1983 Oklahoma State Cowboys football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1983 Oklahoma State Cowboys football Oklahoma State Athletics logo (1973-1983).svg 150 Big Eight Conference Big 8 18 8–4 3–4 Jimmy Johnson 5th Larry Coker 1st Lewis Field Astro-Bluebonnet Bowl champion Astro-Bluebonnet Bowl W 24–14 vs. Baylor The 1983 Oklahoma State Cowboys football team represented Oklahoma State University in the 1983 NCAA Division I-A football season. This was the 83rd year of football at OSU and the fifth under Jimmy Johnson. The Cowboys played their home games at Lewis Field in Stillwater, Oklahoma. They finished the season 8–4, and 3–4 in the Big Eight Conference.1983 Oklahoma State Cowboys Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football November 1, 2017 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/oklahoma-state/1983-schedule.html The Cowboys were invited to the Astro-Bluebonnet Bowl, where they defeated Baylor, 24–14. Schedule 1983 AP Central September 10 w y North Texas State Lewis Field Stillwater, OK 20–13 44,700 Cowboys begin season with win Okmulgee Daily Times September 11, 1983 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/88014172/cowboys-begin-season-with-win/ October 29, 2021 Newspapers.com September 17 w y y Cincinnati Nippert Stadium Cincinnati, OH 27–17 25,934 https://www.newspapers.com/article/tulsa-world-osu-derails-cincinnati-271/166513687/ Tulsa World OSU derails Cincinnati, 27–17 September 18, 1983 February 23, 2025 Newspapers.com September 24 w y y Texas A&M Kyle Field College Station, TX 34–15 53,638 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/115007772/reserve-backs-helps-cowboys-win-3rd-in-r/ Omaha World-Herald Reserve backs helps Cowboys win 3rd in row September 25, 1983 December 22, 2022 Newspapers.com October 1 w y Tulsa Lewis Field Stillwater, OK rivalry 9–0 49,500 https://www.newspapers.com/article/omaha-world-herald-40-start-by-cowboys/158801523/ Omaha World-Herald 4–0 start by Cowboys is the best since 1975 October 2, 1983 November 10, 2024 Newspapers.com October 8 1:30 p.m. l Nebraska 1 Lewis Field Stillwater, OK KWTV 10–14 49,600 https://www.newspapers.com/article/wisconsin-state-journal-huskers-survive/166544367/ Wisconsin State Journal Huskers survive Cowboys scare October 9, 1983 February 23, 2025 Newspapers.com October 15 l Oklahoma 15 Lewis Field Stillwater, OK Bedlam Series 20–21 50,440 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-des-moines-register-sooners-down-20/166546914/ The Des Moines Register Sooners down, 20–3, in 4th period, edge Okla. State, 21–20 October 16, 1983 February 23, 2025 Newspapers.com October 22 w y Kansas Memorial Stadium Lawrence, KS 27–10 31,300 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-grand-island-independent-hobbled-and/166547648/ The Grand Island Independent Hobbled Anderson leads OSU October 23, 1983 February 23, 2025 Newspapers.com October 29 w y Colorado Folsom Field Boulder, CO 40–14 36,889 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-oklahoman-cowboys-tower-over-b/166547745/ The Daily Oklahoman Cowboys tower over Buffs October 30, 1983 February 23, 2025 Newspapers.com November 5 l y Kansas State Lewis Field Stillwater, OK 20–21 49,700 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-kansas-city-star-wildcats-stuns-cowb/166547899/ The Kansas City Star Wildcats stuns Cowboys 21–20, spoil show for bowl scouts November 6, 1983 February 23, 2025 Newspapers.com November 12 l y Missouri Faurot Field Columbia, MO 10–16 41,459 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-kansas-city-star-missouri-holds-off/166546305/ The Kansas City Star Missouri holds off Oklahoma State November 13, 1983 February 23, 2025 Newspapers.com November 19 1:00 p.m. w y Iowa State