15 Facts About the Oklahoma Sooners

 Oklahoma Sooners are one of the most successful college football programs in the country. With a long list of accolades and titles, they have produced some of the greatest players to ever take the field. But, how much do you know about the Sooners? Here are 15 fun facts about the Oklahoma Sooners that you may not have known:

1. The Oklahoma Sooners began in 1895 as a men's basketball team known as the "Boomer Sooner". The name was changed to their current moniker after World War I.

2. The Oklahoma-Texas rivalry is one of college football’s oldest and most heated rivalries. It started in 1900 when Texas hosted Oklahoma for their first ever game.

3. Coach Bud Wilkinson led the Sooners to an unprecedented 47 consecutive wins from 1953 to 1957, earning them three national championships during his tenure.

4. Since 1947, the Oklahoma Sooners have won seven national championships and 44 conference titles.

5. The Sooners hold the NCAA record for most consecutive home wins, with a total of 39 from 1953 to 1957.

6. In 2000, the Sooners had their first Heisman Trophy winner in quarterback Josh Heupel. Heupel also became the first University of Oklahoma signal caller to throw for over 4,000 yards in a single season.

7. The Sooner Schooner is one of the most iconic images associated with college football. It was introduced at halftime of the 1964 game against Texas A&M as part of Oklahoma’s Homecoming festivities and has become one of the university’s most beloved symbols.

8. In 2003, the Sooners became the first team to have a quarterback and running back win consecutive Heisman Trophies when Jason White followed in the footsteps of Oklahoma’s Josh Heupel.

9. The Red River Rivalry between Oklahoma and Texas is held at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas every year during the State Fair of Texas. Each team gains possession of one side of the stadium while fans wear their school colors to show their support for their team.

10. Owen Field has been home to Oklahoma football since 1923 and was officially dedicated on October 20 that same year with a 28-0 victory over Washington University from St. Louis, Missouri.

11. The Sooners have had numerous bowl game appearances, including 12-straight from 2000 to 2011. During this span they went on to win 4 national championships and 6 Big 12 titles.

12. The Oklahoma Sooners are the only team in college football history to score 60 or more points in seven consecutive games.

13. In January of 2003, the University of Oklahoma opened its new stadium: Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium (aka Owen Field). It is the largest football stadium in all of the Big 12 Conference with a capacity of 82,112.

14. The Sooner Schooner has made its way into popular culture as well; being featured on TV shows like “Coach” and “Friends”.

15. The Oklahoma Sooners have had a total of 163 players drafted to the NFL since 2000, more than any other college in the country.

From their storied history to their iconic symbols, the Oklahoma Sooners have become one of the most recognizable football programs in the country. Have fun playing The Flash Trivia and testing your knowledge on these 15 facts about the Sooners!