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Oklahoma’s Claim to the Champion Sign | Oklahoma Sooners Football News
Oklahoma’s “Play Like A Champion Today” sign isn’t just a Notre Dame tradition—it’s a Sooner legacy dating back to Bud Wilkinson’s 1940s coaching days. While the Fighting Irish later adopted the phrase, Oklahoma fans argue the real origin story belongs to them, with players tapping the sign in the tunnel for decades. Now, with a replica traveling with the team and a crimson banner on the field flanked by seven national championship flags, the Sooners are proudly reclaiming their place in college football’s most iconic pre-game ritual. This isn’t just about a sign—it’s about honoring history…
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