1986 Oklahoma State Cowboys football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1986 Oklahoma State Cowboys football Oklahoma State Athletics logo (1984-2000).svg 150 Big Eight Conference Big 8 6–5 4–3 Pat Jones 3rd Larry Coker 4th Louis Campbell 2nd Lewis Field The 1986 Oklahoma State Cowboys football team represented Oklahoma State University in the Big Eight Conference during the 1986 NCAA Division I-A football season. In their third season under head coach Pat Jones, the Cowboys compiled a 6–5 record (4–3 against conference opponents), finished in fourth place in the conference, and were outscored by opponents by a combined total of 191 to 181.https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/oklahoma-state/1986-schedule.html 1986 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 Thurman Thomas with 741 rushing yards, Mike Gundy with 1,525 passing yards, and Hart Lee Dykes with 814 receiving yards and 42 points scored.2016 Football Guide, pp. 168, 170.https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/oklahoma-state/1986.html 1986 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 1986 AP September 6 w y y Southwestern Louisiana Cajun Field Lafayette, LA 21–20 23,144 https://www.newspapers.com/article/tulsa-world-miraculous-osu-rally-averts/170680158/ Tulsa World Miraculous OSU rally averts ambush, 21–20 September 7, 1986 April 21, 2025 Newspapers.com September 13 l y y Tulsa Skelly Stadium Tulsa, OK rivalry 23–27 41,235 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-wichita-eagle-ellison-gage-help-tul/170681525/ The Wichita Eagle-Beacon Ellison, Gage help Tulsa surprise Oklahoma State September 14, 1986 April 21, 2025 Newspapers.com September 20 l y Houston Lewis Field Stillwater, OK 12–28 38,600 https://www.newspapers.com/article/daily-american-republic-reserve-qb-leads/170687789/ Daily American Republic Reserve QB leads Houston attack September 21, 1986 April 21, 2025 Newspapers.com September 27 w y Illinois State Lewis Field Stillwater, OK 23–7 38,600 https://www.newspapers.com/article/tulsa-world-pokes-dine-on-redbirds/160435376/ Tulsa World Pokes dine on Redbirds September 28, 1986 April 21, 2025 Newspapers.com October 11 l y Nebraska 3 Memorial Stadium Lincoln, NE 10–30 76,041 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-south-bend-tribune-cornhuskers-tip-c/170801544/ The South Bend Tribune Cornhuskers tip Cowboys, stay perfect October 12, 1986 April 21, 2025 Newspapers.com October 18 l y Oklahoma 5 Oklahoma Memorial Stadium Norman, OK Bedlam Series 0–19 76,022 https://www.newspapers.com/article/fort-worth-star-telegram-oklahoma-strugg/170801659/ Fort Worth Star-Telegram Oklahoma struggles to beat Oklahoma State October 19, 1986 April 21, 2025 Newspapers.com October 25 w y Kansas Lewis Field Stillwater, OK 24–6 46,400 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-olathe-daily-news-cowboys-drop-kansa/170797998/ The Olathe Daily News Cowboys drop Kansas October 26, 1986 April 21, 2025 Newspapers.com November 1 l Colorado Lewis Field Stillwater, OK 14–31 36,900 https://www.newspapers.com/article/st-louis-post-dispatch-buffaloes-rally/170801801/ St. Louis Post-Dispatch Buffaloes rally past Cowboys November 2, 1986 April 21, 2025 Newspapers.com November 8 w y Kansas State KSU Stadium Manhattan, KS 23–3 21,270 https://www.newspapers.com/article/star-herald-cowboys-defeat-wildcats-behi/170799176/ Star-Herald Cowboys defeat Wildcats behind freshman passer November 9, 1986 April 21, 2025 Newspapers.com November 22 w Iowa State Lewis Field Stillwater, OK 21–14 34,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-gazette-loss-ends-isus-year-of-infa/170801267/ The Gazette Loss ends ISU's year of infamy November 23, 1986 April 21, 2025 Newspapers.com December 4 Thursday w Missouri Lewis Field Stillwater, OK 10–6 24,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/st-louis-post-dispatch-missouri-bows-to/170800374/ St. Louis Post-Dispatch Missouri bows to OSU 10–6 December 5, 1986 April 21, 2025 Newspapers.com Game summaries At Nebraska Oklahoma State at Nebraska Cowboys No. 3 Cornhuskers 0 10 0 0 14 7 9 0 October 11, 1986 Memorial Stadium, Lincoln, Nebraska CST 76,041 In the second ever night game at Memorial Stadium, Nebraska won for the 25th straight time over the Cowboys. At Oklahoma Cowboys 0 0 0 0 No. 5 Sooners 3 3 3 10 October 18 Oklahoma Memorial StadiumNorman, OK 76,022 Oklahoma's defense pulled through https://www.upi.com/Archives/1986/10/19/Oklahomas-defense-pulled-through-when-its-offense-suffered-an/5708530078400/ UPI Archives October 19, 1986 September 12, 2021 Roster 1986 Oklahoma State Cowboys y 11 So Hart Lee Dykes WR y 12 Fr Mike Gundy QB y 21 Fr Barry Sanders RB y 34 Jr Thurman Thomas RB y 44 Sr Mark Moore DB y Mark Moore (American football) Pat Jones Larry Coker – Offensive coordinator Houston Nutt – Quarterback/Wide receivers Bill Shimek – Running backs Steve Gardner – Tight ends Brad Seely – Offensive line Louis Campbell – Defensive coordinator/defensive backs George Walstad – Defensive line Jonny Barr – Outside linebackers Kevin Steele – Linebackers After the season The 1987 NFL draft was held on April 28–29, 1987. The following Cowboy was selected.https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1987/draft.htm 1987 NFL Draft Listing Pro-Football-Reference.com November 29, 2020 Oklahoma State Cowboys Round Pick Player Position NFL club 4 104 Mark Moore Defensive back Seattle Seahawks References Oklahoma State Category:Oklahoma State Cowboys football seasons Oklahoma State Cowboys football