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Fifty-five years ago - Oct. 23, 1971 - the powerful Oklahoma Sooners unleashed their devastating wishbone attack on Kansas State, rushing for an NCAA single-game record 711 yards, scoring on 11 of 12 possessions, and pounding out a 75-28 victory at Manhattan, Kan. The biggest gun in OU's offensive explosion was Greg Pruitt (pictured), who rushed for a Big Eight Conference-record 294 yards on just 17 carries (17.3 yards per attempt) and scored three touchdowns.

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Illini and Spartan History

ILLINI HISTORY - On Oct. 24, 1894, President Andrew Draper (pictured) announced that the University of Illinois would designate orange and blue as the school's official colors. After extensive research, a committee told Draper that the color blue was an emblem of steadfastness and stability. Orange, they said, was the color under which the world's first battle for liberty was fought. Students at the University Convocation arose and applauded Draper's announcement.

SPARTAN HISTORY - On Oct. 25, 1952, Michigan State quarterback Tom Yewcic (pictured) threw touchdown passes of 61, 56 and 45 yards in the Spartans' 34-7 victory over Penn State. It was Biggie Munn's team's 20th consecutive win.