This date in Texas history: UT tops Oklahoma in rendezvous between ranked Red River rivals
During the 1979 season, Texas improved its record to 4-0 with a 16-7 win over the Sooners in Dallas. John Goodson, who kicked barefooted, made three field goals in the victory. A.J. "Jam" Jones ran for 127 yards to lead the Texas offense while Oklahoma's Billy Sims, the reigning Heisman Trophy winner, was held to 73 rushing yards on 20 attempts.