The Coaches' Trophy - 1945 NCAA Football Champion - Stillwater, OK - USA - Trophies, Medals and Cups on Waymarking.com

Housed in the trophy hall in Gallagher Iba Arena this trophy sits on display among many other National Championship trophies for a variety of sports. This is however the only National Championship for the OSU football program.

The American Football Coaches Association selected a panel of Nationally recognized coaches to retroactively award National titles for the years from 1922 (when the AFCA was founded) to 1949 ( the year before the coaches poll was first published).

The Oklahoma State team of 1945 (formerly Oklahoma A&M) set several records including fewest points scored against, fewest first downs allowed and an average vistory of 23.2 points over their opponents.

The Cowboys went 9-0 in 1945, finishing the season with a 33-13 win over St. Mary's in the Sugar Bowl. Unfortunately for Oklahoma State, it was one of a few teams to go undefeated in 1945. Army finished the season ranked No. 1 at 9-0, with 10-0 Alabama checking in at No. 2, a 7-1-1 Navy at No. 3 and 9-0-1 Indiana at No. 4. The Cowboys had to settle for No. 5. After reviewing several areas of accomplishment OSU was chosen by the AFCA to be named 1945 National Champions. (visit link)

With this championship title, Oklahoma State is also the first school to win a national title in both football and basketball in the same season, as the school's basketball team won its second consecutive basketball title in 1945

Sport: Football Year: 1945 Contest: Collegiate Football Adress of the Building: Athletic Center 200 Stillwater, Oklahoma United States 74074

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Please take a photo of the award and describe your experience. If it is particularly large trophy or cup include a photo with yourself for scale.

Special note regarding schools: Public secondary schools are public places, and they often include public displays of trophies, medals and cups; however, security concerns might make it difficult to visit these locations at certain times. The best time to visit is probably during an athletic competition. The trophy case is very often adjacent to the gymnasium, and it would be very easy to photograph the trophies at such times. Alternately, you may visit during the school day. Respect school policy and sign in at the office as appropriate. You might explain that you heard that there was a national championship trophy on display somewhere in the school and you would like to photograph it. The secretary will likely direct you down the correct hallway, pleased as punch that people still care about that old championship.

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