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“I have zero trust in the system and zero belief I would be taken seriously.” Students sexually assaulted, out of 823 respondents to a 2015 survey Total: 152 students, with each dot representing one person who was sexually assaulted

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or months, OU’s highest administrative offices have not responded to new research on sexual misconduct on the Norman campus. In April 2016, a report detailing the findings of the research — including that 19 percent of 823 OU students surveyed said they had been sexually assaulted — was delivered by researchers from the OU Psychology Clinic to the Office of the President, Title IX and other administrative offices, but the researchers said it had only been acknowledged by the Gender + Equality Center. OU President David Boren said he never received the report but that its findings on campus sexual assault were unsurprising. “I’ve always felt that the problem is very significant,” Boren said. “That’s one of the reasons why I wanted to make sure we had a very strong Title IX program and why I want a hotline — because I’m not surprised. I know we’ve got a problem and that colleges all across the country have a problem, but it’s an understandable problem.” The survey, conducted over the fall, spring and summer 2015 semesters and distributed via mass mail, found that of the 823 anonymous student respondents, 152 said they had been sexually assaulted. Lisa Frey and Denise Beesley, both professors of counseling psychology at OU, organized a team of doctoral students to conduct the research after being approached by the Institutional Equity and Title IX Office in August 2014 to develop a sexual misconduct climate survey. In January 2015, the Title IX office distanced itself from the survey — Frey said the office withdrew its support from the research, but Assistant Title IX Director Kathleen Smith said the office asked to delay the survey. “We wanted to make sure that the official university campus climate survey would comply with any federal legislation or regulations,” Smith said in an email. “The researchers decided to move forward with the survey as a research project. We have received and reviewed their findings and recommendations.” The researchers continued without administrative support — the only difference, Frey said, was that the survey was only distributed on the Norman campus and did not include the Health Science Center and Tulsa campuses in the research. Still, the researchers are concerned that their report was met with relative silence. “I don’t know if that means they didn’t see it. I don’t know if that means they

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didn’t read it. I don’t know if that means they’ve read it and thought ‘Oh my gosh, we do have a problem,’” Beesley said. “Either way, it speaks to the idea that we want to maintain this public image, so we’re going to keep a lid on things as much as we can. It’s troubling.” Scott Secor, a third year doctoral student in counseling psychology who was part of the research team that conducted the survey, said even the “Not on OUr Campus” slogan contributes to a culture of keeping campus sexual assault quiet. “Not on OUr Campus — that has kind of a double meaning to it,” Secor said. “I know the intent behind it is to say, ‘We’re not going to let this happen on our campus — this is not tolerated.’ But I think for a lot of people who have survived this, it actually constitutes a denial that (sexual assault) is happening on our campus.” WHAT THE DATA SAYS While the statistics show that sexual assault at OU is on par with national statistics — nationally, 1 in 5 women and 1 in 16 men are sexually assaulted in college — students’ narrative responses in the survey indicated that reporting sexual assault introduced additional levels of trauma. One read: “I have zero trust in the system and zero belief I would be taken seriously.” Another read: “Reporting was the best and worst decision. The process felt grueling and very isolating.” And another: “My friend had to drop out of OU because she was so traumatized and afraid to see her rapist on campus.” The numbers in the report told troubling stories — 43 percent of respondents said they experienced sexual assault during their first year on campus. Of the 152 students who responded that they had been sexually assaulted as a student at OU’s Norman campus, 63 said they had been sexually assaulted at an on-campus location or at an OUsponsored event. Forty-seven of those 63 students said they had been sexually assaulted either in OU-affiliated housing or in fraternity or sorority housing. For Gender + Equality Center Director Kathy Fahl, these statistics underscore the importance of educating first year students. “We know that first year students are targeted, and so our residence life staff is really important to make sure they’re educated,” Fahl said. “We know our students don’t have good information when they land on campus on those issues. Most of them don’t get anything in formal K-12 education.” The phenomenon that first year

