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Oct 20, 2018; Fort Worth, TX, USA; Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver Lee Morris (84) celebrates with running back Kennedy Brooks (26) after catching a touchdown pass during the first half against the TCU Horned Frogs at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
The Oklahoma Sooners earned bowl eligibility with their win over the Alabama Crimson Tide. The Sooners’ win over the Tide likely kept Alabama out of the College Football Playoff. While the Sooners aren’t heading to the playoff, they will play in a bowl game for the 26th season in a row.
On Sunday, the Sooners learned they’ll play in the Armed Forces Bowl against the Navy Midshipmen. The game will occur on December 27 at 11:00 a.m. CT in Fort Worth, Texas, at Amon G. Carter Stadium, the home of the TCU Horned Frogs.
It will be the first time OU and Navy have met on the gridiron since 1965, a 10-0 loss for the Sooners.
It will be a battle of strengths as Navy brings one of the best rushing offenses in the nation to Fort Worth. Navy is averaging 247.4 rushing yards per game, which is good for eighth place in the nation. The Sooners’ run defense has been one of the best in the country, holding teams to 105.8 rushing yards per game, which ranks 12th in the nation.
Navy is 8-3 on the season and went 6-2 in the American Athletic Conference. This season, they earned a win over Temple, but were shut out by Tulane 35-0. In their most recent outing against East Carolina, the Midshipmen beat the Pirates 34-20.
The Oklahoma Sooners are hoping to avoid their second losing season in three seasons under Brent Venables.
From OU Athletics Department
ARMED FORCES BOWL TICKET INFORMATION
OU season ticket holders will be notified via email with information on purchasing tickets for the Armed Forces Bowl. Beginning at 10 a.m. CT on Monday, Dec. 9, season ticket holders can log into…
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