Mason Young

Tulsa World OU Sports Reporter

NORMAN — In last Sunday’s Tulsa World, we took a look at the greatest heroics in OU sports history. Well, unfortunately for Sooner Nation, life is not always rosy. The following is a list of the greatest heartbreakers in OU sports history, the rival opponents and moments that brought fans to their knees.

Dick Lynch

The Notre Dame star scored the only touchdown in the Fighting Irish’s 7-0 win over OU in 1957, ending the Sooners’ NCAA record 47-game win streak under Bud Wilkinson.

Roland Sales

The Arkansas running back rushed for 205 yards and two touchdowns in the 1978 Orange Bowl, keying the Razorbacks’ victory over OU. Had the Sooners won, they likely would’ve claimed the national championship outright, instead of splitting it with USC and

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