Oregon Ducks lose to unranked Oklahoma State

The Ducks suffered a 39-31 upset loss in Stillwater to the unranked Oklahoma State Cowboys.

Moore's tells go viral

Analysts and fans dissect what's wrong with a Ducks team ranked No. 2 in the preseason top 25 AP Poll.

Oklahoma State coach Eric Morris speaks

Oklahoma State head coach Eric Morris spoke at OSU Football Media Day in Stillwater, Okla., on Aug. 8, 2026.

Two linebackers identified Moore's tells

Oklahoma State coach Eric Morris said veteran linebackers Ethan Wesloski and Tate Romney spotted Moore's tendencies before snaps.

CBS Sports interview

Morris was asked on CBS Sports Network's Inside College Football whether Cassity or another staff member identified Moore's potential tell.

Morris names linebackers

Morris said: "I think it was our linebackers, Ethan Wesloski and Tate Romney. Super, super sharp kids. Played a ton of football, and I think those guys are the guys."

“"I think it was our linebackers, Ethan Wesloski and Tate Romney. Super, super sharp kids. Played a ton of football, and I think those guys are the guys."”

Cowboys hold Moore to 14-of-29 passing

The Cowboys held Moore to 14-of-29 passing for 191 yards and two touchdowns while sacking him four times.

Reports suggest Cowboys keyed in on footwork

Reports suggest the Cowboys focused on Moore’s pre-snap footwork, whether his stance was more staggered before passing plays or his feet were closer to parallel on running plays.

Morris on coaching paranoia

Morris said coaches are always paranoid about signals being stolen or stances tipping off opponents.

Morris on execution being key

Morris said: "Those things help a little bit, but execution is still the most important thing in this game."

“"Those things help a little bit, but execution is still the most important thing in this game."”

Moore addresses tells

Moore said he is grateful for the discussion and will correct his tells before Big Ten play begins on Sept. 26 vs. USC.

Moore on player tendencies

Moore said: "Every player has tendencies. That’s why there’s coaches on staff that find little details. I’m glad they brought it up. I’m glad that they got it all into the media."

“"Every player has tendencies. That’s why there’s coaches on staff that find little details. I’m glad they brought it up. I’m glad that they got it all into the media."”

Moore on fixing tells

Moore said: "It just shows me as a player that I have things that I need to fix. Every player has it. It can be a great thing for a team, and I’ve got to make sure I don’t show it to a defense to help them get into a better check."

“"It just shows me as a player that I have things that I need to fix. Every player has it. It can be a great thing for a team, and I’ve got to make sure I don’t show it to a defense to help them get into a better check."”

Ducks have time to correct tells

The Ducks have time to address Moore's tells before Big Ten play begins on Sept. 26 vs. the No. 12 USC Trojans.