students are more likely to be sexually assaulted during the first weeks of the fall semester of their freshman year is referred to as the “red zone,” according to the report. “I can understand how first year students are at the highest risk. They know how to protect themselves less and to keep out of situations,” Boren said. “Every year you get older, you get a little wiser.” Each year by Oct. 1, universities are required to disseminate data regarding campus security in order to comply with the Clery Act — OU does this through the annual Sooner Safety and Fire Report. But the numbers in the Sooner Safety and Fire Report paint an incomplete picture of sexual assault on campus: the report shows 12 reported sexual assaults at OU in 2015, compared to 18 in 2014 and 22 in 2013. That’s vastly lower than the 152 who responded to the anonymous survey saying they had been sexually assaulted, but it doesn’t mean the numbers tell conflicting stories. The Clery Act numbers show a small portion of campus sexual assault because they represent formal reports to entities like Student Affairs or OUPD. Because of the hesitance to formally report sexually assault, the anonymous survey found significantly higher numbers. Some of that hesitance, Fahl said, can be attributed to a fear of being blamed for the assault. “We live in a culture that blames victims — it’s not just campus, it’s Norman, it’s Oklahoma, it’s the United States, it’s around the world,” Fahl said. “The fear of ‘Why would I put myself through this?’ is real.” The OU Counseling Psychology researchers pointed to several reasons why their data is reliable — the survey was not incentivized (so, no chance at a free gift card for participation), it took about 30 minutes to complete, and respondents were a representative sample of OU’s population by race and gender. In addition to sending out the survey through mass mail, the researchers specifically reached out to marginalized groups on campus to complete the survey, Frey said. Before students’ responses that they were sexually assaulted were counted, they had to answer a series of follow-up questions about the location and time of the assault, as well as their relationship to the perpetrator, Frey said. WHERE WE GO FROM HERE Frey, Beesley and Secor agreed on what they wanted to see from the university to combat campus sexual assault: honesty, education and a strong

administrative response. “I’d like for President Boren to get up and say, ‘We do take this seriously, we have a long way to go, but we’re willing to fight the good fight and do things that will improve the experience on campus,’” Beesley said. Students, faculty and staff are currently required to complete an online sexual misconduct training, Fahl said. Students in greek life and in athletics complete in-person sexual misconduct training. Even if addressing sexual assault on campus can bring negative attention to a university, Beesley said the honesty would be welcomed. “I think for most individuals, there’s something refreshing about anyone just saying, ‘Hey, this is true, I acknowledge it, I have made mistakes or we haven’t done enough’ — there’s something about that that is hopeful,” she said. Boren agreed that more education could be helpful in decreasing the prevalence of campus sexual assault, but budget cuts could be an obstacle to any new programs. “All we’re doing night and day is figuring out how to cut, cut, cut spending,” Boren said. “This is one of the things I noticed — people asked, can we hire another person for autism? Can we do this, can we do that? Where do they think the money’s coming from?” Fahl said the research was helpful in determining next steps for gender-based violence education. “We have a lot of work to do, and it’s all of our responsibilities,” Fahl said. “If we’re going to change our cultural norms, we all have to do something.” Boren acknowledged the work the Gender + Equality Center does in decreasing gender-based violence, but the solution to eliminating campus sexual assault? “We try to really train students about (sexual violence), and you try to also say, ‘Don’t get yourself in a situation where you’re incapable of saying no,’” Boren said. “Can we eradicate the problem? Not any more than we can eradicate human nature.” Dana Branham

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More information Read the full text of the report, and find information and resources about sexual assault at oudaily.com/sexualassault.

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NEWS

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Higher levels of chromium-6 in water

