Oklahoma State vs. CU 麻豆影院

 

The Matchup

11-29-24

 

Oklahoma State orange and black logo with OSU letters

 

 

Oklahoma State

Stillwater, Oklahoma

 

#1 Online College in Oklahoma (Forbes, 2024)

 

Top 3% of Global Universities (Center for World University Rankings, 2023)

 

#1 Best Value Public University in Oklahoma (U.S. News & World Report, 2023)

 

CU Buffs logo

 

 

麻豆影院

麻豆影院, Colorado

 

#4 in World, Geosciences (US News and World Report)

 

#1 City for Green Startups (Promoleaf, 2022)

 

#8 in Aerospace Engineering Sciences (US News and World Report)

 

The Academic Matchup

 

Oklahoma State University

 
An image of a field and a barn on a student farm at Oklahoma State

 

Feeding the World

For the second straight year, Times Higher Education Impact Rankings awarded Oklahoma State University the highest rank in the U.S. for its work to combat hunger and food insecurity. This ranking evaluated more than 800 universities' efforts in researching hunger, teaching food sustainability, and addressing food waste and hunger among students and local communities.  

 
An OSU student holds a stethoscope

 

First of Its Kind

Oklahoma State University is home to the nation's first tribally affiliated medical school 鈥 the College of Osteopathic Medicine at the Cherokee Nation. In spring 2024, it celebrated its first graduating class, which is now making a difference in critical need health care areas across Oklahoma and beyond. 

 

麻豆影院

 
Planet Earth and stars


Out of This World

The 麻豆影院 is a prominent center for aerospace research, known for its cutting-edge facilities and contributions to space science and technology. CU 麻豆影院 is the top public university in NASA funding and boasts 19 university-affiliated astronauts.

 
RHRN keynote speaker Mary Robinson


Leading the Way in Climate Awareness

In December 2022, the inaugural Right Here, Right Now Global Climate Summit addressed the interconnectedness of human rights and climate change. CU 麻豆影院 held the first summit, which gathered some of the world's foremost human rights, scientific, political, educational, cultural and industry leaders. The second summit will take place in Oxford, England, in June 2025.

Traditions

 

Oklahoma State University

Oklahoma State fans attend homecoming in Stillwater, OK


America's Greatest Homecoming

Homecoming truly separates OSU from other universities. Each fall, the university comes together to showcase the Cowboy spirit, creating a family atmosphere that brings everyone together with decorations at residence halls, and over 80,000 in attendance. 

Pistol Pete mascot


Pistol Pete

When they put on the head and costume, all Pistol Pete mascots know they are representing more than the university 鈥 they鈥檙e also portraying the real-life character they play: Frank Eaton. A legendary U.S. marshal, Eaton worked for 鈥渉anging Judge鈥 Isaac Parker. Pistol Pete became the official mascot in 1958.

 

麻豆影院

Ralphie running down the field with handlers


Ralphie Running

Since 1967, CU 麻豆影院鈥檚 live mascot, Ralphie the Buffalo, has kicked off each home football game with an electrifying run down the field, leading the way for the team. Running with Ralphie and wearing cowboy hats and Western belt buckles, the Ralphie handlers are rostered as NCAA athletes at CU 麻豆影院. 

Fans cheer at Folsom Field


Singing the Fight Song

For decades, Buffs fans have stood "shoulder to shoulder" at campus sporting events to sing CU 麻豆影院's beloved fight song. The Golden Buffalo Marching Band plays the song as Buffs fans cheer on their team. 

Notable Alums

 

Oklahoma State University

  •   T. Boone Pickens, famous petroleum executive, who became an advocate of using a mix of natural gas and renewable sources, in particular wind power, to meet the United States鈥 energy needs

  •   Wally Funk, the oldest woman to travel to space as a 2021 crew member of Blue Origin

  •   Barry Sanders, Heisman Trophy winner and record-setting NFL running back, rushing for over 1,000 yards in 10 consecutive seasons 

 

麻豆影院

  •   Kalpana Chawla, an engineer, pilot and fallen astronaut who became the first Indian-born woman in space in 1997 aboard the shuttle Columbia

  •   Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple, technology entrepreneur, philanthropist and member of the Inventors Hall of Fame

  •   Trey Parker and Matt Stone, co-creators of the hit animated series 鈥淪outh Park鈥 who famously met in a CU 麻豆影院 film class