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Freshman quarterback Caleb Williams dons the Golden Hat after the Sooners defeated Texas in the Red River Showdown at the Cotton Bowl on Oct. 9.

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Freshman quarterback saves Sooners in first major performance MASON YOUNG @Mason_Young_0

DALLAS — Caleb Williams stood tall amid his teammates as he donned the Golden Hat, yelled in celebration and threw Horns Down, the inverted Longhorn insignias on his fingernails burning orange in the 90-degree sunlight. Moments later, as Williams rested front and center for a team picture in the middle of the Cotton Bowl, Spencer Rattler was nowhere to be found. The freshman they call “Superman” had saved the Sooners’ season and upended OU’s quarterback situation, creating a battle that will take center stage in the weeks to follow. No. 6 Oklahoma (6-0, 3-0 Big 12) completed the largest comeback in the history of the Red River Showdown, resurging from a 28-7 first quarter deficit against No. 21 Texas (4-2, 2-1) for a 55-48 win, thanks in large part to Williams’ heroism. The No. 1 quarterback in the 2020 recruiting class, who, until Saturday, had seen only special package usage behind Rattler — the preseason Heisman Trophy favorite and second-year starter — took control of the Sooners’ offense and captained it to victory, finishing 16-of-25 for 212 yards plus 88 rushing yards and three total touchdowns. “Hell of a game, hell of a performance, no doubt about it,” Randy Trivers, Williams’

former coach at Gonzaga C o l l e g e Hig h S c h o o l i n Washington, D.C., told The Daily after the game. “Not a shock. That young man is a special talent who rises in special moments.” Entering the game to begin the second quarter and facing a fourth-and-one, Williams took the snap and cut left, breaking two tackles before finding a seam and sprinting 66 yards at 19.1 mph. Racing downfield like the red-caped blur he’s nicknamed after, Williams punctuated the run by stretching the ball across the goal line and flying in for a touchdown like the Man of Steel himself. Two drives later, Rattler, who’d previously thrown an interception, fumbled, leading to a touchdown that put Texas up 35-17 with six minutes and 41 seconds left in the second quarter. One year after temporarily benching Rattler before his quadruple-overtime comeback against Texas, Riley removed his starter again — two weeks after OU’s student section called for his benching — and entrusted his offense to Williams. “I think the playbook changes because (Williams is) a runner,” ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit said of the quarterback change on ABC’s broadcast at halftime. “Things change because you can now attack with him as an extra number for that defense to have to account for, and then you can still go play action. With Spencer Rattler, it was really more about what he could do if he had to create. With Caleb Williams, it’s designed to let him use his legs.” Williams promptly led OU to a field goal on its last drive of the second quarter, but the

Longhorns responded with their own, increasing their lead to 18 at the break. Before and after halftime, Williams had a spring in his step, waving his hands, rallying his teammates and hyping up the Sooner faithful. On the Sooners’ third possession of the second half, Williams finally completed his first collegiate touchdown pass after OU and Texas traded field goals again to open the third quarter. Unfazed by a fumbled snap — a blunder he similarly made last week against Kansas State that cost Oklahoma a potential touchdown — he scooped up the ball and fired a 14-yard dart between two defenders to sophomore receiver Marvin Mims. “He’s very poised, which I told Coach Riley when they were about to offer Caleb, that one of his best qualities is his poise under pressure,” Trivers said. “That’s why it’s not a shock to see him perform really well under a big spotlight.” Williams proved his old coach true again with OU trailing 41-33 midway through the fourth quarter. On thirdand-19 with a defender on his tail, Williams stepped up in the pocket and uncorked a 52-yard touchdown strike to Mims. Trivers had seen plenty of plays like that from Williams in similar situations before, as had Gonzaga offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Danny Schaechter. During the 2018 Washington Catholic Athletic Conference championship game against DeMatha Catholic, Williams and the Eagles were down 20-0 in the second quarter and later faced a 16-point-deficit with seven minutes left in the game.

