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Oklahoma hopes for a repeat in rematch with Texas Christian in Big 12 championship game

The last time Oklahoma played Texas Christian, only a few weeks ago, pretty much everything went the Sooners' way.

Baker Mayfield passed for three touchdowns and his running backs gashed TCU's normally stingy defense for 150 yards in a 38-20 victory.

But with the teams set to meet again in the Big 12 Conference championship game on Saturday, don't expect the Sooners to get cocky.

"Playing a team twice is always hard," Mayfield said this week. "As well-coached as they are, they're going to

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