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1979 Oklahoma Sooners football team

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American college football season

1979Oklahoma Sooners football
Big 8 champion
Orange Bowl champion
ConferenceBig Eight Conference
Ranking
CoachesNo. 3
APNo. 3
Record11–1 (7–0 Big 8)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorGalen Hall (7th season)
Offensive schemeWishbone
Defensive coordinatorRex Norris (2nd season)
Base defense5–2
Captains
Home stadiumOklahoma Memorial Stadium
Seasons
← 1978
1980 →
1979 Big Eight Conference football standings
Conf.Overall
TeamW L TW L T
No. 3Oklahoma $7–0–011–1–0
No. 9Nebraska6–1–010–2–0
Oklahoma State5–2–07–4–0
Missouri3–4–07–5–0
Colorado2–5–03–8–0
Iowa State2–5–03–8–0
Kansas2–5–03–8–0
Kansas State1–6–03–8–0
  • $ – Conference champion
Rankings fromAP Poll

The1979 Oklahoma Sooners football team represented theUniversity of Oklahoma in thecollege football1979 NCAA Division I-A season.Oklahoma Sooners football participated in the formerBig Eight Conference at that time and played its home games inGaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium where it has played its home games since 1923.[1] The team posted an 11–1 overall record and a 7–0 conference record to earn the Conference title outright underhead coachBarry Switzer who took the helm in 1973.[2][3] This was Switzer's seventh conference title and fourth undefeated conference record in seven seasons.[2]

The team was led byAll-AmericansBilly Sims andGeorge Cumby.[4][5] After winning the conference title outright, it earned a trip to theOrange Bowl for a bout withFlorida State. During the season, it faced three different ranked opponents (In order, #4Texas, #3Nebraska and #4 Florida State). All three of these opponents finished the season ranked. It endured its only defeat of the season against Texas in theRed River Shootout.[3] The Sooners started the season with a four consecutive wins before losing to Texas and then won their remaining seven games.[3] Sims andJ.C. Watts both posted for 100-yard games in the Orange Bowl.[6]

Sims led the nation in scoring with 138 points (based on per game average of 12.0, which includes 132 in 11 games).[7] Sims led the team in rushing with 1670 yards, Watts led the team in passing with 821 yards,Freddie Nixon led the team in receiving with 293 yards, Cumby led the team with 160tackles andBud Hebert posted 4interceptions.[8]Billy Sims set numerous Oklahoma offensive records that still stand including career 200-yard games, single-season rushing touchdowns (tied)[9]

Schedule

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DateOpponentRankSiteTVResultAttendanceSource
September 15Iowa*No. 3W 21–672,531[10]
September 22Tulsa*No. 3
  • Oklahoma Memorial Stadium
  • Norman, OK
W 49–1372,451[11]
September 29atRice*No. 3W 63–2130,442[12]
October 6ColoradoNo. 3
  • Oklahoma Memorial Stadium
  • Norman, OK
W 49–2472,512[13]
October 13vs. No. 4Texas*No. 3ABCL 7–1672,032[14]
October 20atKansas StateNo. 8W 38–627,257[15]
October 27Iowa StateNo. 7
  • Oklahoma Memorial Stadium
  • Norman, OK
W 38–972,069[16]
November 3atOklahoma StateNo. 7W 38–751,453[17]
November 10KansasNo. 6
  • Oklahoma Memorial Stadium
  • Norman, OK
W 38–071,882[18]
November 17atMissouriNo. 7W 24–2269,973[19]
November 24No. 3NebraskaNo. 8
  • Oklahoma Memorial Stadium
  • Norman, OK (rivalry)
ABCW 17–1472,516[20]
January 1, 1980vs. No. 4Florida State*No. 5NBCW 24–766,714[21]
  • *Non-conference game
  • Rankings fromAP Poll released prior to the game

[22]

Personnel

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1979 Oklahoma Sooners football team roster
PlayersCoaches
Offense
Pos.#NameClass
G75Terry CrouchJr
OT59Darrell IrvinSr
RB11Fred NixonSr
OT66Louis Oubre Jr
HB22David OverstreetJr
QB7Kelly PhelpsSo
SE24Steve RhodesSr
RB20Billy Sims Sr
OT73Paul Tabor Sr
QB1J. C. Watts Jr
G76Steve WilliamsSo
RB32Stanley WilsonFr
RB40Chet WintersFr
Defense
Pos.#NameClass
DL36John BlakeFr
LB28George Cumby Sr
DT92Keith GaryJr
DT72John GoodmanSr
DB6Steve HaworthFr
S33Bud Hebert Sr
DE83Mike JoyceSr
S3Darrol RaySr
DE41Mike RilleyJr
DT96Richard TurnerJr
DE88Mike WeddingtonFr
Special teams
Pos.#NameClass
K9John HogeSo
K99Mike KeelingFr
Head coach
Coordinators/assistant coaches
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (S) Suspended
  • (I) Ineligible
  • Injured Injured
  • Redshirt Redshirt

