The victory earned Oklahoma its second straight Big Eight Championship with one game remaining against Oklahoma State. Against the Cowboys, OU faced a 13–10 deficit late in the third quarter before scoring five touchdowns during a seven–and–a–half–minute span. The 44–13 victory marked OU's 20th consecutive win and 29th straight game without a loss.
The victory secured Oklahoma its second consecutive Big Eight championship, with one game remaining against Oklahoma State. In that contest, OU faced a deficit of 13-10 in the third quarter before scoring five touchdowns over an extended period to secure the lead. The final score of 44-13 marked OU's 20th consecutive win and its 29th straight game without loss.