Oklahoma State Cowboys

The Oklahoma State Cowboys represent Oklahoma State University, competing in the Big 12 Conference from Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater. The Cowboys embody the spirit of the Oklahoma plains—tough, resilient, and proud—with a program that has emerged as a consistent Big 12 contender. Oklahoma State has cultivated a high-powered offensive identity under Mike Gundy, producing numerous NFL quarterbacks and receivers. The Bedlam rivalry with Oklahoma, though interrupted by conference realignment, defined the program's calendar for over a century. Cowboy fans pack Boone Pickens Stadium and have celebrated conference titles and major bowl appearances. Oklahoma State remains a force in the Big 12.

Oklahoma State football began in 1901, and the program has produced memorable eras under Pat Jones, Les Miles, and Mike Gundy. Barry Sanders won the Heisman in 1988 in one of the greatest single seasons ever. Thurman Thomas, Dez Bryant, and Mason Rudolph are among the many stars. The 2011 team came within a field goal of the national championship game. The Bedlam rivalry with Oklahoma has been one of the sport's most passionate. Oklahoma State's identity as a program that can compete with its in-state rival and win conference titles has been established through sustained success under Gundy.