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OU football: 'Horns Down' no more? Lincoln Riley says he'll tell his players to cut out the gesture

NORMAN — After streaking behind Texas' defense for a 77-yard touchdown in the third quarter of Oklahoma's loss to the Longhorns on Oct. 6, Sooners receiver Marquise Brown quickly tucked his middle and ring fingers under his left thumb, extending his other fingers downward.

The “Horns Down” hand gesture has long been the go-to celebration for Sooners players — and fans — before, during and after games against the Longhorns.

Recruits regularly flash the gesture while taking pictures during visits.

Some of that figures to continue, but there will be a whole lot less “Horns Down” on the field Saturday in the Big 12 Championship game between the two rivals (11 a.