2010 Oklahoma Sooners football team

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2010 Oklahoma Sooners football
Oklahoma Sooners logo.svg
Big 12 champion
Big 12 South Division co-champion
Fiesta Bowl champion
Big 12 Championship, W 23–20 vs. Nebraska
Fiesta Bowl, W 48–20 vs. Connecticut
Conference Big 12 Conference
DivisionSouth
Ranking
CoachesNo. 6
APNo. 6
Record12–2 (6–2 Big 12)
Head coach
Offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson (9th season; first 13 games)
Co-offensive coordinator Josh Heupel (interim; bowl game)
Co-offensive coordinator Jay Norvell (interim; bowl game)
Offensive scheme No-huddle spread
Defensive coordinator Brent Venables (12th season)
Base defense 4–3
Captain Jeremy Beal
Landry Jones
Travis Lewis
Home stadium Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium
(Capacity: 82,112)
Seasons
  2009
2011  
2010 Big 12 Conference football standings
ConfOverall
Team W L  W L 
North Division
No. 20 Nebraska xy  6 2   10 4  
No. 18 Missouri x  6 2   10 3  
Kansas State  3 5   7 6  
Iowa State  3 5   5 7  
Colorado  2 6   5 7  
Kansas  1 7   3 9  
South Division
No. 6 Oklahoma xy$  6 2   12 2  
No. 13 Oklahoma State x  6 2   11 2  
No. 19 Texas A&M x  6 2   9 4  
Baylor  4 4   7 6  
Texas Tech  3 5   8 5  
Texas  2 6   5 7  
Championship: Oklahoma 23, Nebraska 20
  • $ BCS representative as conference champion
  • x Division champion/co-champions
  • y Championship game participant
Rankings from AP Poll

The 2010 Oklahoma Sooners football team represented the University of Oklahoma in the 2010 NCAA Division I FBS football season, the 116th season of Sooner football. The team was led by two-time Walter Camp Coach of the Year Award winner, Bob Stoops, in his 12th season as head coach. They played their home games at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Oklahoma. They were a charter member of the Big 12 Conference.

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Conference play began with a win in the annual Red River Rivalry over the Texas Longhorns on October 2, and concluded with a win over the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the Big 12 Championship Game on December 4. The Sooners finished the regular season with an 11–2 record (6–2 in Big 12) while winning their seventh Big 12 title and their 43rd conference title overall. They received an automatic berth to the Fiesta Bowl, where they defeated Connecticut, 48–20.

Following the season, DeMarco Murray was selected in the 3rd round of the 2011 NFL draft, Quinton Carter in the 4th, and Jonathan Nelson and Jeremy Beal in the 7th.

