The 1946 Oklahoma A&M Cowboys football team represented Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College (later renamed Oklahoma State University–Stillwater) in the Missouri Valley Conference during the 1946 college football season. In their eighth year under head coach Jim Lookabaugh, the Cowboys compiled a 3–7–1 record (1–1 against conference opponents), tied for third place in the conference, and were outscored by opponents by a combined total of 264 to 202.
The team's statistical leaders included halfback Bob Meinert with 344 rushing yards, Bob Fenimore with 497 passing yards and 38 points scored, and end Neill Armstrong with 479 receiving yards.2016 Football Guide, pp. 168, 170. Armstrong also tied for the lead in the nation with 32 pass receptions in 1946.
Two Oklahoma A&M players received first-team All-Missouri Valley Conference honors in 1946: Bob Fenimore and Neill Armstrong.2016 Football Guide, p. 155.
Oklahoma A&M was ranked at No. 60 in the final Litkenhous Difference by Score System rankings for 1946.
The team played its home games at Lewis Field in Stillwater, Oklahoma.
Schedule
After the season The 1947 NFL draft was held on December 16, 1946. The following Cowboys were selected. 1 1 Bob Fenimore Halfback Chicago Bears 1 8 Neill Armstrong End Philadelphia Eagles 11 92 Tom Moulton Center Green Bay Packers 24 223 J. D. Cheek Tackle Los Angeles Rams
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