FROM “GAME OF THE CENTURY” TO A GHOST: THE NEBRASKA-OKLAHOMA STORY
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✍️ The Nebraska-Oklahoma rivalry, known as the Game of the Century, was a legendary college football rivalry that was built on mutual respect and tradition, but was ultimately dismantled by the prioritization of television markets and conference revenue.
👉 The rivalry began in 1947 and was marked by Oklahoma's dominance 👉 Nebraska's fortunes changed in 1962 with the arrival of coach Bob Devaney 👉 The rivalry's golden age was from 1973 to 1988, with Hall of Fame coaches Tom Osborne and Barry Switzer 👉 The rivalry was dismantled by the Big 12's formation and Nebraska's departure to the Big Ten
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