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1971 Oklahoma State Cowboys football team
| 1971 Oklahoma State Cowboys football |
|---|
| Big Eight Conference |
| 4–6–1 (2–5 Big 8) |
| Floyd Gass (3rd season) |
| Lewis Field |
The 1971 Oklahoma State Cowboys football team represented Oklahoma State University in the Big Eight Conference during the 1971 NCAA University Division football season. In their third and final season under head coach Floyd Gass, the Cowboys compiled a 4–6–1 record (2–5 against conference opponents), tied for fifth place in the conference, and were outscored by opponents by a combined total of 322 to 184.
The team's statistical leaders included Bobby Cole with 631 rushing yards, Tony Pounds with 792 passing yards, and Dick Graham with 631 receiving yards.
The team played its home games at Lewis Field in Stillwater, Oklahoma. It was the last year the Cowboys played their home games on natural grass; AstroTurf was installed as part of a massive stadium renovation during the offseason, and the facility, now known as Boone-Pickens Stadium, has sported artificial turf since.
| Date | Opponent | Site | Result | Attendance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 11 | Mississippi State* | Lewis FieldStillwater, OK | W 26–7 | 31,500 | |
| September 18 | at No. 6 Arkansas* | War Memorial StadiumLittle Rock, AR | L 10–31 | 54,176 | |
| September 25 | Virginia Tech* | Lewis FieldStillwater, OK | W 24–16 | 23,500 | |
| October 9 | at TCU* | Amon G. Carter StadiumFort Worth, TX | T 14–14 | 21,232 | |
| October 16 | at Missouri | Memorial StadiumColumbia, MO | W 37–16 | 48,835 | |
| October 23 | No. 1 Nebraska | Lewis FieldStillwater, OK | L 13–41 | 37,000 | |
| October 30 | at Kansas | Memorial StadiumLawrence, KS | W 17–10 | 25,000 | |
| November 6 | Kansas State | Lewis FieldStillwater, OK | L 23–35 | 35,500 | |
| November 13 | at No. 12 Colorado | Folsom FieldBoulder, CO | L 6–40 | 40,211 | |
| November 20 | at Iowa State | Clyde Williams FieldAmes, IA | L 0–54 | 21,000 | |
| December 4 | No. 3 Oklahoma | Lewis FieldStillwater, OK (Bedlam Series) | L 14–58 | 37,500 | |
| *Non-conference gameHomecomingRankings from AP Poll released prior to the game |
The 1972 NFL draft was held on February 1–2, 1972. The following Cowboy was selected.
| Round | Pick | Player | Position | NFL club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 424 | Dick Graham | Wide receiver | New England Patriots |
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