1959 Oklahoma State Cowboys football | |
Conference | Independent |
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1959 record | 6–4 |
Head coach | Cliff Speegle (5th season) |
Home stadium | Lewis Field |
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The 1959 Oklahoma State Cowboys football team represented Oklahoma State University–Stillwater as an independent during the 1959 NCAA University Division football season. In their fifth season under head coach Cliff Speegle, the Cowboys compiled a 6–4 record and outscored opponents by a combined total of 181 to 161.[1][2]
On offense, the 1959 team averaged 18.1 points scored, 195.2 rushing yards, and 118.5 passing yards per game.[3] On defense, the team allowed an average of 15.1 points scored, 195.2 rushing yards, and 83.1 passing yards per game[4] The team's statistical leaders included Jim Dillard with 582 rushing yards, Dick Soergel with 1,100 passing yards, Bill Dodson with 286 receiving yards, and Tony Banfield with 66 points scored.[5]
The team played its home games at Lewis Field in Stillwater, Oklahoma.[6]
Schedule[]
Date | Opponent | Site | Result |
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September 19 | Cincinnati | L 9–22 | |
September 26 | at Arkansas | L 7–13 | |
October 3 | at Kansas State |
| W 27–21 |
October 10 | Tulsa |
| W 26–0 |
October 17 | Houston |
| W 19–12 |
October 24 | [[{{{school}}}|Wichita]] |
| W 34–14 |
October 31 | at Marquette | W 18–12 | |
November 7 | Denver |
| W 20–12 |
November 14 | at Kansas | L 14–28 | |
November 28 | at No. 17 Oklahoma | L 7–17 | |
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References[]
- ↑ "1959 Oklahoma State Cowboys Schedule and Results". SR/College Football. Sports Reference LLC. https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/oklahoma-state/1959-schedule.html. Retrieved September 26, 2017.
- ↑ "Oklahoma State Cowboy Football 2016 Guide". Oklahoma State University. p. 172. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sidearm.sites/okstate.com/documents/2016/8/1/2016_Oklahoma_State_Football_Guide.pdf. Retrieved September 26, 2017.
- ↑ 2016 Football Guide, p. 138.
- ↑ 2016 Football Guide, p. 140.
- ↑ 2016 Football Guide, pp. 168, 170.
- ↑ 2016 Football Guide, pp. 217, 219.
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