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OU football: Why OU prefers to avoid 11 a.m. kickoffs

NORMAN — Baker Mayfield embraces 11 a.m. kickoffs.

The Oklahoma quarterback is one of the few, however.

After a Saturday off this week, the Sooners will host West Virginia on Oct. 3 at the early time that has become a regular occurrence in Norman.

There are plenty inside the athletic department who aren't too happy — for a variety of reasons — about the stretch of morning starts the past few years.

That's why OU athletic director Joe Castiglione reached out to the Big 12 office after the kickoff time for the West Virginia game was announced Monday.