Recruits

US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
NameHometownHigh school / collegeHeightWeight40Commit date
Blake Bell
QB
Wichita, KansasBishop Carroll Catholic HS6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)210 lb (95 kg)4.75Apr 3, 2009 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 5 stars.svg     Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A   ESPN grade: 81
Brennan Clay
RB
San Diego, CaliforniaScripps Ranch HS6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)190 lb (86 kg)4.45Jun 5, 2009 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 5 stars.svg     Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A   ESPN grade: 81
Aaron Colvin
DB
Owasso, OklahomaOwasso HS6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)180 lb (82 kg)4.42Jun 27, 2009 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A   ESPN grade: 78
Rashod Favors
LB
Fort Worth, TexasDunbar HS6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)215 lb (98 kg)4.5Aug 31, 2009 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A   ESPN grade: 78
Roy Finch
RB
Niceville, FloridaNiceville Senior HS5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)170 lb (77 kg)4.45Jun 26, 2009 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 4 stars.svg     Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A   ESPN grade: 79
Aaron Franklin
LB
Marshall, TexasMarshall HS6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)206 lb (93 kg)4.5Aug 7, 2009 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 4 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A   ESPN grade: 79
Trey Franks
ATH
Orange, TexasWest Orange-Stark HS5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)172 lb (78 kg)4.4Jul 22, 2009 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A   ESPN grade: 78
Geneo Grissom
DE
Hutchinson, TexasHutchinson HS6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)225 lb (102 kg)N/AJan 20, 2010 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 4 stars.svg     Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A   ESPN grade: 79
Quentin Hayes
DB
Lancaster, TexasLancaster HS6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)175 lb (79 kg)4.4Apr 14, 2009 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A   ESPN grade: 81
James Haynes
DB
Orange, TexasWest Orange-Stark HS6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)181 lb (82 kg)4.36Jul 22, 2009 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A   ESPN grade: 79
Austin Haywood
TE
Moore, OklahomaSouthmoore HS6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)245 lb (111 kg)4.8Nov 2, 2008 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 4 stars.svg     Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A   ESPN grade: 82
Eric Humphrey
DT
Dallas, TexasParish Episcopal School6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)273 lb (124 kg)N/AJan 6, 2010 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 4 stars.svg     Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A   ESPN grade: 80
Bronson Irwin
OL
Mustang, OklahomaMustang HS6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)322 lb (146 kg)N/AMar 12, 2009 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 4 stars.svg     Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A   ESPN grade: 79
Tony Jefferson
DB
Chula Vista, CaliforniaEastlake HS6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)196 lb (89 kg)4.5Dec 18, 2009 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 4 stars.svg     Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A   ESPN grade: 84
Justin McCay
ATH
Shawnee Mission, KansasBishop Miege HS6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)197 lb (89 kg)4.5Aug 12, 2009 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 5 stars.svg     Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A   ESPN grade: 80
Sheldon McClain
WR
Cibolo, TexasSteele HS6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)174 lb (79 kg)4.48May 12, 2009 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A   ESPN grade: 80
Trey Millard
TE
Columbia, MissouriRock Bridge Sr. HS6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)245 lb (111 kg)4.5Aug 24, 2009 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A
Chuka Ndulue
DE
Dallas, TexasJesuit College Prep School6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)240 lb (110 kg)N/AMay 22, 2009 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A   ESPN grade: 78
Corey Nelson
LB
Dallas, TexasSkyline HS6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)200 lb (91 kg)4.58Feb 3, 2010 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 5 stars.svg     Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A   ESPN grade: 81
Daniel Noble
DT
Flower Mound, TexasMarcus HS6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)275 lb (125 kg)4.85Jan 29, 2009 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 4 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A   ESPN grade: 79
Torrea Peterson
DT
San Antonio, TexasEast Central HS6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)300 lb (140 kg)5.1Jun 25, 2009 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 4 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A   ESPN grade: 79
Joe Powell
ATL
Dallas, TexasSkyline HS5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)174 lb (79 kg)4.49Mar 4, 2009 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 4 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A   ESPN grade: 78
Adam Shead
OL
Cedar Hill, TexasCedar Hill HS6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)315 lb (143 kg)N/AMay 12, 2009 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 4 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A   ESPN grade: 78
Kenny Stills
WR
Carlsbad, CaliforniaLa Costa Canyon HS6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)175 lb (79 kg)4.4Dec 18, 2009 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 5 stars.svg     Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A   ESPN grade: 79
Tyrus Thompson
OL
Pflugerville, TexasPflugerville HS6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)278 lb (126 kg)5.0Feb 22, 2009 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 4 stars.svg     Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A   ESPN grade: 80
Damon Williams
DT
Irving, TexasNimitz HS6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)300 lb (140 kg)N/AJan 4, 2010 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 4 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A   ESPN grade: 68
Daryl Williams
OL
Corinth, TexasLake Dallase, HS6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)269 lb (122 kg)4.9Oct 11, 2009 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 4 stars.svg     Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A   ESPN grade: 77
Julian Wilson
ATH
Moore, OklahomaSouthmoore HS6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)172 lb (78 kg)4.4Jul 7, 2009 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A   ESPN grade: 79
Austin Woods
OL
Rockwall, TexasRockwall-Heath HS6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)290 lb (130 kg)N/AJul 1, 2009 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 4 stars.svg     Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A   ESPN grade: 78
Overall recruiting rankings:
  • ‡ Refers to 40 yard dash
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height, weight and 40 time.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "Oklahoma 2010 Football Commitments". Rivals.com. Retrieved February 3, 2010.
  • "2010 Player Commitments – Oklahoma". ESPN.com. Retrieved February 3, 2010.
  • "2010 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved February 3, 2010.

