1982 Oklahoma Sooners football team
American college football team season
The 1982 Oklahoma Sooners football team represented the University of Oklahoma during the 1982 NCAA Division I-A football season. They played their home games at Oklahoma Memorial Stadium and competed as members of the Big Eight Conference. They were coached by head coach Barry Switzer. The Sooners lost to Arizona State 32–21 in the Fiesta Bowl in Tempe, Arizona.
Schedule
Rankings
Game summaries
Texas
At Colorado
Marcus Dupree returned a punt 77 yards for a touchdown, safety Keith Stanberry ran an interception back 49 yard for a score, and tailback Fred Sims rushed for two touchdowns.
At Nebraska
Vs. Arizona State (Fiesta Bowl)
Roster
NFL draft
The following players were drafted into the National Football League following the season.
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