The 2013 Central Oklahoma football team represented the University of Central Oklahoma during the 2013 NCAA Division II football season, and the 108th season of Broncho football. The Bronchos played their five home games at Wantland Stadium in Edmond, Oklahoma, which had been Central Oklahoma's home stadium since 1965. The 2013 team was coming off a 2-8 record in 2012. The 2013 team was headed by second year head coach Nick Bobeck. 2013 was the Bronchos 2nd as a member of the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA).

Preseason outlook The Central Oklahoma Bronchos began the season expected to finish near the bottom of the MIAA; 11th in the media poll and 10th in the coaches poll.

Media Every Central Oklahoma game was broadcast on KZLS AM 1640 and KNAH 99.7 FM.

Schedule

Coaching staff Central Oklahoma head coach Nick Bobeck is in his second year as the Bronchos’ head coach for the 2013 season. During his previous year with Central Oklahoma, he led the Bronchos to a record of 2 wins and 8 losses (2–8). Name Position Current Tenure atCentral Oklahoma Alma mater Nick Bobeck Head coach 2 Central Oklahoma Ryan Belsher Wide Receivers 2 Minot State Tom Howe Special Teams 2 Drake Chris Martin Offensive coordinator 2 Central Oklahoma Walter Moreham Defensive Line 2 Louisiana State Russ Pickett Defensive coordinator 2 Ouachita Baptist

Roster

Game summaries

Missouri Southern State

This was the second ever meeting of the Lions and Bronchos. The Lions began the game with a 14-0 lead with only five minutes left in the first quarter. Lions quarterback Jay McDowell was 10 for 11 for 232 yards and ran for an additional 121 yards and 2 TDs. Broncho running Back Joshua Birmingham ran for 169 yards and 4 TDs. But the Lions large lead to begin the game proved too much for UCO to overcome. The Bronchos fell in their season opener for the sixth year in a row.

Pittsburg State

Emporia State

Washburn

Missouri Western State

Northwest Missouri State

Central Missouri

Lincoln

Southwest Baptist

Northeastern State

Rankings

Statistics

Team

UCO Opp Points per game 30.0 50.0 First downs 224 255   Rushing 83 117   Passing 125 118   Penalty 16 20 Rushing yardage 1775 2402   Rushing attempts 383 485   Avg per rush 4.6 5.4   Avg per game 177.5 240.2 Passing Yardage 2824 2923   Avg per game 282.4 292.3   Completions-Attempts 203-352 (57.7%) 207-292 (70.9%) Total offense 4,599 5,325   Total plays 735 737   Avg per play 6.3 7.2   Avg per game 455.9 532.5 Fumbles-Lost 18-7 11-5 UCO Opp Punts-Yards 56-1,887 (33.7 avg) 48-1,905 (39.7 avg) Punt returns-Total yards 18-326 (18.1 avg) 13-185 (14.2 avg) Kick returns-Total yards 58-997 (17.2 avg) 52-1139 (21.9 avg) Avg time of possession per game 28:57 31:03 Penalties-Yards 61-558 57-496   Avg per game 55.8 49.6 3rd down conversions 46/138 (33%) 55/132 (42%) 4th down conversions 6/15 (40%) 11/17 (65%) Sacks by-Yards 23-152 17-83 Total TDs 38 69   Rushing 25 35   Passing 10 32 Field goals-Attempts 13-15 86%) 6-8 (75%) PAT-Attempts 33-37 (89%) 64-68 (94%) Total attendance 31,600 36,662   Games-Avg per game 10-3,160 10-3,366

Scores by quarter

References