2000 Oklahoma Sooners football team
2000 Oklahoma Sooners football | |
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Consensus national champion Big 12 champion Big 12 South Division champion Orange Bowl champion | |
Big 12 Championship Game, W 27–24 vs. Kansas State | |
Conference | Big 12 Conference |
South Division | |
Ranking | |
Coaches | No. 1 |
AP | No. 1 |
Record | 13–0 (8–0 Big 12) |
Head coach |
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Offensive coordinator | Mark Mangino (1st season) |
Offensive scheme | Spread |
Co-defensive coordinator | Mike Stoops (2nd season) |
Co-defensive coordinator | Brent Venables (2nd season) |
Base defense | 4–3 |
Captains |
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Home stadium | Oklahoma Memorial Stadium |
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Team | W | L | W | L | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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No. 9 Kansas State xy | 6 | – | 2 | 11 | – | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
No. 8 Nebraska x | 6 | – | 2 | 10 | – | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
No. 25 Iowa State | 5 | – | 3 | 9 | – | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Colorado | 3 | – | 5 | 3 | – | 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kansas | 2 | – | 6 | 4 | – | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Missouri | 2 | – | 6 | 3 | – | 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
South Division | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
No. 1 Oklahoma x$# | 8 | – | 0 | 13 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
No. 12 Texas | 7 | – | 1 | 9 | – | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Texas A&M | 5 | – | 3 | 7 | – | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Texas Tech | 3 | – | 5 | 7 | – | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Oklahoma State | 1 | – | 7 | 3 | – | 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Baylor | 0 | – | 8 | 2 | – | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Championship: Oklahoma 27, Kansas State 24 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The 2000 Oklahoma Sooners football team represented the University of Oklahoma in the 2000 NCAA Division I-A football season, the 106th season of Sooner football. The team was led by Bob Stoops in his second season as head coach. They played their home games at Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman. During this season, they competed in the Big 12 Conference.
The Sooners opened the season ranked #19,[1] the first time they had made it into a pre-season poll in five years.
After four early-season victories against unranked foes, Oklahoma had risen to #10 in the country.
Beginning at the end of September, OU defeated #11 Texas (63–14), #2 Kansas State (41–31), and #1 Nebraska (31–14). By that point, the Sooners had risen to #1 in the polls, a position they retained through the rest of the season.
The 2000 team claimed OU’s first Big 12 title and its 37th conference title overall by beating Kansas State in the Big 12 conference championship game.
The Sooners were invited to the 2001 Orange Bowl, which served as the BCS National Championship Game that year, where they beat the defending national champion Florida State Seminoles by a score of 13–2. The Sooners finished the season 13-0, claiming Oklahoma's seventh national championship in football and first since 1985.
Three OU players were named consensus All Americans after the 2000 season: linebacker Rocky Calmus, quarterback Josh Heupel, and free safety J. T. Thatcher.
Recruits
[edit]Name | Hometown | High school / college | Height | Weight | Commit date | |
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Gayron Allen LB | Orange, Texas | West Orange Stark HS | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | 195 lb (88 kg) | Dec 5, 1999 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Jammal Brown DT | Lawton, Oklahoma | MacArthur HS | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | 310 lb (140 kg) | Jan 26, 2000 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Marcus Chretien DE | Houston, Texas | Kilgore College | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 240 lb (110 kg) | Dec 12, 1999 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Mark Clayton WR | Arlington, Texas | Sam Houston HS | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | 170 lb (77 kg) | Jan 9, 2000 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Dan Cody TE | Ada, Oklahoma | Ada HS | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 230 lb (100 kg) | Sep 22, 1999 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Lance Donley TE | Weatherford, Oklahoma | Weatherford HS | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 225 lb (102 kg) | Nov 4, 1999 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Howard Duncan OL | Kansas City, Kansas | Butler CC | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 300 lb (140 kg) | Dec 15, 1999 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Charles Dupree LE | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | Millwood HS | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 210 lb (95 kg) | Nov 23, 1999 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Jerad Estus RB | Wichita Falls, Texas | Hirschi HS | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 180 lb (82 kg) | Dec 12, 1999 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Jerod Fields OL | Bandera, Texas | Bandera HS | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) | 280 lb (130 kg) | Feb 1, 2000 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Ataleo Ford WR | Ardmore, Oklahoma | Ardmore HS | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 178 lb (81 kg) | Dec 9, 1999 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Michael Freeman CB | Chino Hills, California | Mount San Antonio JC | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | 180 lb (82 kg) | Jan 9, 2000 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Ronbrose Jones LE | Bristow, Oklahoma | Bristow