Undeterred, Williams needed only three minutes and three seconds to save the day. He rushed for one touchdown, then threw for another with 29 seconds remaining before DeMatha returned a squib kick for a score to retake a 43-40 lead. Refusing surrender, Williams got the ball back with 15 seconds left. Two plays later, he unleashed a 60-yard Hail Mary from the 41-yard-line, which was caught for a championship-clinching touchdown as time expired. “In his career, a bunch of times at Gonzaga we were down big. (He’d) never give up,” Schaechter told The Daily. “(He’d) keep playing, living the next play and making great plays where he needs to make great plays, because Superman always has his cape on.” Following Williams’ intrepid fourth-quarter touchdown Saturday, Riley put Rattler back in for what he called the most important play of the game — a two-point conversion he completed to redshirt junior receiver Drake Stoops. After Texas’ Xavier Worthy was stripped by another Caleb — OU’s sixthyear senior linebacker Caleb Kelly — on the ensuing kickoff, OU took a 48-41 lead, its first of the game. UT quarterback Casey Thompson, the son of former Sooners passer Charles Thompson, responded with a tying 31-yard touchdown pass to Worthy. Williams replied by marching the Sooners downfield, and then Brooks broke a 33-yard touchdown run with three seconds remaining to seal the win. “I get what’s going on with Rattler and everything, but I’ve been telling people for a

while that Caleb Williams is the best college football player right now,” Schaechter said. “He is an unbelievable athlete, unbelievable playmaker and quarterback, and so when he went in, I was just excited for him, because he has put a lot of work into it. ... I just want him to experience the success that he works for and deserves.” Afterward, many of the 92,100 in attendance stormed the field to celebrate, among them student section members who’d gotten their wish. Just two weeks ago, they’d chanted “We want Caleb” on an ABC broadcast after Rattler threw an interception against West Virginia. Rattler was scarce postgame, and Riley made neither quarterback available to reporters. The Sooners’ coach said he had planned to bring Rattler back into the game but changed his mind once OU’s offense began rolling with Williams. Ultimately, Riley was noncommittal on who he plans to start next week against TCU (3-2, 1-1). Should he choose Williams, the freshman phenom appears more than ready for the challenge. “There are a lot of competitive guys that are talented that in the moment don’t necessarily have that ‘it’ factor, and he’s just got it, man,” Trivers said of Williams’ abilities, not just in isolated situations, but also the biggest moments. “You just have those athletes that you’ve just gotta think, man, we’re gonna see the magic again, and he’s one of those guys that has the ‘it.’” masyoung@ou.edu

Mental health concerns loom over faculty Strains of anxiety increase amid lack of bolstered COVID-19 precautions ALEXIA ASTON @alexiaaston

The lack of mental health resources and the inability of many to work from home has caused several OU faculty and staff fear and anxiety under the university’s current COVID-19 policies. With mental health strains heightened by the pandemic, some OU faculty and staff have faced difficulties finding mental health resources due to long waitlists and unavailability. Others have opted to transfer

universities entirely. A university spokesperson said approximately 10 percent of the OU University Counseling Center’s patients were faculty and staff members. They said the UCC will continue to provide counseling and psychiatric services to faculty and staff throughout the pandemic. However, the UCC limits its counseling patients to 12 sessions per year, which several students reported restricts their ability to seek counsel amid mental health challenges exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Former OU biology assistant professor Daniel Allen began his first day at Penn State University on Oct. 1 after frustration regarding OU’s response to COVID-19. Allen said

navigating his work at OU amid a pandemic was stressful, as he had a heavy workload and two kids ineligible for the vaccine. OU’s lack of a mask mandate or vaccine mandate has caused him anxiety, Allen said. Allen’s kids attend Norman Public Schools, where masking indoors is also “expected” but not required. Allen said he believes NPS would follow suit if OU enacted a mask mandate. Allen said switching from a virtual classroom setting to an in-person classroom this year was frustrating because the OU administration was “ignoring” the pandemic. The university’s mission to generate knowledge contradicts its policy-making, Allen said.

