1985 Oklahoma State Cowboys football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1985 Oklahoma State Cowboys football Oklahoma State Athletics logo (1984-2000).svg 150 Big Eight Conference Big 8 8–4 4–3 Pat Jones 2nd Larry Coker 3rd Louis Campbell 1st Lewis Field Gator Bowl L 23–34 vs. Florida State The 1985 Oklahoma State Cowboys football team represented Oklahoma State University in the Big Eight Conference during the 1985 NCAA Division I-A football season. In their second season under head coach Pat Jones, the Cowboys compiled an 8–4 record (4–3 against conference opponents), tied for third place in the conference, and outscored opponents by a combined total of 255 to 188.https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/oklahoma-state/1985-schedule.html 1985 Oklahoma State Cowboys Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football September 27, 2017Oklahoma State Cowboy Football 2016 Guide 173 Oklahoma State University September 27, 2017 https://s3.amazonaws.com/sidearm.sites/okstate.com/documents/2016/8/1/2016_Oklahoma_State_Football_Guide.pdf October 21, 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20171021005400/https://s3.amazonaws.com/sidearm.sites/okstate.com/documents/2016/8/1/2016_Oklahoma_State_Football_Guide.pdf dead The team's statistical leaders included Thurman Thomas with 1,650 rushing yards and 102 points scored, Ronnie Williams with 1,757 passing yards, and Bobby Riley with 659 receiving yards.2016 Football Guide, pp. 168, 170.https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/oklahoma-state/1985.html 1985 Oklahoma State Cowboys Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football September 27, 2017 The team played its home games at Lewis Field in Stillwater, Oklahoma.2016 Football Guide, pp. 217, 219. Schedule 1985 AP September 7 w y y 16 Washington 12 Husky Stadium Seattle, WA 31–17 59,205 Thomas runs, passes Cowboys over Huskies 31–17 The Courier-Journal Associated Press September 8, 1985 C8 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/88033906/thomas-runs-passes-cowboys-over/ Newspapers.comhttps://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-herald-theres-no-fencing-in-c/170575790/ The Daily Herald There's no fencing in Cowboys September 8, 1985 April 18, 2025 Newspapers.com September 14 w y 8 North Texas State Lewis Field Stillwater, OK 10–9 49,100 Oklahoma State resists North Texas State's bid Florida Today September 15, 1985 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/88031787/oklahoma-state-resists-north-texas-state/ October 30, 2021 Newspapers.comRally by NTSU falls short against Oklahoma State Fort Worth Star-Telegram September 15, 1985 15B https://www.newspapers.com/clip/88034125/rally-by-ntsu-falls-short-against/ Newspapers.com September 28 w y 7 Miami (OH) Lewis Field Stillwater, OK 45–10 Thomas' TDs Propel Pokes To 45-10 Win The Daily Oklahoman Tom Kensler September 29, 1985 1C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/88034387/thomas-tds-propel-pokes-to-45-10-win/ Newspapers.com October 5 w y 6 Tulsa Lewis Field Stillwater, OK rivalry 25–13 49,400 Williams, Defense Lift OSU, 25-13 The Daily Oklahoman Tom Kensler October 6, 1985 1C, 4C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/88034739/williams-defense-lift-osu-25-13/ Newspapers.com October 12 l 5 Nebraska 9 Lewis Field Stillwater, OK 24–34 50,400 Nebraska's Offense Stings OSU The Daily Oklahoman Tom Kensler October 13, 1985 1C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/88035334/nebraskas-offense-stings-osu/ Newspapers.com October 26 w y 12 Kansas Memorial Stadium Lawrence, KS 17–10 35,200 https://www.newspapers.com/article/wichita-falls-times-oklahoma-st-fights/170581360/ Wichita Falls Times Oklahoma St. fights off Jayhawk challenge October 27, 1985 April 18, 2025 Newspapers.com November 2 w y 12 Colorado Folsom Field Boulder, CO 14–11 35,860 https://www.newspapers.com/article/okmulgee-daily-times-thomas-leads-pokes/170584322/ Okmulgee Daily Times Thomas leads Pokes over Buffaloes November 3, 1985 April 18, 2025 Newspapers.com