Came across this interesting tidbit…

June 14, 1984

Sports:

Oklahoma State football coach, Jimmy Johnson, will soon be head coach of the national champion Miami Hurricanes, it was recently reported. Johnson’s 8-5 Cowboys led the Big Eight in fewest points allowed last season. Johnson will replace Howard Schnellenberger who 11 days after earning the NCAA title announced he would be joining the Washington Federals of the United States Football League.

Source: paulsvalleydailydemocrat.com