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Who won the 1971 Game of the Century?
Nebraska
That heyday of Big Eight and Big 12 football produced 11 national championships — nine of them by Nebraska (five) or Oklahoma (four). The crown jewel, of course, was the 1971 “Game of the Century,” won 35-31 by No. 1 Nebraska in Norman against No. 2 Oklahoma.
Who won the OU Nebraska game in 1971?
NORMAN — On Nov. 26, 1971, Nebraska beat OU 35-31 in The Game of the Century in Norman. The Oklahoman, then known as The Daily Oklahoman, had the game covered from all angles. “It’s a Sad Day in Soonerland,” the sports cover from that day read.
Who won the game of the century between Nebraska and Oklahoma?
1 Nebraska beat No. 2 Oklahoma 35-31 in Norman on Thanksgiving Day back in 1971. After all, it was the signature highlight of the “Game of the Century” — the best of the best in a rare game that lived up to that billing.
When was the last time Nebraska beat Oklahoma in football?
Nebraska–Oklahoma football rivalry
| First contested | November 23, 1912 Nebraska 13, Oklahoma 9 |
|---|---|
| Most recent meeting | December 4, 2010 Oklahoma 23, Nebraska 20 |
| Next meeting | September 18, 2021 (Norman, OK) |
| All-time series | Oklahoma leads, 45–38–3 |
| Largest victory | Nebraska, 69–7 (1997) |
How many times has Nebraska beat OU?
19 Oklahoma 25–21 in Lincoln, ending the Sooners’ 74-game conference win streak and their 16-game win streak over Nebraska….Nebraska–Oklahoma football rivalry.
| Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Meetings total | 87 |
| All-time series | Oklahoma leads, 46–38–3 |
| Largest victory | Nebraska, 69–7 (1997) |
| Longest win streak | Oklahoma, 16 (1943–1958) |
What was the most watched college football game ever?
The inaugural college football playoffs generated the largest audiences in cable television history. The Alabama/Ohio State Sugar Bowl drew a 15.2 final rating and 28.3 million viewers on ESPN Thursday afternoon, marking the largest audience in cable history.
When was the last time OU and Nebraska played in football?
End of the rivalry The two teams met one final time in the 2010 Big 12 Championship Game before Nebraska joined the Big Ten, which Oklahoma won 23–20. In 2012 an agreement was reached between the two schools to play a home-and-home series during the 2021 and 2022 seasons.
Who was in Big 8 Conference?
Its membership at its dissolution consisted of the University of Nebraska, Iowa State University, the University of Colorado at Boulder, the University of Kansas, Kansas State University, the University of Missouri, the University of Oklahoma, and Oklahoma State University.
How many times has Oklahoma beat Texas?
Red River Showdown
| Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Meetings total | 117 |
| All-time series | Texas leads, 62–50–5 (.551) |
| Largest victory | Oklahoma, 65–13 (2003) |
| Longest win streak | Texas, 8 (1940–1947, 1958–1965) |
Are Nebraska and Oklahoma rivals?
The Nebraska–Oklahoma football rivalry is an American college football rivalry between the Nebraska Cornhuskers football team of the University of Nebraska and Oklahoma Sooners football team of the University of Oklahoma.
Who was the best football team in 1971?
The top three teams in the final AP poll for the 1971 season were from the Big Eight: Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Colorado. The top two teams had never been from the same conference, and this year had three.
Where was the 1971 Nebraska Oklahoma football game played?
The game was played at Owen Field in Norman on Thanksgiving Day. Not only at stake was the Big Eight title, but also the #1 national ranking in the polls. However, the bowl trips had already been determined before the game, with Nebraska going to the Orange in Miami and Oklahoma headed for the Sugar in New Orleans.
Who was the voice of ABC college football in 1971?
(Four-time National Sportscaster of the Year, Chris Schenkel was the voice of ABC’s NCAA college football for 12 years.) Bud Wilkinson, Bill Fleming and I were fortunate to televise 1971’s incredible struggle for No. 1 in the country.