Longhorn defensive tackle Chris Whaley recovers a fourth quarter fumble at theWest Virginia 12 yard-line. The fumble was caused by end Alex Okafor whostripped the ball from Mountaineer quarterback Geno Smith.
After throwing only three interceptions total in the University of Houston'sfirst 12 games, Case Keenum threw two picks in the Conference USA Title game.
Southern Mississippi coach Larry Fedora says his defense felt disrespected.
There will be no BCS bowl for Houston — no $18 million payday, no big-timenational exposure.
Now Kevin Sumlin could be taking any magic he has to College Station.