| Nebraska's 1971 season came down to a single game at Owen Field in Norman, Okla., on Thanksgiving Day. At least, that.s how it is most often remembered. The No. 1 Cornhuskers played No. 2 Oklahoma in what still is regularly regarded as college football's "Game of the Century." The pivotal games were two No.1 vs No.2 holiday showdowns with Oklahoma (10.0) on Thanksgiving and Alabama (11.0) on New Year's. With the Big Eight title at stake against the Sooners, Nebraska led early, fell behind late 31-28, then rallied to win 35-31. In the Orange Bowl, Bama fumbled early and often and the Huskers won easily, extending their three-year unbeaten string to 32. |
