The 1948 Oklahoma A&M Cowboys football team represented Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College (later renamed Oklahoma State University–Stillwater) in the Missouri Valley Conference during the 1948 college football season. In their 10th year under head coach Jim Lookabaugh, the Cowboys compiled a 6–4 record (2–0 against conference opponents), won the Missouri Valley championship, lost to William & Mary in the 1949 Delta Bowl, and outscored opponents by a combined total of 219 to 127.
The team's statistical leaders included halfback Bob Meinert with 571 rushing yards, Jack Hartman with 469 passing yards and 31 points scored, and Bill Long with 234 receiving yards.2016 Football Guide, pp. 168, 170.
Six Oklahoma A&M players received first-team All-Missouri Valley Conference honors in 1948: tackle Charles Shaw, guards Wayne Burrow and D. Meisenheimer, end William Long, and backs Bill Grimes and Bob Meinert.2016 Football Guide, p. 155.
Oklahoma A&M was ranked at No. 50 in the final Litkenhous Difference by Score System ratings for 1948.
The team played its home games at Lewis Field in Stillwater, Oklahoma.
Schedule
After the season The 1949 NFL draft was held on December 21, 1948. The following Cowboys were selected.
2 20 Billy Grimes Back Chicago Bears 5 45 Bill Long End Pittsburgh Steelers 5 46 J. D. Cheek Guard New York Giants 6 52 Bob Meinert Back Detroit Lions
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