 On July 24, 2006, the Sooners were a 5–1 favorite to win the National Championship.The Sooners adopted a different jersey design in 2006, which included the removal of the players' last names from the back of the jersey due to the design of the uniform's shoulders and back, and a darker crimson color for the jersey and helmet.On August 2, 2006, quarterback Rhett Bomar and offensive lineman J.D.