Oklahoma Sooners football participated in the former Big Eight Conference at that time and played its home games in Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium where it has played its home games since 1923.

[4][5] After winning the conference title outright, it earned a trip to the Orange Bowl for a bout with Florida State.

During the season, it faced three different ranked opponents (In order, #4 Texas, #3 Nebraska and #4 Florida State).

[3] The Sooners started the season with a four consecutive wins before losing to Texas and then won their remaining seven games.

[28] [29] at Orange Bowl, Miami, Florida The following players were selected in the National Football League draft following the season.