Sam Bradford's chase for the 2008 Heisman Trophy
Game by game account of his 2008 Heisman season
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8/30 vs.
Chattanooga
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In a 57-2 win, Sam Bradford completed 17 of 22 passes for 183
yards for 2 TD's and 0 interceptions.
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9/6 vs. Cincinnatti
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Playing the eventual Big East champions, Bradford completed 29
of 38 passes for 395 yards and 5 TD's vs. 2 INT's in the 52-26 win.
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9/13 @ Washington
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In a contest against PAC-10 foe Washington, Sam Bradford
continued to ignite the Sooners offense in a 55-14 win. The
Sooners QB completed 18 of 21 passes for 304 yards while
adding 5 TD's. Bradford also called his own jersey number with a
rushing TD
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9/27 TCU
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In their lowest offensive output of the season, Sam Bradford led the
Sooners to a 35 to 10 win. Bradford completed 19 of 34 passes for
411 yards and 4 TD's against the Horn Frogs who would finish the
regular season with a 10-2 record.
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10/4@ Baylor
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Sam Bradford led OU against an improved Baylor squad with a 49
to 17 victory. The Sooners QB wearing jersey #14, completed 23 of
31 passes for 372 yards, 2 TD's and 1 INT. Bradford also added a
rushing TD.
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10/11 vs. Texas
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In the only blemish on his Heisman resume, Sam Bradford and
the OU Sooners fell to Texas by a 45 to 35 score. Bradford still
sizzled in the contest as completed 28 of 39 passes for 387 yards,
5 TD's and 2 INT's.
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10/18 Kansas
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Playing the Jayhawks, Sam Bradford and the Sooners got back on
track with a 45 to 31 victory that saw the QB complete 36 of 53
passes for 468 yards and 3 TD's.
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10/25 @ Kansas St.
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In a 58 to 35 win over the Wildcats, Bradford completed 13 of 32
passes (41 completion %), but still managed 255 yards passing
and 3 TD's. Bradford also added a rushing TD.
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11/1 Nebraska
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Playing longtime rival Nebraska, Sam Bradford completed 19 of 27
passes for 311 yards. Bradford threw 5 TD passes and 1 INT in
the Sooners 62 to 28 win.
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11/8 @ Texas A&M
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In a 66 to 28 win, Sam Bradford completed 22 of 33 passes for 320
yards and 4 TD's and a rushing TD.
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11/22 Texas Tech
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In a huge Heisman statement game, Sam Bradford and OU
destroyed the #2 ranked Red Raiders by a 65 to 21 score.
Bradford completed 14 of 19 passes for 304 yards and 4 TD's.
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11/29 @ Oklahoma
St.
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Facing in-state rival Oklahoma State who earlier in the season
were a solid top 10 team, Sam Bradford completed 30 of 44
passes for 370 yards and 4 TD's. Bradford also added a TD on the
ground in the 61 to 41 victory.
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12/6 vs Missouri
Big 12 Title Game
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Needing a solid win to secure a berth in the BCS title game, Sam
Bradford was a magician as OU beat Mizzou 62 to 21. Bradford
completed 34 of 49 passes for 384 yards and 2 TD's. Bradford
played the game with a soft cast on his non-throwing hand after
tearing a ligament in the OK St. game.
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