- Two of the best quarterbacks in the nation will lead their teams into the Orange Bowl with the victor advancing to play for the national championship.
- I think that loss itself helped us improve as a program and how to prepare for a bowl game.
- Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops said this year’s team is one of his best.
- With Dalton on the sidelines, the Sooners struggled to an 8-5 record last season – including a 40-6 loss to Clemson, their Orange Bowl opponent this year, in the Russell Athletic Bowl – but Dalton said he knew brighter days were ahead.
- OU will counter with running backs , who have combined for more than 2,000 rushing yards and 22 rushing touchdowns.