# Oregon Ducks Face Bounce-Back Game After Loss

> Oregon Ducks aim to rebound after shock loss to Oklahoma State in Friday Night Lights game.
- Title: Oregon Ducks Face Bounce-Back Game After Loss | Shortify
- Summary: Oregon Ducks aim to rebound after shock loss to Oklahoma State in Friday Night Lights game. Oregon Ducks' coach Dan Lanning and team focus on rebounding…
- Keywords: oregon ducks, oregon, portland state, dave lanning, devon jackson, gage hurych, messiah hampton, dante moore, bear alexander, oklahoma state, fcs, autzen stadium
- Source: Oregon Ducks On SI — https://si.com/college/oregon/football/oregon-ducks-rising-falling-portland-state-vikings
- Published: 2026-09-16T17:00:10+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: oregon ducks, oregon, portland state, dave lanning, devon jackson, gage hurych, messiah hampton, dante moore, bear alexander, oklahoma state, fcs, autzen stadium
## Oregon Ducks Move On From Loss
The No. 21 Oregon Ducks are moving on from a shocking 39-31 road loss to the Oklahoma State Cowboys.
## Ducks Target Bounce-Back Game
Coach Dan Lanning and crew's sights now set on a potential bounce-back game against the FCS Portland State Vikings at Autzen Stadium.
## Oregon Athletes' Stock Rises
Oregon athletes saw their stock rise despite an overall troubling performance during a Friday Night Lights game.
## Devon Jackson Shines
Veteran inside linebacker Devon Jackson ran down Cowboys' quarterback Drew Mestemaker to prevent an early touchdown.
## Jackson's Pick Six
Jackson followed with an electric 96-yard pick six showing off his untouchable speed.
## Jackson's Tackles Lead Team
Jackson ended the match-up as the No. 2 on the team for total tackles (7) and continued to pressure Mestemaker and the Cowboys' offense.
## Lanning Admits Shortcomings
Without Jackson and senior edge rusher Matayo Uiagalelei's defensive touchdowns, the Ducks would've been in far worse shape.
## Gage Hurych Proves Consistent
Junior kicker Gage Hurych has so far proved he's a servicable successor to former Duck Atticus Sappington.
## Hurych's Field Goal
Hurych took the field to punch in a 42-yard field goal which was his second longest kick of the season.
## Messiah Hampton Steps Up
Freshman wide receiver Messiah Hampton stepped up to try and pump momentum into Oregon's offense.
## Hampton's Performance
Hampton picked up three passes with 10.3 yards per catch, making him the No. 3 receiver on the team against the Cowboys.
## Fox Crader's Struggles
Junior right tackle Fox Crader showed obvious mis-reads and getting beat off the block, particularly in the fourth quarter.
## Crader's Role
Crader was the typical left tackle relief lineman during the 2.025 season, possibly not used to the right side.
## Dante Moore's Struggles
Senior quarterback Dante Moore ended the game with a 48 percent completion rating in the air, going 14 for 29 with 191 yards and two touchdowns.
## Moore's Inconsistency
Moore often overthrew passes to familiar targets, bringing up shades of how his pocket presence crumbled.
## Bear Alexander's Role
Senior defensive lineman Bear Alexander stepped in after A'Mauri Washington's injury.
## Alexander's Performance
Oklahoma State had success running the ball with 5.9 yards per rush play off 40 rushing attempts.
## Key takeaway

Oregon Ducks' coach Dan Lanning and team focus on rebounding after a 39-31 loss to Oklahoma State Cowboys with key players like Devon Jackson and Gage Hurych performing well.