“It feels like, especially as a scientist, when they’re ignoring the science, it’s like, ‘Why am I putting all my effort here?’” Allen said. At Penn State, students are “encouraged” to share their vaccination status. On Aug. 30, Penn State reported 78 percent of off-campus students and over 86 percent of students living on campus submitted proof of vaccination and found 80 percent of students were vaccinated. They also reported about 83 percent of their full-time faculty and staff were vaccinated. Those who aren’t vaccinated are required to test weekly for COVID19, according to Penn State News. If one doesn’t comply, “significant consequences,” up to and including

expulsion, will be implemented. At Penn State, students, faculty, staff and visitors are required to wear a mask indoors. In contrast, OU “strongly encourages” masking indoors and in high-density settings. In classrooms where a student has tested positive, the given class is required to wear a mask for two weeks. At Penn State, Allen said he feels less stressed and anxious than he did during his time at OU due to administrators’ efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19. “I was walking around the (student) union today and it was packed full of people, but everyone was see STRESS page 2

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Leading with ‘Patients First’ OU Health names new president for Partners enterprise PEGGY DODD @pegdodd

OU Health named Dr. Ian F. Dunn as chief physician executive for its enterprise, President of OU Health Partners and Vice Chair of the OU Health Partners Board of Directors on Oct. 7. “We are excited to announce that Dr. Dunn will serve in this critical and dynamic role for OU Health and OU Health Partners. … By joining the senior leadership team on a permanent basis and formally taking the helm of OU Health Partners as President, he will continue

to elevate OU Health with his skills and passion for academic healthcare,” said Dr. Harold Burkhart, acting CEO for OU Health, in a press release. In 2020, OU Health Sciences Center was rebranded as OU Health, an identity that includes the clinical enterprises in Oklahoma City and Tulsa and OU’s hospital partner. OU Health holds Oklahoma’s largest doctor network, according to the OU Health website. The oncology program, housed at the Stephenson Cancer Center, was named the top facility for cancer care in Oklahoma by U.S. News & World Report for the 2020-21 rankings, according to the release. The OU Health Partners Board oversees the OU Health enterprise and the physician and provider practice of OU

Health Partners, according to the press release. The mission of OU Health is to lead healthcare in patient care, education and research. According to the press release, prior to this position, Dunn had served as professor and chair of the Department of Neurosurgery at the OU College of Medicine since 2018. A graduate of Harvard Medical School, Dunn was a faculty member at Harvard’s Department of Neurosurgery before coming to OU. He completed his general surgery internship and served as chief resident at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. He later completed fellowships at the DanaFarber Cancer Institute/Broad Institute in Boston and at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences/St. Vincent

Infirmary Medical Center in Little Rock, according to the release. Dunn has written over 200 peer-reviewed journal publications and 40 chapters of other medical publications focusing on neurosurgery, according to the release. He has given presentations internationally that detail complex brain tumors located at the base of the skull. “(Dr. Dunn’s) leadership has also been instrumental in the process of transitioning physicians and other providers to the new OU Health Partners structure,” said Dr. John Zubialde, OU College of Medicine executive dean and board chair of OU Health Partners, in the press release. Zubialde said in the release he gives Dunn credit for advancing the Department of

Neurosurgery during his time as chair and assisting on many initiatives, including equity in healthcare, improvement in patient care and experience, and the enhancement of nursing staff. “I am grateful to be named to these leadership positions and am excited to be a part of OU Health’s future as we develop new and innovative ways to care for our patients. One of our philosophies is ‘Patients First,’ and that is the driving force for every decision we make at OU Health. I am excited to help lead our enterprise into the future,” Dunn said in the press release. peggy.f.lail-1@ou.edu

Students protest state abortion bills March aims to show solidarity with impacted students RACHEL WEATHERS @rrweathers

An OU student organization focused on reproductive issues held a march on Oct. 6 on the South Oval to rally against recent legislation restricting abortion access signed by Gov. Kevin Stitt, as well as similar legislation in other states. OU pre-law criminology and women’s and gender studies sophomore Katherine Wooldridge said Students for Reproductive Justice used the protest to show support for students that may be impacted by the anti-abortion bills passed and proposed in Texas and Oklahoma, as well as other states. The purpose of the organization is to promote access to health care and the right to make decisions about one’s own body around campus. Stitt signed legislation including a bill providing safeguards surrounding the use of abortion-inducing drugs and another restoring Oklahoma’s prohibition on abortion if Roe v. Wade is overturned by the Supreme Court. On Sept. 1, Oklahoma County District Judge Cindy Truong temporarily blocked one bill signed by Stitt banning abortions if a fetal heartbeat can be detected and another that would have deemed abortions as

