1983 Oklahoma Sooners football team

American college football season January 2022 February 2026 1983 Oklahoma Sooners football Oklahoma Sooners Logo 1979-2000.png Big Eight Conference Big 8 8–4 5–2 Barry Switzer 11th Galen Hall 11th Wishbone Gary Gibbs 3rd 5–2 Danny Bradley Rick Bryan Scott Case Paul Parker Oklahoma Memorial Stadium The 1983 Oklahoma Sooners football team represented the University of Oklahoma during the 1983 NCAA Division I-A football season. They played their home games at Oklahoma Memorial Stadium and competed as members of the Big Eight Conference. They were led by head coach Barry Switzer. Schedule 1983 AP September 10 w y y 2 Stanford Stanford Stadium Stanford, CA 27–14 62,778 https://www.newspapers.com/article/wichita-falls-times-ou-runs-by-stanford/166496427/ Wichita Falls Times OU runs by Stanford September 11, 1983 February 23, 2025 Newspapers.com September 17 l y 2 Ohio State 6 Oklahoma Memorial Stadium Norman, OK ABC 14–24 75,008 https://www.newspapers.com/article/lansing-state-journal-osus-best-too-muc/166546657/ Lansing State Journal OSU's best too much for Oklahoma, 24–14 September 18, 1983 February 23, 2025 Newspapers.com September 24 w y 8 Tulsa Oklahoma Memorial Stadium Norman, OK 28–18 75,500 https://www.newspapers.com/article/wichita-falls-times-switzer-wins-no-100/158801420/ Wichita Falls Times Switzer wins No. 100; Sooners survive Tulsa September 25, 1983 November 10, 2024 Newspapers.com October 1 w y 9 Kansas State KSU Stadium Manhattan, KS Raycom 29–10 35,800 https://www.newspapers.com/article/omaha-world-herald-switzer-not-patting-b/166546771/ Omaha World-Herald Switzer not patting backs after Sooners down KSU October 2, 1983 February 23, 2025 Newspapers.com October 8 l y y 8 Texas 2 Cotton Bowl Dallas, TX Red River Shootout 16–28 75,587 Longhorns come alive in 3rd quarter to down OU, 28–16 The Marshall News Messenger October 9, 1983 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/115452381/longhorns-come-alive-in-3rd-quarter-to-d/ December 30, 2022 Newspapers.com October 15 w y 15 Oklahoma State Lewis Field Stillwater, OK Bedlam Series 21–20 50,440 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-des-moines-register-sooners-down-20/166546914/ The Des Moines Register Sooners down, 20–3, in 4th period, edge Okla. State, 21–20 October 16, 1983 February 23, 2025 Newspapers.com October 22 w 16 Iowa State Oklahoma Memorial Stadium Norman, OK 49–11 75,008 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-grand-island-independent-ou-hits-hig/166547050/ The Grand Island Independent OU hits high gear against ISU October 23, 1983 February 23, 2025 Newspapers.com October 29 w 14 Kansas Oklahoma Memorial Stadium Norman, OK 45–14 75,008 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-oklahoman-kus-ball-ous-game/166547237/ The Daily Oklahoman KU's ball, OU's game October 30, 1983 February 23, 2025 Newspapers.com November 5 l y 11 Missouri Faurot Field Columbia, MO rivalry ABC 0–10 57,133 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-des-moines-register-swarming-mizzou/166546146/ The Des Moines Register Swarming Mizzou defense keys upset of No. 11 Sooners November 6, 1983 February 23, 2025 Newspapers.com November 12 w Colorado Oklahoma Memorial Stadium Norman, OK KWGN 41–28 75,008 https://www.newspapers.com/article/star-herald-johnson-leads-ou-past-buffs/166547379/ Star-Herald Johnson leads OU past Buffs November 13, 1983 February 23, 2025 Newspapers.com November 26 l Nebraska 1 Oklahoma Memorial Stadium Norman, OK rivalry CBS 21–28 75,008 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-lincoln-star-huskers-bend-dont-bre/166545072/ The Lincoln Journal & Star Huskers bend, don't break; NU 28, OU 21 November 27, 1983 February 23, 2025 Newspapers.com December 3 w y y Hawaii Aloha Stadium Halawa, HI 21–17 45,143 