History of OSU vs. OU Rivalry
History of Oklahoma State vs. OU Rivalry
Between the Cowboys and Cowgirls of Oklahoma State University and the Sooners of Oklahoma University lives one of the greatest rivalries in American college sports. Commonly known as the "Bedlam Series", this friendly rivalry (for lack of a better phrase) is an Oklahoman tradition that has inspired loyal allegiances, tragic heartbreaks, and state-wide disputes for decades. The Bedlam Series has its roots in multiple varsity sports. Because games between OSU and OU often determine the conference championship, these events are always full of high-stakes energy and intensity.
The Bedlam began between the two schools' wrestling programs, named after the wild crowds that would attend the matches. It evolved into a title for all the games OSU and OU would play against each other, most notably football.
The first Bedlam football game was the scene of one of those unforgettable football miracles that feel more like legend than history. It was a brisk and windy day in Guthrie, Oklahoma, and when the punter lost the ball, it was pushed behind him by a gale-force wind. The ball rolled down behind the field, all the way into an icy creek. Since a touchback or touchdown was at stake, both teams dove into the arctic waters, but it was the Sooners who surfaced with the ball. They went on to win the game 75-0, thus igniting the fiery rivalry that would last for a century.
Though Oklahoma currently leads in wins with 90, Oklahoma State, the beloved underdog, never gives up easily. Since this rivalry started, OSU has only beaten OU 19 times and they have tied 7 times. Maybe 2022 will provide OSU with another victory!
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