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentRankSiteTVResultAttendance
September 46:00 p.m. Utah State *No. 7 PPV W 31–2485,151 [1]
September 112:30 p.m.No. 17 Florida State *No. 10
  • Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium
  • Norman, OK
ABC/ESPN2 W 47–1785,630 [2]
September 182:30 p.m. Air Force *No. 7
  • Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium
  • Norman, OK
FSN W 27–2484,332 [3]
September 255:00 p.m.at Cincinnati *No. 8 ESPN2 W 31–2958,253 [4]
October 22:30 p.m.vs. No. 21 Texas No. 8ABC/ESPNW 28–2096,009 [5]
October 166:00 p.m. Iowa State Dagger-14-plain.pngNo. 6
  • Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium
  • Norman, OK
FSNW 52–084,024 [6]
October 237:00 p.m.at No. 18 Missouri No. 3 ABC L 27–3671,004 [7]
October 308:15 p.m. Colorado No. 11
  • Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium
  • Norman, OK
ESPN2W 43–1084,173 [8]
November 66:00 p.m.at Texas A&M No. 11FSNL 19–3381,392 [9]
November 132:30 p.m. Texas Tech No. 19
  • Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium
  • Norman, OK
ABCW 45–785,116 [9]
November 207:00 p.m.at Baylor No. 16ESPN2W 53–2436,034 [9]
November 277:00 p.m.at No. 10 Oklahoma State No. 14ABCW 47–4151,164 [9]
December 47:00 p.m.vs. No. 13 Nebraska No. 10ABCW 23–2078,802 [9]
January 1, 20117:30 p.m.vs. No. 25 Connecticut *No. 9 ESPN W 48–2067,232 [9]
  • *Non-conference game
  • Dagger-14-plain.pngHomecoming
  • Rankings from AP Poll released prior to the game
  • All times are in Central time

