The Sooners capitalized on a blocked punt in the first period and took a 14-0 lead just before the half to ice the victory. Nebraska’s offensive plans were stifled by the rugged OU line, as the Huskers were held to a season-low 68 yards rushing.

Sooner Monte Deere had a great day, passing for three back-breaking TDs, including a second-quarter play in which he pitched to Joe Don Looney, who lateraled back to Deere, who then threw to a leaping John Porterfield in the corner of the end zone.

NOTES: The Sooners’ surprise aerial tactics had Husker coach Bob Devaney grousing: “We were concerned with their running game; we should have shot the air out of the football.” … Sooner end John Flynn blocked Jim Baffico’s punt to set up OU at the Nebraska 1 yard line for Oklahoma’s first score, and he made a great catch directly over his head to set up a third-quarter touchdown. … Dennis Claridge was 10 of 23 passing. … Oklahoma earned an Orange Bowl trip, and Nebraska was invited to New York for a Gotham Bowl date with Miami.