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Eight was enough, WVU QB Smith’s focused on Texas

By Associated Press
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West Virginia quarterback Geno Smith gestures to fans after their NCAA college football game against Baylor in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012. Smith threw for 656 yards and tied a Big 12 record with eight touchdown passes to lead No. 9 West V

West Virginia quarterback Geno Smith gestures to fans after their NCAA college football game against Baylor in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012. Smith threw for 656 yards and tied a Big 12 record with eight touchdown passes to lead No. 9 West Virginia to a 70-63 win over No. 25 Baylor .

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West Virginia quarterback Geno Smith (12) throws during their NCAA college football game against Baylor in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012. Smith threw for 8 touchdowns with 656-yards.

West Virginia quarterback Geno Smith (12) throws during their NCAA college football game against Baylor in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012. Smith threw for 8 touchdowns with 656-yards.

Christopher Jackson, Associated Press
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West Virginia quarterback Geno Smith (12) jumps for a high snap before handing off to Stedman Bailey (3) during their NCAA college football game against Baylor in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012.

West Virginia quarterback Geno Smith (12) jumps for a high snap before handing off to Stedman Bailey (3) during their NCAA college football game against Baylor in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012.

Christopher Jackson, Associated Press
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West Virginia quarterback Geno Smith gestures to fans after their NCAA college football game against Baylor in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012. Smith threw for 656 yards and tied a Big 12 record with eight touchdown passes to lead No. 9 West V
West Virginia quarterback Geno Smith (12) throws during their NCAA college football game against Baylor in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012. Smith threw for 8 touchdowns with 656-yards.
West Virginia quarterback Geno Smith (12) jumps for a high snap before handing off to Stedman Bailey (3) during their NCAA college football game against Baylor in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012.

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — After Geno Smith's record performance against Baylor, the West Virginia quarterback had a choice: Either spend some quality time with his mother who was in town to see him play, or go watch game film.

Sorry, mom.

Smith went with quarterbacks coach Jake Spavital to a study room, ready to put last Saturday's 656-yard, eight-touchdown game against Baylor behind him.

With another test Saturday night looming when the Mountaineers play at No. 11 Texas (4-0, 1-0 Big 12), Smith says he doesn't let big performances go to his head.

It will be the first time in a hostile environment this season for No. 8 West Virginia (4-0, 1-0).

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