Sooners Have High Hopes for BCS Bowl Game Win

Oklahoma is focused and eager for its chace at a BCS bowl win with a victory over UConn.

Thursday, May 26th 2011, 12:07 pm

By: News On 6

Sooners Have High Hopes for BCS Bowl Game Win

Originally Published: Dec 30, 2010 11:10 AM CDT

Oklahoma Sports Staff
OKLAHOMA CITY—While Oklahoma is focused on not overlooking UConn in the upcoming Fiesta Bowl, deep down, the Sooners can’t help but be hopeful and excited about the chance at a BCS bowl game victory.

“We would definitely like to get a BCS win; speaking on behalf of the whole team, especially the seniors, the guys who have been here for a while,” said senordefensive backJonathan Nelson. “Hopefully we can come up with a win against Connecticut.”

The Sooners know they cannot take UConn lightly. Quarterback Landry Jones says they are focused on playing their style of game, being prepared and staying competitive in order to beat the Huskies.

OU will kick off against Connecticut New Year’s Day at 7:30 p.m. CT from the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale AZ.

Don’t miss the Blitz Bowl Report for all you need to know about the Sooners matchup against UConn.