The 1951 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 1951 college football season. In their second season under head coach Whitworth, the Cowboys compiled a 3–7 record (3–2 against conference opponents), finished in third place in the conference, and were outscored by opponents by a combined total of 251 to 168. The team was ranked at No. 84 in the 1951 Litkenhous Ratings.
On offense, the 1951 team averaged 16.8 points, 171.0 rushing yards, and 159.7 passing yards per game.2016 Football Guide, p. 138. On defense, the team allowed an average of 25.1 points, 213.8 rushing yards and 131.4 passing yards per game.2016 Football Guide, p. 140. The team's statistical leaders included Ron Bennett with 385 rushing yards, Don Babers with 1,352 passing yards, George Wooden with 502 receiving yards, Roy Seeman with 48 points scored, and Bill Bredde with six interceptions.2016 Football Guide, pp. 168, 170.
End George Wooden received first-team All-Missouri Valley Conference honors.2016 Football Guide, p. 155.
The team played its home games at Lewis Field in Stillwater, Oklahoma.2016 Football Guide, pp. 217, 219.
Schedule
After the season The 1952 NFL draft was held on January 17, 1952. The following Cowboys were selected.
17 197 John Weigle End Philadelphia Eagles 27 321 Waldo Schaaf Tackle San Francisco 49ers
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