The 2002 Oklahoma State Cowboys football team represented Oklahoma State University as a member of the Big 12 Conference during the 2002 NCAA Division I-A football season. Led by second-year head coach Les Miles, the Cowboys compiled an overall record of 8–5 with a mark of 5–3 in conference play, tying for third place in the Big 12's South Division. Oklahoma State was invited to the Houston Bowl, where the Cowboys defeated Southern Miss. The bowl game appearance was only the second for the program in 14 seasons. The team played home games at Lewis Field in Stillwater, Oklahoma.
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Nebraska
Source: USA Today
Oklahoma State's first win versus Nebraska since 1961.
Roster
Awards and honors Rashaun Woods, co-MVP, Houston Bowl Kevin Williams, co-MVP, Houston Bowl
Team players in the NFL The following Oklahoma State players were selected in the 2003 NFL draft following the season.
Player Position Round Pick Franchise Kevin Williams Defensive tackle 1 9 Minnesota Vikings
Cowboys Rashaun Woods (31st overall), Tatum Bell (41st overall), and Antonio Smith (135th overall) were selected in the 2004 NFL draft.
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