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wearing a mask,” Allen said. “Obviously COVID-19 has given us a new reality to deal with, but there are safe ways to mitigate those risks.” Amber Williams, administrative assistant to the senior associate dean at the OU Gallogly College of Engineering, worked from home from March 2020 to June 2021 due to a health condition and medication that made her immunocompromised. Now, Williams works in person and said she’s constantly fearful of catching COVID-19. During her time at home, Williams was infected with COVID-19 in April, and again in November. Williams’ medication — which she was taking for an inflammatory disease known as ankylosis spondylitis that can cause vertebrae to fuse together — increased the severity of her COVID-19 symptoms. Williams said the infection caused her to have difficulty breathing, resulting in low oxygen levels. She said the virus caused her ankylosis spondylitis — which was originally isolated to her spine, hips, knees and shoulders — to spread everywhere, including her organs. “I would wake up gasping, and I couldn’t get air into my lungs,” Williams said. “There were a few nights where I didn’t want to go to sleep because I was so scared I would suffocate while asleep.”

“unprofessional conduct” by doctors. Organizations involved in the lawsuit say they plan to go to the Oklahoma Supreme Court to try to get all the laws blocked. On Oct. 6, U.S. District Court Judge Robert Pitman temporarily blocked Texas Senate Bill 8, which serves as a near-total abortion ban after six weeks of pregnancy, without exceptions to cases where rape or incest was involved. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Cirtuit ruled on Oct. 8 to restore the ban on abortions put in place by the law. Co-President of SRJ at OU, Haley Lewsey, said the protest was organized to protect people’s right to abortions in Oklahoma and neighboring states. “This march is important to us, and we organized it because we are helping fight to protect the rights of all the people around us, especially our neighbors in Texas,” Lewsey said. “Senate Bill 8 outlaws abortion at six weeks and offers a $10,000 bounty to anyone who assists someone get an abortion. We believe this blatantly disregards our rights to bodily autonomy and reproductive health.” Anti-abortion bills, much like those passed in Texas, are set to take effect next month in Oklahoma. The proposed legislation would create new restrictions on medically induced abortions and who can perform them. “There are a bunch of bills

Reflecting on her previous COVID-19 infections, Williams said her fear of contracting the virus while working at OU has increased. She said she has an impending surgery that could potentially be derailed if she gets infected again. “I feel like I’m at an elevated state of fight or flight when I’m at work,” Williams said. “It’s this constant stress of ‘Am I going to get sick?’ Whenever I’m in large crowds, it’s something that I always have to think about.” Lauren-Lee Lewis, assistant director of financial operations in the College of International Studies, said the uncertainty during the beginning of the pandemic caused her a lot of anxiety. Being able to work remotely for the 202021 school year eased some of these worries, Lewis said. Now, Lewis works in person and said her anxiety has turned into frustration and anger, as she considers OU’s “unwillingness” to bolster “bare-minimum” COVID-19 policies. “I’m coming to work knowingly putting myself in harm’s way,” Lewis said. “What about our children? What about our families?” Lewis said she has a 16-year-old son and an 8-yearold son at home who continued school remotely last academic year. Now, both kids have returned to in-person learning, though her 8-yearold remains ineligible for the vaccine. Lewis said she’s concerned about him contracting COVID-19 at his elementary

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Students holding signs at the march for reproductive rights in the South Oval on Oct. 6.

that are going to be passed and enacted into law on Nov. 1,” Lewsey said. “(Oklahoma legislation) would have very similar effects to the bills that are going on in Texas right now. It would make it a lot harder for people to find abortion care and clinics that will take them in.” Wooldridge said she was inspired to attend the protest because she sees pregnancy and the decision to have a family as a personal choice. She said women shouldn’t lose control over that. “We’re hoping to send a message to our students that are from Texas, have family in Texas and all of our student body that they’re not alone,” Wooldridge said. “We stand

with them, and that this is a really scary time for people that can get pregnant. … We’re going to continue to fight for their access to healthcare and resources.” Amid a rise in restrictions surrounding access to abortions across the country and in Oklahoma, Wooldridge said she sees a potential danger for some students. She also said individuals are more likely to perform unsafe abortions themselves or have to travel far distances to be seen at an abortion clinic due to a lack of accessible resources. “What we’re going to end up seeing is a rise in people that have maybe tried to induce an abortion at home, unsafely. … But what this also

does is put undue pressure on clinics, or neighboring states, because so many more people are going to be trying to go there,” Wooldridge said. “Then, that makes it harder for them to be able to provide for their own state.” Lewsey said one reason she attended the protest was because of personal interests and future plans. She said she hopes to become a doctor and abortion care provider. “I’ve always been really passionate about social justice and especially reproductive rights. … I just want to protect everyone’s right to have an abortion if they want to,” Lewsey said. rachel.r.weathers-1@ou.edu

