1961_Oklahoma_State_Cowboys_football_team

1961 Oklahoma State Cowboys football team

1961 Oklahoma State Cowboys football team

American college football season

The 1961 Oklahoma State Cowboys football team represented Oklahoma State University–Stillwater in the Big Eight Conference during the 1961 NCAA University Division football season. In their seventh season under head coach Cliff Speegle, the Cowboys compiled a 4–6 record (2–5 against conference opponents), tied for sixth place in the conference, and were outscored by opponents by a combined total of 166 to 154.[1][2]

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On offense, the 1961 team averaged 15.4 points scored, 191.2 rushing yards, and 64.3 passing yards per game.[3] On defense, the team allowed an average of 16.6 points scored, 151.8 rushing yards, and 84.7 passing yards per game[4] The team's statistical leaders included Jim Dillard with 627 rushing yards, Mike Miller with 371 passing yards, Don Brewington with 215 receiving yards, and Bill McFarland with 42 points scored.[5]

No Oklahoma State players were selected as first-team All-Big Eight Conference players.[6]

The team played its home games at Lewis Field in Stillwater, Oklahoma.[7]

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After the season

The 1962 NFL Draft was held on December 4, 1961. The following Cowboys were selected.[8]

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References

  1. [1]
    "1961 Oklahoma State Cowboys Schedule and Results". SR/College Football. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved September 26, 2017.
  2. [2]
    "Oklahoma State Cowboy Football 2016 Guide" (PDF). Oklahoma State University. p. 173. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 21, 2017. Retrieved September 26, 2017.
  3. [3]
    2016 Football Guide, p. 138.
  4. [4]
    2016 Football Guide, p. 140.
  5. [5]
    2016 Football Guide, pp. 168, 170.
  6. [6]
    2016 Football Guide, p. 155.
  7. [7]
    2016 Football Guide, pp. 217, 219.
  8. [8]
    "1962 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 13, 2021.
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