1979 Central State Bronchos football team

American college football season March 2026 August 2023 1979 Central State Bronchos football Independent 11–2 Gary Howard 3rd Wantland Stadium NAIA Division I Championship L 14–20 vs. Texas A&I The 1979 Central State Bronchos football team represented Central State University (OK) (now University of Central Oklahoma) during the 1979 NAIA Division I football season, and completed the 74th season of Broncho football. The Bronchos played their home games at Wantland Stadium in Edmond, Oklahoma, which has been Central's home stadium since 1965.https://bronchosports.com/sports/2011/6/10/FB_0610111744.aspx Chad Richison Stadium University of Central Oklahoma athletics July 19, 2023 The 1979 team returned to the NAIA after a brief stint in NCAA Division II. The 1979 team was led by coach Gary Howard in his third season. The team finished the regular season with a 9–1 record and made the program's third appearance in the NAIA playoffs after and first since 1972. The Bronchos advanced to the National Championship Game where they lost to the Texas A&I Javelinas 20–14.https://bronchosports.com/sports/football/schedule/1979 1979 Football Schedule University of Central Oklahoma athletics July 19, 2023 Schedule Central September 8 w 1979 Evangel Valor Evangel Wantland Stadium Edmond, OK 55–0 September 15 w 1979 Southwestern Oklahoma State Southwestern Oklahoma State Wantland Stadium Edmond, OK 28–0 September 22 w yes 1979 Northwestern Oklahoma State Rangers Northwestern Oklahoma State Ranger Field Alva, OK 49–0 September 29 w yes 1979 East Texas State Lions East Texas State Memorial Stadium Commerce, TX 17–6 October 6 w yes 1979 East Central Tigers East Central Norris Field Ada, OK 35–28 October 20 w 1979 Eastern New Mexico Greyhounds Eastern New Mexico Wantland Stadium Edmond, OK 20–0 October 27 w yes 1979 Cameron Aggies Cameron Cameron Stadium Lawton, OK 35–14 November 3 w yes 1979 Langston Lions Langston Taft Stadium Oklahoma City, OK 48–6 November 10 l yes 1979 Northeastern State Redmen Northeastern State Gable Field Tahlequah, OK rivalry 14–22 November 17 w 5 1979 Texas Lutheran Bulldogs Texas Lutheran Wantland Stadium Edmond, OK 30–20 December 1 w yes 5 3 1979 Kearney State Lopers Kearney State Foster Field Kearney, NE NAIA quarterfinal 42–22 December 8 w 5 1 1979 Presbyterian Blue Hose Presbyterian Wantland Stadium Edmond, OK NAIA Semifinal 28–6 December 15 l yes 5 2 Texas A&I McAllen, TX NAIA Championship, Palm Bowl 14–20 Javs take NAIA title: A&I turns back Oklahomans, 20-14 Corpus Christi Caller Times Emil Tagliabue December 16, 1979 1C, 2C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/89475795/javs-take-naia-title/ Newspapers.comTexas A&I wins NAIA title Austin American-Statesman December 16, 1979 D2 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/89475998/texas-ai-wins-naia-title/ Newspapers.com After the season Honors The NAIA recognized running back, Steve Tate, center Kirk Condry, and quarter back Scott Burger as second team All-Americans.https://www.naia.org/sports/fball/Records/FB_Championship_Records.pdf NAIA Football Championship Records National Association for Intercollegiate Athletics 2022 July 19, 2023 NFL draft 1980 NFL draft The following Broncho was selected in the National Football League draft following the season.https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1980/draft.htm 1980 NFL Draft Listing Pro-Football-Reference.com July 23, 2023 Central Oklahoma Bronchos 2 Round Pick Player Position NFL team 11299Terry JonesDefensive endTampa Bay Buccaneers References Central State Category:Central Oklahoma Bronchos football seasons Central State Bronchos football