Sep 9, 2017; Columbus, OH, USA; Oklahoma Sooners former head coach Bob Stoops congratulates current Sooner head coach Lincoln Riley following the game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium. The Oklahoma Sooners won the game 31-16. Mandatory Credit: Joe Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports
The torched was passed four years ago today, as one legendary era ended and another began in the history of Oklahoma football.
On June 7, 2017, Bob Stoops announced his retirement after 18 highly successful seasons as head coach of the Sooners. Lincoln Riley, the team’s offensive coordinator, who Stoops had hired prior to the 2015 season, ascended to the lead role.