The highly anticipated final installment of the Bedlam rivalry game between Oklahoma and Oklahoma State is fast approaching, and excitement is reaching a fever pitch. This historic rivalry, spanning a staggering 117 games since 1904, is sadly coming to a close as Oklahoma makes its move to the SEC. The buzz surrounding the game has led to skyrocketing ticket prices in Stillwater, ranging from $350 to a whopping $5,000 on the resale market.
Adding more fuel to the already fiery atmosphere, Oklahoma defensive lineman Trace Ford, who transferred from Oklahoma State, recently aired his grievances about Cowboys coach Mike Gundy in a radio interview. Ford expressed his disappointment in Gundy, claiming that the coach had shown little interest in him when he made the decision to leave. Their relationship, according to Ford, was far from ideal. In response, Gundy brushed off Ford’s comments, asserting that he hadn’t paid much attention to the player and instead focused on the strategic aspects of the game. Ford dismissed Gundy’s remarks as mere tactics and pettiness, eagerly looking forward to facing him on the field.
This conversation only adds to a previous discussion that surfaced when Ford made the decision to transfer to Oklahoma. Ford cited injuries and a desire for change as the primary reasons behind his choice. Although facing criticism for joining the rival team, Ford firmly believes that he made the best decision for his career. Currently recovering from those injuries, Ford has already made valuable contributions to Oklahoma’s defensive line this season, tallying up 10 tackles, two tackles for loss, an interception, and three quarterback hurries.
With the game fast approaching, both teams are fully immersing themselves in preparation for this highly anticipated showdown.