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Houston at Oklahoma State

Saturday, September 20, 1986

Houston beat Oklahoma State 28–⁠12. It was their 16th meeting; after it, Houston led the series 8–⁠7–⁠1.

AwayHouston1–⁠10 in 1986
28
HomeOklahoma State6–⁠5 in 1986
12

FinalHigh 91°F, low 70°FAttendance 38,600

Before kickoff

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Our ratings (scores only)

Oklahoma State 72% to win. Houston pulled the upset.

The series

Every Houston–Oklahoma State game

Houston leads 12–⁠10–⁠1 in 23 meetings, counting the seven since this game.

Recent meetings
2026Houston 35, Oklahoma State 32
2025Houston 39, Oklahoma State 17
2023Oklahoma State 43, Houston 30
2009Houston 45, Oklahoma State 35
2008Oklahoma State 56, Houston 37
2006Houston 34, Oklahoma State 25

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