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1971 'Game of the Century'
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The Game of the Century in 1971 showcased the legendary Nebraska-Oklahoma rivalry, a clash for the Big Eight and national championships. Despite its historical significance, this rivalry has faded from modern fans memories. Rooted in humble beginnings, Nebraska dominated early on, but Oklahomas Bud Wilkinson transformed the Sooners into a dynasty, winning three national championships and an unmatched forty-seven-game winning streak. This led to a brutal display of power rather than a true rivalry. Nebraskas fortunes turned with coach Bob Devaneys arrival in 1962, revitalizing the program and setting the stage for the rivalrys golden age from 1973 to 1988. The Big Eight conference structure fueled this intense rivalry, with the winner almost always securing the conference title and an automatic bid to the Orange Bowl. However, the rivalrys decline began with the formation of the Big Twelve in 1996, and Nebraskas departure for the Big Ten in 2010 delivered the final blow, leaving behind what many consider the greatest rivalry ever forgotten.
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