The Red Raiders rallied from a 38-7 deficit to win 44-41 in overtime. The comeback was the biggest ever in bowl history.

But most of the Sooners didn’t seen.

“We left,” Stoops said. “Not because we didn’t think (Texas Tech) could win, but to get out of there, get home, not fight traffic. We listened to it on the bus on the way home.”

Nothing to say yet

Senior defensive end Larry Birdine became infamous for his comments about USC prior to the 2005 Orange Bowl. He created a national story when he said then-Trojan quarterback Matt Leinart wasn’t deserving of the 2004 Heisman Trophy.

But he had virtually no pregame observations Saturday.

“I’m not going to fall for that trap,” he said.

Birdine did say he wasn’t going to remain mum long for very long, though.

“After the game is over with, ya’ll come see me and I’ll have something for ya’ll,” he said.