Switzer was 11-2 against Osborne when the game mattered -- both teams entering the game in the top 10
Switzer was 4-1 against Osborne when both teams were ranked in the top 5 -- the only loss was in 1978 -- a 17-14 loss where OU fumbled 9 times (losing 6) and was 0-2 passing -- they played in the Orange Bowl about 6 weeks later and OU destroyed Neb -- taking a 31-10 lead into the 4th quarter
with both teams ranked in the top 10 -- Switzer beat Osborne by double digits 6 times - including three times by 20 points or more -- Osborne's 2 lone victories were squeakers by 3 and 4 points
It’s a special game and celebrating 50 years since the 1971 thriller. So I’d rather watch another version of the 1971 game with a different winner. Rankings be damned.