WACO, Texas – Behind the power of Samaje Perine and the magic of Baker Mayfield, No. 12 Oklahoma upset No. 6 Baylor, 44-34, to shake up the Big 12’s title race and College Football Playoff hopes. What we learned:
What the win means for Oklahoma: On a rain-soaked night in Waco, Oklahoma was simply the better team. In handing Baylor its first-ever loss at McLane Stadium, the Sooners proved they’re playing as well as almost anyone in the country right now. Mayfield accounted for 346 total yards and four scores, Perine rushed for 166 yards and two scores and Sterling Shepard was unstoppable, catching 14 passes for 177 yards and two TDs.