 The 1959 win was the first for Nebraska since 1942, and the 1959 and 1960 wins were the first consecutive victories over the Sooners since 1939 through 1942.After a 3–6–1 season in 1961, Jennings was succeeded by Bob Devaney, who had been successful with Wyoming.Devaney immediately turned the Nebraska program around, winning with numerous players recruited by Jennings.