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Roster

2010 Oklahoma Sooners football team roster
PlayersCoaches
Offense
Pos.#NameClass
WR 3Joe PowellFr
WR 4 Kenny Stills Fr
QB 5John NimmoSr
WR 6Cameron KenneySr
RB 7 DeMarco Murray Sr
WR 8 Brandon Caleb Redshirt.svg  Sr
WR 9Trey FranksFr
QB 10 Blake Bell Fr
QB 11Ben SherrardSo
QB 12 Landry Jones  (C) Redshirt.svg  So
WR 14John SosanyaSo
QB 15Drew Allen Redshirt.svg  Fr
WR 16Jaz ReynoldsSo
RB 17 Mossis Madu Sr
WR 18Justin McCayFr
WR 19Ryan CaroJr
RB 21Brennan ClayFr
RB 22Roy FinchFr
RB 23 Jermie Calhoun Redshirt.svg  So
WR 24 Dejuan Miller Jr
RB 26Jonathan MillerSo
WR 27Derek HellardSo
RB 31Dominique WhaleySo
FB 32Marshall Musil Redshirt.svg  Fr
TE/HB 33 Trey Millard Fr
RB 34John WeakleySo
TE 41Josh New Redshirt.svg  Jr
TE 47Trent RatterreeJr
FB 48Brandon Crow Redshirt.svg  Sr
OL 50Austin WoodsFr
OL 51Brian LepakSr
OL 59 Donald Stephenson Redshirt.svg  Jr
OL 61 Ben Habern Redshirt.svg  So
OL 64 Gabe Ikard Redshirt.svg  Fr
OL 65Kyle CallisonSo
OL 66Christian PetersonSo
OL 68Bronson IrwinFr
OL 69 Eric Mensik Redshirt.svg  Sr
OL 70 Cory Brandon Redshirt.svg  Sr
OL 71 Tyrus Thompson Fr
OL 72Tavaris JeffriesSr
OL 73Josh Aladenoye Redshirt.svg  Fr
OL 74Adam SheadFr
OL 75Tyler EvansSo
OL 76Jarvis JonesJr
OL 77Stephen GoodJr
OL 78Jake Reed Redshirt.svg  Fr
OL 79 Daryl Williams Fr
WR 80Joshua NealJr
WR 81Nyko SymondsFr
TE 82 James Hanna Jr
WR 83Mark LongSo
WR 85 Ryan Broyles Redshirt.svg  Jr
TE 87 Lane Johnson So
WR 88Sheldon McClainFr
TE 89Austin HaywoodFr
Defense
Pos.#NameClass
DB 1 Tony Jefferson Fr
DB 2Julian WilsonFr
DB 3 Jonathan Nelson Redshirt.svg  Sr
DB 5Joseph IbiloyeSo
LB 7 Corey Nelson Fr
DB 8James HaynesFr
DB 9Gabe Lynn Redshirt.svg  Fr
LB 10Rashod FavorsFr
DB 11Kevin Brent Redshirt.svg  Fr
LB 12Austin Box Redshirt.svg  Jr
DB 13Marcus TriceSo
DB 14 Aaron Colvin Fr
DB 15Lamar Harris Redshirt.svg  So
DB 19 Demontre Hurst So
DB 20 Quinton Carter Redshirt.svg  Sr
LB 21Tom Wort Redshirt.svg  Fr
DB 25Emmanuel Jones Redshirt.svg  Sr
DB 27Sam Proctor Redshirt.svg  Jr
LB 28 Travis Lewis  (C) Redshirt.svg  Jr
DB 29Quentin HayesFr
DB 29Zach BrownJr
DB 30Javon HarrisSo
DB 31Daniel FranklinSo
DB 32 Jamell Fleming Redshirt.svg  Jr
DE 34Billy BatchlearSr
DB 38Derrick BradleySo
DB 39Dillon SchooleyFr
LB 40Aaron FranklinFr
LB 41Erik LeeFr
DB 42Jesse PaulsenSo
DB 43Jesse BellJr
DE 44 Jeremy Beal  (C) Redshirt.svg  Sr
LB 45Caleb GastelumFr
DB 46Jordan Finch Redshirt.svg  Fr
DB 47Zach MontanaSo
DT 52Damon WilliamsFr
DT 53 Casey Walker Redshirt.svg  So
LB 55Jaydan BirdSo
LB 56 Ronnell Lewis So
LB 57Kale SawatzkyFr
DT 58Eric HumphreyFr
DE 62David DriskillFr
DE 67Matt WilsonJr
DE 81Jarrett Brown Redshirt.svg  Fr
DE 84 Frank Alexander Redshirt.svg  Jr
DE 85 Geneo Grissom Fr
DT 86 Adrian Taylor Redshirt.svg  Sr
DE 90 David King Redshirt.svg  So
DE 91 R. J. Washington Redshirt.svg  So
DE 92 Stacy McGee Redshirt.svg  So
DT 93Daniel NobleFr
DE 94Pryce Macon Redshirt.svg  Sr
DT 95Justin Chaisson Redshirt.svg  Fr
DT 96Torrea PetersonFr
DT 97 Jamarkus McFarland So
DE 98Chuka NdulueFr
DT 99Drew SerrutoSo
Special teams
Pos.#NameClass
K 17Jimmy Stevens Redshirt.svg  Jr
P 36 Tress Way Redshirt.svg  So
K 37Matthew MorelandSr
K 43Patrick O'HaraSo
DS 52Wade SheppardFr
DS 54Sean MorrisonJr
DS 86 James Winchester Jr
K 94Bryce Easley Redshirt.svg  Fr
Head coach
Coordinators/assistant coaches
  • Kevin Wilson (9th season) – Offensive coordinator/tight ends/Fullbacks
  • Brent Venables (12th season) – Associate head coach/defensive coordinator/linebackers
  • Bobby Jack Wright (12th season) – Assistant Head Coach/Co-defensive Coordinator/defensive backs
  • Cale Gundy (12th season) – Recruiting Coordinator/running backs
  • Jay Norvell # (3rd season) – Assistant Offensive coordinator/wide receivers
  • James Patton (5th season) – Offensive line
  • Josh Heupel # (6th season) – Quarterbacks
  • Willie Martinez (1st season) – Defensive backs
  • Jackie Shipp (12th season) – Defensive line
  • Jerry Schmidt (5th season) – Director of Sports Enhancement

