1966 Oklahoma State Cowboys football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1966 Oklahoma State Cowboys football Big Eight Conference Big 8 4–5–1 4–2–1 Phil Cutchin 4th Lewis Field The 1966 Oklahoma State Cowboys football team represented Oklahoma State University as a member of the Big Eight Conference during the 1966 NCAA University Division football season. Led by fourth-year head coach, the Cowboys compiled an overall record of 4–5–1 with a mark of 4–2–1, tying for third place in the Big 8. Oklahoma State played home game at Lewis Field in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Schedule 1966 AP September 17 l y y Arkansas 5 War Memorial Stadium Little Rock, AR 10–14 47,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-commercial-appeal-surprised-porkers/168683182/ The Commercial Appeal Surprised Porkers score late to toss Cowboys September 18, 1966 March 23, 2025 Newspapers.com October 1 l y Houston Houston Astrodome Houston, TX 9–35 43,743 https://www.newspapers.com/article/tulsa-world-cougars-claw-o-state-35-to/169968096/ Tulsa World Cougars claw O-State, 35 to 9 October 2, 1966 April 9, 2025 Newspapers.com October 8 w Colorado Lewis Field Stillwater, OK 11–10 27,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-mercury-cowboys-use-late-heroics/193182456/ The Manhattan Mercury Cowboys use late heroics October 9, 1966 March 11, 2026 Newspapers.com October 15 l y Missouri Memorial Stadium Columbia, MO 0–7 54,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-lincoln-star-mizzou-lateral-sinks-co/193182369/ The Lincoln Sunday Journal & Star Mizzou lateral sinks Cowboys October 16, 1966 March 11, 2026 Newspapers.com October 22 w Kansas Lewis Field Stillwater, OK 10–7 21,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-tyler-courier-times-oklahoma-state-t/193180193/ The Tyler Courier-Times-Telegraph Oklahoma State topples Kansas October 23, 1966 March 11, 2026 Newspapers.com October 29 t y Iowa State Lewis Field Stillwater, OK 14–14 33,500 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-kansas-city-star-cowboys-rally-to-ti/193180848/ The Kansas City Star Cowboys rally to tie October 30, 1966 March 11, 2026 Newspapers.com November 5 l y y Texas Tech Jones Stadium Lubbock, TX 7–10 28,175 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-texas-tech-slips-past-cowpokes/168689635/ The Shreveport Times Texas Tech slips past Cowpokes November 6, 1966 March 23, 2025 Newspapers.com November 12 l y Nebraska 4 Memorial Stadium Lincoln, NE 6–21 65,102 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-des-moines-register-nebraska-wins-9t/193182245/ The Des Moines Register Nebraska wins 9th straight November 13, 1966 March 11, 2026 Newspapers.com November 19 w y Kansas State Memorial Stadium Manhattan, KS 21–6 9,300 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-mercury-cats-slip-into-familiar-rut/193179497/ The Manhattan Mercury Cats slip into familiar rut, 21–6 November 20, 1966 March 11, 2026 Newspapers.com December 3 w Oklahoma Lewis Field Stillwater, OK Bedlam Series 15–14 38,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-wichita-eagle-2-pointer-fails-osu-d/193181989/ The Wichita Eagle & Beacon 2-pointer fails, OSU dumps OU December 4, 1966 March 11, 2026 Newspapers.com Schedule/Results (1966 Oklahoma State) https://stats.ncaa.org/teams/296096 National Collegiate Athletic Association NCAA Statistics March 11, 2026 1966 Oklahoma State Cowboys Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football November 1, 2017 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/oklahoma-state/1966-schedule.html Game summaries Oklahoma Oklahoma 0 0 8 6 Oklahoma State 0 8 0 7 December 3 Lewis Field, Stillwater, Oklahoma 36,581 yes 2 OSU Ronnie Johnson 10-yard run (Ronnie Johnson to Tommy Boone pass) OSU 8-0 3 OU Ron Shotts 3-yard run (Bob Warmack to Bob Kalsu pass) Tied 8-8 4 OSU Ronnie Johnson 4-yard run (Craig Kessler kick) OSU 15-8 4 1:29 OU Ron Shotts 1-yard run (pass failed) OSU 15-14 yes Oklahoma State defensive backs Charlie Trimble and Willard Nahrgang stopped Oklahoma tailback Ron Shotts at the two on the conversion play to preserve their second straight win over the Sooners."Defensive Duo Crushes Sooner Charge; State Wins." Eugene Register-Guard. 1966 Dec 5. After the season The 1967 NFL/AFL draft was held on March 14–15, 1967. The following Cowboys were selected.https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1967/draft.htm 1967 NFL Draft Listing Pro-Football-Reference.com March 13, 2021 Oklahoma State Cowboys Round Pick Player Position NFL club 3 66 Dennis Randall Defensive end New York Jets 3 67 Harold Akin Tackle San Diego Chargers 3 71 Leon Ward Linebacker Baltimore Colts 12 307 J. B. Christian Guard Baltimore Colts 17 435 Terry Bacigalupo Defensive end St. Louis Cardinals References Oklahoma State Category:Oklahoma State Cowboys football seasons Oklahoma State Cowboys football