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FILE - In this Nov. 21, 2020, file photo, Oklahoma quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) tosses the ball during an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State in Norman, Okla. Rattler, a redshirt freshman, was an All Big 12 first-team pick and shared newcomer of the year honors with West Virginia senior linebacker Tony Fields II, a transfer from Arizona. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)
AP All-Big 12: Iowa State players and coach win top awards

By Stephen Hawkins Dec. 24, 2020 12:09 PM EST

Oklahoma cornerback Jaden Davis (4) knocks away a pass intended for Baylor wide receiver Tyquan Thornton (9) during an NCAA college football game in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. (Ian Maule/Tulsa World via AP)
Scoreboard is lit whenever No. 13 Oklahoma plays at WVU

By John Raby Dec. 10, 2020 09:16 AM EST

Kansas State quarterback Will Howard, center, is tackled by Iowa State defenders Mike Rose (23) and Isheem Young (1) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Defenses fueling run toward Big 12 championship game

By John Raby Nov. 25, 2020 01:34 PM EST

Baylor safety JT Woods (22) catches a interception against West Virginia during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Morgantown, W.Va. (William Wotring/The Dominion-Post via AP)
Brown's TD run lifts West Virginia over Baylor 27-21 in 2OT

By John Raby Oct. 03, 2020 04:53 PM EDT

West Virginia cornerback Nicktroy Fortune (11) breaks up fourth and one pass to TCU wide receiver Al'Dontre Davis (80) near the end of the fourth quarter in an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 29, 2019, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Richard W. Rodriguez)
West Virginia 20-17 win keeps TCU from getting bowl eligible

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 29, 2019 08:17 PM EST

West Virginia head coach Neal Brown speaks with members of his staff during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Raymond Thompson)
WVU defense leans on youngsters with No. 5 Sooners looming

By John Raby Oct. 15, 2019 06:18 PM EDT

Iowa State wide defensive back Datrone Young (2) and linebacker Marcel Spears Jr. (42) celebrate with defensive back Braxton Lewis (33) after he recovered a fumble during the first half of an NCAA college football game against West Virginia, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Raymond Thompson)
Frosh RB Hall leads Iowa State over West Virginia 38-14

By John Raby Oct. 12, 2019 07:29 PM EDT