https://www.newspapers.com/article/fort-worth-star-telegram-oklahoma-wins-o/166434938/ Fort Worth Star-Telegram Oklahoma wins over Rainbows December 5, 1983 February 23, 2025 Newspapers.com http://www.soonersports.com/sports/m-footbl/archive/seasons1980s.html Seasons: 1980s 2012-10-24 https://archive.today/20120911205216/http://www.soonersports.com/sports/m-footbl/archive/seasons1980s.html 2012-09-11 dead Rankings 1983 NCAA Division I-A football rankings AP 0 15 2 (11) 2 (3) 2 (2) 8 9 8 15 16 14 11 NR NR NR NR 20т NR Coaches Poll 0 15 5 (6) 4 (2) 2 (2) 10 7 7 17 17 14 11 NR 20 16 20 20 NR Game summaries At Stanford #2 Oklahoma Sooners at Stanford Cardinal Oklahoma 3 13 9 2 Stanford 0 7 0 7 Saturday, September 10 Stanford Stadium • Palo Alto, California 62,778 80 degrees 1983 Oklahoma at Stanford Football Box Score - SoonerStats.com https://www.soonerstats.com/football/games/box-score.cfm?gameid=823 2024-05-08 www.soonerstats.com #6 Ohio State #6 Ohio State Buckeyes at #2 Oklahoma Sooners #6 Ohio State 7 7 7 3 #2 Oklahoma 0 7 7 0 Saturday, September 17 Memorial Stadium • Norman, Oklahoma 76,520 ABC 1983 Oklahoma vs. Ohio State Football Box Score - SoonerStats.com https://www.soonerstats.com/football/games/box-score.cfm?gameid=824 2024-05-08 www.soonerstats.com Tulsa Tulsa Golden Hurricane at #8 Oklahoma Sooners Tulsa 0 0 0 18 Oklahoma 14 14 0 0 Saturday, September 24 Memorial Stadium • Norman, Oklahoma 75,500 1983 Oklahoma vs. Tulsa Football Box Score - SoonerStats.com https://www.soonerstats.com/football/games/box-score.cfm?gameid=825 2024-05-08 www.soonerstats.com At Kansas State #9 Oklahoma Sooners at Kansas State Wildcats Oklahoma 0 13 16 3 Kansas State 10 0 0 0 Saturday, October 1 KSU Stadium, Manhattan, Kansas 35,800 1983 Oklahoma at Kansas State Football Box Score - SoonerStats.com https://www.soonerstats.com/football/games/box-score.cfm?gameid=826 2024-05-08 www.soonerstats.com Vs. Texas #2 Texas Longhorns vs #8 Oklahoma Sooners #2 Texas 0 7 21 0 #8 Oklahoma 7 0 3 6 Saturday, October 8 Cotton Bowl, Dallas 75,587 68 degrees ABC 1983 Oklahoma vs. Texas Football Box Score - SoonerStats.com https://www.soonerstats.com/football/games/box-score.cfm?gameid=827 2024-05-08 www.soonerstats.com At Oklahoma State 1983 Oklahoma State Cowboys football team Oklahoma Sooners 2; text-align:center collapsed #15 Oklahoma Sooners (2–2) at Oklahoma State Cowboys October 15 Oklahoma 0 3 0 18 Oklahoma St 7 7 3 3 Lewis Field, Stillwater, Oklahoma 50,440 Gainesville Sun. 1985 Oct 16. Retrieved 2020-Nov-24. First quarter OSU – Montgomery 14-yard blocked punt return (Larry Roach kick). Oklahoma St 7–0. Second quarter OU – Tim Lashar 42-yard field goal. Oklahoma St 7–3. Drive: OSU – Shawn Jones 5-yard run (Larry Roach kick). Oklahoma St 14–3. Drive: Third quarter OSU – Larry Roach 43-yard field goal. Oklahoma St 17–3. Drive: Fourth quarter OSU – Larry Roach 31-yard field goal, 13:49. Oklahoma St 20–3. Drive: OU – Derrick Shepard 73-yard pass from Danny Bradley (Tim Lashar kick). Oklahoma St 20–10. Drive: OU – Spencer Tillman 5-yard run (pass good), 2:50. Oklahoma St 20–18. Drive: OU – Tim Lashar 46-yard field goal, 1:14. Oklahoma 21–20. Drive: Top passers OU – Danny Bradley – 8/16, 147 yards, TD, INT OSU – Ike Jackson – 6/10, 39 yards, INT Top rushers OU – Earl Johnson – 25 rushes, 105 yards OSU – Shawn Jones – 19 rushes, 76 yards, TD Top receivers OU – Derrick Shepard – 3 receptions, 94 yards, TD OSU – John Chesley/Shawn Jones – 2 receptions, 13 yards Marcus Dupree left team during the week "Big Sooner Rally Nips Oklahoma St.; Texas Routs Hogs." Gainesville Sun. 1985 Oct 16. Retrieved 2020-Nov-24. Iowa State Iowa State Cyclones at #16 Oklahoma Sooners Iowa State 3 0 0 8 #16 Oklahoma 14 21 7 7 Saturday, October 22 Oklahoma Memorial Stadium • Norman, Oklahoma 75,008 yes 1 Iowa St Bachrodt 34-yard field goal Iowa St 3-0 1 Oklahoma Tillman 2-yard run (Lashar