What happened: College football insider Brett McMurphy revisited the 1988 Bedlam matchup between Oklahoma and Oklahoma State on its 38th anniversary. The retrospective highlighted the closing minute of the contest, when the Sooners held a 31-28 lead as quarterback Mike Gundy faced fourth down.

Why it matters: The 1988 meeting remains one of the tightest finishes in the historic Bedlam rivalry series between the in-state programs. Oklahoma preserved the three-point decision in Stillwater to secure the rivalry win.

What to watch: Both Oklahoma and Oklahoma State continue their 2026 regular-season campaigns as conference play unfolds across college football.