1997 Oklahoma State Cowboys football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1997 Oklahoma State Cowboys football Oklahoma State Athletics logo (1984-2000).svg 150 Big 12 Conference South Division Big 12 24 24 8–4 5–3 Bob Simmons 3rd Les Miles 3rd I formationhttps://digitalcollections-baylor.quartexcollections.com/Documents/Detail/1997-baylor-football-media-guide/2087193?item=2087271 1997 Baylor Football Media Guide 82 March 16, 2026 Rob Ryan 1st 4–3 Lewis Field Alamo Bowl L 20–33 vs. Purdue The 1997 Oklahoma State Cowboys football team represented Oklahoma State University as a member of the Big 12 Conference during the 1997 NCAA Division I-A football season. Led by third-year head coach Bob Simmons, the Cowboys compiled an overall record of 8–4 with a mark of 5–3 in conference play, tying for second place in the Big 12's South Division. Oklahoma State was invited to the Alamo Bowl, where the Cowboys lost to Purdue. The team played home games at Lewis Field in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Schedule 1997 AP Central August 30 5:30 p.m. w y Iowa State Jack Trice Stadium Ames, IA FSN 21–14 43,841 September 6 7:00 p.m. w y y Southwestern Louisiana Cajun Field Lafayette, LA 31–7 16,724 September 13 6:00 p.m. w y Fresno State Lewis Field Stillwater, OK 35–0 36,000 September 27 6:00 p.m. w y Northeast Louisiana Lewis Field Stillwater, OK 38–7 35,200 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-kansas-city-star-cowboys-boost-recor/152137959/ The Kansas City Star Cowboys boost record to 4–0 September 28, 1997 July 27, 2024 Newspapers.com October 4 11:30 a.m. w Texas Lewis Field Stillwater, OK FSN 42–16 43,100 October 11 6:00 p.m. w 20 y Colorado 24 Lewis Field Stillwater, OK FSN 33–29 50,100 October 25 11:30 a.m. l 12 Missouri Lewis Field Stillwater, OK FSN 50–51 2OT 33,300 November 1 6:00 p.m. l y 19 Texas A&M 25 Kyle Field College Station, TX FSN 25–28 OT 60,776 November 8 1:00 p.m. w y 25 Oklahoma Oklahoma Memorial Stadium Norman, OK Bedlam PPV 30–7 72,422 November 15 2:00 p.m. l 24 Texas Tech Lewis Field Stillwater, OK 3–27 39,400 November 22 2:30 p.m. w y Baylor Floyd Casey Stadium Waco, TX ABC 24–14 34,794 December 30 7:00 p.m. l 24 y y Purdue 17 Alamodome San Antonio, TX Alamo Bowl ESPN 20–33 55,552 1997 Oklahoma State Cowboys Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football November 1, 2017 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/oklahoma-state/1997-schedule.html Rankings 1997 NCAA Division I-A football rankings AP 0 17 NR NR NR NR NR NR NR 20 16 12 19 25 24 NR 25 24 24 24 Coaches 0 17 NR NR NR NR NR NR 20т 16 12 19 23 21 NR 25 24 24 24 After the season The 1998 NFL draft was held on April 18–19, 1998. The following Cowboys were selected.https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1998/draft.htm 1998 NFL Draft Listing Pro-Football-Reference.com March 13, 2021 Oklahoma State Cowboys Round Pick Player Position NFL club 1 28 R. W. McQuarters Defensive back San Francisco 49ers 3 87 Kevin Williams Defensive back New York Jets 4 94 Alonzo Mayes Tight end Chicago Bears References Oklahoma State Category:Oklahoma State Cowboys football seasons Oklahoma State Cowboys football