Roster

Season summary

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Iowa

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Iowa Hawkeyes at #3 Oklahoma Sooners
Quarter1234Total
Iowa60006
Oklahoma0701421

atOklahoma Memorial Stadium,Norman, Oklahoma

  • Date: September 15
  • Game attendance: 72,531
  • [23]
Game information
First quarter
  • IOWA –Dennis Mosley 10-yard pass from Phil Seuss (kick failed).Iowa 6–0.Drive:

Second quarter

  • OU –Billy Sims 1-yard run (John Hoge kick).Oklahoma 7–6.Drive:

Third quarter

  • No scoring

'Fourth quarter

  • OU – Billy Sims 3-yard run (John Hoge kick).Oklahoma 14–6.Drive:
  • OU –J.C. Watts 1-yard run (John Hoge kick).Oklahoma 21–6.Drive:

Tulsa

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Tulsa Golden Hurricane (2–1) at #3 Oklahoma Sooners (1–0)
Quarter1234Total
Tulsa0310013
Oklahoma21702149

atOklahoma Memorial Stadium,Norman, Oklahoma

  • Date: September 22
  • Game attendance: 72,451

At Rice

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#3 Oklahoma Sooners (2–0) at Rice Owls (1–2)
Quarter1234Total
Oklahoma212114763
Rice0002121

atRice Stadium,Houston, Texas

  • Date: September 29
  • Game attendance: 30,442

Colorado

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Colorado Buffaloes (1–3) at #3 Oklahoma Sooners (3–0)
Quarter1234Total
Colorado7031424
Oklahoma7287749

atOklahoma Memorial Stadium,Norman, Oklahoma

  • Date: October 6
  • Game attendance: 72,512
  • [24]
Game information
First quarter
  • OU –Billy Sims 1-yard run (Mike Keeling kick).Oklahoma 7–0.Drive:
  • CU – Solomon 6-yard pass from Pugh (Field kick).Tie 7–7.Drive:

Second quarter

  • OU –J.C. Watts 11-yard run (Mike Keeling kick).Oklahoma 14–7.Drive:
  • OU – Billy Sims 1-yard run (Mike Keeling kick).Oklahoma 21–7.Drive:
  • OU –David Overstreet 1-yard run (Mike Keeling kick).Oklahoma 28–7.Drive:
  • OU – Billy Sims 6-yard run (Mike Keeling kick).Oklahoma 35–7.Drive:'

Third quarter

  • CU – Field 41-yard field goal.Oklahoma 35–10.Drive:
  • OU – Billy Sims 1-yard run (Mike Keeling kick).Oklahoma 42-10.Drive:

Fourth quarter

  • CU – Davis 11-yard run (Field kick).Oklahoma 42–17.Drive:
  • OU – Winters 28-yard run (Keeling kick).Oklahoma 49–17.Drive:
  • CU – Green 1-yard run (Field kick).Oklahoma 49–24.Drive:

Oklahoma faced its former coachChuck Fairbanks for the first time since his departure following the1972 season.

vs Texas

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See also:Red River Rivalry
#3 Oklahoma Sooners (4–0) vs. #4 Texas Longhorns (3–0)
Quarter1234Total
Oklahoma70007
Texas370616

atCotton Bowl,Dallas, Texas

At Kansas State

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#8 Oklahoma Sooners (4–1) at Kansas State Wildcats
Quarter1234Total
Oklahoma30142138
Kansas State06006

atKSU Stadium,Manhattan, Kansas

  • Date: October 20
  • Game attendance: 27,757
  • [25]
Game information

First quarter

  • OU – Mike Keeling 38-yard field goal.Oklahoma 3–0.Drive:

Second quarter

  • KSU – Black 1-yard run (kick failed).Oklahoma 7–6.Drive:
  • OU –J.C. Watts 1-yard run (Mike Keeling kick).Oklahoma 14–6.Drive:

