[12] [13] at Cotton Bowl, Dallas, Texas Jamelle Holieway left in first quarter with sprained right ankle following Oklahoma's first score.

[25][26] Roster DT Scott Evans DB Scott Garl OG Anthony Phillips QB Charles Thompson DT Curtice Williams NG Tony Woods [27] Following the season, the Sooners were placed on probation by the NCAA due to several incidents that occurred within the program.

[30][31] Players from the Sooners' 1985 championship team also openly admitted to accepting illegal payments while playing at Oklahoma as part of the investigation.

[36] In addition to recruting violations and the NCAA investigation, the Sooners garnered more controversy due to off-field incidents involving players.

[37] On February 13, 1989, quarterback Charles Thompson was arrested for attempting to solicet cocaine from an undercover FBI agent.