In their third year under head coach Bud Wilkinson, the Sooners compiled an undefeated 11–0 record (5–0 against conference opponents), won the Big Seven Conference championship, were ranked #2 in the final AP Poll, were named national champions by Football Research, and outscored their opponents by a combined total of 399 to 88.
[1][2] Five Sooners received All-America honors in 1949: Jim Owens (end), Darrell Royal (quarterback), George Thomas (halfback), Wade Walker (tackle) and Stanley West (guard).
[4] Six Sooners were selected in the 1950 NFL draft, held in January.
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