Oklahoma State football bowl projections 2026: Where are Cowboys after Oregon upset?

The Oklahoma State Cowboys stunned the college football world after upsetting No. 6 Oregon in Stillwater.

OSU went 1-11 in the 2025 season, including a 69-3 loss to the Ducks on the road. With a new coach and mostly fresh roster, Cowboy fans finally got a sense of hope regarding their team. The Pokes last played a bowl game in December 2023, defeating the Texas A&M Aggies 33-31 in the Texas Bowl.

If they continue playing like they did against Oregon on Saturday, it's more than likely we'll be seeing the Cowboys going bowling again, three years later.

Here are the latest 2026 bowl projections for the Cowboys entering Week 3:

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Athlon Sports : Oklahoma State vs. Missouri in the Texas Bowl on Dec. 31

CBS Sports : Oklahoma State vs. Tennessee in the Texas Bowl on Dec. 31

ESPN (Kyle Bonagura) : Oklahoma State vs. North Texas in the SERVPRO First Responder Bowl on Jan. 2

ESPN (Mark Schlabach) : Oklahoma State vs. Illinois in the Cactus Bowl on Dec. 26

Sports Illustrated : Oklahoma State vs. Louisville in the Pop-Tarts Bowl on Dec. 29

College Football News : Oklahoma State vs. Kennesaw State in the Frisco Football Classic on Dec. 15

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