Johnny Rodgers punt return touchdown in Game of the Century vs. Oklahoma

Rodgers would win the Heisman Trophy in 1972, while the Cornhuskers marched on in 1971, winning their second straight national championship.RANK: 76 LOCATION: Oklahoma Memorial Stadium | Norman, Okla. DATE: 11/25/1971 CATEGORY: NCAA FB

Dubbed the "Game of the Century," this matchup between Nebraska and Oklahoma didn't disappoint. The Cornhuskers struck first on a 72-yard punt return touchdown by Johnny Rodgers and never looked back, beating the Sooners 35-31.


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