NORMAN, Okla. — Oklahoma’s defensive players had an extra week to listen to the chatter about how terrible they were.
The Sooners allowed 603 yards to Tulsa in a shootout victory two weeks ago, and through the bye week, fans and critics wondered if the 15th-ranked Sooners were ready for conference play.
Oklahoma provided a resounding answer on Saturday, collecting seven sacks and forcing five turnovers in a 44-24 win over No. 23 West Virginia in a Big 12 game.
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Linebacker Eric Striker led the charge.