Bowls and the Heisman: Looking at the Sooners' history vs. Heisman winners

OU will face Texas A&M and Johnny Manziel in the Cotton Bowl on Jan. 4. It won't be the Sooners' first bowl game against the most-recently named Heisman winner.

By Berry Tramel | Published: December 10, 2012

photo - FILE - In this Nov. 17, 2012, file photo, Texas A&M's Johnny Manziel rolls out to throw a touchdown pass during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Sam Houston State in College Station, Texas. Manziel could become the first freshman to win the Heisman Trophy when the award is presented on Saturday night. (AP Photo/Dave Einsel, File) ORG XMIT: NY155

FILE - In this Nov. 17, 2012, file photo, Texas A&M's Johnny Manziel rolls out to throw a touchdown pass during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Sam Houston State in College Station, Texas. Manziel could become the first freshman to win the Heisman Trophy when the award is presented on Saturday night. (AP Photo/Dave Einsel, File) ORG XMIT: NY155

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