1980 Oklahoma State Cowboys football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1980 Oklahoma State Cowboys football Oklahoma State Athletics logo (1973-1983).svg 150 Big Eight Conference Big 8 3–7–1 2–4–1 Jimmy Johnson 2nd Bob Leahy 2nd Jim Helms 2nd Lewis Field The 1980 Oklahoma State Cowboys football team represented Oklahoma State University in the Big Eight Conference during the 1980 NCAA Division I-A football season. In their second season under head coach Jimmy Johnson, the Cowboys compiled a 3–7–1 record (2–4–1 against conference opponents), tied for fourth place in the conference, and were outscored by opponents by a combined total of 268 to 187.https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/oklahoma-state/1980-schedule.html 1980 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 Ed Smith with 613 rushing yards, Jim Traber with 619 passing yards, Mel Campbell with 536 receiving yards, and placekicker Colin Ankersen with 39 points scored.2016 Football Guide, pp. 168, 170.https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/oklahoma-state/1980.html 1980 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 1980 AP September 13 l y West Texas State Lewis Field Stillwater, OK 19–20 48,400 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/76895819/west-texas-pin-surprise-loss-on-pokes/ The Daily Oklahoman West Texas pin surprise loss on Pokes September 14, 1980 May 2, 2021 Newspapers.com September 20 l y y Arkansas 17 War Memorial Stadium Little Rock, AR 20–33 55,822 https://www.newspapers.com/article/fort-worth-star-telegram-razorbacks-barg/158484332/ Fort Worth Star-Telegram Razorbacks barge by Cowboys in second half, 33–20 September 21, 1980 November 7, 2024 Newspapers.com October 4 l y Washington Lewis Field Stillwater, OK 18–24 48,200 https://www.newspapers.com/article/st-joseph-news-press-washington-subdues/158519085/ St. Joseph News-Press Washington subdues O-State in 24–18 style October 5, 1980 November 7, 2024 Newspapers.com October 11 l Missouri 19 Lewis Field Stillwater, OK 7–30 48,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-salina-journal-bradley-leads-missour/158632464/ The Salina Journal Bradley leads Missouri's late surge in 30–7 victory October 12, 1980 November 7, 2024 Newspapers.com October 18 l y Nebraska 10 Memorial Stadium Lincoln, NE 7–48 76,021 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-des-moines-register-nebraska-rips-lo/158632563/ The Des Moines Register Nebraska rips lowly Cowboys October 19, 1980 November 7, 2024 Newspapers.com October 25 t Kansas Lewis Field Stillwater, OK 14–14 41,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-salina-journal-bell-lifts-jayhawks-t/158630474/ The Salina Journal Bell lifts Jayhawks to 14–14 tie with Cowboys October 26, 1980 November 7, 2024 Newspapers.com November 1 w y San Diego State Lewis Field Stillwater, OK 15–6 24,716 Aztecs Beaten Again, 15–6 The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California San Diego County Mike Granberry November 2, 1980 III-1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8416094/aztecs_beaten_again_156/ Newspapers.com January 17, 2017 November 8 w y Colorado Lewis Field Stillwater, OK 42–7 50,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-sioux-city-journal-oklahoma-state-ru/158568807/ The Sioux City Journal Oklahoma State runs over Colorado, 42–7 November 9, 1980 November 7, 2024 Newspapers.com November 15 w y Kansas State KSU Stadium Manhattan, KS 10–0 22,370 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-sioux-city-journal-oklahoma-states/158631817/ The Sioux City Journal Oklahoma State's defense keys 10–0 win over K-State November 16, 1980 November 7, 2024 Newspapers.com November 22 l Iowa State Lewis Field Stillwater, OK 21–23 37,500 https://www.newspapers.com/article/springfield-leader-and-press-iowa-state/158632692/ The Springfield News-Leader Iowa State edges Oklahoma State November 23, 1980 November 7, 2024 Newspapers.com November 29 l y Oklahoma 6 Oklahoma Memorial Stadium Norman, OK Bedlam Series 14–63 75,681 https://www.newspapers.com/article/star-tribune-sooners-win-6314-to-gain-b/158632776/ Star Tribune Sooners win 63–14 to gain Big 8 title November 30, 1980 November 7, 2024 Newspapers.com Roster 1980 Oklahoma State Cowboys f —- Sr John Doerner QB 12 Fr Rusty Hilger QB y 74 Sr Roger Taylor Roger Taylor (American football) T y 11 So Greg Hill Greg Hill (cornerback) CB y 94 So Gary Lewis Gary Lewis (defensive lineman) DT y 58 Sr Dexter Manley DE y 95 Sr Dean Prater DT y *Jimmy Johnson Bob Leahy – Offensive coordinator Pat Jones – Running backs Butch Davis – Wide receivers/tight ends Tony Wise – Offensive line Jim Helms – Defensive coordinator Dave Wannstedt – Defensive line Paul Jette – Linebackers Larry Hollton – Defensive backs Bert Jacobson – Assistant After the season The 1981 NFL draft was held on April 28–29, 1981. The following Cowboys were selected.https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1981/draft.htm 1981 NFL Draft Listing Pro-Football-Reference.com March 13, 2021 Oklahoma State Cowboys Round Pick Player Position NFL team 3 75 Roger Taylor Tackle Kansas City Chiefs 5 119 Dexter Manley Defensive end Washington Redskins 10 271 Dean Prater Defensive end Cleveland Browns References Oklahoma State Category:Oklahoma State Cowboys football seasons Oklahoma State Cowboys football