Oklahoma State University (OSU) and the University of Oklahoma (OU) have finalized a contract to play their men's basketball rivalry game, known as Bedlam, on December 14, 2024, at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. This matchup marks the first non-conference Bedlam game since OU's transition from the Big 12 to the Southeastern Conference (SEC) earlier this year. The rivalry, which has been a significant aspect of Oklahoma's college sports culture, will continue despite the schools being in different conferences. New OSU head coach Steve Lutz emphasized the importance of this rivalry for fans, as bragging rights are at stake. While some fans hope for a return to home-and-home series, the upcoming game is seen as a promising development in the evolving landscape of college sports due to conference realignment. Past seasons have been competitive, and the upcoming match is expected to draw significant interest from both fanbases.