not going to suffice with bye weeks, schedule quirks and injuries looming. Ideally a 4QB construction will allow you the flexibility to play matchups and still be covered in case an unexpected change of circumstances arises.
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Your draft approach will vary depending on whether you play Superflex or 1QB formats. In standard Yahoo 1QB leagues I wouldn't take any signal-caller except Arch in the top-50. For the top-100 and I'd expand that list to Trinidad Chambliss, Devon Dampier and Drew Mestemaker, in that order. Keep in mind the 4-point passing touchdown format greatly depreciates the efficacy of pass-only, pro style quarterbacks. So I wouldn't make the mistake of reaching for Dante Moore within the first 10 rounds when you can take a dual-threat with 25 FPPG potential later on.
#superflex
Your eight bench spots thin out quickly, which compels managers to churn through players on bye weeks and in time shares. In the standard 1QB format, rostering two quarterbacks seems to be the sweet spot from a roster construction standpoint in 1QB leagues, so as to not leave yourself short on RB /WR depth. The ability to stream waiver wire pickups who are facing poor defenses make the high-end quarterbacks valuable and the middle-to-lower tier easily replaceable
You will want to roster four QBs in Superflex leagues if possible, so expanding rosters to 20 players with a 10-man bench is advised. Utilizing a two-quarterback rotation in a Superflex format is not going to suffice with bye weeks, schedule quirks and injuries looming. Ideally a 4QB construction will allow you the flexibility to play matchups and still be covered in case an unexpected change of circumstances arises.
Play Yahoo's new College Fantasy Football game: Create or join a league now!
Your draft approach will vary depending on whether you play Superflex or 1QB formats. In standard Yahoo 1QB leagues I wouldn't take any signal-caller except Arch in the top-50. For the top-100 and I'd expand that list to Trinidad Chambliss, Devon Dampier and Drew Mestemaker, in that order. Keep in mind the 4-point passing touchdown format greatly depreciates the efficacy of pass-only, pro style quarterbacks. So I wouldn't make the mistake of reaching for Dante Moore within the first 10 rounds when you can take a dual-threat with 25 FPPG potential later on.
#superflex
2 months ago
New Oklahoma State football coach Eric Morris is no stranger to Big 12 football, having playing receiver for Texas Tech two decades ago.
However, Tuesday was Morris' first time at Big 12 Media Days as a coach since his arrival from North Texas last December.
Here's what the first-year Cowboy coach had to say July 7 at The Star in Frisco, Texas:
More: Eric Morris knew Oklahoma State football needed 'hard reset' for 2026 season
ERIC MORRIS: Yeah, I appreciate you guys being here. Such a unique time for me and being in my first year, but such an amazing past seven or eight months for me. It's been a whirlwind, obviously. There's a ton of storylines going into the season for our ball club. But first and foremost, I just want to talk a little bit about the leadership at Oklahoma State. Just super blessed, thankful for our president, Jim Hess, and our athletic director, Chad Weiberg, with them trusting me in the job that they have given me, and to be able to take over a program that's had a history of a ton of success the last 20 years. Super excited for Stillwater. It was a big draw for me and my family to come to Stillwater. I have a 10-year-old and a 5-year-old right now, and I'm from a small town in west Texas, and that's how I wanted raise my family. So Stillwater has been nothing short of amazing. Super genuine people, hard-working, blue-collar organization. The guys that I brought with me today, obviously there's a couple headliners that everybody knows their story by now in Drew Mestemaker, our quarterback; Caleb Hawkins, our running back; Ethan Wesloski, linebacker; and Jaleel Johnson, lineman.
However, Tuesday was Morris' first time at Big 12 Media Days as a coach since his arrival from North Texas last December.
Here's what the first-year Cowboy coach had to say July 7 at The Star in Frisco, Texas:
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ERIC MORRIS: Yeah, I appreciate you guys being here. Such a unique time for me and being in my first year, but such an amazing past seven or eight months for me. It's been a whirlwind, obviously. There's a ton of storylines going into the season for our ball club. But first and foremost, I just want to talk a little bit about the leadership at Oklahoma State. Just super blessed, thankful for our president, Jim Hess, and our athletic director, Chad Weiberg, with them trusting me in the job that they have given me, and to be able to take over a program that's had a history of a ton of success the last 20 years. Super excited for Stillwater. It was a big draw for me and my family to come to Stillwater. I have a 10-year-old and a 5-year-old right now, and I'm from a small town in west Texas, and that's how I wanted raise my family. So Stillwater has been nothing short of amazing. Super genuine people, hard-working, blue-collar organization. The guys that I brought with me today, obviously there's a couple headliners that everybody knows their story by now in Drew Mestemaker, our quarterback; Caleb Hawkins, our running back; Ethan Wesloski, linebacker; and Jaleel Johnson, lineman.
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Despite spending draft capital on quarterbacks Will Howard and Drew Allar in the past two drafts, the Pittsburgh Steelers could once again look to spend big in 2027. And the 2027 NFL Draft class is loaded with quarterback talent.
Because it's impossible to know with complete certainty what position the Steelers will pick from in the 2027 NFL Draft, here's a look at three quarterback prospects they could target at different points in the draft: early, middle or late.
Manning's 2025 season was far from consistent, but he looked great down the stretch. The Steelers likely won't have a shot at Dante Moore of Oregon or Julian Sayin of Ohio State, but Manning would be more than an acceptable option if Pittsburgh selects within the top 10 picks in 2027.
The Steelers would be extremely fortunate to land Mestemaker in the middle of the first round. Yes, he's slightly inconsistent when going through progressions, and his mechanics need work. But he possesses a great arm and would pair nicely with proven quarterback guru Mike McCarthy.
Arm strength concerns aside, Mensah offers the Steelers arguably one of the most NFL-ready prospects for exceptional late-first value. Mensah possesses elite processing speed, outstanding pocket awareness, and is very calm under pressure.
Because it's impossible to know with complete certainty what position the Steelers will pick from in the 2027 NFL Draft, here's a look at three quarterback prospects they could target at different points in the draft: early, middle or late.
Manning's 2025 season was far from consistent, but he looked great down the stretch. The Steelers likely won't have a shot at Dante Moore of Oregon or Julian Sayin of Ohio State, but Manning would be more than an acceptable option if Pittsburgh selects within the top 10 picks in 2027.
The Steelers would be extremely fortunate to land Mestemaker in the middle of the first round. Yes, he's slightly inconsistent when going through progressions, and his mechanics need work. But he possesses a great arm and would pair nicely with proven quarterback guru Mike McCarthy.
Arm strength concerns aside, Mensah offers the Steelers arguably one of the most NFL-ready prospects for exceptional late-first value. Mensah possesses elite processing speed, outstanding pocket awareness, and is very calm under pressure.