Third quarter

  • OU – J.C. Watts 18-yard run (Mike Keeling kick).Oklahoma 21–6.Drive:

Fourth quarter

  • OU –Billy Sims 5-yard run (Mike Keeling kick).Oklahoma 28–6.Drive:
  • OU – Phelps 14-yard run (Mike Keeling kick).Oklahoma 35–6.Drive:
  • OU – Phelps 36-yard run (Mike Keeling kick).Oklahoma 42–6.Drive:
Top passers
  • OU –
  • KSU –
Top rushers
Top receivers
  • OU
  • KSU –

Iowa State

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Iowa State Cyclones at #7 Oklahoma Sooners (5–1)
Quarter1234Total
Iowa State00099
Oklahoma71014738

atOklahoma Memorial Stadium,Norman, Oklahoma

  • Date: October 27
  • Game attendance: 72,069

At Oklahoma State (Bedlam Series)

[edit]
See also:Bedlam Series
#7 Oklahoma Sooners (6–1) at Oklahoma State Cowboys
Quarter1234Total
Oklahoma2477038
Oklahoma State00077

atLewis Field,Stillwater, Oklahoma

  • Date: November 3
  • Game attendance: 51,453
  • [26]
Game information
First quarter
  • OU –Billy Sims 4-yard run (Mike Keeling kick).Oklahoma 7–0.Drive:
  • OU –David Overstreet 72-yard pass fromJ.C. Watts (Mike Keeling kick).Oklahoma 14–0.Drive:
  • OU – Billy Sims 1-yard run (Mike Keeling kick).Oklahoma 21–0.Drive:
  • OU – Mike Keeling 39-yard field goal.Oklahoma 24–0.Drive:

Second quarter

  • OU – Billy Sims 1-yard run (Mike Keeling kick).Oklahoma 31–0.Drive:

Third quarter

  • OU – Billy Sims 11-yard run (Mike Keeling kick).Oklahoma 38–0.Drive:

Fourth quarter

  • OSU – Sullentrop 2-yard run (Anderson kick).Oklahoma 38–7.Drive:

Kansas

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Kansas Jayhawks at #6 Oklahoma Sooners (7–1)
Quarter1234Total
Kansas00000
Oklahoma3772138

atOklahoma Memorial Stadium,Norman, Oklahoma

  • Date: November 10
  • Game attendance: 71,882

At Missouri

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See also:Missouri–Oklahoma football rivalry
#7 Oklahoma Sooners (8–1) at Missouri Tigers
Quarter1234Total
Oklahoma7014324
Missouri367622

atFaurot Field,Columbia, Missouri

  • Date: November 17
  • Game weather: 66 °F (19 °C)
  • Game attendance: 69,973
  • Box Score
  • Oklahoma's 100th win of the 1970s (Alabama only other school to do so)[27]

Nebraska

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#3 Nebraska Cornhuskers at #8 Oklahoma Sooners (9–1)
Quarter1234Total
Nebraska070714
Oklahoma037717

atOklahoma Memorial Stadium,Norman, Oklahoma

Game information

First quarter

  • No scoring

Second quarter

  • OU – Mike Keeling 31-yard field goal.Oklahoma 3–0.Drive:
  • NEB – Jarvis Redwine 11-yard pass from Jeff Quinn (Dean Sukup kick).Nebraska 7–3.Drive:

Third quarter

  • OU – Forrest Valora 58-yard pass fromJ.C. Watts (Mike Keeling kick).Oklahoma 10–7.Drive:

Fourth quarter

  • OU – J.C. Watts 3-yard run (Mike Keeling kick).Oklahoma 17–7.Drive:
  • NEB – Randy Schleusaner 15-yard run (Dean Sukup kick).Oklahoma 17–14.Drive:
Top passers
  • NEB
  • OU
Top rushers
Top receivers
  • NEB
  • OU

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Orange Bowl (vs Florida State)

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Main article:1980 Orange Bowl
Orange Bowl: #4 Florida State Seminoles (11–0) vs. #5 Oklahoma Sooners (10–1)
Quarter1234Total
Florida State70007
Oklahoma0170724

atOrange Bowl,Miami, Florida

  • Date:January 1, 1980
  • Game attendance: 66,714
  • TV announcers (NBC): Don Criqui, John Brodie, and Bob Trumpy

Rankings

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See also:1979 NCAA Division I-A football rankings
Ranking movements
Legend:██ Increase in ranking██ Decrease in ranking
( ) = First-place votes
Week
PollPre12345678910111213Final
AP3 (4)33333877678553
Coaches Poll2 (2)3 (3)3333897777453 (1)

