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Baylor wide receiver Tyquan Thornton, left, scores past Virginia linebacker Josh Chandler-Semedo, on a pass play in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Waco, Texas. (Rod Aydelotte/Waco Tribune-Herald via AP)
West Virginia at Baylor 10/9/2021

Oct. 09, 2021 03:41 PM EDT

Baylor defensive tackle Siaki Ika sacks West Virginia quarterback Jarret Doege in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Waco, Texas. (Rod Aydelotte/Waco Tribune-Herald via AP)
Bohanon's career day leads Baylor past West Virginia 45-20

By Schuyler Dixon Oct. 09, 2021 03:38 PM EDT

West Virginia running back Leddie Brown (4) is defended by Texas Tech defensive back Dadrion Taylor-Demerson (25) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Baylor, West Virginia trying to get run games going again

By John Raby Oct. 07, 2021 10:41 AM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 31, 2020, file photo, TCU wide receiver Quentin Johnston, left, pulls in a pass close to the end zone over Baylor cornerback Kalon Barnes, right, in the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Waco, Texas. The Big 12 will have nothing like the Red River rivalry on the second Saturday in October once Texas and Oklahoma make their move to the Southeastern Conference. There will even be the renewal of some old but not as long standing feuds, and maybe some new ones when BYU, Central Florida, Cincinnati and Houston begin Big 12 play within the next two to three seasons. (Rod Aydelott/Waco Tribune-Herald via AP, File)
Remaining, renewed and new Big 12 rivalries after Red River

By Stephen Hawkins Oct. 05, 2021 06:17 PM EDT

Texas Tech quarterback Henry Colombi (3) hands the ball to running back Xavier White (14) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against West Virginia in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Garibay's late FG lifts Texas Tech past West Virginia 23-20

By John Raby Oct. 02, 2021 07:05 PM EDT

Oklahoma defensive end Reggie Grimes (14) and defensive lineman Perrion Winfrey (8) tackle Western Carolina quarterback Rogan Wells (11) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)
No. 6 Sooners face first Big 12 road test at K-State

By The Associated Press Sep. 30, 2021 02:44 PM EDT

Texas Tech quarterback Henry Colombi (3) is sacked by Texas defensive lineman Alfred Collins (95) during the second half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Texas Tech goes for 3rd straight win over WVU with backup QB

By John Raby Sep. 30, 2021 11:32 AM EDT

West Virginia head coach Neal Brown reacts during a play against Virginia Tech Hokies in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Sep. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/William Wotring)
West Virginia offense struggles to score TDs after halftime

By John Raby Sep. 29, 2021 03:21 PM EDT

Oklahoma quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) points to Oklahoma tight end Austin Stogner (18) after Stogner's touchdown catch during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Norman, Okla. (Ian Maule/Tulsa World via AP)
Brkic's last-second FG lifts No. 4 Oklahoma past W. Virginia

By Cliff Brunt Sep. 25, 2021 11:19 PM EDT

Oklahoma running back Eric Gray (0) runs ahead of West Virginia linebacker Exree Loe (6) for a first down during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Sep. 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)
West Virginia at Oklahoma 9/25/2021

Sep. 25, 2021 09:37 PM EDT

Oklahoma quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) grabs the face mask of Nebraska cornerback Quinton Newsome (6) as he carries in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
No. 4 Oklahoma, West Virginia will meet to open Big 12 play

By The Associated Press Sep. 23, 2021 01:53 PM EDT

Oklahoma quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) grabs the face mask of Nebraska cornerback Quinton Newsome (6) as he carries in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
No. 4 Oklahoma opens Big 12 play vs. West Virginia

By Cliff Brunt Sep. 23, 2021 03:10 AM EDT

West Virginia head coach Neal Brown reacts during a play against Virginia Tech Hokies in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Sep. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/William Wotring)
WVU's Bartlett tries to stay positive after brother's death

By John Raby Sep. 22, 2021 02:59 PM EDT

West Virginia wide receiver Isaiah Esdale (9) leaps over a Virginia Tech player during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/William Wotring)
WVU builds big lead, holds on to beat No. 15 Va Tech 27-21

By John Raby Sep. 18, 2021 04:19 PM EDT

West Virginia head coach Neal Brown,left, talks with Virginia Tech head coach Justin Fuente before an NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/William Wotring)
Virginia Tech at West Virginia 9/18/2021

Sep. 18, 2021 12:09 PM EDT

West Virginia quarterback Jarret Doege (2) throws during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Long Island in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Sept., 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
WVU hosts No. 15 Hokies at sold-out Mountaineer Field

By The Associated Press Sep. 16, 2021 01:59 PM EDT

Virginia Tech running back Raheem Blackshear (5) attempts to evade Middle Tennessee linebacker Jurriente Davis (6) in the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Blacksburg Va. (AP Photo/Matt Gentry)
No. 15 Virginia Tech, WVU battle for Black Diamond Trophy

By John Raby Sep. 16, 2021 11:12 AM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, file photo, Baylor's JT Woods, right, celebrates with safety Jalen Pitre, center right, and other teammates after returning an interception for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game Texas State in San Marcos, Texas. Baylor’s defense had three interceptions in the season opener .AP Photo/Michael Thomas)
Old Big 12 foes Oklahoma and Nebraska in anniversary renewal

By Stephen Hawkins Sep. 16, 2021 03:12 AM EDT

Virginia head coach Bronco Mendenhall watches during an NCAA college football game against Illinois, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va. (Andrew Shurtleff/The Daily Progress via AP)
ACC looking to improve shaky performance in Power 5 matchups

By Hank Kurz Jr. Sep. 15, 2021 11:38 AM EDT

West Virginia quarterback Garrett Greene (6) runs against Long Island during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Sept., 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Young WVU QB thrives, status unknown vs No. 15 Virginia Tech

By John Raby Sep. 14, 2021 03:55 PM EDT