WVU defense leans on youngsters with No. 5 Sooners looming

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)

Iowa State wide receiver La'Michael Pettway (7) catches the ball as West Virginia cornerback Tae Mayo (20) attempts to knock it away during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Raymond Thompson)

Iowa State running back Breece Hall (28) escape the tackle of West Virginia safety Tykee Smith (23) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Raymond Thompson)