Awards and honors

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NFL Draft

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Main article:1980 NFL draft

The following players were selected in the National Football League draft following the season.[30][31]

Sooners who were picked in the 1980 NFL Draft:

RoundPickPlayerPositionNFL Team
11Billy SimsRunning backDetroit Lions
126George CumbyLinebackerGreen Bay Packers
240Darrol RaySafetyNew York Jets
256John GoodmanDefensive endPittsburgh Steelers
487Fred NixonWide receiverGreen Bay Packers
5130Paul TaborCenterChicago Bears
5179Darry HebertDefensive backNew York Giants
9235Barry BurdetLinebackerNew England Patriots
11284Mike BabbDefensive backAtlanta Falcons

References

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  2. ^ab"OU Football Tradition – 42 Conference Titles".CBS Interactive. Archived fromthe original on June 22, 2010. RetrievedJune 30, 2010.
  3. ^abc"1979 Football Season". SoonerStats.com. RetrievedJune 30, 2010.
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  5. ^abc"All-American: George Cumby".CBS Interactive. Archived fromthe original on May 23, 2010. RetrievedJune 29, 2010.
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  7. ^"2009 Division I Football Records Book: Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) Records"(PDF).National Collegiate Athletic Association. p. 47. RetrievedJuly 9, 2010.
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  10. ^"Oklahoma survives scare from Iowa".Springfield Leader and Press. September 16, 1979. RetrievedOctober 27, 2024 – viaNewspapers.com.
  11. ^"Sooners' Julius Caesar conquers Tulsa, 49–13".The Cincinnati Enquirer. September 23, 1979. RetrievedOctober 27, 2024 – viaNewspapers.com.
  12. ^"Sooners clobber Rice".Lincoln Journal Star. September 30, 1979. RetrievedOctober 27, 2024 – viaNewspapers.com.
  13. ^"Oklahoma downs Colorado..."The Grand Island Independent. October 7, 1979. RetrievedOctober 27, 2024 – viaNewspapers.com.
  14. ^"Texas defense stifles Sooners".The Columbian. October 14, 1979. RetrievedOctober 24, 2024 – viaNewspapers.com.
  15. ^"OU rallies to dance over K-State".The Kansas City Star. October 21, 1979. RetrievedOctober 27, 2024 – viaNewspapers.com.
  16. ^"Sims crushes Cyclones".The Grand Island Independent. October 28, 1979. RetrievedOctober 27, 2024 – viaNewspapers.com.
  17. ^"Sooners triumph, 38–7".Wisconsin State Journal. November 4, 1979. RetrievedOctober 27, 2024 – viaNewspapers.com.
  18. ^"Oklahoma too much for Kansas".The Cincinnati Enquirer. November 11, 1979. RetrievedOctober 27, 2024 – viaNewspapers.com.
  19. ^"Sooners escape Missouri".St. Petersburg Times. November 18, 1979. RetrievedOctober 27, 2024 – viaNewspapers.com.
  20. ^"Oklahoma does it again, spoils NU title hopes, 17–14".Lincoln Journal Star. November 25, 1979. RetrievedOctober 27, 2024 – viaNewspapers.com.
  21. ^"Oklahoma ends Florida State's streak".The Palm Beach Post. January 2, 1980. RetrievedOctober 26, 2024 – viaNewspapers.com.
  22. ^"1979 OU Football Season Schedule - SoonerStats - Historical scores, records, and stats for Oklahoma Sooners football, basketball, baseball, and softball".
  23. ^"Sluggish Oklahoma Downs Iowa." September 16, 1979
  24. ^Eugene Register-Guard. 1979 October 7.
  25. ^Eugene Register-Guard. 1979 Oct 21. Retrieved 2018-Oct-28.
  26. ^Palm Beach Post. 1979 Nov 4.
  27. ^Eugene Register-Guard. 1979 Nov 18.
  28. ^Eugene Register-Guard. 1979 Nov 25.
  29. ^DataOmaha.comArchived October 19, 2020, at theWayback Machine. Retrieved 2020-Dec-06.
  30. ^"1980 NFL Draft Listing".Pro-Football-Reference.com. RetrievedNovember 29, 2020.
  31. ^"Oklahoma Drafted Players/Alumni".Pro-Football-Reference.com. RetrievedApril 23, 2023.
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