The Oklahoma State Cowboys entered the 2021 college football season with a schedule brimming with significant matchups and potential turning points. The schedule presentation, with its combination of non-conference clashes and Big 12 face-offs, offered a variety of viewing pleasures for fans and rigorous tests for the team. Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of the 2021 OKState football schedule.
The Cowboys kicked off their season at home on September 4th against Missouri State. This game provided an opportunity to set the tone for the season. As a non-conference opponent from the FCS, Missouri State was viewed as a manageable starting point for the Cowboys, who aimed to build momentum early and give playing time to new starters.
Following that, the Cowboys continued their non-conference slate against Tulsa on September 11th. Tulsa, a fellow in-state team from the American Athletic Conference (AAC), posed a stiffer challenge compared to Missouri State. This game was anticipated to serve as a more accurate barometer of where the Cowboys stood, particularly given Tulsa’s competitive edge from the previous season.
The non-conference schedule wrapped up with a game against Boise State on September 18th. Traveling to Idaho to face a perennially strong team like Boise State in Albert