On a week in which we’re honoring the breakout performance from Detroit Lions running back Kerryon Johnson, it only makes sense that another former Lions running back is being honored by their alma mater.
Oklahoma State University will be wearing those awesome orange throwback uniforms this upcoming week to honor Hall of Fame running back Barry Sanders.
Oklahoma State is wearing 1988 throwback uniforms this weekend to honor the 30th anniversary of Barry Sanders' Heisman Trophy season. pic.twitter.com/VcEwpWaEla
— Yahoo Sports College Football (@YahooSportsCFB) October 22, 2018
November will mark the 30th anniversary of Sanders’ Heisman Trophy-winning season.