Despite losing  to the Longhorns (who had run the wishbone to a national title the  Oklahoma quickly turned their season around, going  in their final eight games, and also ushered in a period of rushing dominance seldom seen before
Oklahoma's season took a turn after they lost to the Longhorns, who had won the national championship using the wishbone offense. However, they rebounded strongly, winning their last eight games and establishing a new era of rushing dominance that was unprecedented.