Dec 30, 2020; Arlington, TX, USA; Oklahoma Sooners head coach Lincoln Riley lifts the Cotton Bowl trophy after the game against the Florida Gators at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
What a difference a year makes in the constantly evolving life cycle that is Oklahoma football.
A year ago, without a number of key players available in its College Football Playoff national semifinal matchup with top-ranked LSU, the Sooners were hammered and humbled in a 35-point loss to the eventual national champions.
Fast forward 12 months to Wednesday night in the 2020 Cotton Bowl Classic.