Championship teams are usually remembered for their dominance. The 1975 Oklahoma Sooners are remembered for something even more impressive. Their resilience. With 75 days remaining…
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Countdown to Kickoff: Day 76 – The 76-Yard Gap That Defined Oklahoma’s Historic 1971 Offense
With 76 days remaining until Oklahoma football returns to Owen Field, today’s countdown takes us back to one of the most revolutionary seasons in the…
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Countdown to Kickoff: Day 80 — The Giant Who Helped Bring Down a Giant
Some players fill a stat sheet. Others fill a trophy case. Jordan Phillips filled an entire side of the line of scrimmage. As Oklahoma’s Countdown…
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81 Days to Kickoff: Mark Andrews Set the Standard for No. 81 at Oklahoma
With exactly 81 days remaining until Oklahoma football returns, our countdown turns to the greatest player to ever wear No. 81 in the Crimson and…
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Countdown to Kickoff: 88 Days to Go — The Day No. 88 Broke Nebraska’s Heart with an 88-Yard Sprint
Some countdown days almost write themselves. When the calendar hits 88 days until Oklahoma football returns, there is no better story to revisit than one…
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Countdown to Kickoff: Day 90 — The Longest Touchdown Catch in Owen Field History
Ninety days. That’s all that remains until Oklahoma takes the field against UTEP to open the 2026 season. As our Countdown to Kickoff rolls on,…
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Countdown to Kickoff: Day 92 — The Most Feared Man in College Football
Some players beat you with effort. Some players beat you with technique. Some players beat you with preparation. Tony Casillas beat you before the game…
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Countdown to Kickoff: Day 93 — The Standard: Why Lee Roy Selmon Still Defines Oklahoma Greatness
There are great players in Oklahoma football history. There are legends. And then there are those rare figures who become larger than the program itself—players…
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2026 Countdown to Kickoff: Day 95 — The 20 Seconds That Broke Texas
The beauty of the Red River Rivalry is that sometimes an entire game can change in an instant. One mistake. One tackle missed. One explosive…
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2026 Countdown to Kickoff: Day 96 — The 96-Yard Sprint That Still Stands in Oklahoma History
The countdown to Oklahoma football’s 2026 season is officially underway. In 96 days, the Sooners will take the field inside Gaylord Family–Oklahoma Memorial Stadium to…
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