NORMAN, Okla. — From Saturday’s career-high 13 tackles, one obviously stood out to Oklahoma linebacker Eric Striker.
His blindside hit on Skyler Howard jarred the ball free and into the arms of fellow linebacker Jordan Evans, who took it 41 yards for the clinching touchdown in a 44-24 win over West Virginia.
“A beautiful play,” said Striker of Oklahoma’s first defensive touchdown since the Sugar Bowl closed the 2013 season. “A strip-sack and a guy just comes out of nowhere to scoop it up. It was like that slow-motion scene.”
A scene continually replayed on an afternoon when West Virginia surrendered seven sacks and five turnovers.