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100

Payne County is named after which Oklahoma historical figure, know as the "Father of Oklahoma"?

David L. Payne

100

How many times have the OSU cowboys beat OU in the past 20 years?

3 times

100

OSU’s Homecoming, called “America’s Greatest,” was first celebrated in this decade.

The 1920s

100

What year did the OSU wrestling program begin (making it one of the oldest in the nation)?

1914

100

What famous country singer attended OSU?

Garth Brooks

200

In 1889, Stillwater took part in the first of what kind of event in Oklahoma?

Land Run

200
In 1988, this legendary Cowboys running back won the Heisman Trophy after a dominant college career at Oklahoma State.

Barry Sanders

200

Opened in 1950 and later expanded, this OSU building holds the title of being the world’s largest of this kind.

The Student Union

200

What year did Coach Edward Gallegher take over as head coach of the OSU Wrestling team?

1916

200

What is the current student to faculty ratio at OSU?

20:1

300

Which nationwide drive-in restaurant opened its first location in Stillwater?

Sonic Drive-In

300

The American Football Coaches Association retroactively recognized Oklahoma State's undefeated season for this year as a national championship.

1945

300

Built in 1894, this red sandstone building was the very first permanent structure on campus

Old Central

300

This OSU wrestler won two Olympic gold medals and two NCAA championships in the 1990s. He also once won 90 consecutive matches.

John Smith

300

How many varsity teams does OSU have?

18

400
Stillwater is known as the home of what kind of music?

Red Dirt

400

A total of 961 yards was a 2005 rushing high for which OSU Cowboy freshman running back?

Mike Hamilton

400

Before Pistol Pete, OSU’s early athletic teams were referred to by this animal mascot.

The Tigers

400

How many NCAA individual championships has OSU wrestling produced?

145

400

How many majors are offered at OSU?

Over 200

500

What Stillwater transportation facility opened in 1943 and helped store military aircrafts after WWII?

Stillwater Regional Airport

500

How many conference Championships has OSU won in its history?

11

500

This is the name of the real life cowboy that inspired OSU's mascot, Pistol Pete.

Frank Eaton

500

Where was the famous Oklahoma A&M wrestling coach, Edward Gallegher, born?

Perth, Kansas

500

What is the longest consecutive run of Women's College World Series appearances the OSU softball team has had?

5 years

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