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It was supposed to be a rebuilding year for the
1985 Oklahoma Sooners. But with a physical
defense and a lightning quick offense, the
Sooners played themselves to a #3 ranking and
a match-up with top-ranked Penn State in the
1986 Orange Bowl.
After giving up seven points on the Lions'
opening drive, the tough Sooner defense led by
All-Americans Brian Bosworth, Tony Casillas,
and Kevin Murphy, shut Penn State down. Big
plays by the Sooners, and Tim Lashar's
kicking, were the undoing of the Nittany Lions.
True freshman QB Jamelle Holieway, who led
OU to eight straight wins after taking over as a
starter, hit All-American tight end Keith
Jackson on a 71-yard pass play and Lydell Car
ran 61 yards for another TD. Lasher added
four field goals to make the final 25 - 10.
When the Miami Hurricanes lost in the Sugar
Bowl, the Sooners claimed their sixth national
championship.
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