Coming into the season, it had to replace possibly the best quarterback and wide receivers in program history in Tajh Boyd and Sammy Watkins, but due to recent recruiting efforts, there was a lot of confidence it could do so without taking too big of a step back. Last year's game was also Charlie Strong's last as the Cardinals' coach before Texas hired him to replace Mack Brown. His past might be enough to keep him in Norman for another season, but there's no question that he's on the hot seat now. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney tried to be diplomatic in his halftime interview, but Andrea Adelson of ESPN.com wasn't buying it: Dabo Swinney just said w/a straight face, "This is a national championship caliber football team we're playing." The Vikings are terrible, and have no clear path forward. Even when things went right for Oklahoma, they went wrong. But Oklahoma was offside on the play, not only negating the touchdown, but also giving Clemson a first down. Orange Bowl - Oklahoma vs Clemson Box Score, December 31, 2015 South Carolina with a partially torn ACL. Are they playing 2001 OU? http://t.co/zt6KXrLOkN. Oklahoma’s offense ended up being explosive, but it was newcomer Samaje Perine who was the star of the show in the Sooners’ disappointing season. Find out more. Tigers take advantage of negated Sooners TD w/ another score to take 27-0 lead. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. It seems it did just that. 2014 Russell Athletic Bowl, Clemson vs. Oklahoma: Date, time, location and more Formerly the Champs Sports Bowl, and even more formerly the Blockbuster Bowl, the … It's not unusual to see a bowl game that pits a team hungry to end its season on a high note against a team that is disappointed it isn't playing in a more meaningful game and comes out flat and uninspired. And Stoudt's excellent throw to Germone Hopper for a 24-yard score—despite Stoudt getting rocked on the play—gave Clemson a 40-0 lead (the extra point was missed). Brett Phillips drove in Randy Arozarena on one of the wildest game-winning runs in World Series history. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Clemson's defense was brilliant, holding Oklahoma to just 103 passing yards, forcing five turnovers and holding the Sooners scoreless for most of the game. And here's the most important information: This year's game will feature a talent-filled matchup of Clemson and Oklahoma. December 29th 2014 - Orlando Citrus Bowl Stadium, Orlando, FL Oklahoma vs Clemson FBS Football Game Summary - December 29th, 2014 | NCAA.com FBS Football Clemson jumped all over Oklahoma in this one, racing out to a 27-0 lead in the first half. Shaq is really upset that Dwight Howard won a ring. Ammon Lakip would add a field goal later in the quarter before Ben Boulware would really open things up for Clemson, picking off a deflected pass and returning it 47 yards for the score. Artavis Scott scored the first touchdown, catching a short pass in the flat and eluding two Oklahoma defenders before racing 65 yards to paydirt. Do you have a blog? Ralph D. Russo of the Associated Press tried to look on the bright side for Oklahoma: The good news is Oklahoma won't have to live up to unreasonably high expectations next season. Poor tackling in the secondary would end up being a theme for the Sooners in the first half. ... As for Clemson, the Tigers will hope to build off of their strong close to the 2014 season and will hope to end Florida State's reign over the ACC in 2015. So there's that. Clemson takes early 17-0 lead on Oklahoma. On Monday night, Clemson played the part of the former and Oklahoma the latter, as the Tigers absolutely crushed the Sooners, 40-6. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Formerly the Champs Sports Bowl, and even more formerly the Blockbuster Bowl, the Russell Athletic Bowl pits the ACC against the American. What on earth happened here? Trailing 20-0 in the second quarter, Charles Tapper deflected a Stoudt pass on a fourth-down attempt and intercepted the pass, returning it for a touchdown that seemed as though it might get Oklahoma back into the game. Oklahoma vs. Clemson - Game Recap - December 29, 2014 - ESPN When the Russell Athletic Bowl was founded in 1990, it was the Blockbuster Bowl. As for Clemson, the Tigers will hope to build off of their strong close to the 2014 season and will hope to end Florida State's reign over the ACC in 2015. