Nebraska vs. Oklahoma
Monday, January 1, 1979, Orange Bowl Share
No. 4 Oklahoma beat No. 6 Nebraska 31–24. It was their 59th meeting; after it, Oklahoma led the series 32–24–3.
FinalTV: NBCAttendance 66,365Referee: Ken Faulkner (SWC)
MVPs Billy Sims (Oklahoma HB); Reggie Kinlaw (Oklahoma NG)Wikipedia
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Oklahoma 56% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every Nebraska–Oklahoma gameOklahoma leads 47–38–3 in 88 meetings, counting the 29 since this game.
| 2022 | Oklahoma 49, Nebraska 14 | |
| 2021 | Oklahoma 23, Nebraska 16 | |
| 2010 | Oklahoma 23, Nebraska 20 | Big 12 Championship Game |
| 2009 | Nebraska 10, Oklahoma 3 | |
| 2008 | Oklahoma 62, Nebraska 28 | |
| 2006 | Oklahoma 21, Nebraska 7 | Big 12 Championship Game |
Around this game
Nebraska
- Next gamevs. Utah StateSept. 15, 1979
- SeasonNebraska in 1978
- ProgramNebraska history and records
Oklahoma
- Next gamevs. IowaSept. 15, 1979
- SeasonOklahoma in 1978
- ProgramOklahoma history and records