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1890: University created
The Oklahoma Territorial Legislature created the University of Oklahoma in 1890, before statehood.
Checked 2026-10-22 · Sources: Oklahoma School — official source
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1892: David Ross Boyd arrives
The university's first president, David Ross Boyd, arrived in Norman in August 1892.
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1895: First football game
Oklahoma's first football game was played against the Oklahoma City Town Team on a field north of present-day Holmberg Hall.
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1923: Football at the current site
The first game at the present Owen Field site took place October 20, 1923, against Washington University of St. Louis.
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1950: First national championship
Bud Wilkinson led Oklahoma to the 1950 national championship, the first listed in the program's seven-title history.
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1964: Sooner Schooner introduced
The Sooner Schooner made its debut in fall 1964 and became the official mascot in 1980.
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2000: Championship under Stoops
Bob Stoops led Oklahoma's undefeated 2000 championship season, completed with an Orange Bowl victory over Florida State.
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