| Year: | 1960 |
| Team: | Oklahoma State Cowboys |
| Sport: | football |
| Conference: | Big Eight Conference |
| Short Conf: | Big 8 |
| Record: | 3–7 |
| Conf Record: | 2–5 |
| Head Coach: | Cliff Speegle |
| Hc Year: | 6th |
| Stadium: | Lewis Field |
The 1960 Oklahoma State Cowboys football team represented Oklahoma State University–Stillwater during the 1960 college 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.[1] [2]
On offense, the 1960 team averaged 10.2 points scored, 186.2 rushing yards, and 26.0 passing yards per game.[3] On defense, the team allowed an average of 12.6 points scored, 196.4 rushing yards, and 64.0 passing yards per game[4] 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.[5]
Tackle Harold Beaty was selected as a first-team All-Big Eight Conference player.[6]
The team played its home games at Lewis Field in Stillwater, Oklahoma.[7]
The 1961 NFL draft was held on December 27–28, 1960. The following Cowboys were selected.[8]
| 3 | 32 | Harold Beaty | Los Angeles Rams | ||
| 6 | 79 | Cleveland Browns |