Missing starters aren't to blame
Their absence didn't play a part in lopsided loss
GLENDALE , Ariz. — All week, Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops downplayed the loss of defensive starters DeMarcus Granger , Lendy Holmes and Reggie Smith .
Turns out, he was right.
Not even those three would've made a difference in the outcome of the Fiesta Bowl as West Virginia 's offense dominated in a 48-28 victory Wednesday night.
"They beat us across the board,” cornerback Marcus Walker sai...
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