Oklahoma is tweaking the way it prepares. Losing four straight BCS games is still grating on the Sooners — who weren't afraid to say so Friday, when the teams arrived at different South Florida airports to begin final preparations for Thursday's title showdown.
"We're going to change one major thing and that's to get a win," Oklahoma defensive back Nic Harris said.
Meyer said much of the Gators' game plan is installed, with just the parts featuring wide receiver
"Oh, he's playing, unless there's a setback," Meyer said.
JACKSON REMEMBERS 'GALLANT' STAND
TheSpeaking at the International Bowl luncheon one day before Buffalo plays Connecticut in Toronto, Jackson paid tribute to Buffalo's 1958 team, whose players voted to refuse a Tangerine Bowl bid because of a law in Orlando, Fla., that barred blacks and whites from competing on the same field. Star halfback Willie Evans and defensive end
"We are a better nation and a better world because of these changes," Jackson said.
ODU ADDS QB RECRUIT
Old Dominion signed Thomas DeMarco, who could be a strong contender to start at quarterback when the Monarchs start play later this year. Playing for Santa Rosa (Calif.) Junior College, he passed for almost 1,800 yards and 14 touchdowns and ran for eight TDs.ODU also signed defensive lineman Carlos Guglielmi, who grew up in British Columbia and had 25 tackles and three sacks in junior college for Butte (Calif.).