1975: In the first Oil Bowl played on the artificial turf of Memorial Stadium, Kenneth King of Clarendon ran for 140 yards and was instrumental in all three touchdown drives that gave Texas a 20–6 win. Two players off Wichita Falls Rider's 11-1 team of 1974 scored touchdowns for Texas. Brian Nelson had a 60-yard touchdown reception, and quarterback Mike Patterson ran 24 yards for a score. King was the offensive MVP, and linebacker David Hodge of Brazoswood was the defensive MVP.