Oklahoma State vs. Florida State
Monday, December 30, 1985, Gator Bowl Share
No. 18 Florida State beat No. 19 Oklahoma State 34–23. It was their fourth meeting; after it, Florida State led the series 3–1.
FinalTV: ABCAttendance 79,417Referee: Jim Kemerling (Big Ten)
MVPs Chip Ferguson (QB, Florida State); Thurman Thomas (RB, Oklahoma State)Wikipedia
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Florida State 54% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every Oklahoma State–Florida State gameFlorida State leads 4–1 in five meetings, counting the one since this game.
| 2014 | Florida State 37, Oklahoma State 31 | |
| 1985 | Florida State 34, Oklahoma State 23 | Gator Bowl |
| 1978 | Florida State 38, Oklahoma State 20 | |
| 1977 | Florida State 25, Oklahoma State 17 | |
| 1958 | Oklahoma State 15, Florida State 6 | Liberty Bowl |
Around this game
Oklahoma State
- Next gameat LouisianaSept. 6, 1986
- SeasonOklahoma State in 1985
- ProgramOklahoma State history and records
Florida State
- Next gamevs. ToledoAug. 30, 1986
- SeasonFlorida State in 1985
- ProgramFlorida State history and records