OSU Rodeo Team
Tradition of Success
The Oklahoma State University Rodeo Association began in 1946 when six students started practicing and competing together. In 1948, representatives of OSU Rodeo traveled to the first of many National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA) rodeos and the team has been an active member of the association ever since.
The OSU Rodeo Team is home to three all-around national champions, two national champion teams and six individual event national champions. By joining the team, you will join a program that continues to produce numerous Central Plains Region champions and CFNR qualifiers. In addition, the program has multiple alumni who are Hall of Fame inductees.
Commitment to Academic Achievement
The OSU Rodeo Team gives students the opportunity to obtain a degree from a Division I university and work with award-winning instructors, all while competing in college rodeo.
The OSU Rodeo Program is part of the Ferguson College of Agriculture. The college offers a diverse set of 16 undergraduate majors and more than 50 study options. While many of our team members have majors within the Ferguson College of Agriculture, others have selected a major from one of OSU’s other disciplines.
OSU Rodeo team members excel academically. Our team members are routinely recognized as Dean and President’s Honor Roll recipients, top freshmen, seniors of significance, research scholars and NIRA Scholar-Americans.
OSU Rodeo Team accomplishments
2025
- Two members of the women's team to CNFR
- Central Plains Region champion barrel racer Morgan Bagnell
- Central Plains Region reserve champion breakaway roper Carli Hawkins
2024
- Two members of the women's team to CNFR
- One member of the men's team to CNFR
- Central Plains Region reserve champion breakaway roper Kenna McLemore
- Central Plains Region reserve champion tie-down roper Joby Bush
2022
Central Plains Region Women's Championship Team
- Three members of the women's team to CNFR
- Three members of the men's team to CNFR
- Central Plains Region champion team ropers LJ and JC Yeahquo
- Central Plains Region All-around Cowgirl Kenna McNeill
Team Experiences
- Athlete performance mindset coaching
- Personal trainer for women’s and men’s teams
- Host and produce the annual Cowboy Stampede Rodeo
- Annual Rodeo Legacy Banquet fundraiser
- Leadership opportunities on rodeo officer team
Facilities
- Covered arena
- Outdoor arena and calf lane
- Stalls for competing students
- Turnouts
Academic Opportunities
Academic Colleges
