Brief
Oklahoma State rallies past UCF 42-28 after fumble return
A fumble return in the fourth quarter helped Oklahoma State pull away from UCF in Stillwater.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Oklahoma State (4-1, 2-0 Big 12) defeated UCF 42-28 on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in Stillwater, Okla., according to the Associated Press.
What happened
Drew Mestemaker threw for 304 yards and two touchdowns, adding a rushing touchdown and a two‑point conversion. Oklahoma State outscored the Knights 21-7 after halftime, extending the lead to 35-21 with 10:32 left. A pivotal moment came when UCF quarterback Keyone Jenkins’ backward pass was knocked down by Christian Bodnar and returned 28 yards for a touchdown by Evan Jackson.
What the reports add
The AP report notes that Sam Keltner’s two field goals gave the Cowboys a 27-21 lead early in the fourth quarter, and that Jenkins had completed 15 of 18 passes for 118 yards and three scores in the first half. It also highlights that UCF lost a lead for the second straight week and has now played 12 straight road games.
What was said
The article contains no direct quotations.
How it came about
Oklahoma State entered the game with a high‑powered offense and a defense that has helped the team win four straight games, as noted in the AP coverage. UCF’s next game is against No. 8 BYU on Oct. 24, while Oklahoma State will travel to Houston the following Saturday.
Key facts
- Oklahoma State beat UCF 42-28 on Oct. 10, 2026. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- Drew Mestemaker threw for 304 yards and two touchdowns. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- Evan Jackson returned a fumble 28 yards for a touchdown. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- UCF quarterback Keyone Jenkins completed 15 of 18 passes for 118 yards and three touchdowns in the first half. (winnipegfreepress.com)
Sources
- [1] winnipegfreepress.com — originally reported as “No. 18 Oklahoma State surges past UCF 42-28 after a fumble-return turning point”
