1985 #2 Nebraska @ #5 Oklahoma No Huddle

[@k.jcampbell6633]

I miss these old smash mouth games OU and Nebraska was a truly wonderful rivalry in the big 8.Great times indeed.

[@midnightrider1100]

In the wishbone offense, Keith Jackson wasn't getting a lot of touches, but when he did, it was big. Before this game, Keith walked into Coach Switzer's office and asked to get the ball more and he could help OU win this game. Coach Switzer said, "You're right," and walked Keith down to the film room where the coaches were breaking down the Huskers and told them he didn't care how but get Keith the darned ball. The rest is history.

[@midnightrider1100]

@@quinnschroetlin I did not expect it either but when you realize he had unheard of speed and agility for a tight end, it was only a matter of time before that play was utilized.

[@texasrockshillcountry6574]

This was one of the most BADASS rivalries, and several times decided who would be National Champions! 6:51 was a phenomenal play by Holloway!

[@smill1985]

It would be nice to see them play regularly again. I wouldn't mind Nebraska going back to the Big 12.

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[@chrisallen5025]

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[@LoydKline-uw4no]

Battled of the wishbone offense titans Barry Switzer against Tom Osborne

[@jesusrivera743]

Arguably Sooners caused Cornhuskers several National Championships

[@jesusrivera743]

I remember in 1978 at Lincoln Jackson with Broderick Thomas on him made a 7or 8 yard catch to get a first down and field goal range to win the game Fourth quarter magic as Switzer would call it

[@tx1iron]

(3:57). I was there: he ran right past us in the student section-will never forget it. Won Natl Champ that year.

[@ezsmith3765]

A lot of future NFL players in this one

[@rebel1154]

The TE Reverse at 3:59 is about the craziest things I've seen.

[@genghiskhan7041]

There's a reason Keith Jackson is in the HOF :D

[@savannahfunkhouser2028]

"He's got an open field in front of him... he's runnin' out of gas... he scores!" Hilarious! Vintage Keith Jackson!

[@GeorgeFlippin]

Sooners were running on all cylinders this day.

[@johnmanning4097]

Yes Great Job keep them coming......1979 Orange 🍊 Bowl Oklahoma vs Nebraska , 1982 Nebraska vs Auburn, 1982 Nebraska vs Penn State

[@alanstrong3295]

OU vs Nebraska was always a winner.

[@jesusrivera743]

The way football was meant to be played …. Neb. v OU

[@jesusrivera743]

The way football was meant to be played …. Neb. v OU

[@rowdyyates4766]

Nothing like the big 8 Nebraska v Oklahoma

[@gynandroidhead]

The losses to Oklahoma in 1984, 1985, and 1987 were just brutal - and in order of brutality which is very high to begin with. As bad as the 1986 loss was in the "Red Pants" game, Penn State and Miami were #1/#2 locked, so there wasn't a potential National Championship at stake like the other three.

[@christophercottrell8227]

Looking back at these games, I was thinking what players could be stars in today’s game. I came up with two for sure, Bosworth and Keith Jackson. Probably the greatest LB and TE in OU history. Jackson would go in to be instrumental in OU’s 87 victory too, with an incredible catch with seconds left, and OU beat Nebraska with a FG with about 9 sec. left in the game. For all the hype and glamour that followed the Boz around, he was an outstanding LB who flew around all over the field. I’ve watched games where it seemed like he was in on every single tackle.

[@christophercottrell8227]

I went back and it wasn’t 87 when Jackson caught the ball with seconds left to lead OU to a winning FG. Must have been 86

[@johnmanning4097]

@@christophercottrell8227 yes it was 1986 20-17 win

[@jgringo5516]

I’ll add Tony Casillas on the D line. Guy was a beast back then. Had a pretty good career in the NFL, and won a couple Super Bowls with the Cowboys.

[@genghiskhan7041]

Back in the old days when OU actually played defense.

[@StainlessSteelPolish]

The option offense is like a full-contact game of rock-paper-scissors. Thoroughly enticing version of football.

[@90srule96]

Thanks SteelBuck 6, this is awesome. College football in the 80’s was fantastic. After Holieway became the starter after Aikman’s injury, he only lost once-to Miami in the OB. Anybody remember why Holieway didn’t play in 1987? Injury? Ineligible? I know he didn’t go pro early.

[@pghpaul]

90s Rule I think he tore his acl if I remember correctly

[@90srule96]

pghpaul Thanks. I think you’re right. I saw him standing on the sideline in the ‘87 game that Charles Thompson started. But what a shame! Holieway was so much fun to watch.

[@pghpaul]

90s Rule no doubt. Growing up, I became a Sooner fan for a few years because of him even though I was from Pittsburgh.

[@brianbiswell7591]

Hollieway played 8 or 9 games in 87. Tore his acl against oklahoma st i believe. Thompson finished that game then the next two games were missouri and nebraska. Oh final nc champ was against miami

[@thfzn]

Brian Biswell JH got hurt in the Missouri game. Thompson started the next week vs Nebraska and the bowl game in Miami. JH and CT rotated at QB in 88'.