Cleveland County drinking water has higher levels of a potentially dangerous chemical than any other Oklahoma county, according to a recent study, but a city official said it is not something to worry about. Made up of Norman, Moore and part of Oklahoma City, Cleveland County’s drinking water contains the highest levels of chromium-6 of any county in the state, according to a Sept. 20 report by nonprofit Environmental Working Group. Chromium is a naturally occurring element in things like rocks, plants and soil, and is not dangerous. Chromium-6 is an odorless, tasteless element that is created by the erosion of those natural things, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Continued exposure to high amounts of chromium-6 can lead to skin reactions, according to the EPA. However, the EPA standard for drinking water is 100 ppb of total chromium. Geri Wellborn, the city of Norman’s superintendent of the Water Treatment Division, said despite the study, the county’s chromium-6 levels are not something to be concerned about. “(The EPA doesn’t) set limits based on politics, they PAXSON HAWS/THE DAILY don’t set limits based on non-concrete fuzzy criteria. The Rev. T. Sheri Dickerson welcomes attendees into the East Sixth Street Christian Church in Oklahoma City on Friday. A ser- You’ve got to have real concrete links for the EPA to convice was held in honor of Terence Crutcher, who was shot by a Tulsa police officer on Sept. 16. sider changing a limit,” Wellborn said. Wellborn said Cleveland County’s chromium levels are higher than other counties in the state because of the Garber-Wellington Aquifer, which provides about 40 percent of the city’s water. She said water in the aquifer picks up chromium and other things, like calcium and sodium. Daisy Creager, @daisycreager

Black Lives Matter vigil draws ‘group of action’ OKC event honors Terence Crutcher, encourages change ABBY BITTERMAN @abby_bitterman

Black Lives Matter OKC and Black Lives Matter Oklahoma held a vigil for Terence Crutcher at 6 p.m. on Friday at the East Sixth Street Christian Church in Oklahoma City. “We are a group of action. We exist to do more than just make noise,” said the Rev. Jesse Jackson, reverend of the church. During his speech, Jackson not only spoke about Terence Crutcher’s

shooting, he made parallels between what happened in America in the 1960s and what is happening this year. The vigil was held at the East Sixth Street Christian Church because Terence C r u t c h e r ’s f a t h e r a n d Ja c k s o n w e n t t o s e m i nar y school together in Tulsa, said Rev. T. Sheri Dickerson, one of the vigil organizers who led the evening. Jackson said the group i s l o o k i ng f o r sy st e m i c change and more accountability in situations of police brutality. After opening with a p r a y e r, D i c k e r s o n i n troduced the various speakers: Garland Pruitt,

president of the Oklahoma City NAACP, Al McAffrey, a candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives and Sean Braddy, a candidate for the U.S. Senate. Dickerson concluded the vigil by asking the audience to remain active in the movement. Oklahoma City resident Angel Wilson said she thought the vigil and the positive conversations were good. “People seemed involved. They seemed motivated. They seemed interested, and they seemed like they really were raring to be a part of the change,” Wilson said. Riley Helton, a University

of Central Oklahoma t h e a t e r j u n i o r, s a i d h e heard about the event on Facebook and felt compelled to attend. “This tragedy happened in my home town,” Helton said. “I might be in Oklahoma City, but I still feel for Tulsa. Jackson said he was very pleased with the vigil and the number of the different generations in attendance. “I was very encouraged by the number of allies we had here,” Jackson said. “Just to let you know that you’re not in the fight by yourself.” Abby Bitterman abbybitt@ou.edu

Third victim of train collision identified

The Norman Police Department has identified the victim of the third fatal pedestrian-train collision in three weeks. Michael Andrew Railly, 31, was killed at 12:12 a.m. on Thursday by a train near the Constitution Street railroad crossing. Railly was standing close to the tracks trying to photograph or video the approaching train when he was struck. The train was unable to stop, and Railly was pronounced dead at the scene, according to a NPD press release. Railly is the third person to be killed by a train collision in Norman in September. NPD Public Safety Information Officer Sarah Jensen said as of now, there is nothing to connect the three deaths. However, due to the recent fatal train collisions, the NPD stated in the release that pedestrians and motorists should be cautious around railroad crossings and should not trespass on railroad property. Jensen said the NPD constantly tries to educate people on the dangers of trains and railroads as well as the need to obey warning signs. The most recent collision is still under investigation, according to the press release. Anna Mayer, @Honestly_ Anna

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Clowns help refugees in Greece OU professor’s film will be screened, discussed by panel ALLISON WEINTRAUB @AllieFrances12