kick) Oklahoma 7-3 1 Oklahoma Bradley 19-yard run (Lashar kick) Oklahoma 14-3 2 Oklahoma Ledbetter 13-yard run (Lashar kick) Oklahoma 21-3 2 Oklahoma Johnson 2-yard run (Lashar kick) Oklahoma 28-3 2 Oklahoma Tillman 16-yard pass from Clopton (Lashar kick) Oklahoma 35-3 3 Oklahoma Case 67-yard interception return (Lashar kick) Oklahoma 42-3 4 Iowa St Wodka 2-yard pass from Archer (Jacobs pass from Archer) Oklahoma 42-11 4 Oklahoma Clopton 1-yard run (Lashar kick) Oklahoma 49-11 yes Gainesville Sun. 1983 Oct 23. Kansas Kansas Jayhawks at #2 Oklahoma Sooners Kansas 7 7 0 0 #16 Oklahoma 21 7 14 3 Saturday, October 22 Memorial Stadium, Norman, Oklahoma 75,008 65 degrees 1983 Oklahoma vs. Iowa State Football Box Score - SoonerStats.com https://www.soonerstats.com/football/games/box-score.cfm?gameid=829 2024-05-08 www.soonerstats.com At Missouri #11 Oklahoma Sooners at Missouri Tigers #11 Oklahoma 0 0 0 0 Missouri 3 7 0 0 Saturday, November 5 Faurot Field, Columbia, Missouri 57,133 1983 Oklahoma at Missouri Football Box Score - SoonerStats.com https://www.soonerstats.com/football/games/box-score.cfm?gameid=831 2024-05-08 www.soonerstats.com Colorado Colorado Buffaloes at Oklahoma Sooners Colorado 0 7 7 14 Oklahoma 13 21 7 0 Saturday, November 17 Memorial Stadium, Norman, Oklahoma 75,008 1983 Oklahoma vs. Colorado Football Box Score - SoonerStats.com https://www.soonerstats.com/football/games/box-score.cfm?gameid=832 2024-05-08 www.soonerstats.com Nebraska #1 Nebraska at Oklahoma #1 Nebraska Oklahoma 7 7 14 0 0 14 7 0 November 26 Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, Norman, Oklahoma 2:30 p.m. CST 75,008 John McClintock CBS Gary Bender and Pat Haden At Hawaii Oklahoma Sooners at Hawaii Rainbow Warriors Oklahoma 0 0 14 7 Hawaii 0 10 0 7 Saturday, December 3 Aloha Stadium, Honolulu 45,143 1983 Oklahoma at Hawaii Football Box Score - SoonerStats.com https://www.soonerstats.com/football/games/box-score.cfm?gameid=834 2024-05-08 www.soonerstats.com Personnel 1983 Oklahoma Sooners y 85 Sr Darrin Berryhill TE 1 Jr Danny Bradley QB C y 69 Jr Brent Burks OL 82 Jr Paul Clewis WR 15 Jr Mike Clopton QB 59 Jr David Dillingham OL 65 Jr Sidney Dodd OL 22 So Marcus Dupree RB y 94 Jr Bill Earthman TE 83 Sr Johnny Fontenette TE 32 Fr Percy Hines RB 5 Fr Earl Johnson RB 20 Jr Jerome Ledbetter RB 62 Sr Paul Parker OG C 71 Fr Jeff Pickett OL 63 So Eric Pope OL 4 Jr Buster Rhymes WR y 25 So Alvin Ross RB 13 Jr Steve Sewell WR y 3 Fr Derrick Shepard WR y Derrick Shepard (wide receiver) 73 Jr Chuck Thomas OL Chuck Thomas (American football) y 34 Fr Spencer Tillman FB y 30 Sr Darrell Weddington RB 38 Sr Thomas Benson LB Thomas Benson (American football) y 80 Sr Rick Bryan DT C y 10 Sr Scott Case DB C Scott Case (American football)link=y 92 So Tony Casillas DL y 33 Sr Dwight Drane DB y 46 Sr Darryl Goodlow DL 39 Jr Kevin Murphy DE Kevin Murphy (linebacker) y 2 Jr Jim Rockford DB Jim Rockford (Canadian football player) y 49 Sr Jackie Shipp LB y 68 Sr Bob Slater DT 19 Jr Keith Stanberry DB 28 So David Culver K 31 Fr Tim Lashar K y y https://soonerstats.com/football/players/roster.cfm?seasonid=1983 *Barry Switzer * Gary Gibbs (DC) Galen Hall (OC) Merv Johnson (OL) Chuck Lester (LB) Rex Norris (AHC) Lucious Selmon (DL) NFL draft The following players were selected in the 1984 NFL draft following the season.https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1984/draft.htm 1984 NFL Draft Listing Pro-Football-Reference.com November 29, 2020 Oklahoma Sooners 2 Round Pick Player Position NFL team 19Rick BryanDefensive tackleAtlanta Falcons114Jackie ShippLinebackerMiami Dolphins231Bob SlaterDefensive tackleWashington Redskins232Scott CaseDefensive backAtlanta Falcons236Thomas BensonLinebackerAtlanta Falcons12325Paul ParkerGuardSt. Louis Cardinals References Oklahoma Category:Oklahoma Sooners football seasons Oklahoma Sooners football