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National reaction to Oklahoma's 59-56 win at West Virginia: Kyler Murray just took the lead in the Heisman race

Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray was tremendous again Friday night, helping lead the No. 6 Sooners to a 59-56 win over No. 13 West Virginia.

He threw for 364 yards and three touchdowns while completing 20 of 27 passes. He also rushed for 114 yards on nine carries and added another score on the ground. Murray did have a pair of turnovers, but neither proved fatal to the Sooners' efforts.

Murray's performance against the Mountaineers may have launched him to the front of the Heisman conversation. Alabama QB Tua Tagovailoa will have a chance to make a statement Saturday vs.