Oregon dominated Oklahoma State with a staggering score of 69-3, an outcome that marks one of the most significant defeats in the history of the Cowboys program. This failure not only highlights Oklahoma State’s decline but also dates back to the establishment of the state itself.

The devastating loss starkly contrasts with Oklahoma State’s recent history, where they were contenders for the Big 12 Championship just two years ago. Both Oregon and Oklahoma State were serious national title contenders approximately 15 years ago, underscoring the profound gap between the two programs now.

Historically, the last time a Power Four team suffered a defeat as severe was during the previous season when Purdue faced Indiana, resulting in a similar situation with Coach Ryan Walters losing his position.

Some notable statistics extracted by our CBS Sports analytics team reveal the harsh realities following Oklahoma State’s loss:

1. Oklahoma State’s defeat is the worst in its program history since November 9, 1907, just a week ahead of Oklahoma’s establishment.
2. The latest loss resulted in exceeding their previous worst defeats and contributes to a troubling trend
3. Oklahoma State permitted a staggering 319 passing yards and 312 rushing yards, yielding no sacks, while their offensive performance was lackluster with two interceptions returned for touchdowns.

Amid the carnage, players struggled significantly, and there were no remarkable performances to salvage this game.

With conversations surrounding the program evolving, analysts now suggest that Oklahoma State may indeed present as the weakest contender for Oregon this season.