Taking a snap in the single-wing formation, Justice stumbled and tried to force a pass in the flat, resulting in an interception at the hands of Sooner linebacker Myrle Greathouse.
After a sequence of eight plays, Oklahoma quarterback Jack Mitchell scored from the 1-yard line, giving the Sooners the first points of the game.
In the third period, Sooner Darrell Royal underthrew a pass to end Frankie Anderson on a trick play.
Oklahoma, enjoying a 14-6 lead, would focus on defense and ball control for the remainder of the game, and would go on to win the bowl after a scoreless fourth quarter.
You could say that.”[3] The Tar Heels took their time showering and dressing after the game, letting the sting of their upset loss fade.
Eventually, coach Carl Snavely waved down a truck which dropped the team off several blocks from a hotel.