Well now, let me tell ya somethin’ about them football games. You might be wonderin’ when was the last time Kansas beat Oklahoma in football, and I gotta say, it’s been a long, long time comin’! The last time Kansas got the best of Oklahoma was way back on October 4, 1997. That was 27 years ago, folks! A whole lotta water’s gone under the bridge since then. That game ended with Kansas pullin’ off a 20-17 win, and folks sure were talkin’ about it for years after.
Now, I ain’t one to keep track of all them fancy numbers and stats, but I do remember that it was a real big deal for Kansas. Oklahoma, well, they been a tough team, always hangin’ around the top, winnin’ national championships, and puttin’ on a good show every season. So, for Kansas to finally beat them? That was somethin’ special. In fact, it had been so long, folks started to wonder if Kansas was ever gonna pull it off again!
Well, you see, the thing is, in the years after that 1997 win, Oklahoma didn’t lose to Kansas again, not until recently. Fast forward to 2023, and wouldn’t ya know it, Kansas did it again! They beat them Sooners, but this time it wasn’t by just a small margin. The Jayhawks knocked Oklahoma down with a 38-33 win, and let me tell ya, that game had everyone on the edge of their seats. The excitement was through the roof! I reckon the people of Lawrence were mighty proud of their boys that day.
Now, before this victory in 2023, Kansas hadn’t beaten a top 10 team in years. It’s been so long since they did somethin’ like that, the last time was back in the Orange Bowl on January 3, 2008. It’s safe to say the Jayhawks were due for another big win, and they got it when they needed it most.
The game in 2023 was somethin’ to remember. With just 55 seconds left on the clock, Kansas running back Devin Neal ran it in for a touchdown, makin’ the score 38-33. Can you imagine the celebration? Folks were jumpin’ up and down, shoutin’ and hollerin’, like they’d won the whole dang championship. And you know what? It felt like it. For Kansas, this victory was as big as they come. Beatin’ Oklahoma, especially a team ranked number 6, ain’t no small feat, I tell ya that much!
Before 2023, though, Kansas had struggled a bit against Oklahoma. They hadn’t been able to pull off another win since ’97, and a lot of folks thought maybe it just wasn’t meant to be. But sports, well, they got a way of surprisin’ ya. They say anything can happen on any given Saturday, and for Kansas, that Saturday in 2023 was their day to shine. It was their turn to flip the script, and they did it in style.
Oklahoma, they’ve had their share of glory over the years. They’ve won seven national championships, and when you’re talkin’ about teams like that, it’s hard to get one over on ‘em. But Kansas? They’ve always been that underdog. And on that day in 2023, the underdog showed the world they still got fight in ’em.
So, there ya have it. The last time Kansas beat Oklahoma in football was back in 1997, and it took 27 years before they did it again in 2023. That’s a long time to wait, but I reckon it was worth it. For Kansas, it was a day to remember, and I bet they’ll be talkin’ about it for years to come. You know how folks like to remember the good ol’ days, and this one’s gonna be part of Kansas history for sure!
Now, Oklahoma will bounce back, I’m sure. They’ve been a powerhouse for so long, it’s just a matter of time before they’re back on top. But for Kansas, this is their moment to shine. And if they keep playin’ like they did in 2023, well, who knows? Maybe they’ll start makin’ more memories like this one.
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