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Game Primer: OU Vs. OSU

OPENING KICK • Oklahoma (8-1, 5-1 Big 12) looks for its 14th home Big 12 win in the last 15 such contests when it hosts Oklahoma State (5-4, 2-4) Saturday at 2:30 p.m. CT.

Dean's Blog: An Invitation To Watch "Our State, Our Heisman"

Dean Blevins One last chance to remind you of something I believe you will thoroughly enjoy. "Our State, Our Heisman" airs tonight at 8:00 on News9 and, in Tulsa, on News On 6. In this prime-time special, we deliver lengthy feature stories about the six living Heisman winners from the state. And we did not neglect the late and great Billy Vessels, Oklahoma’s first Heisman winner. Each exclusive interview for the special was done in-depth, and conducted by Griffin Communications b...

Our State, Our Heisman: Stories Of College Football Greatness In Oklahoma

News 9

Are you ready for college football? That's a silly question in the state of Oklahoma. We're always ready for college football! News 9 and News On 6 have teamed up to present the ultimate kickoff to the season, a one-hour special devoted to the best college football players Oklahoma has ever produced, our seven Heisman winners. You'll hear from Steve Owens, Billy Sims, Barry Sanders, Jason White, Sam Bradford and Baker Mayfield at 8 p.m. Tuesday, August 21. And then you can watch the...

1978 Heisman Winner Billy Sims, OU Running Back

Dean Blevins

One of Coach Barry Switzer's most sought-after recruits was Billy Sims. In his 1978 Heisman winning season, Sims rushed for more than 1,700 yards and 20 touchdowns. However, it's more than just numbers for Coach and Billy, their bond on the sidelines led to a life-long relationship. When Billy Ray Sims was in the 8th grade, he moved to tiny Hooks, Texas. "Just your typical small town, the town revolves around the school and churches," said Patrick James, one of Billy's chi...