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1955 Oklahoma A&M Cowboys football team
| 1955 Oklahoma A&M Cowboys football |
|---|
| Missouri Valley Conference |
| 2–8 (1–3 MVC) |
| Cliff Speegle (1st season) |
| Lewis Field |
The 1955 Oklahoma A&M Cowboys football team represented Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College (later renamed Oklahoma State University–Stillwater) in the Missouri Valley Conference during the 1955 college football season. In their first season under head coach Cliff Speegle, the Cowboys compiled a 2–8 record (1–3 against conference opponents), tied for last place in the conference, and were outscored by opponents by a combined total of 172 to 88.
On offense, the 1955 team averaged 8.8 points scored, 144.1 rushing yards, and 81.7 passing yards per game. On defense, the team allowed an average of 17.2 points scored, 237.5 rushing yards and 64.8 passing yards per game. The team's statistical leaders included fullback Earl Lunsford with 596 rushing yards and 30 points scored, Tom Pontius with 764 passing yards, and Chester Spencer with 319 receiving yards.
End Chester Spencer received first-team All-Missouri Valley Conference honors.
The team played its home games at Lewis Field in Stillwater, Oklahoma.
| Date | Opponent | Site | Result | Attendance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 24 | at No. 17 Arkansas* | War Memorial StadiumLittle Rock, AR | L 0–21 | 30,000 | |
| October 1 | Texas Tech* | Lewis FieldStillwater, OK | L 6–24 | 16,000 | |
| October 8 | Wichita | Lewis FieldStillwater, OK | L 7–14 | 14,500 | |
| October 15 | at Houston | Rice StadiumHouston, TX | L 13–21 | 27,000 | |
| October 21 | at Detroit | University of Detroit StadiumDetroit, MI | L 0–7 | 16,280 | |
| October 29 | Tulsa | Lewis FieldStillwater, OK (rivalry) | W 14–0 | 16,000 | |
| November 5 | Colorado A&M* | Lewis FieldStillwater, OK | L 13–20 | 21,500 | |
| November 12 | at Kansas* | Memorial StadiumLawrence, KS | L 7–12 | 12,000 | |
| November 19 | Kansas State* | Lewis FieldStillwater, OK | W 28–0 | ||
| November 26 | at No. 1 Oklahoma* | Oklahoma Memorial StadiumNorman, OK | L 0–53 | 40,182 | |
| *Non-conference gameHomecomingRankings from Coaches' Poll released prior to the game |
The 1956 NFL draft was held on January 17–18, 1956. The following Cowboys were selected.
| Round | Pick | Player | Position | NFL team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | 270 | Chet Spencer | End | Philadelphia Eagles |
| 26 | 305 | Earl Lunsford | Back | Philadelphia Eagles |
| 27 | 317 | Jack Hutchinson | Tackle | Chicago Cardinals |
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