Andrew Horton, a screenw r i t e r a n d O U p ro f e s sor, is preparing to release “Laughter Without Borders,” a documentary about Swedish clowns visiting refugee camps to cheer up children. Horton’s inspiration for “Laughter Without Borders” was sparked after seeing a news report on American clowns who were traveling to refugee camps through the organization Clowns Without Borders. Clowns Without Borders is a nonprofit organization made up of professional clowns whose purpose is to go into refugee camps in wartorn countries like Palestine, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Afghanistan and use humor to help the community heal. After raising funds to begin the documentary, Horton and cinematographer Brady Foster traveled to Greece for about a month to film a Swedish group of clowns affiliated with Clowns Without Borders, Horton said. “I think it’s such a wonderful thing that Clowns Without Borders exists. We want the film to be able to be helpful for the whole movement,” Horton said. Many individuals from the OU and Oklahoma City communities donated money to ensure that “Laughter Without Borders” could happen, but the documentary is not about making money, Horton said. “(Clowns Without Borders) is a cause that’s very important and I want more people to

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A clown plays with a Syrian refugee child in a documentary by film and video studies professor Andrew Horton. The piece will be screened at 7 p.m. Nov. 2 in the Oklahoma Memorial Union’s Meacham Auditorium.

appreciate that helping refugees isn’t just about military. Sending clowns can be very important,” Horton said. Horton was also quick to emphasize the importance of comedy in the documentary. “I want everyone in life to understand the importance of comedy, but also the importance of reaching out and helping people,” Horton said. “Everyone can do something. We’re living in a very troubled world. How do we help? You can write checks, you can join the Peace Corps — they’re wonderful organizations. But it’s becoming clear as more nations are joining Clowns Without Borders that laughter can be helpful too.” Greece has been a very influential place for Horton. He has been traveling Greece for 50 years, is leading his 21st study abroad trip to Greece this summer and even speaks Greek, he said. “Greek culture touched me deeply,” Horton said. “Yes, you’re talking history and the Acropolis and all that, but the Greek spirit — the Greek approach to life — is so good.”

Greek people have returned Horton’s love. He’s been the subject of a Greek documentary “Bones in the Sea,” which focuses on his love of Greece. The film documents one of his student trips and features stories from Horton’s Greek friends, he said. When making “Laughter Without Borders,” Horton also delved into the history of the refugee system in Greece. Currently, the Greek refugee camps house Syrians, Afghans and other displaced peoples. “(The clowns) were in northern Greece because the idea was that refugees would come on the islands, go to the mainland, they’d go up through Greece and then to Europe — but now Europe is closed,” Horton said. “They closed the Greek border at the north, so there are at least seventy to eighty thousand refugees and they don’t know where they’re going to go, but the Greeks are being helpful.” “Laughter Without Borders” focuses on four Swedish clowns. The leader

of the Swedish clown troupe, Oldoz Javidi, will be attending the OU screening of the documentary in November and is a refugee herself, Horton said. “She’s Iranian. Her family left Iran when she was six years old, so you are talking about an Iranian girl who becomes a Swedish citizen and returns to help other refugees,” Horton said. Foster, an OU graduate, has been involved in several of Horton’s trips to Greece through OU, he said. “Laughter Without Borders” captures a number of impactful scenes. Foster and Horton visited three camps a day for a month so they could experience many different types of camps, Foster said. “My favorite moment is one of the clowns — his name is Jonas — he plays a little guitar and you see the kids come up to him,” Foster said. “They’re playing the guitar with him and he’s singing to them. There’s even one moment where he’s got his arms wrapped around the kid and they’re playing the guitar together and he just smiled and gave the kid a kiss on the cheek. I thought it was such a powerful moment.” Foster remembers how excited the children of the camps would be to see the clowns. It wasn’t always about the laughter either, he said. “A lot of (the children) just want a hug or want to be held,“ he said. “Even as a cameraman, there was one camp we went to — I had to balance the camera and hold a little girl that just wanted to be held.” Foster experienced some struggles recording at every camp. Some camps required that he break down his camera because they had past issues with filming, but Foster said it was important to get as

much as he could. “It was important that people see the positive aspect of the situation here,” Foster said. “So much of what we see on the refugee crisis is negative, especially when you see it on the major media. It was nice to focus on the kids and on the clowns and show the joy and hope that was being spread around.” Marketing sophomore Elizabeth Schneider thinks the documentary will help students gain a better understanding of the refugee issue. “So many people believe in seeing,” she said. “Whenever they see it, it’s easier to understand than just something to hear about.” Foster said that it is important for students to see this documentary to understand what the refugees experience, especially the children. “Of all the situations that are going on, it’s the children that needlessly suffer,” Foster said. “They don’t have a voice in all these situations. They are the victims of adults fighting. I think it’s important for students to be aware of what’s going on in the world that they live in. It’s important to understand what other people are going through.” Allison Weintraub

