The 1958 Oklahoma State Cowboys football team represented Oklahoma State University–Stillwater as an independent during the 1958 college football season. In their fourth season under head coach Cliff Speegle, the Cowboys compiled an 8–3 record, were ranked No. 19 in the final AP Poll, and outscored opponents by a combined total of 201 to 134.
End Jim Wood was selected by the American Football Coaches Association as a first-team player on the 1958 College Football All-America Team; he was Oklahoma State's first All-American since 1946.2016 Football Guide, p. 149.
On offense, the 1958 team averaged 18.3 points scored, 196.6 rushing yards, and 81.0 passing yards per game.2016 Football Guide, p. 138. On defense, the team allowed an average of 12.2 points scored, 147.9 rushing yards and 86.5 passing yards per game.2016 Football Guide, p. 140. The team's statistical leaders included fullback Duane Wood with 492 rushing yards and 42 points scored, Dick Soergel with 539 passing yards, and Jim Wood with 273 receiving yards.2016 Football Guide, pp. 168, 170.
The team played its home games at Lewis Field in Stillwater, Oklahoma.2016 Football Guide, pp. 217, 219.
Schedule
After the season The 1959 NFL draft was held on December 1, 1958, and January 21, 1959. The following Cowboys were selected.
4 40 Jim Wood End Washington Redskins 12 134 Howard Keys Center Philadelphia Eagles 24 278 Gerry Benn Tackle Philadelphia Eagles
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