OU vs. Nebraska: 1971 football 'Game of the Century'

OU quarterback Jack Mildren makes a move against Nebraska during the "Game of the Century" in Norman on Nov. 25, 1971. The Cornhuskers beat the Sooners 35-31.

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Nebraska head coach Bob Devaney is carried off the field by his players after beating 35-31 in Norman on Nov. 25, 1971.

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OU football coach Chuck Fairbanks, right, welcomes Nebraska coach Bob Devaney to Norman on Nov. 24, 1971.

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OU's John Carroll (10) tackles Nebraska star (20) Johnny Rodgers in the "Game of the Century" in Norman on Nov. 25, 1971.

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FILE - In this Thanksgiving Day 1971 file photo, Nebraska's Johnny Rodgers (20) returns a punt for a touchdown as teammate Joe Blahak (27) delivers a block in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma, in Norman, Okla. The game, which Nebraska won 35-31, is widely remembered as "The Game of the Century." Fifty years later, Rodgers still gets asked about the play. (Bob Gorham/Lincoln Journal Star via AP, File) ORG XMIT: NELIN661

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Nebraska's Johnny Rodgers (20) hugs an assistant coach on the sideline after his punt return for a touchdown against Oklahoma in the first quarter of the Cornhuskers' 35-31 win in Norman on Nov. 25, 1971.

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Nebraska halfback Jeff Kinney (35) gets a block from fullback Maury Damkroger (46) on a fourth-down conversion during the 1971 game at OU. Kinney scored four touchdowns in the Huskers' 35-31 win in the Game of the Century.

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FILE - In this Nov. 25, 1971, file photo, Nebraska's Rich Glover (79) brings down Oklahoma quarterback Jack Mildren (11) as Nebraska defenders Bob Terrio (45) and Dave Mason (25) close in during a college football game in Norman, Okla., on Thanksgiving Day. The game on Thanksgiving 50 years ago is back in the spotlight as Nebraska and Oklahoma renew their rivalry on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (Lincoln Journal Star via AP, File) ORG XMIT: NELIN902

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FILE - In this Nov. 25, 1971, file photo, Nebraska's Johnny Rodgers (20) celebrates in the end zone after his long punt return against Oklahoma in Norman, Okla., on Thanksgiving Day. The game on Thanksgiving 50 years ago is back in the spotlight as Nebraska and Oklahoma renew their rivalry on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (Lincoln Journal Star via AP, File) ORG XMIT: NELIN903

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