Oklahoma AD says Sooners still intends to play a soccer game against Nebraska, despite reports

Oklahoma athletic director Joe Castiglione reiterated the Sooners’ intention to face Nebraska in the 2021 football season on Friday, despite reports Nebraska trying to exit the Sept. 18 game. to Norman.

Castiglione, in response to media inquiries, tweeted that the Nebraska-Oklahoma game is set to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the “Game of the Century,” when top-ranked Nebraska defeated No. 2 Oklahoma. 35-31 to Norman. Stadium reported Friday that Nebraska are trying to exit the game and are contacting potential opponents to play a game in Lincoln that day. Sources told the Lincoln Journal Star that Nebraska is studying “the feasibility of the move.”

“We were looking forward to celebrating these two historic programs and have collaborated on various aspects of what promises to be a special weekend”, Castiglione wrote in his tweet. “We fully intend and plan to play the game as planned.”

Nebraska athletic director Bill Moos did not immediately return a text message from ESPN.

In 2012, Nebraska and Oklahoma agreed to play a home series in 2021 and 2022, renewing their rivalry with the Big Eight / Big 12. Teams in 2016 added another home series for 2029 (Norman) and 2030 (Lincoln).

Oklahoma and Nebraska last played in the 2010 Big 12 Championship game. The Cornhuskers joined the Big Ten the following year.

Oklahoma leads all-time series 45-38-3; the teams met annually from 1928 to 1997. After defeating Oklahoma in 1971, Nebraska won their second straight national championship.