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State question tackles liquor laws Voting ‘yes’ will allow more Voting ‘no’ will protect local convenience in Oklahoma liquor stores in free market

Emily McPherson emilymcpherson@ ou.edu The case for State Question 792 almost writes itself. I have never purchased alcohol — I’m only 19 — but it’s not necessary to have done so in order to understand that this measure regarding Oklahoma’s antiquated liquor laws is common sense. Oklahoma currently operates under a complex set of liquor laws that is more reminiscent of Prohibition than it is of our society today. Wine and most beers cannot be purchased in grocery stores like Target or Wal-Mart, and liquor stores can sell only alcohol — no related items, like corkscrews, plastic cups or limes. There are more complex regulations, too, but this is the gist of it: Oklahoma’s liquor laws are a burden on consumers. I had the pleasure of meeting State Sen. Stephanie Bice last semester. Bice explained to me and my class that her bill, Senate Bill 383, would go into effect if SQ 792 is approved by voters

this November. (The state question must be approved by voters first because the current alcohol laws are written into the Oklahoma Constitution and require voters’ approval to change or repeal.) The bill essentially allows grocery stores to sell beer and wine and allows liquor stores to sell non-alcoholic items, so long as non-liquor sales don’t comprise more than 20 percent of an individual store’s profits. It would be up to the legislature when alcohol could be sold, and municipalities will still get to determine the taxes levied on alcohol sales. This makes complete sense to me. If you’re having a big Thanksgiving dinner, you don’t want to buy nearly everything at Target but then have to drive to the liquor store just to purchase the wine. If you’re throwing a party, you don’t want to have to buy your alcohol in one place and all the other related party items in another. This measure makes life easier for Oklahomans. Additionally, SQ 792 will bring more selection to Oklahomans. As the law currently stands, beer cannot be refrigerated in stores — meaning many types of craft beers can’t be sold at all because they must be stored below a certain temperature. This measure would change that, making our alcohol laws

much more similar to most other states’. Bice also told my class about the surprising amount of opposition she’s faced to her legislation, most of it from businesses. Some companies have refused to continue selling their products in Oklahoma if the measure passes, and small businesses have expressed concern that the measure would put them out of business if they aren’t able to compete with the larger grocery chains. But I encourage voters to put the average Oklahoma citizen before big companies. State Question 792 and its companion bill will make life a lot easier for Oklahomans. I’ll be voting “yes� on SQ 792 on Nov. 8. By the time the law goes into effect — Oct. 1, 2018 — I’ll be 21 and able to reap its benefits, like I hope so many others will be able to as well. Emily McPherson is a political science sophomore and a copy editor for The Daily. Editor’s note: Leading up to election day, we’re publishing opposing arguments for each state question on the ballot.

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Jacob Tharp jacobabellotharp@ ou.edu I must be crazy to think I could convince college students to vote against easier access to alcohol. I mean, who am I kidding — young people don’t vote, and half of them are still registered in Texas. In any case, I am not against the modernization of Oklahoma’s alcohol laws. I believe they are antiquated, backward and, frankly, annoying. In fact, I support many of the most well-known provisions of State Question 792, including the availability of strong beer and wine in grocery stores. Look, I get it. We’ve all been there: It’s 9:01 on a Saturday night. All of your friends are coming over for brunch tomorrow, and you forgot to pick up the Prosecco for mimosas. What are you going to do? Cancel the brunch, of course. Life isn’t fair. You know what else isn’t fair? State Question 792. While the measure undoubtedly contains many provisions that would satisfy consumers, these conveniences would come at a cost. Under a “free market� banner, proponents of the measure claim it would result in a more competitive market and offer consumers more choices. However, their definition of “free market� seems to be the version preferred by Republican lawmakers in which big business operates under different rules than everyone else. If passed, SQ 792 would allow big-box retailers like Wal-Mart to sell strong beer and wine at all of their locations, while liquor store owners would be limited to