Cyclone Stadium Ames, IA 30–7 46,517 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-sioux-city-journal-oklahoma-state-st/166548024/ The Sioux City Journal Oklahoma State stops Cyclones November 20, 1983 February 23, 2025 Newspapers.com December 31 w y y Baylor 20 Houston Astrodome Houston, TX Astro-Bluebonnet Bowl Mizlou 24–14 50,090 Oklahoma State wins Bluebonnet Bowl The Los Angeles Times January 1, 1984 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/115454853/oklahoma-state-wins-bluebonnet-bowl/ December 30, 2022 Newspapers.com Game summaries Oklahoma 1983 Oklahoma Sooners football team Oklahoma State Cowboys 2; text-align:center collapsed #15 Oklahoma Sooners (2–2) at Oklahoma State Cowboys October 15 Oklahoma 0 3 0 18 Oklahoma St 7 7 3 3 Lewis Field, Stillwater, Oklahoma 50,440 Gainesville Sun. 1985 Oct 16. Retrieved 2020-Nov-24. First quarter OSU – Montgomery 14-yard blocked punt return (Larry Roach kick). Oklahoma St 7–0. Second quarter OU – Tim Lashar 42-yard field goal. Oklahoma St 7–3. Drive: OSU – Shawn Jones 5-yard run (Larry Roach kick). Oklahoma St 14–3. Drive: Third quarter OSU – Larry Roach 43-yard field goal. Oklahoma St 17–3. Drive: Fourth quarter OSU – Larry Roach 31-yard field goal, 13:49. Oklahoma St 20–3. Drive: OU – Derrick Shepard 73-yard pass from Danny Bradley (Tim Lashar kick). Oklahoma St 20–10. Drive: OU – Spencer Tillman 5-yard run (pass good), 2:50. Oklahoma St 20–18. Drive: OU – Tim Lashar 46-yard field goal, 1:14. Oklahoma 21–20. Drive: Top passers OU – Danny Bradley – 8/16, 147 yards, TD, INT OSU – Ike Jackson – 6/10, 39 yards, INT Top rushers OU – Earl Johnson – 25 rushes, 105 yards OSU – Shawn Jones – 19 rushes, 76 yards, TD Top receivers OU – Derrick Shepard – 3 receptions, 94 yards, TD OSU – John Chesley/Shawn Jones – 2 receptions, 13 yards Roster 1983 Oklahoma State Cowboys y Ernest Anderson RB y Ernest Anderson (American football) Paul Blair OL John Cegielski OL John Chesley TE Kelly Cook RB y Charles Crawford RB y Charles Crawford (American football) Barry Hanna TE Jamie Harris WR Rodney Hayes RB Rusty Hilger QB y Kevin Igo OL Ike Jackson QB Shawn Jones RB Mike Kilmer WR Malcolm Lewis WR Ralph Partida OL Arthur Price RB Bob Riley WR y Bobby Riley Will Timmons RB David Tucker OL Terry Werner WR Kenny Zachary RB Rod Brown DB Rod Fisher DB James Ham DL Rodney Harding DL Adam Hinds DB Matt Monger LB 44 Fr Mark Moore DB y Mark Moore (American football) Leslie O'Neal DL Chris Rockins DB y James Spencer LB Warren Thompson DL John Washington DL David Webb DL John Conway P Larry Roach K Jimmy Johnson Larry Coker – Offensive coordinator Pat Jones – Running backs Butch Davis – Wide receivers/tight ends Tony Wise – Offensive line George Walstad – Defensive line Reggie Herring – Linebackers Paul Jette – Defensive backs Bill Shimek – Assistant After the season The 1984 NFL draft took place on May 1–2, 1984 at the Omni Park Central Hotel in New York City. The following Oklahoma State players were selected during the draft. Player Position Round Pick NFL team Chris Rockins S 2nd 48 Cleveland Browns Ernest Anderson RB 3rd 41 Detroit Lions James Spencer LB 10th 268 Minnesota Vikings John Chesley TE 10th 277 Miami Dolphins Rod Fisher DB 12th 309 Los Angeles Rams1984 NFL Draft https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1984/draft.htm Sports Reference LLC July 16, 2016http://www.footballgeography.com/nfl-draft-sites/ NFL Draft Locations October 2, 2014 www.footballgeography.com July 16, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20150905090250/http://www.footballgeography.com/nfl-draft-sites/ 2015-09-05 dead References Oklahoma State Category:Oklahoma State Cowboys football seasons Category:Bluebonnet Bowl champion seasons Oklahoma State Cowboys football