The 1969 Oklahoma Sooners football team represented the University of Oklahoma in the 1969 NCAA University Division football season. It was the 75th season for the Sooners.
Following wins over two bad teams to begin the season, the Sooners alternated losses and wins for the rest of the way. OU was competitive in their Red River Shootout loss to eventual national champion Texas, but their other defeats were by a combined margin of 147-45. Those lopsided outcomes steered bowl officials away from the Sooners.
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Oklahoma State (Bedlam Series)
Steve Owens rushed for a career-high 261 yards and broke the single season Big Eight touchdown record set by Nebraska's Bobby Reynolds in 1950.
"Owens, Oklahoma Nip Cowboys, 28-27." Palm Beach Post. 1969 Nov 30.
Roster
Awards and honors Steve Owens, Heisman Trophy Steve Owens, Walter Camp Award
NFL draft The following players were drafted into the National Football League following the season.
16Steve ZabelLinebackerPhiladelphia Eagles113Jim FilesLinebackerNew York Giants119Steve OwensRunning backDetroit Lions5116Ken MendenhallCenterAtlanta Falcons8187Jack PorterCenterNew York Jets17420Joe KillingsworthWide receiverBoston Patriots
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