This is its first since 1945 , ending a 70 - year drought that was the longest of any program that has appeared in the Sugar Bowl at least twice .
However , it has been even longer since Oklahoma State played in the Sugar .
This is Oklahoma State 's first since 1945 , ending a 70 - year drought that was the longest of any program that has appeared in the Sugar Bowl at least twice .
However , it has been even longer since Oklahoma State played in the Sugar .