American college football season
The 1968 Oklahoma State Cowboys football team represented Oklahoma State University–Stillwater in the Big Eight Conference during the 1968 NCAA University Division football season . In their sixth and final season under head coach Phil Cutchin , the Cowboys compiled a 3–7 record (2–5 against conference opponents), tied for sixth place in the conference, and were outscored by opponents by a combined total of 288 to 161.[1] [2]
On offense, the 1968 team averaged 16.1 points scored, 136.3 rushing yards, and 172.8 passing yards per game.[3] On defense, the team allowed an average of 28.8 points scored, 256.0 rushing yards, and 162.5 passing yards per game.[4] The team's statistical leaders included Duane Porter with 307 rushing yards, Ronnie Johnson with 1,438 passing yards, Terry Brown with 688 receiving yards, and Wayne Hallmark with 18 points scored.[5] [6]
Offensive lineman Jon Kolb was selected by the Associated Press, United Press International, and Central Press Association as a first-team All-American.[7] Kolb and middle guard John Little were selected as first-team All-Big Eight Conference players.[8]
The team played its home games at Lewis Field in Stillwater, Oklahoma .[9]
Schedule
Date Opponent Site Result Attendance Source September 21 at Arkansas * L 15–3253,307
October 5 at Texas * L 3–3151,000 [10]
October 12 at No. 11 Houston * W 21–1741,889
October 19 at No. 4 Kansas L 14–4935,621
October 26 Nebraska L 20–2135,000
November 2 at No. 10 Missouri L 7–42
November 9 Colorado Lewis Field Stillwater, OK W 34–1717,500
November 16 Iowa State Lewis Field Stillwater, OK W 26–1723,085
November 23 at Kansas State L 14–2117,645
November 30 No. 11 Oklahoma L 7–4138,515
*Non-conference game HomecomingRankings from AP Poll released prior to the game
After the season
The 1969 NFL/AFL Draft was held on January 28–29, 1969. The following Cowboys were selected.[11]
References
^ "1968 Oklahoma State Cowboys Schedule and Results" . SR/College Football . Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved September 27, 2017 .
^ "Oklahoma State Cowboy Football 2016 Guide" (PDF) . Oklahoma State University. p. 173. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 21, 2017. Retrieved September 27, 2017 .
^ 2016 Football Guide, p. 138.
^ 2016 Football Guide, p. 140.
^ 2016 Football Guide, pp. 168, 170.
^ "1968 Oklahoma State Cowboys Stats" . SR/College Football . Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved September 27, 2017 .
^ 2016 Football Guide, p. 149.
^ 2016 Football Guide, p. 155.
^ 2016 Football Guide, pp. 217, 219.
^ "Steers pop Pokes" . Tulsa World . October 6, 1968. Retrieved May 2, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "1969 NFL Draft Listing" . Pro-Football-Reference.com . Retrieved March 13, 2021 .
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