| Year: | 1973 |
| Team: | Oklahoma State Cowboys |
| Sport: | football |
| Conference: | Big Eight Conference |
| Short Conf: | Big 8 |
| Record: | 5–4–2 |
| Conf Record: | 2–3–2 |
| Head Coach: | Jim Stanley |
| Hc Year: | 1st |
| Stadium: | Lewis Field |
The 1973 Oklahoma State Cowboys football team represented Oklahoma State University in the Big Eight Conference during the 1973 NCAA Division I football season. In their first season under head coach Jim Stanley, the Cowboys compiled a 5–4–2 record (2–3–2 against conference opponents), finished in fifth place in the conference, and outscored opponents by a combined total of 303 to 186.[1] [2]
The team's statistical leaders included Brent Blackman with 809 rushing yards and 602 passing yards and Reuben Gant with 447 receiving yards.[3] [4]
The team played its home games at Lewis Field in Stillwater, Oklahoma.[5]
The 1974 NFL draft was held on January 29–30, 1974. The following Cowboys were selected.[6]
| 1 | 18 | Buffalo Bills | |||
| 3 | 57 | Baltimore Colts | |||
| 5 | 130 | Miami Dolphins | |||
| 8 | 206 | San Diego Chargers |