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school or from herself. Facing mental health challenges amid the pandemic and working in-person, Lewis said she sought help from various therapists in Norman, but each had monthslong waiting lists. Hearing of the UCC’s long wait times and increased requests, Lewis didn’t seek on-campus services. At the beginning of the 2021-22 academic year, Lewis applied for a hybrid remote work schedule to limit potential exposure on campus and to care for her younger son when her husband wasn’t able. While Lewis’ application was supported by the dean of the College of International Studies, it was ultimately rejected because she lives in Norman, has an on-campus office and hadn’t presented information that made

working remotely necessary, according to an email from the Provost’s Office. In OU’s Remote Work Policy, OU lists the degree of necessary in-person interaction with others in a position as an eligibility factor for remote work. Lewis said she assumed she’d meet the eligibility for remote work, as her job doesn’t involve student-facing work. Lewis said working remotely would make her feel less stressed and anxious by minimizing exposures, as she shares her office with three other people. Lewis said OU should reevaluate their remote work policy and allow faculty and staff members that are non-student facing to have at least a hybrid schedule. OU political science professor and president of the OU chapter of the American

Association of University Professors Michael Givel said colleagues have reached out to him with concerns regarding their mental health. He said they’ve expressed emotional stress and anguish as they navigate working during a pandemic. Givel descr ibed OU ’s COVID-19 policies as incomprehensive by relying on faculty, staff and students to voluntarily mask and receive the vaccine.

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OU humanities groups gain largest-ever grant

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Funds to support staffing increases, digital platforms PEGGY DODD @pegdodd

Wednesday Fall Festival, 6-8 p.m. Check out food trucks and fun activities while listening to a free concert provided by local artists brought to you by CAC Concert Series.

Thursday Soccer vs. Kansas, 7 p.m. Watch the Sooners take on the Kansas Jayhawks at home at 7 p.m. on John Crain Field. For game day coverage, visit oudaily.com and follow us on Twitter @OUDaily.

Friday Volleyball vs. Texas Tech, 6 p.m. Watch the Sooners take on the Texas Tech Red Raiders at home at 6 p.m. in McCasland Field House. For more information, visit soonersports. com. For game day coverage, visit oudaily.com and follow us on Twitter @OUDaily.

The National Endowment for the Humanities awarded $500,000 to six humanities programs at OU, becoming the largest-ever grant provided to the university through the endowment. The grants aim to support jobs impacted by COVID-19 within the humanities sector and were funded by the American Rescue Plan Act, which was signed by President Joseph Biden in March 2021. Kimberly Marshall, the director of the OU Arts and Humanities Forum and leader of the “New Stories of the West, for The West” grant team, said in a Tuesday press release that the six projects represent the mission of OU Press to document and study the story of the western region of the United States, including the role of Native Americans as told by the Native Nations Center. “Understanding the diverse

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voices that have shaped this region, most especially those from Native North America … will help to establish a story of America better reflective of both this nation’s complex past and its idealism for the future,” Marshall said in the release. The OU Arts and Humanities Forum will use the grant to establish a podcast titled “OUAH.FM,” which will “promote, celebrate and communicate the excellence of humanities faculty and programming at OU to a broader audience across the state,” according to the release. World Literature Today, a multi-award-winning OU magazine, will use its funding to improve its digital platform along with the Oklahoma Weather Community Oral History Project, which plans to launch a digital portal detailing the history of Oklahoma’s weather community. OU Press and The Oklahoma Native American Youth Language Fair will increase their staffing to support their operations, while the OU Native Nations Center plans to use the funding to establish a community-based “Native

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A graphic celebrating the $500,000 grant received by six OU humanities programs.