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. Losers: Everyone without Waddle Russell Athletic Bowl - Oklahoma vs Clemson Box Score, December 29, 2014 99-rated passer in FBS this season. Perine, a true freshman, set the FBS record for rushing yards in a game when he ran 34 times for 427 yards in a 44-7 win over Kansas. As Pat Forde of Yahoo Sports noted, the Sooners were getting burnt by a player in Stoudt who didn't burn many teams this season: Cole Stoudt, currently killing Oklahoma, was the No. Date and time, ET: Monday, Dec. 29, 5:30 p.m. Two plays later, Mike Williams turned a short out route into a 26-yard touchdown after breaking a tackle in the secondary, and the rout was on. Quarterback Cole Stoudt was excellent, meanwhile, finishing 26-of-36 with 319 passing yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions. Our experts rank the top teams in college football after Week 8 action , There was chaos and confusion, but we look at how college football just got a lot better ➡️, Saban says that Alabama star WR Jaylen Waddle is out for the season with ankle injury, Winners: Rutgers and Notre Dame Or write about sports? It's ALL Clemson so far vs Oklahoma. Are you a Stathead, too? Bridgewater, now a member of the Minnesota Vikings, won the game's MVP with three touchdown passes and a 1-yard touchdown run. Sooners are an embarrassment to themselves. While the coach has been a stabilizing presence at Oklahoma and has led the school to a national championship and eight Big 12 titles, the Sooners limped to an 8-5 record this year and have gone three seasons without a Big 12 title. It was a "when it rains, it pours" type of night for the Sooners. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? The 40 points may have been a bit of a surprise for Clemson, but, as ESPN Stats & Info tweeted, the shutout was nothing new: Clemson pitching a shutout through 3 quarters not surprising. ET, Last year's score: Louisville 36, Miami (Fla.) 9, Last year's payout for each school: $2,275,000, Team with the most all-time appearances: North Carolina State, five, Team with the most all-time wins: North Carolina State and Florida State, three. This is a space for information, not humor. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Even when Oklahoma ruined the shutout with a garbage-time touchdown, the team still managed to sour the moment, as the extra point was blocked. Getting Deshaun Watson back next season at quarterback will certainly help, as Clemson heads into the offseason riding high. Copyright © 2000-2020 Sports Reference LLC. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. And Stewart Mandel of Fox Sports didn't see anyway back for the Sooners: All Oklahoma has to do now is make up a 27-0 deficit against the No. Catch up on Week 8. The Tigers lost their season opener at Georgia and a September overtime showdown with Florida State, then reeled off six straight wins. Tigers ranked 1st in FBS in Efficiency, yards allowed per play in 2014. Watson will reportedly play in the Tigers’ bowl game and have surgery afterwards, but another issue to keep an eye on is the departure of offensive coordinator Chad Morris to SMU. Last bowl game: 2014 Orange Bowl vs. Ohio State, 40-35 win, Head coach's bowl record: Dabo Swinney, 3-3. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Sunday, October 25, 6:53AM. Heading into the season, Oklahoma was a trendy pick for a playoff run. Watson is one of the premier talents in the country, but he missed a month with a broken hand, and then it came out that he played (and beat!) All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. We have some guesses, the departure of offensive coordinator Chad Morris to SMU, 2014 Russell Athletic Bowl results: Clemson smashes Oklahoma to bits, What to know for the 2014 Russell Athletic Bowl, 2007: The inside story of the greatest CFB season ever, The all-time ‘consensus’ national championships list, The evolutionary history of option football. The Sooners’ four losses came to TCU, Kansas State, Baylor and Oklahoma State -- the last of which gave their rivals' bowl eligibility. Those are the sort of results that aren't tolerated at a proud program like Oklahoma, however unfair that might be to a successful coach like Stoops. There may be a joke somewhere about this year's game being the first since Blockbuster finally closed its doors, but that may be too much of a stretch. 2014 was an strange season for Clemson. http://t.co/E6Ivzzrf8o. SportsCenter passed along the play: It's ALL Clemson so far vs Oklahoma. The latest chapter in the beef is the lamest one yet. Join our linker program. Subscribe to our Free Newsletter, This Month in Sports ReferenceFind out when we add a feature or make a change. They also finally broke South Carolina’s five-game winning streak in the Battle for the Palmetto State, but health issues surrounding star freshman quarterback Deshaun Watson were the biggest storyline of the season. 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