HS | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 225 lb (102 kg) | Feb 2, 2000 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Teddy Lehman LB | Fort Gibson, Oklahoma | Fort Gibson HS | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 228 lb (103 kg) | Jul 23, 1999 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Vernon Maxwell DB | Midwest City, Oklahoma | Midwest City HS | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 215 lb (98 kg) | Dec 23, 1999 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Brian Odom RB | Ada, Oklahoma | Ada HS | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 195 lb (88 kg) | Jan 11, 2000 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Will Peoples WR | Humble, Texas | Humble HS | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | Jan 4, 2000 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Antonio Perkins ATH | Lawton, Oklahoma | Lawton HS | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 178 lb (81 kg) | Dec 19, 2000 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Juan Prishker DT | McAllen, Texas | Blinn JC | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 265 lb (120 kg) | Jan 9, 1999 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Brandon Shelby ATH | Kansas City, Missouri | Rockhurst HS | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | Jan 8, 2000 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Terrance Simms CB | Belle Glade, Florida | Hutchinson CC | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | Jan 23, 2000 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Wes Sims OL | Weatherford, Oklahoma | Weatherford HS | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 310 lb (140 kg) | Oct 13, 1999 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Darren Stephens DB | Lewisville, Texas | Lewisville HS | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | Jan 16, 2000 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Cliff Takawana OL | Ardmore, Oklahoma | Ardmore HS | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 300 lb (140 kg) | Nov 28, 1999 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Hunter Wall QB | Coppell, Texas | Coppell HS | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 220 lb (100 kg) | Jan 9, 2000 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Rudy Wells ATH | Linden, Texas | Kildare HS | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 200 lb (91 kg) | Nov 21, 1999 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Jimmy Wilkerson LB | Omaha, Texas | Paul H. Pewitt HS | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 230 lb (100 kg) | Jan 31, 2000 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Renaldo Works RB | Tulsa, Oklahoma | Booker T. Washington HS | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 202 lb (92 kg) | Jan 27, 2000 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
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Schedule
[edit]Date | Time | Opponent | Rank | Site | TV | Result | Attendance |
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September 2 | 6:30 p.m.[3] | UTEP* | No. 19 | FSN PPV[3] | W 55–14 | 74,761[4] | |
September 9 | 6:30 p.m.[5] | Arkansas State* | No. 20 |
| FSN PPV[5] | W 45–7 | 74,730[4] |
September 23 | 11:30 a.m.[6] | Rice* | No. 17 |
| FSN[6] | W 42–14 | 74,794[4] |
September 30 | 2:00 p.m.[7] | Kansas | No. 14 |
| W 34–16 | 74,811[4] | |
October 7 | 11:00 a.m.[8] | vs. No. 11 Texas | No. 10 | ABC[8] | W 63–14 | 75,587[4] | |
October 14 | 2:30 p.m.[9] | at No. 2 Kansas State | No. 8 | ABC[9] | W 41–31 | 53,011[4] | |
October 28 | 11:00 a.m.[10] | No. 1 Nebraska | No. 3 |
| ABC[10] | W 31–14 | 75,989[4] |
November 4 | 1:00 p.m.[11] | at Baylor | No. 1 | W 56–7 | 31,106[4] | ||
November 11 | 12:00 p.m.[12] | at No. 23 Texas A&M | No. 1 | ABC[12] | W 35–31 | 87,188[4] | |
November 18 | 2:30 p.m.[13] | Texas Tech![]() | No. 1 |
| ABC[13] | W 27–13 | 75,364[4] |
November 25 | 2:30 p.m.[14] | at Oklahoma State | No. 1 | FSN[14] | W 12–7 | 48,500[4] | |
December 2 | 7:00 p.m.[15] | vs. No. 8 Kansas State | No. 1 | ABC[15] | W 27–24 | 79,655[4] | |
January 3, 2001 | 7:00 p.m.[16] | vs. No. 3 Florida State* | No. 1 | ABC[16] | W 13–2 | 76,835[4] | |
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Roster
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Game summaries
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Arkansas State
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Rice
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Kansas
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Texas (Red River Shootout)
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Kansas State
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Baylor
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Texas A&M
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Texas Tech
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Oklahoma State (Bedlam Series)
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Kansas State (Big 12 Championship Game)
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Florida State (Orange Bowl)
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Rankings
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Poll | Pre | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | Final |
AP | 19 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 3 (4) | 3 (3) | 1 (69) | 1 (70) | 1 (70) | 1 (70) | 1 (64) | 1 (67) | 1 (71) |
Coaches Poll | 20 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 4 (1) | 3 (1) | 1 (55) | 1 (58) | 1 (57) | 1 (56) | 1 (49) | 1 (56) | 1 (59) |
BCS | Not released | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | Not released |
Awards and honors
[edit]Awards and Big 12 honors
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All-Americans
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2001 NFL Draft
[edit]The 2001 NFL draft was held on April 21–22, 2001 at the Theatre at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The following Oklahoma players were either selected or signed as undrafted free agents following the draft.
