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Fumble Return Touchdowns ▪ Oklahoma

Thanks to @soonerbubba1960 who posted this research on Twitter/X in January 2024 which was added to the existing longest fumble returns in the database. Please contact me if you have an addition/correction or experience any issues. See the Notes for more information.

Most Recent | By Player | By Season | By Opponent | By Game | Longest | Shortest

Most Recent

Since 1937

Player Yards Season   Opponent Result
Justin Broiles 0 2021 A #7 Oklahoma State L 37-33
Jalen Redmond 42 2021 H Iowa State W 28-21
Curtis Bolton 48 2018 A #12 West Virginia W 59-56
Caleb Kelly 10 2018 A #12 West Virginia W 59-56
Steven Parker 46 2017 N #3 Georgia L 54-48 (2OT)
Caleb Kelly 18 2017 H #8 TCU W 38-20
Jordan Evans 41 2015 H #23 West Virginia W 44-24
Geneo Grissom 8 2013 N #3 Alabama W 45-31
Eric Striker 3 2013 A #6 Oklahoma State W 33-24
Jamell Fleming 56 2011 N #11 Texas W 55-17
David King 19 2011 N #11 Texas W 55-17
Tom Wort 22 2011 H Ball State W 62-6
Brian Jackson 52 2009 H Texas A&M W 65-10
Frank Alexander 3 2009 H Idaho State W 64-0
Dominique Franks 39 2008 A Texas A&M W 66-28
Curtis Lofton 12 2007 H #11 Missouri W 41-31
Reggie Smith 61 2007 H Miami (FL) W 51-13
Lance Mitchell 28 2004 H Kansas W 41-10
Derrick Strait 17 2003 H Texas A&M W 77-0
Eric Bassey 45 2002 H Alabama W 37-27
Roy Williams 18 2001 H #11 Kansas State W 38-37
Cory Heinecke 69 2001 A Air Force W 44-3
Rocky Calmus 14 2001 H North Carolina W 41-27
Maylon Wesley 65 1995 H San Diego State W 38-22
Aubrey Beavers 58 1992 A #7 Colorado T 24-24
Dante Jones 58 1987 H North Texas W 69-14
John Goodman 56 1979 H Kansas W 38-0
Richard Murray 21 1976 H Oklahoma State L 31-24
Mike Phillips 0 1975 N #5 Texas W 24-17
Derland Moore 0 1972 N #10 Texas W 27-0
Clyde Powers 57 1972 H Clemson W 52-3
Paul Benien 0 1959 H Army W 28-20
Mickey Johnson 0 1958 H #13 West Virginia W 47-14
Joe Rector 0 1957 A Nebraska W 32-7
Calvin Woodworth 24 1955 A Kansas State W 40-7
Kurt Burris 0 1954 A Kansas W 65-0
Darrell Royal 17 1947 H Iowa State W 27-9
Clare Morford 61 1941 H Marquette W 61-14
Bill Campbell 20 * 1941 H Marquette W 61-14

Notes

  • Totals: 39 returns / 38 players / 27 seasons / 23 opponents
  • * This return was listed as 25 yards in one newspaper and 29 (by AP) in another.
  • Fumble return touchdowns in consecutive games:
    • 2 - 2021 Iowa State, Oklahoma State
    • 2 - 2013 Oklahoma State, Alabama
    • 2 - 2011 Ball State, Texas
    • 2 - 2001 North Carolina, Air Force (also had one two games later vs Kansas State)
    • 2 - 1972 Clemson, Texas
  • Fumble return touchdowns in consecutive seasons:
    • 4 - 2001-04
    • 3 - 2007-09
    • 3 - 1957-59
    • 2 - 2017-18
    • 2 - 1975-76
    • 2 - 1954-55
  • Active players/season listed in bold.