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Big 12 power rankings, Week 3: Oklahoma tops Ohio State, Pokes stay hot

By Rob Wolkenbrod

COLUMBUS, OH - SEPTEMBER 09: Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Oklahoma Sooners passes the ball during the third quarter of the game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Oklahoma Sooners on September 9, 2017 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Mowry/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OH - SEPTEMBER 09: Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Oklahoma Sooners passes the ball during the third quarter of the game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Oklahoma Sooners on September 9, 2017 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Mowry/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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AUSTIN, TX – SEPTEMBER 09: Texas brothers Devin Duvernay (6) and Donovan Duvernay (27) enter the playing field in a blanket of smoke prior to game between the Texas Longhorns and the San Jose State Spartans on September 9, 2017, at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, TX. The Texas Longhorns defeated the San Jose Spartans 56 – 0. (Photo by John Rivera/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
AUSTIN, TX – SEPTEMBER 09: Texas brothers Devin Duvernay (6) and Donovan Duvernay (27) enter the playing field in a blanket of smoke prior to game between the Texas Longhorns and the San Jose State Spartans on September 9, 2017, at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, TX. The Texas Longhorns defeated the San Jose Spartans 56 – 0. (Photo by John Rivera/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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Texas Longhorns 1-1

Last week: Win vs San Jose State, 56-0
Last rank: 6th

After an embarrassing loss to Maryland, Texas came back in Week 2 and dominated San Jose State. It was without quarterback Shane Buechele, too, who was out with an injury. The keys were handed to true freshman Sam Ehlinger, who came through with 222 passing yards and 48 on the ground.

Outside of Ehlinger, running back Chris Warren stepped up with one of the best games of his college career. He had 166 yards and two touchdowns, while Kyle Porter had 72 and Toneil Carter dashed for 56. It came through when an inexperienced quarterback was at the helm and led to a convincing win.

Week 3 won’t get easier for the Longhorns, however, as they play No. 4 USC on the road. It will be one of their biggest tests of the college football season and will go a long way toward momentum for the Big 12 conference games.

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West Virginia Mountaineers 1-1

Last week: Win vs ECU, 56-20
Last rank: 5th

West Virginia was dealt a tough loss in Week 1 but fired back with a strong performance against Eastern Carolina, 56-20. This came via Will Grier’s 352 passing yards — 153 of which went to David Sills V — and five touchdowns. The team also rushed for 211 yards and three touchdowns, so it was an easy weekend of football.

Week 3 might be easier for the Mountaineers, as they host Delaware State on Saturday. The Hornets are 0-2 and scored a combined 18 points in their two games. Don’t expect this one to be close, and for Grier to further pad his stats.

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