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Running game fuels TCU win Mixon and Perine lead offense against Horned Frogs JESSE POUND @jesserpound

FORT WORTH, Texas — Oklahoma’s running game finally found its footing in a win against No. 21 TCU, utilizing both its star running backs effectively as the Sooners held on for a 52-46 road win. The Sooners (2-2, 1-0 Big 12) ran for 260 yards and five touchdowns, with running backs Joe Mixon and Samaje Perine as well as quarterback Baker Mayfield all finding holes in the TCU (3-2, 1-1 Big

12) defense two weeks after they were held without a rushing touchdown in a loss to Ohio State. The Sooners’ veteran backfield was following an offensive line reshuffled by injury. “I thought our running game was excellent with a patched-up o-line,” head coach Bob Stoops said. “We had a lot of guys out, but they did a great job.” Offensive lineman Cody Ford missed the game after breaking his leg against Ohio State, and Jonathan Alvarez, who started the season at center but slid over to fill Ford’s spot at guard, also sat out with an injury. They were replaced by center

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Erick Wren and guard Ben Powers, both starting the first games of their careers. “There’s no simple plugins up front,” offensive coordinator Lincoln Riley said of the group, which also saw Dru Samia and Bobby Evans split time at right tackle. “It’s never simple.” The Sooners broke off long runs, including a 65-yard dash by Mixon and a 29-yard effort from Perine. But they also showed the ability to drive into the end zone, with all five scores coming from inside the 10-yard line. A key to that was Mayfield, who found success keeping the ball on option plays throughout the game, including two touchdowns.

“If they want to take away our two horses, then I’ll have to pull it and earn my yards,” Mayfield said. The Sooners’ passing game held its own as well, with Mayfield throwing for 274 yards and two scores as that same offensive line gave him plenty of time to throw. But it was the resurgent run game that helped create the seams in the secondary. “It opens up the flea-flicker that w e ran,” Stoops said, speaking of a 67-yard touchdown pass to Dede Westbrook that was wide open. “It opens up some of those run-pass option type plays.” Mixon led all players with 105 rushing yards on 16

carries. Perine, who entered the season poised to become Oklahoma’s all-time leading rusher but had started slowly, added a season-high 98 yards of his own on 17 attempts. Perine tied former Sooner Adrian Peterson for sixth in total touchdowns (41) at the school late in the third quarter, giving Oklahoma a 49-24 lead that proved to be just enough to win. “For us, Samaje, he’s right there as our top dog with Joe,” Stoops said. “I guess they’re even now, with two top dogs.” Jesse Pound

OU’S RUNNING ATTACK • Joe Mixon led the Sooners against the Horned Frogs with 16 carries for 105 rushing yards. • Samaje Perine had 17 carries for a season high of 98 yards. • Baker Mayfield had 12 attempts for 72 yards. • Perine got his 41st rushing touchdown against TCU and tied former Sooner Adrian Peterson.

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Junior quarterback Baker Mayfield runs the ball into the endzone for a touchdown during the second quarter of the game against TCU on Saturday. The Sooners play Texas Oct. 8.

Shaky Sooners survive, turn to Texas OU is looking to avenge last year’s loss to Longhorns SPENSER DAVIS @Davis_Spenser

FORT WORTH, Texas — Oklahoma’s 52-46 win over No. 21 TCU Saturday was impressive in a few ways, but the Sooners won’t have time to rest on their laurels this week. A date with Texas in the Cotton Bowl looms next weekend — a must-win contest for the Sooners (2-2, 1-0 Big 12). Luckily, they have some experience with that.

Faced with a 21-7 deficit in the first quarter against the Horned Frogs and a disastrous 1-3 start looking likely, Oklahoma grew up on the field against TCU (3-2, 1-1 Big 12). It responded with 28 unanswered points in the second quarter alone, eventually stretching its run to 42-3 at Amon G. Carter Stadium. OU scored touchdowns on six of seven straight possessions in the second and third quarters. Quarterback Baker Mayfield accounted for three total touchdowns through that stretch. The Sooner defense was even more dominant,

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