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Turnover barrage propels Oklahoma past West Virginia, 44-24

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NORMAN, Okla. -- Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield threw for 320 yards and three touchdowns, and the No. 15 Sooners defeated No. 23 West Virginia 44-24 Saturday in the Big 12 opener for both schools.

What the win means for Oklahoma: The Sooners continued to look like a Big 12 title contender, scoring 44 points on a West Virginia defense that came into the game leading the nation in scoring defense.