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OU football coach Lincoln Riley knows why Sooners own third quarter: 'Really good pregame and halftime speeches'

OU has been a fast-starting team all year.

After jumping out to a 21-7 lead last week in the win over Oklahoma State, the Sooners have outscored opponents 124-17 in the first quarter this season.

But during its current five-game winning streak, OU is also dominating the third quarter.

The Sooners haven’t allowed a point in the third quarter during the streak, outscoring opponents 41-0. OU has allowed just 148 yards of total offense — 3.2 per play — in the third quarter during that streak, including just 1.8 yards per rush.

“I actually think it’s just really good pregame and halftime speeches,” Sooners coach Lincoln Riley joked.