# Heupel and Norvell took over Coordinator Duties for Wilson during bowl game


Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (S) Suspended
  • (I) Ineligible
  • Cruz Roja.svg Injured
  • Redshirt.svg Redshirt

Roster
Last update: 2010-08-16

Game summaries

Utah State

Utah State Aggies at #7 Oklahoma Sooners
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Utah State01014024
#7 Oklahoma14710031

Florida State

#17 Florida State Seminoles at #10 Oklahoma Sooners
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#17 Florida State7001017
#10 Oklahoma142010347

Air Force

Air Force Falcons at #7 Oklahoma Sooners
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Air Force3071424
#7 Oklahoma7317027

Cincinnati

#8 Oklahoma Sooners at Cincinnati Bearcats
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#8 Oklahoma1437731
Cincinnati3631729
  • Date: September 25
  • Location: Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati
  • Game start: 5:00 PM CDT
  • Elapsed time: 3:42
  • Game attendance: 58,253
  • Game weather: 75 °F (24 °C), fair, winds WNW 10 mph
  • Referee: Scott Novak
  • TV announcers (ESPN2): Mark Jones (Play-by-play) & Bob Davie (Color)

Texas (Red River Rivalry)

#8 Oklahoma Sooners (4–0) vs. #21 Texas Longhorns (3–1)
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Texas7031020
Oklahoma1470728

at Cotton BowlDallas, Texas

Game information

Iowa State

Iowa State Cyclones at #6 Oklahoma Sooners
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Iowa State00000
#6 Oklahoma102114752

Missouri

#3 Oklahoma Sooners at #18 Missouri Tigers
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#3 Oklahoma777627
#18 Missouri71031636

Colorado

Colorado Buffaloes at #11 Oklahoma Sooners
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Colorado037010
#11 Oklahoma32614043

Texas A&M

#11 Oklahoma Sooners at Texas A&M Aggies
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#11 Oklahoma0017219
Texas A&M9371433
  • Date: November 6
  • Location: Kyle Field, College Station, Texas
  • Game start: 6:00 PM CDT
  • Elapsed time: 3:41
  • Game attendance: 81,392
  • Game weather: 64 °F (18 °C), clear, winds SE 4 mph
  • Referee: Scott Novak
  • TV announcers (FSN): Steve Physioc (Play-by-play), Joel Klatt (Color) & Jim Knox (Sideline)

Texas Tech

Texas Tech Raiders at #19 Oklahoma Sooners
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Texas Tech70007
#19 Oklahoma24147045

Baylor

#16 Oklahoma Sooners at Baylor Bears
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#16 Oklahoma211319053
Baylor0731424

Oklahoma State (Bedlam Series)

#14 Oklahoma Sooners at #10 Oklahoma State Cowboys
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#14 Oklahoma71702347
#10 Oklahoma State31471741

The 105th Bedlam game was played in Stillwater, Oklahoma in front of 51,164 people. #9 Oklahoma State was looking to beat #13 Oklahoma and break their seven-year Bedlam losing streak. This was only the fourth time in the entire series that OSU came into the game ranked higher than OU, the last time coming in the previous season.

The game began with Oklahoma receiving the kickoff. After a punt by each team, OU had the ball back on their own 18 yard-line. The Sooners went on an 82-yard drive that was highlighted by an 18-yard rush by senior running back DeMarco Murray and a 25-yard pass from sophomore quarterback Landry Jones to junior WR Ryan Broyles, and ended with a 6-yard TD run by freshman FB Trey Millard. A few drives later, Oklahoma State was on the board with a 23-yard field goal by senior kicker Dan Bailey, and the first quarter would end with Oklahoma up 7–3. A drive that started in the first quarter ended with Jones throwing a 2-yard TD pass to Broyles. On the next drive, OSU junior QB Brandon Weeden was intercepted by senior DB Quinton Carter at the Oklahoma 45 yard-line. But just three plays later, Jones was intercepted by freshman LB Shaun Lewis, who would take it back 52 yards for a Cowboy TD. Several drives later and a TD by each team, the half would end with OU up, 24–17. The third quarter was the lowest scoring of the four, with the lone score by Oklahoma State coming on the first drive. This was an 8-play, 80-yard drive capped off with a 20-yard pass from Weeden to junior WR Josh Cooper for the TD. The fourth quarter began with the teams tied at 24. The Sooners scored three field goals to put them up by nine, and then madness ensued. After a one-minute-46-second drive, OSU would score a TD that would begin a 92-second period where two touchdowns were scored by each team. The first came by the Cowboys on their drive, and the next on an 86-yard pass from Jones to WR Cameron Kenney. Oklahoma State kick returner Justin Gilbert would return the ensuing kickoff 89 yards for a TD, and then on the very next drive, Jones would throw yet another long TD pass, this one for 76 yards to junior TE James Hanna. OSU was only able to get a field goal, and after a failed onside kick, Oklahoma ended the game with a thrilling 47–41 victory. [11]

