Samaje Perine passes Billy Sims as Oklahoma's all-time leading rusher

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Oklahoma has a new all-time leading career rusher: Samaje Perine.

The junior surpassed Sooners great Billy Sims by tallying his 4,122 career rushing yard late in the fourth quarter of Oklahoma's 35-19 win over Auburn in the Sugar Bowl. Perine broke the record on a 15-yard run and was congratulated by his teammates while an announcement was made over the PA system.

Sims, the 1978 Heisman Trophy winner, had 4,118 career yards. Perine entered the Sugar Bowl needing 83 yards to break the record. He finished the night with 86 yards on 17 carries with a touchdown.

Afterward, Sims himself tweeted his congratulations to Perine.