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• The Oklahoma State University Cowboys play college football in the South Division of the Big 12 Conference. The Cowboys have been playing since 1901, when they were known as the Oklahoma A&M Aggies. The Cowboys have been part of the Big 12 since the league was formed back in 1997. Prior to this, they competed in the Big 8 Conference.

  On February 11, 2009, the team indefinitely suspended senior receiver Bo Bowling after he was arrested for drug possession with the intent to distribute.ESPN.com: Bowling Suspended Indefinitely

• Fast Facts

  1. Head coach: Mike Gundy
  2. Inaugural season: 1901
  3. Joined league: 1996
  4. National Titles: 0
  5. Home: Boone Pickens Stadium
  6. Capacity: 60,000
  7. All-time: 484-505-48
  8. Colors: Orange and Black
  9. Fight song: Ride 'Em Cowboys
  10. Bitter rival: Oklahoma
  11. 2008 W-L: Conf: 5-3; overall: 9-3

• Bedlam

  The chief rival of the Cowboys is the Oklahoma Sooners, and the name for their rivalry series is simply known as "bedlam." The two best players in school history actually played there together. Thurman Thomas was a star halfback for the team in 1987, and was a Heisman Trophy candidate, before being drafted by the Buffalo Bills. The player who was a backup to Thomas that season became the starter in 1988. Thomas' replacement, Barry Sanders, set college football records for yards rushing and touchdowns and won the Heisman Trophy.

• Players in the NFL

  • Billy Bajema (tight end)
  • Tatum Bell (running back)
  • Charlie Johnson (offensive guard)
  • R.W. McQuarters (cornerback)
  • Juqua Parker (defensive end)
  • Antonio Smith (defensive end)
  • Jamal Williams (defensive tackle)
  • Kevin Williams (defensive tackle)

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