Round | Pick | Player | Position | NFL Team |
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3 | 72 | Torrance Marshall | Linebacker | Green Bay Packers |
6 | 177 | Josh Heupel | Quarterback | Miami Dolphins |
References
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- ^ "Oklahoma Recruit Profiles". The Oklahoman. Oklahoma City. February 3, 2000. Retrieved October 30, 2014.
- ^ a b "Football Kicks Off 2000 Season Versus UTEP" (Press release). University of Oklahoma Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. August 29, 2000. Archived from the original on February 2, 2013. Retrieved October 1, 2011.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m "2000 Football Season". Sooner Stats. Retrieved October 1, 2011.
- ^ a b "FOX Sports Net Acquires Pay-Per-View Rights To Two OU Football Games" (Press release). University of Oklahoma Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. August 24, 2000. Archived from the original on February 2, 2013. Retrieved July 18, 2012.
- ^ a b "OU-Rice Football Game To Be Televised" (Press release). University of Oklahoma Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. September 12, 2000. Archived from the original on February 4, 2013. Retrieved October 1, 2011.
- ^ Hartsock, Andrew (September 30, 2000). "KU Gunning for Heupel". Lawrence Journal-World. p. 1C. Retrieved July 18, 2012.
- ^ a b "Football Team Gearing Up For Texas" (Press release). University of Oklahoma Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. October 2, 2000. Archived from the original on February 3, 2013. Retrieved July 18, 2012.
- ^ a b "Football Team Heads To K-State Saturday" (Press release). University of Oklahoma Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. October 10, 2000. Archived from the original on February 2, 2013. Retrieved October 1, 2011.
- ^ a b "Sooners Prep For Huskers" (Press release). University of Oklahoma Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. October 23, 2000. Archived from the original on February 2, 2013. Retrieved July 18, 2012.
- ^ Riggs, Randy (November 4, 2000). "Randy Riggs Previews Today's Big 12 Conference Games". Austin American-Statesman. Retrieved October 1, 2011.
- ^ a b "Undefeated Sooners Prep For Challenge At Texas A&M" (Press release). University of Oklahoma Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. November 6, 2000. Archived from the original on February 3, 2013. Retrieved July 18, 2012.
- ^ a b "Football Team Will Try For 10th Win Saturday" (Press release). University of Oklahoma Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. November 15, 2000. Archived from the original on February 2, 2013. Retrieved July 18, 2012.
- ^ a b "Football Team Concludes 11-Game Slate In Stillwater" (Press release). University of Oklahoma Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. November 20, 2000. Archived from the original on February 2, 2013. Retrieved October 1, 2011.
- ^ a b Blaudschun, Mark (December 1, 2000). "Oregon State Feeling Squeeze". The Boston Globe. Archived from the original on March 3, 2013. Retrieved October 1, 2011.
- ^ a b Potrykus, Jeff (January 2, 2001). "Kicking Concerns Bowden". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved July 18, 2012.
- ^ "NCAA Football – Nebraska vs. Oklahoma". USA Today. October 28, 2000. Retrieved October 11, 2011.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o "2022 Big 12 Conference Football Record Book" (PDF). Big 12 Conference. Retrieved July 17, 2023.
- ^ a b "OU Football National Award Winners". University of Oklahoma Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. Retrieved March 3, 2014.
- ^ "Oklahoma All-Americans". University of Oklahoma Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. Retrieved March 3, 2014.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m "Thirteen Sooners Named To Academic All-Big 12 Football Team". University of Oklahoma athletics. November 22, 2000. Retrieved July 17, 2023.
- ^ "2001 NFL Draft". Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved January 13, 2014.