[@leemontgomery7914]

I’ve always believed that the best games, between Sooners & Cornhuskers, back then, were played at Nebraska. And notice when a player’s momentum carried them to the side line of the opponent and how the other team protected them from running into the wall? That’s because of the respect for each other.

[@Sheisthedevilyouknowwho-ft9we]

Grew up 30 miles from Lincoln. My dad and I ran errands all day instead of watching the game on TV. One time I'm glad I didn't watch the game live.

[@aaronmurphy9247]

I was there. It was my freshman year at OU. One of the best games ever.

[@genghiskhan7041]

It was my FR year at OSU. I was an OU fan but I couldn't afford the commute :(

[@jeffhruska8626]

never gets old. reminds me of the Frost era

[@someperson8151]

Next year's Keith Jackson's tip catch against Nebraska was awesome. Thought they were gonna lose after the fumble reversed by face mask.

[@chesterkleinhans4207]

Keith Jackson calling Keith Jackson's touchdown catch and run early in the game; priceless!

[@dianalynn3600]

Keith Jackson running or catching or blocking(!!!!) brought screams like you were at a rock concert, LOL. WHAT A TEAM!!!! BOOMER!!

[@ezsmith3765]

I swear that these 2 teams had a much more similar color of red at some point in the past. Here it looks more like Chiefs vs Redskins. Nebraska is a bright cherry red and OU a darker Crimson. I think OU used to have a brighter red.

[@raymondgrimesjr.806]

Troy Aikman got hurt in the beginning of the season and never played another snap for OU.

[@georgesouthwick7000]

Turned out to be the best thing for both Aikman and Oklahoma.

[@frankbolander2239]

@@georgesouthwick7000 GOOD CHANCE SOONERS WOULD HAVE BEEN BETTER WITH AIKMAN!...HIS INJURY MADE THEM MUCH MORE ONE DIMENTIONAL!

[@ezsmith3765]

The Wishbone offense is far from one dimensional. More like 4 dimensional.

[@kennethcollins6494]

Nebraska sure didn’t look like a number 5 team

[@Bigfishfun333]

I'm real glad they didn't get the ball to tight end Keith Jackson every other play or else we'd have lost 92 - 7.

[@dianalynn3600]

Man! This against the old time Nebraska defense. OU's offense is making them look a Kansas defense, lol.

[@jesusfreakandmrs1613]

No not this game, Neb vs OU in 1987. I had CQ and watched that game on Armed Forces Network, in Schweinfurt W. Germany @ 2am

[@dougB4454]

Wow. Keith Jackson could move.

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[@haroldbrennan2738]

It’s such a crying shame these 2 schools don’t play each other anymore! And don’t even try to play a season opener non league game either just like Pittsburgh and Penn State!

[@mwduck]

They play this year in Norman; next year in Lincoln.

[@smill1985]

@@mwduck Cool! Wasn't aware of that.

[@jjwwqq]

Where are the first down lines?

[@DaVic133]

Ah watching college football with Keith Jackson doing the play by play.

[@ezsmith3765]

And Keith Jackson running an 85 yard TE reverse for a TD

[@ab9957]

I don't remember OU running a single tight end or WR reverse against Miami 85-87.

[@seanmelinn5321]

Gooo team!

[@Okiefarmer]

Just think if they had Dupree on this team

[@alanwylie8960]

It was obvious that Dupree was a bust, he didn't compare to Greg Pruitt whatsoever.

[@ricksaunders8074]

Although Nebraska jump ship I still want to play this every year 2021 Nebraska comes to Norman The cornhuskers will get thumped

[@ricksaunders8074]

@@quinnschroetlin Thats right my bad

[@greganderson1445]

If they judt would've taken a knee OU would've got the shut out.

[@debbiehenson1096]

Clayton wasn't much of a quarterback.

[@blue_diamond_gem]

OU’s offensive lineman now are 30-40 lbs heavier and couple inches taller.

[@ezsmith3765]

And in 30 more years it’ll continue. Eventually the average O-Lineman will be 6’10” - 7’ 380-420lbs Andre the Giant size.

[@jimc4839]

Wow. Nebraska stunk.

[@Biggdoom344]

As powerful as OU was they could not do anything w Miami hurricanes who beat them badly three times in a row.

[@normanlinden5786]

The scores of those three Miami wins were 27-14 (1985), 28-16 (1986) and 20-14 (1987 ). OU lost, but they weren't badly beaten.

[@Biggdoom344]

@@normanlinden5786 that 87 game they got pasted. That trick play late made the score look closer than the game really was. Same w 86. I didn’t see the 85 game but they still got beat at home by double digits.

[@normanlinden5786]

@@Biggdoom344 -- OK.

[@droL_si_suseJ]

The Big 8 (Oklahoma, Nebraska, Texas Oklahoma State, etc) of the 70s and 80s was like the SEC is nowadays.

[@GodsavedTrump]

Embarrassing first half by the Huskers.