Oklahoma QB Landry Jones' 468 yards, 86-yard long, 37 completions and 62 attempts were all career highs, and his four touchdowns were tied for the second most of his career, but his three interceptions were the second most of his career, and his 57.1% completion was his second worst of the season. [12] RB Roy Finch's 16 rush attempts were tied for the most of his career, [13] and wide receiver Cameron Kenney's 6 receptions, 141 yards and two touchdowns were all career highs. [14]

Nebraska (Big 12 Championship)

#10 Oklahoma Sooners vs. #13 Nebraska Cornhuskers
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#10 Oklahoma0173323
#13 Nebraska10100020

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Connecticut (Fiesta Bowl)

#25 Connecticut Huskies vs. #9 Oklahoma Sooners
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#25 Connecticut01010020
#9 Oklahoma146141448

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Rankings

Ranking movements
Legend:██ Increase in ranking ██ Decrease in ranking
( ) = First-place votes
Week
PollPre1234567891011121314Final
AP 7 (1)1078866 (2)3 (3)11111916141096
Coaches 810998763 (4)119161413986
Harris Not released6 (2)4 (4)11916141399Not released
BCS Not released19816141397Not released

Statistics

Team

OUOpp
Points per Game37.221.8
First Downs371248
  Rushing130111
  Passing217121
  Penalty2416
Rushing Yardage1,9322,085
  Rushing Attempts578504
  Avg per Rush3.34.1
  Avg per Game138.0148.9
Passing Yardage4,8072,981
  Avg per Game343.4212.9
  Completions-Attempts414-633 (65.4%)271-496 (54.6%)
Total Offense6,7395,066
  Total Plays1,2111,000
  Avg per Play5.65.1
  Avg per Game481.4361.9
Fumbles-Lost23-628-13
OUOpp
Punts-Yards73-3,212 (44 avg)99-4,153 (41.9 avg)
Punt Returns-Total Yards38-323 (8.5 avg)24-73 (3 avg)
Kick Returns-Total Yards42-935 (22.3 avg)81-1,745 (21.5 avg)
Onside Kicks0-1 (0%)0-2 (0%)
Avg Time of Possession per Game30:1829:38
Penalties-Yards72-592102-851
  Avg per Game42.360.8
3rd Down Conversions109/245 (44.5%)79/235 (33.6%)
4th Down Conversions14/27 (51.6%)9/20 (45%)
Sacks By-Yards37-27621-197
Total TDs6435
  Rushing2314
  Passing3815
Fields Goals-Attempts23-29 (79.3%)20-24 (83.3%)
PAT-Attempts62-63 (98.4%)33-34 (97.1%)
Total Attendance508,426297,847
  Games-Avg per Game6-84,7385-59,569

Scores by quarter

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Opponents567364112305
Oklahoma14916113972521

2011 NFL Draft

The 2011 NFL draft was held on April 28–30, 2011 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. The following Oklahoma players were either selected or signed as undrafted free agents following the draft.

