What’s up, everyone? I’m here with you once again to update our 2019 Countdown to Kickoff series! With only 78 days remaining until OU takes on Houston, I’d like to use this opportunity to talk about one of the best teams to ever grace Owen Field despite missing out on a chance to play for a national championship. I’m talking about the 1978 Oklahoma Sooners.
Coming off a major upset loss against Arkansas in the 1978 Orange Bowl, Barry Switzer was aiming for a bounce-back run from his Sooners. Oklahoma opened up the ‘78 season ranked No.