In their seventh season under head coach Cliff Speegle, the Cowboys compiled a 4–6 record (2–5 in conference games), tied for sixth place in the Big 8, and were outscored by a total of 166 to 154.
[1][2] The team played its home games at Lewis Field in Stillwater, Oklahoma.
[14] On defense, the team allowed an average of 16.6 points scored, 151.8 rushing yards, and 84.7 passing yards per game[15] Halfback Jim Dillard led the team in both total offense and rushing.
[16] Bill McFarland led the team in scoring with seven touchdowns for 42 points.
[16] Mike Miller was the team's leading passer, completing 37 of 86 passes (43.0%) for 371 yards with zero touchdowns, seven interceptions, and a 63.0 quarterback rating.