The Oklahoma State Cowboys is a college football team that represents Oklahoma State University and competes in the Big 12 Conference. The Cowboys play at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Oklahoma and the program was founded in 1901. The team is known for its offensive unit, especially under head coach Mike Gundy, who has been leading the program since 2005. The Cowboys finished numerous seasons in the top 25 in the nation. They have been a consistent contender for the Big 12 Championship. Oklahoma State Cowboys produced some notable players, including Heisman Trophy winner Barry Sanders, and guided many players to the NFL. Their rivalry games, especially against the Oklahoma Sooners in the Bedlam Series, is one of the most anticipated games at Oklahoma State.
How many National Championships has Oklahoma State won?
The Oklahoma State Cowboys have won one national championship in its 136 years of history. This came as a retroactive claim from the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) to the 1945 season in 2016. In the 1945 season, Oklahoma State, then known as Oklahoma A&M, managed a perfect record of 9-0 and won the Sugar Bowl. The team's dominant season performance established it as one of the top teams in the country that year.
When was the last time Oklahoma State won the National Championships?
The Oklahoma State Cowboys last won the national championship in 1945, a title retroactively awarded by the AFCA in 2016.
Oklahoma State National Championship-winning years
The Oklahoma State Cowboys claimed 1 national championship in 1945.
| Year | Opponent | Score |
| 1945 | Saint Mary | 33-13 |
Oklahoma State Conference Title Wins
The Oklahoma State Cowboys have won 11 conference titles.
FAQs on Oklahoma State
A. Oklahoma State is also known as the Cowboys.
A. The Oklahoma State Cowboys play at Boone Pickens Stadium.
A. The Oklahoma State Cowboys longest serving head coach is Mike Gundy.
A. Oklahoma State Cowboys main football rivalry is against the Oklahoma Sooners.
