SEARCY – It had been 52 years since the Harding football team shutout opponents in consecutive games, a feat Harding accomplished Saturday with a 42-0 blanking of Southwestern Oklahoma on Homecoming at First Security Stadium a week after its 34-0 victory at Northwestern Oklahoma.

But it was how Harding managed the second straight shutout that may be more impressive. The Bison defense accounted for 18 of Harding's 42 points with two safeties and two touchdowns, both on returns of more than 90 yards.

Additionally, Harding's defense forced six turnovers, recorded six sacks and broke up 10 passes....