With one of college football's all-time great programs, the Oklahoma Sooners have a devoted group of fans. Oklahoma Sooners tickets enable spectators to enjoy a special football experience.
Oklahoma Sooners Tickets: Historical Overview
The Oklahoma Sooners have been an elite college football program since the late forties. In 1947, Bud Wilkinson became the team's head coach. Over 17 seasons, Wilkinson led the Sooners to major accomplishments on the gridiron. The highlight was an NCAA-record winning streak of 47 games in the mid-fifties.
Oklahoma had another great run under head coach Barry Switzer (1973-88). In his 16 years on the sidelines, Switzer lost a total of just 29 games.
Currently, head coach Bob Stoops has the program at an elite level again, with eight top 10 finishes since taking over in 1999.
Despite being overshadowed by the football program, the Sooners basketball tradition is strong in its own accord. Oklahoma has appeared in 26 NCAA tournaments while making four trips to the Final Four.
Championship Seasons
In football, the Oklahoma Sooners have won seven national championships. During his run, Wilkinson won three of the titles (1950, 55-56). Switzer was able to match Wilkinson with three championships of his own (1974-75, 85). In just his second season with the school, Stoops was able to bring home another crown. The 2000 Sooners upset Florida State in the BCS championship game to give Oklahoma its seventh title.
In hoops, the university has produced 21 conference championships (14-regular season, 7-tournament).
Oklahoma Sooners Tickets at Home Facilities
The Oklahoma Sooners hit the field at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium (capacity of 82,112). Over the years, it has been quite difficult for visiting teams to beat the Sooners in Norman. Heading into 2011, Oklahoma has won 36 consecutive games on its home field.
On the hardwood, the Sooners compete at the Lloyd Noble Center (capacity of 11,528).
Oklahoma Sooners Tickets: 2011-12 Season
Led by quarterback Landry Jones, the 2011 Oklahoma Sooners will be poised to be a national title contender after last year's 12-2 campaign. Key Big 12 battles against Missouri and Texas A & M will highlight the club's home schedule this season. In addition, Oklahoma Sooners tickets can be acquired for home outings against Tulsa, Ball State, Texas Tech and Iowa State.
In basketball, the Sooners will be seeking to turn things around in 2011-12. Kansas and Oklahoma State will be among the Big 12 squads to be featured on the home slate.