Oklahoma Sooners unveil Wilkinson-era inspired throwback uniforms

The Oklahoma Sooners unveiled a Wilkinson-era inspired throwback uniform.

Entering Year 3 of the Brent Venables era, the Oklahoma Sooners are hearkening back to one of the most successful eras in college football history. OU unveiled its latest throwback uniform, “drawing inspiration from the Bud Wilkinson era.”

According to a release from the University of Oklahoma athletic department, the uniform resembles what the Sooners wore from 1946 to 1956. It was a period of absolute dominance for the Sooners. They won three national championships, compiled a record of 103-11-3, established a record 47-game winning streak and went 6-1 in bowl games during the stretch.

The Oklahoma Sooners will wear the Wilkinson era fits when they welcome the Houston Cougars to town on Sept. 7.

The Oklahoma athletic department will retire the “Rough Riders” uniform, which debuted back in 2014 and has been used as an alternate at least once a season since. Oklahoma still plans to use the anthracite “Unity” uniform that debuted in 2022 and has been worn in wins over Kansas and West Virginia.

The Wilkinson era uniform features a white helmet with a red stripe down the middle, white pants with a double stripe down each leg and a crimson jersey with three white stripes on the shoulders.

It’s a fantastic look that will create a classic feel on the field.

Here’s a look at the new Wilkinson throwbacks.