PlayerPositionRoundOverall PickNFL Team
DeMarco Murray RB3rd71 Dallas Cowboys
Quinton Carter DB4th108 Denver Broncos
Jonathan Nelson DB7th229 St. Louis Rams
Jeremy Beal DE7th247 Denver Broncos
Adrian Taylor DTUndrafted Houston Texans
Brandon Caleb WRUndrafted Philadelphia Eagles
Cameron KenneyWRUndrafted San Diego Chargers
Eric Mensik OLUndrafted Arizona Cardinals
Cory Brandon OTUndrafted Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Mossis Madu RBUndrafted Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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The Oklahoma–Texas football rivalry is a college football rivalry game between border rivals Texas and Oklahoma. The two teams first played each other in 1900, and the rivalry has been renewed annually since 1929 for a total of 119 games as of 2023. The rivalry is commonly referred to as the Red River Shootout, the Red River Rivalry, or the Red River Showdown. The name refers to the Red River, which forms part of the border between Oklahoma and Texas.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2007 Oklahoma Sooners football team</span> American college football season

The 2007 Oklahoma Sooners football team represented the University of Oklahoma in the 2007 NCAA Division I FBS football season, the 113th season of Sooner football. The team was led by two-time Walter Camp Coach of the Year Award winner, Bob Stoops, in his ninth season as head coach. They played their homes games at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Oklahoma. They were a charter member of the Big 12 Conference.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2007 Texas Tech Red Raiders football team</span> American college football season

The 2007 Texas Tech Red Raiders football team represented Texas Tech University as a member of the Big 12 Conference during the 2007 NCAA Division I FBS football season. Led by eighth-year head coach Mike Leach, the Red Raiders compiled an overall record of 9–4 with a mark of 4–4 in conference play, placing in a three-way tie for third in the Big 12's South Division with Texas A&M and Oklahoma State. While all three teams had a matching 4–4 conference record, Tech had a better overall record of 9–4 compared to the Aggies and Cowboys, who both had a record of 7–6. Texas Tech was invited to the Gator Bowl, where they defeated Virginia. The Red Raiders were ranked No. 22 in the final AP Poll and No. 23 in the final Coaches Poll. The team played home games at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2008 Texas Longhorns football team</span> American college football season

The 2008 Texas Longhorn football team represented the University of Texas at Austin in the 2008 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The team was coached by Mack Brown, who had a contract lasting through the 2016 season but resigned on December 14, 2013. The Longhorns play their home games in Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium (DKR), which during 2006–2008 was undergoing renovations to improve older sections as well as to add extra seating capacity.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2008 Oklahoma Sooners football team</span> American college football season

The 2008 Oklahoma Sooners football team represented the University of Oklahoma in the 2008 NCAA Division I FBS football season, the 114th season of Sooner football. The team was led by two-time Walter Camp Coach of the Year Award winner, Bob Stoops, in his 10th season as head coach. They played their homes games at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Oklahoma. They were a charter member of the Big 12 Conference.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2009 Texas Longhorns football team</span> American college football season

The 2009 Texas Longhorns football team represented the University of Texas at Austin in the 2009 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The team was coached by Mack Brown. Texas played their home games in Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2009 Texas Tech Red Raiders football team</span> American college football season

The 2009 Texas Tech Red Raiders football team represented Texas Tech University as a member of the Big 12 Conference during the 2009 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The team was led by tenth-year head coach Mike Leach during the regular season and, following Leach’s dismissal, interim head coach Ruffin McNeill for the bowl game. The Red Raiders compiled an overall record of 9–4 with a mrk of 5–3 in conference play, tying for third place in the Big 12's South Division. Texas Tech was invited to the Alamo Bowl, where they defeated Michigan State, 41–31. The Red Raiders played home games at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas.

The 2009 Oklahoma Sooners football team represented the University of Oklahoma in the 2009 NCAA Division I FBS football season, the 115th season of Sooner football. The team was led by two-time Walter Camp Coach of the Year Award winner, Bob Stoops, in his 11th season as head coach. They played their home games at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Oklahoma. They were a charter member of the Big 12 Conference.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Landry Jones</span> American football player (born 1989)

Matthew Landry Jones is a former American football quarterback. He played college football at Oklahoma, and was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fourth round of the 2013 NFL Draft. He was also a member of the Jacksonville Jaguars, Oakland Raiders, and Dallas Renegades.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2010 Iowa State Cyclones football team</span> American college football season

The 2010 Iowa State Cyclones football team represented Iowa State University in the 2010 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The team was led by second year head coach Paul Rhoads and played their home games at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa. They are members of the Big 12 Conference in the North Division. They finished the season 5–7, 3–5 in Big 12 play and failed to become bowl eligible.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2010 Texas Longhorns football team</span> American college football season

