OU releases 2014 nonconference football schedule
By ERIC BAILEY World Sports Writer on Sep 18, 2013, at 9:31 AM Updated on 9/18/13 at 10:20 AM
In its 2014 nonconference schedule, the Sooners will play Tennessee, Tulsa and Louisiana Tech.
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The final two games are May 16 and 17 at ONEOK Field in Tulsa. Each of the Tulsa starts are at 7 p.m.
NORMAN — Oklahoma released its 2014 nonconference football schedule on Wednesday morning.
Included in the three games is a trip to Tulsa’s Chapman Stadium for a Sept. 20 contest. The Sooners will open the season with an Aug. 30 home game against Louisiana Tech and also welcome Tennessee to Norman on Sept. 13.
“We have always strived to feature marquee non-conference opponents on the Oklahoma schedule,” said OU athletics director Joe Castiglione said in a statement. “Our longtime philosophy of scheduling high-caliber FBS opponents becomes even more important in 2014 with strength of schedule factoring into the College Football Playoff equation.
“Without question, the opportunity to schedule a two-game, home-and-home series with a program with the tradition of Tennessee is a win-win for both programs and their passionate fan bases.”
OU will meet Tennessee for the first time in the regular season. The Vols beat Oklahoma 17-0 in the 1939 Orange Bowl. The Sooners defeated Tennessee 26-24 in the 1968 Orange Bowl.
Oklahoma will return the visit with a trip to Neyland Stadium in Knoxville in 2015.
Oklahoma last visited Tulsa in 2007 when the Sooners claimed a 62-21 win over the Golden Hurricane.
“We are excited to continue our in-state series with Tulsa as a way to acknowledge our appreciation for the tremendous support from our fans in that area of Oklahoma,” Castiglione said. “Northeast Oklahoma has long been a prime source of talent for the Sooners, not to mention that Tulsa is a respected program that registered 11 wins, including a bowl victory last season.”
Oklahoma and Louisiana Tech will meet for the first time in 2014.
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The final two games are May 16 and 17 at ONEOK Field in Tulsa. Each of the Tulsa starts are at 7 p.m.
