1960 Oklahoma State Cowboys football team

The 1960 Oklahoma State Cowboys football team represented Oklahoma State University–Stillwater during the 1960 NCAA University Division football season. The 1960 season was Oklahoma State's first as a member of the Big Eight Conference. In their sixth season under head coach Cliff Speegle, the Cowboys compiled a 3–7 record (2–5 against conference opponents), tied for sixth place in the conference, and were outscored by opponents by a combined total of 126 to 102.

1960 Oklahoma State Cowboys football
ConferenceBig Eight Conference
Record3–7 (2–5 Big 8)
Head coach
Home stadiumLewis Field
1960 Big Eight Conference football standings
ConfOverall
TeamW L TW L T
No. 5 Missouri $ 7 0 011 0 0
No. 11 Kansas6 0 17 2 1
Colorado 6 1 07 3 0
Iowa State 4 3 07 3 0
Oklahoma 2 4 13 6 1
Nebraska 2 5 04 6 0
Oklahoma State 2 5 03 7 0
Kansas State 0 7 01 9 0
  • $ Conference champion
  • † Kansas' conference victories against Colorado and Missouri were forfeited by Big Eight sanctions, though both are recognized as Kansas victories by Kansas and the NCAA.
Rankings from AP Poll

On offense, the 1960 team averaged 10.2 points scored, 186.2 rushing yards, and 26.0 passing yards per game. On defense, the team allowed an average of 12.6 points scored, 196.4 rushing yards, and 64.0 passing yards per game The team's statistical leaders included Jim Dillard with 631 rushing yards and 20 points scored, Jim Elliott with 90 passing yards, and Tommy Jackson with 110 receiving yards.

Tackle Harold Beaty was selected as a first-team All-Big Eight Conference player.

The team played its home games at Lewis Field in Stillwater, Oklahoma.

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