Nations Center Imprint” of the OU Press, according to the release. “OU students have unparalleled opportunities to enhance their education when the Humanities institutions on our campus are strong and healthy,” Marshall wrote in an email to The Daily. Marshall wrote that this award shows that the humanities institutions at OU are “among the best of the best” and, through the help of this grant, the education fostered

Coffee chain aims for fun, welcoming environment SILAS BALES @Sibales1

Sabrina Hamilton, an operator for Dutch Bros, said that compared to other coffee shops, the store promotes a sense of intentionality. “We really are so much more than just a coffee shop,” Hamilton said. “We really want to make sure our customers feel welcome and excited and ready to tackle their day when they leave.” Dutch Bros Coffee features a wide variety of entirely handcrafted drinks ranging from classic brews to energy drinks dubbed “The Dutch Bros Blue Rebel.” Along with their expansive drink menu,

Dutch Bros also offers a small selection of pastries. Hamilton said that the environment of the shop is very welcoming and fun, often with upbeat music playing and going so far as to call their employees “Broistas.” “Our culture is a massive part of what we do. Our mission statement is, ‘We are a fun-loving, mind blowing company, that makes a massive difference one cup at a time.’” Hamilton also said that while there is no opening date just yet, they hope to have the

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One of Homecoming’s oldest tradititions, the Homecoming Parade features OU community members in their annual processions down Boyd Homecoming Royalty Court and many others in this massive celebration of OU spririt.

Sunday Soccer vs. Kansas State, 1 p.m. Watch the Sooners take on the Kansas State Wildcats at home at 1 p.m. on John Crain Field. For more information, visit soonersports.com. For game day coverage, visit oudaily.com and follow us on Twitter @OUDaily. – From staff reports

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store opened for business by the end of the year. When the store opens, it will be open from 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and until 11:00 p.m. the rest of the week. While the Norman location hasn’t opened, you can find out more about other locations and the Dutch Bros company on their website. Other Oklahoma locations include Midwest City and Oklahoma City, where coffee enthusiasts can visit before the location opens in Norman. silasbales@ou.edu

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within the department can be made available to all students. “Humanists at OU change lives by fostering critical thinking and curiosity about diverse perspectives, tackling the biggest questions about the human experience and what it means to be an informed citizen in a multicultural democracy … the humanities institutions at OU can support that kind of education for all OU students,” Marshall wrote.

‘More than just a coffee shop’ Another coffee shop chain will be opening up a new location in the Norman area. Dutch Bros Coffee, a chain based out of Oregon, will be opening a new location on Main Street in the coming months. While construction is taking place, the store has yet to announce an official grand opening date.

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Bring on the changes you’ve been eager to make. Stop procrastinating and start doing what makes you happy. Keep your life simple. A change will provide a valuable learning experience.

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42 What turns on a radio? 47 Paid (up) 48 Tooth protector 49 “United Shades of America” channel 50 African animals that whoop 53 Fill with joy 54 Crop up 55 Courtroom mallet 56 Shoplift, say 57 Treats, as a sprain 58 Crime syndicate head 59 Greenish-blue 63 ___-cone 65 Source of 20s

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The Name of the Game by Greg Johnson

SPORTS

• Oct. 12-18, 2021

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Redshirt senior offensive lineman Marquis Hayes celebrates with redshirt junior running back Kennedy Brooks after Brooks scored a touchdown during the Red River Showdown at the Cotton Bowl on Oct. 9.

‘What an epic comeback’: OU bests Texas in intense matchup CHANDLER ENGELBRECHT

@ctengelbrecht

DALLAS — Lincoln Riley couldn’t think of a moment he’d been more proud of his team. After returning from the locker room at the Cotton Bowl, where he and the Sooners celebrated their 55-48 win over Texas, the OU head coach’s remarks showed the range of emotions he and his team felt in winning an instant-classic Red River Showdown matchup Saturday. “That was a hell of a fight,” Riley said of OU’s victory, which came after trailing by 18 points at halftime. “It really was. … I think there was a strong belief with our squad that if we could right the ship a little bit, and if we’ll just cut out a couple of simple mistakes we felt like we were making, we can absolutely get back in this thing. “W hat an epic comeback. This one’s really, really special.” No. 6 Oklahoma (6-0, 3-0 Big 12) defeated the No. 21 Longhorns (4-2, 2-1) in OU’s fourth straight victory in the Red River Showdown and the highest-scoring game in series history — besting the Sooners’ 53-45 win in 2020. Riley’s sentiments toward his team’s triumph reflected how special and hectic the rivalry can be. Namely, the Longhorns’ starting quarterback had deep Sooner roots. Casey Thompson, an Oklahoma C i t y nat i v e a n d g ra d u ate of Newcastle High School, is the son of Charles Thompson and brother of Kendal Thompson, both former OU quarterbacks. He ended the day 20-of-34 passing for five touchdowns and a season-high 388 yards and helped usher the Longhorns to a 28-7 first quarter lead. That marked the most points the Sooners have allowed in a first quarter, with the previous high being Nebraska’s 22 in a 42-25 win over OU in 1989. Thompson threw a bubble screen to receiver Xavier Worthy — who finished with nine catches for 261 yards and two scores — for

