In their first year under head coach Bud Wilkinson, the Sooners compiled a 7–2–1 record (4–0–1 against conference opponents), finished in a tie for first place in the Big Six Conference championship, and outscored their opponents by a combined total of 194 to 161.
[1][2] Guard Buddy Burris received All-America honors in 1947,[3] and five Sooners received all-conference honors: Burris, Jack Mitchell (back), John Rapacz (center), Jim Tyree (end), and Wade Walker (tackle).
39 (out of 500 college football teams) in the final Litkenhous Ratings for 1947.
[5] [16] The following players were drafted into the National Football League following the season.
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