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GAME VITALS

Date: Saturday, September 25, 2021

Time: 7:30PM ET

Location: Gaylord Family — Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, Norman, Oklahoma

WATCH/LISTEN

Channel: ABC

Announcers: Chris Fowler (PBP), Kirk Herbstreit (analyst) and Holly Rowe (sideline)

Online Streaming: WatchESPN, with a valid cable subscription

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Radio: Mountaineer Sports Network from IMG (Radio Affiliates) | Sirius 98, XM 200 | WVU Gameday App (Apple | Android)

Radio Announcers: Tony Caridi (PBP), Dwight Wallace (analyst) and Jed Drenning (sideline)

Betting Odds: Oklahoma -17, Total 56.5

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THE ENEMY

Where are they from? Norman, Oklahoma

Series History: The series between West Virginia and Maryland dates back to September 1958, with the Sooners leading the series 10-2. The last meeting took place on October 19, 2018 in Norman with Oklahoma steamrolling the Mountaineers, 52-14.

2021 Record: 3-0

Head Coach: Lincoln Riley (5th season)

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