When Oklahoma State reportedly declined overtures to bring back Bedlam football against their inu2011state rival, Oklahoma, reaction among Cowboy supporters was swift and harsh. For many, it feels like more than a scheduling choice—it’s a refusal to embrace the history, the passion, and the identity of the program itself.
More Than Just a Game
Even though the Sooners have dominated the series over recent decades, winning seven of the last ten matchups, the rivalry has always meant more than wins and losses. It’s about bragging rights, recruiting leverage, and emotional stakes that transcend records.