a 75-yard touchdown on the game’s first play, putting the team on pace for its big opening lead. “The way the game started off, down 14-0 right out the gates, it’s hard to (rally back),” said sophomore wide receiver Marvin Mims, who had five catches for 136 yards and two touchdowns. “But, I thank God to be a part of these games. I think it shows a lot about our team, about us.” Early in the second quarter, Oklahoma was able to cut into Texas’ advantage with a 66-yard rushing score from freshman quarterback Caleb Williams on a fourthand-one. Subsequently, while trailing 28-14, the Sooners caused a Longhorn three-and-out and were able to set up redshirt junior Gabe Brkic for a 40-yard field goal. Oklahoma then forced another Texas punt, but disaster struck during its next possession. Longhorns linebacker Ben Davis stripped redshirt sophomore quarterback Spencer Rattler, forcing OU’s first lost fumble this season. This led to another Longhorn touchdown, putting them up 35-17, and made Riley repeat the decision he made in last year’s Red River rivalry — a quarterback change. This time the benching wasn’t brief, as Williams relieved Rattler and reignited the Sooners’ offense, which proceeded to score on seven of its next nine drives in its comeback win. “When you’re the backup quarterback, naturally you’re not going to get many reps,” Riley said of Williams. “With him being young, I’ve tried to give (him) enough to where we feel comfortable with him. … He did good. He saw some things very well (and) made some plays. He did a really good job outside of the pocket. He also missed a couple of really, really easy things that (I have to) coach better, but he was ready and handled it well.” Williams, who was not made available to reporters postgame — neither on the field with ESPN’s Holly Rowe at the end of the ABC broadcast nor to those in the press conference — finished with 212 passing yards and two touchdowns while completing 16 of his 25 attempts. He

also had 88 rushing yards, giving him 300 yards of total offense, the most by an OU true freshman against Texas. Because of the Washington, D.C., native’s strong performance, Riley was asked postgame which quarterback will start against TCU. He declined to answer. The Sooners take on the Horned Frogs at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 16 in Norman. Even so, OU’s biggest star on Oct. 9 didn’t throw a pass. Redshirt junior running back Kennedy Brooks had his best performance for the Sooners, rushing for a career-high 217 yards and two touchdowns on 25 carries. He outplayed Texas’ star ball carrier Bijan Robinson, who entered the game as the NCAA’s second leading rusher, and delivered the game-winning touchdown for Oklahoma, which came on a 33-yard rush with three seconds remaining. “I thought the line was really, really good in the run game,” Riley said of a unit that’s been a work in progress for much of the season. “That was important regardless of who was playing quarterback. We said it all week, (we have to) run the ball typically well in this game to win this game. We were at our best when we needed it. Kennedy ran well, and again, a lot of credit goes to our offensive line, tight ends (and players that) grinded it out in a tough, hard-fought, physical game.” OU fans, which made up over half of the crowd of 92,100, rushed the field after Texas’ ensuing kickoff return ran out the clock. As Riley collected himself afterward, he mentioned how much he missed the crowd at last year’s OU-Texas matchup and how glad he was to see them return. “That second-half run, the energy in that stadium, it’s one of the best things in our sport, man,” Riley said. “Our crowd was great. … They stayed into it, even (before) we started to make a run. We really kind of both fed off of each other.” “It’s the best rivalry in college football. It’s the best setting. I mean, it was awesome, man. It was as good as I’ve ever seen it.” chandler.engelbrecht@ou.edu

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Sooners weather weak start, win Red River Showdown

That second-half run, the energy in that stadium, it’s one of the best things in our sport, man. -Lincoln Riley, OU head coach