1973 Oklahoma State Cowboys football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1973 Oklahoma State Cowboys football Oklahoma State Athletics logo (1973-1983).svg 150 Big Eight Conference Big 8 5–4–2 2–3–2 Jim Stanley 1st Lewis Field The 1973 Oklahoma State Cowboys football team represented Oklahoma State University in the Big Eight Conference during the 1973 NCAA Division I football season. In their first season under head coach Jim Stanley, the Cowboys compiled a 5–4–2 record (2–3–2 against conference opponents), finished in fifth place in the conference, and outscored opponents by a combined total of 303 to 186.https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/oklahoma-state/1973-schedule.html 1973 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 Brent Blackman with 809 rushing yards and 602 passing yards and Reuben Gant with 447 receiving yards.2016 Football Guide, pp. 168, 170.https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/oklahoma-state/1973.html 1973 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 1973 AP Central September 15 w y UT Arlington Lewis Field Stillwater, OK 56–7 35,500 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/67417407/oklahoma-state-sweeps-by-uta-567/ Fort Worth Star-Telegram Oklahoma State sweeps by UTA 56–7 September 16, 1973 January 11, 2021 B1 Newspapers.com September 22 w y y 17 Arkansas War Memorial Stadium Little Rock, AR ABC 38–6 45,683 https://www.newspapers.com/article/austin-american-statesman-cowboys-rope-h/169061350/ The Austin American-Statesman Cowboys rope Hogs September 23, 1973 March 28, 2025 Newspapers.com September 29 1:30 p.m. w y 12 Southern Illinois Lewis Field Stillwater, OK 70–7 33,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-wichita-eagle-osu-rips-siu/181587038/ The Wichita Eagle & Beacon OSU rips SIU September 30, 1973 September 22, 2025 Newspapers.com October 6 l y 11 Texas Tech Lewis Field Stillwater, OK 7–20 41,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/richmond-times-dispatch-cowboys-upset-2/169057312/ Richmond Times-Dispatch Cowboys upset, 20–7, by Raiders October 7, 1973 March 28, 2025 Newspapers.com October 20 l y Missouri 7 Faurot Field Columbia, MO 9–13 57,491 https://www.newspapers.com/article/tulsa-world-tigers-win-spurs-on-osu-boot/181713240/ Tulsa World Tigers win spurs on OSU boots, 13–9 October 21, 1973 September 24, 2025 Newspapers.com October 27 t Nebraska 10 Lewis Field Stillwater, OK 17–17 50,500 https://www.newspapers.com/article/daytona-beach-morning-journal-cornhusker/181710495/ Daytona Beach Morning Journal Cornhuskers, Cowboys tie October 28, 1973 September 24, 2025 Newspapers.com November 3 t y Kansas Memorial Stadium Lawrence, KS 10–10 40,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-salina-journal-record-field-goal-sav/181711457/ The Salina Journal Record field goal saves 10–10 tie for KU November 4, 1973 September 24, 2025 Newspapers.com November 10 w y Kansas State Lewis Field Stillwater, OK 28–9 38,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/times-record-cowboys-back-in-winners-cir/181713767/ Southwest Times Record Cowboys back in winners circle, rock KSU 28–9 November 11, 1973 September 24, 2025 Newspapers.com November 17 w y Colorado Folsom Field Boulder, CO 38–24 50,169 https://www.newspapers.com/article/el-paso-times-oklahoma-state-routs-cu/181713858/ The El Paso Times Oklahoma State routs CU November 18, 1973 September 24, 2025 Newspapers.com November 24 l y 18 Iowa State Clyde Williams Field Ames, IA 12–28 25,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/argus-leader-cyclones-set-sail-2812/181713958/ Argus-Leader Cyclones set sail, 28–12 November 25, 1973 September 24, 2025 Newspapers.com December 1 l Oklahoma 2 Lewis Field Stillwater, OK Bedlam Series 18–45 50,511 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-oklahoman-sooners-no-1-in-thi/181709800/ The Daily Oklahoman Sooners No. 1 in this state December 2, 1973 September 24, 2025 Newspapers.com Schedule/Results (1973 Oklahoma State) https://stats.ncaa.org/teams/363958 National Collegiate Athletic Association NCAA Statistics September 24, 2025 After the season The 1974 NFL draft was held on January 29–30, 1974. The following Cowboys were selected.https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1974/draft.htm 1974 NFL Draft Listing Pro-Football-Reference.com March 13, 2021 Oklahoma State Cowboys Round Pick Player Position NFL club 1 18 Reuben Gant Tight end Buffalo Bills 3 57 Glenn Robinson Defensive end Baltimore Colts 5 130 Cleveland Vann Linebacker Miami Dolphins 8 206 Bon Boatwright Defensive tackle San Diego Chargers References Oklahoma State Category:Oklahoma State Cowboys football seasons Oklahoma State Cowboys football