Good morning, Norman.

A vigil honoring OU alumnus Jordan Gandy was held at McCasland Field House on Oct.

3 (by roughly 210 community members) to celebrate his leadership and mentorship after his death on Oct. 1.

Oklahoma public schools, tech centers and colleges can apply for new opioid abatement grants to support programs aimed at reducing misuse and overdose risks.

Applications close on Nov. 30 and submissions will be reviewed from Dec. 1 — Feb. 28 with awards expected in March or April.

Norman Sports will host its inaugural Dirtie Birdie Trail Run on Nov.

7 at Lake Thunderbird, offering runs from 3 to 18 miles and two-person relay options for all skill levels; the event follows the reopening of 13 miles of trails rebuilt at the State Park this spring.

After a bye week, OU football will travel to Dallas for the Red River Rivalry game against top ranked Texas.

Projections from Sports Illustrated and other outlets show potential bowl match-ups such as a Texas Bowl game with Oklahoma State or a Las Vegas Bowl matchup with Washington or USC.

After a bye week that helped him refocus, OU quarterback John Mateer is preparing today for Saturday’s game against Texas at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas + he aims to reduce turnovers and rebuild his confidence for the crucial rivalry match.