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5 takeaways from Oklahoma's win over Kansas State: Joe Mixon is good at football, Sooners struggle in fourth quarter

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Oklahoma running back Joe Mixon (25) celebrates a touchdown against Kansas State with teammate Mykel Jones (3) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Here are five takeaways from Oklahoma’s 38-17 win over Kansas State in Norman Saturday.

Joe Mixon is very good at football

Sooners RB Joe Mixon started the day with a bang by leaping over a defender on the way to an eight-yard touchdown reception and didn’t let up.

In the second quarter, Mixon connected with WR Dede Westbrook on a designed RB pass for a touchdown.