Alright folks, today I felt like digging into some serious college football history, specifically that amazing Oklahoma State Cowboys run back in 2011. Man, what a season that was! Had this itch to really map it out properly, step by step, game by game.
So, first thing I did was fire up the trusty computer and open a fresh document. Figured I needed a clear starting point, you know? Started simple with “Oklahoma State Cowboys 2011 Season Schedule” right at the top. Just getting that foundation laid down.
Next, I knew I had to hunt down every single game they played that year. Went deep diving – honestly, spent ages scrolling through old forums and college football record sites. Needed to get it exactly right, dates, opponents, locations, the whole shebang. Started listing them out one by one as I found them:
- Week 1: Sept. 3 vs. Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns (Stillwater – W 61-34)
- Week 2: Sept. 8 vs. Arizona Wildcats (Stillwater – W 37-14)
- Week 3: Sept. 17 @ Tulsa Golden Hurricane (Tulsa – W 59-33)
- Week 4: Sept. 24 @ Texas A&M Aggies (College Station – L 30-29)
- Week 5: Oct. 8 vs. Kansas Jayhawks (Stillwater – W 70-28)
- Week 6: Oct. 15 @ Texas Longhorns (Austin – W 38-26)
- Week 7: Oct. 22 @ Missouri Tigers (Columbia – W 45-24)
- Week 8: Oct. 29 vs. Baylor Bears (Stillwater – W 59-24)
- Week 9: Nov. 5 vs. Kansas State Wildcats (Stillwater – W 52-45)
- Week 10: Nov. 12 @ Texas Tech Red Raiders (Lubbock – W 66-6)
- Week 11: Nov. 18 @ Iowa State Cyclones (Ames – L 37-31 2OT)
- Week 12: Dec. 3 vs. Oklahoma Sooners (Stillwater – W 44-10)
Man, typing out that Iowa State game still stings a bit. Felt that loss all over again digging it up!
Once I had the full schedule nailed down, the wins and losses clear as day, I needed to highlight the Big Dogs – those signature wins that made everyone sit up and notice the Cowboys that year. Went back through my list and picked out the moments that really shifted the season. Decided to make a dedicated section called Key Victories & Statement Games. Here’s what stood out:
- That absolute smackdown of #8 Texas A&M early on (even though they avenged it later, that initial win set the tone).
- Going into hostile territory at Texas in Week 6 and taking care of business.
- Surviving the nail-biter against #14 Kansas State at home. That was pure guts.
- The pure dominance against Texas Tech on the road – 66-6! That score is just wild years later.
- And of course, THE game. Bedlam. Crushing #10 Oklahoma 44-10 in Stillwater to claim the Big 12 title outright. Electric.
Felt good putting those together. Really showed the grit and firepower that team had.
Finally, I wanted to wrap it all up neatly. Added a quick summary point at the bottom: Final Record: 12-1 (8-1 Big 12), Big 12 Champions, and got that sting of just missing the National Championship game again. Ended with that Fiesta Bowl appearance against Stanford. Finished the document, leaned back, and just felt satisfied. Like properly documenting history. Always feels good to get the story straight, piece by piece, just how it happened.