The 2010 Texas Longhorns football team represented the University of Texas at Austin in the 2010 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The team was coached by Mack Brown, in his 13th year at Texas. Longhorns played their home games in Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium and are members of the south division of the Big 12 Conference. Texas finished the season 5–7, 2–6 in Big 12 play. It was the Longhorns' first losing season since 1997.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2010 Texas A&M Aggies football team</span> American college football season

The 2010 Texas A&M Aggies football team represented Texas A&M University in the 2010 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The team was led by third-year head coach Mike Sherman and played their home games at Kyle Field in College Station, Texas. The team's defense was led by first-year coach Tim DeRuyter. They were members of the South Division of the Big 12 Conference.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2010 Texas Tech Red Raiders football team</span> American college football season

The 2010 Texas Tech Red Raiders football team represented Texas Tech University as a member of the Big 12 Conference during the 2010 NCAA Division I FBS football season. Led by first-year head coach Tommy Tuberville, the Red Raiders compiled and overall record of 8–5 with a mark of 3–5 in conference play, placing fifth in the Big 12's South Division. Texas Tech was invited to the inaugural TicketCity Bowl, where they defeated Northwestern, 45–38. The team played home games at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2010 Florida State Seminoles football team</span> American college football season

The 2010 Florida State Seminoles football team represented Florida State University in the 2010 NCAA Division I FBS college football season. The Seminoles were led by first-year head coach Jimbo Fisher and played their home games at Bobby Bowden Field at Doak Campbell Stadium. They were members of the Atlantic Coast Conference, playing in the Atlantic Division.

The 2011 Tostitos Fiesta Bowl was a postseason college football bowl game between the Connecticut Huskies (UConn), co-champions of the Big East Conference, and the Oklahoma Sooners, champions of the Big 12 Conference, at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on January 1, 2011. The game, part of the 2011 Bowl Championship Series and the 40th contest in Fiesta Bowl history, was the final game of the 2010 NCAA Division I-Football Bowl Subdivision football season for both teams. It ended in a 48–20 victory for Oklahoma.

The 2011 Oklahoma Sooners football team represented the University of Oklahoma in the 2011 NCAA Division I FBS football season, the 117th season of Sooner football. The team was led by two-time Walter Camp Coach of the Year Award winner, Bob Stoops, in his 13th season as head coach. They played their home games at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Oklahoma. They were a charter member of the Big 12 Conference.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2011 Texas Longhorns football team</span> American college football season

The 2011 Texas Longhorns football team represented the University of Texas at Austin in the 2011 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Longhorns were led by 14th year head coach Mack Brown and played their home games at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium. They are a member of the Big 12 Conference. They finished the season 8–5, 4–5 in Big 12 play to finish in a tie for sixth place improving on their disastrous 5–7 season from 2010. They were invited to the Holiday Bowl where they defeated California 21–10.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2015 Texas Tech Red Raiders football team</span> American college football season

The 2015 Texas Tech Red Raiders football team represented Texas Tech University in the 2015 NCAA Division I FBS football season as members of the Big 12 Conference. Kliff Kingsbury led the Red Raiders in his third season as the program's fifteenth head coach. The Red Raiders played their home games on the university's campus in Lubbock, Texas at Jones AT&T Stadium. They finished the season 7–6 and 4–5 in Big 12 play to finish in 7th. They were invited to the Texas Bowl where they lost to LSU.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Oklahoma Sooners football statistical leaders</span>

The Oklahoma Sooners football statistical leaders are individual statistical leaders of the Oklahoma Sooners football program in various categories, including passing, rushing, receiving, total offense, defensive stats, and kicking. Within those areas, the lists identify single-game, single-season, and career leaders. The Sooners represent the University of Oklahoma (OU) in the NCAA Division I FBS Southeastern Conference (SEC).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jerrod Heard</span> American football wide receiver

Jerrod Alexander Heard is an American football wide receiver and quarterback who is a free agent. He played college football for the Texas Longhorns from 2014 to 2018. He previously played with the Dallas Renegades and Team 9 of the XFL. He also played for the Frisco Fighters of the Indoor Football League (IFL).

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