34K views · 647 reactions | January 1, 1980: Oklahoma running back Billy Sims rushes for 164 yards, including a 22 yard touchdown run in a 24-7 victory over Florida State. It was Sims' final college game. NBC's Don Criqui and John Brodie call the action. Special thanks to Alex Carter for sending this video. #orangebowl #BoomerSooner #billysims #NBCSports | Ghosts of the Orange Bowl | Facebook

Today we celebrate Billy Sims, College Football Hall of Fame inductee (1995) and Heisman Trophy winner (1978). The Oklahoma running back averaged 7.6 yards per carry in ’78 and left a lasting legacy…a legend on the field and an inspiration off it. Happy Birthday, Billy! 🏈 https://www.cfbhall.com/inductees/billy-sims-1995/ #CFBHALL #BillySims #OUDNA #CollegeFootball #Heisman | College Football Hall of Fame

𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐮𝐦 𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 8️⃣5️⃣ » Nov. 24, 1979 | Reigning Heisman Trophy winner Billy Sims rushed for 247 yards and QB J.C. Watts scored the winning touchdown on a 3-yard run on fourth and goal in No. 8 OU's 17-14 win over No. 3 Nebraska that sent Oklahoma to the Orange Bowl. #GFOMS100 | Oklahoma Football

January 1, 1980: Oklahoma's Billy Sims takes a pitch from quarterback J.C. Watts and scores on a 35 yard touchdown run to give the Sooners a 24-7 victory over Florida State. It was the final college game for Sims. NBC's Don Criqui and John Brodie call the action. Special thanks to Alex Carter for sending the video. | Ghosts of the Orange Bowl