November 9 w 10 y Kansas State Lewis Field Stillwater, OK 35–3 50,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/sapulpa-daily-herald-four-thomas-tds-lea/170580869/ Sapulpa Daily Herald Four Thomas TDs lead Pokes November 10, 1985 April 18, 2025 Newspapers.com November 16 w y 10 Missouri Faurot Field Columbia, MO 21–19 36,993 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-grand-island-independent-oklahoma-st/170580306/ The Grand Island Independent Oklahoma State escapes Missouri November 17, 1985 April 18, 2025 Newspapers.com November 23 l y 7 Iowa State Cyclone Stadium Ames, IA 10–15 40,025 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-nonpareil-cyclones-whip-cowb/170583494/ The Daily Nonpareil Cyclones 'whip' Cowboys for Criner's top ISU win November 24, 1985 April 18, 2025 Newspapers.com November 30 l 17 Oklahoma 3 Lewis Field Stillwater, OK Bedlam Series 0–13 44,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/fort-worth-star-telegram-despite-ice-ok/170584737/ Fort Worth Star-Telegram Despite ice, Oklahoma beats Oklahoma State December 1, 1985 April 18, 2025 Newspapers.com December 30 Monday l y y 19 Florida State 18 Gator Bowl Stadium Jacksonville, FL Gator Bowl ABC 23–34 79,417 Seminoles Shock Cowboys, 34-23 The Daily Oklahoman Tom Kensler December 31, 1985 17, 20 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/88034985/seminoles-shock-cowboys-34-23/ Newspapers.com Game summaries Oklahoma 1985 Oklahoma Sooners football team Bedlam Series Oklahoma State Cowboys 2; text-align:center collapsed #3 Oklahoma Sooners (8–1) at #17 Oklahoma State Cowboys (8–2) November 30 7:30 p.m. EST Oklahoma 0 10 0 3 Oklahoma St 0 0 0 0 Lewis Field, Stillwater, Oklahoma 44,000 low 20s ESPN Eugene Register-Guard. 1985 Dec 01. First quarter No scoring Second quarter OU – Tim Lashar 27-yard field goal. Oklahoma 3–0. Drive: OU – Spencer Tillman 3-yard run (Tim Lashar kick). Oklahoma 10–0. Drive: Third quarter No scoring Fourth quarter OU – Tim Lashar 30-yard field goal, 5:44. Oklahoma 13–0. Drive: Top passers OU – Jamelle Holieway – 4/5, 54 yards, INT OSU – Ronnie Williams – 5/25, 32 yards, INT Top rushers OU – Lydell Carr – 24 rushes, 78 yards OSU – Thurman Thomas – 23 rushes, 100 yards Top receivers OU – Damon Stell – 1 reception, 31 yards OSU – Kenneth Brown – 1 reception, 15 yards Roster 1985 Oklahoma State Cowboys y Lynn Beck WR Paul Blair OL y Paul Blair (American football, born 1963) Kenneth Brown TE Derek Burton OL J.R. Dillard TE Fr Hart Lee Dykes WR y Roderick Gaines QB Harold Greene RB Garrett Limbrick RB y Curtis Luper RB Doug Meacham OL Joe Miller RB Mitch Nash RB Rusty Rankin QB Bob Riley WR y Bobby Riley Chuck Shanklin OL 34 So Thurman Thomas RB y Will Timmons RB David Tucker OL Terry Wemer WR Ronnie Williams QB y Ronnie Williams (American football) Ricky Adams LB Melvin Gilliam DB James Ham LB Dana Hawkins DL Mike Hudson DB 44 Jr Mark Moore DB y Mark Moore (American football) Leslie O'Neal DL y Ricky Shaw DL Warren Thompson DL Brian Fitzgerald DL John Washington DL y John Washington (American football) DeMise Williams DB y Windell Yancy DB Cary Cooper P Brad Dennis K Joey O'Donnell K Rich Thompson P Pat Jones Larry Coker – Offensive coordinator Houston Nutt – Quarterback/Wide receivers Bill Shimek – Running backs Brad Seely – Offensive line Louis Campbell – Defensive coordinator/defensive backs George Walstad – Defensive line Willie Anderson – Defensive ends Reggie Herring – Linebackers Kevin Steele – Linebackers/tight ends After the season The 1986 NFL draft was held on April 29–30, 1986. The following Cowboys were selected.https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1986/draft.htm 1986 NFL Draft Listing Pro-Football-Reference.com March 13, 2021 Oklahoma State Cowboys Round Pick Player Position NFL club 1 8 Leslie O'Neal Defensive end San Diego Chargers 3 73 John Washington Defensive end New York Giants 4 110 Paul Blair Tackle Chicago Bears References Oklahoma State Category:Oklahoma State Cowboys football seasons Oklahoma State Cowboys football Category:Long stubs with short prose