West Virginia Mountaineers (CFB 25)

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2024 West Virginia Mountaineers Season Preview

College Football Rankings - AP Top 25 - Updated: Aug 24, 2024
RK	TEAM (VOTES)	RECORD
1	Georgia (35)	0-0
2	Ohio State (26)	0-0
3	Texas (1)	0-0
4	Oregon	0-0
5	Ole Miss	0-0
6	Alabama	0-0
7	Penn State	0-0
8	Notre Dame	0-0
9	Michigan	0-0
10	Missouri	0-0
11	Florida State	0-0
12	Utah	0-0
13	LSU	0-0
14	Oklahoma	0-0
15	Tennessee	0-0
16	LSU	0-0
17	Clemson	0-0
18	Oklahoma State	0-0
19	Kansas State	0-0
20	Louisville	0-0
21	Kansas	0-0
22	NC State	0-0
23	Miami	0-0
24	Texas A&M	0-0
25	USC	0-0

2024 West Virginia Mountaineers Offensive Roster
#	NAME (OVERALL RATING)	POS	HT	WT	CLASS	HOMETOWN
6	Garrett Greene (88)	QB	5'11"	201	Sr	Tallahassee, FL
8	Nicco Marchio (78)	QB	6'1"	223	RSo	Chandler, AZ
18	Ryder Burton (73)	QB	6'2"	205	RFr	Springville, UT
17	Khalil Wilkins (67)	QB	6'3"	190	Fr	Upper Marlboro, MD
15	Scott Kean (59)	QB	6'2"	203	RSo	Weston, FL
4	CJ Donaldson Jr. (84)	HB	6'2"	238	Jr	Miami, FL
22	Jahiem White (84)	HB	5'7"	195	So	York, PA
26	Trae'von Dunbar (67)	HB	5'10"	205	Fr	Graniteville, SC
43	Colin McBee (74)	FB	6'0"	239	RSo	Morgantown, WV
84	Hudson Clement (82)	WR	6'1"	198	RSo	Martinsburg, WV
3	Justin Robinson (80)	WR	6'4"	220	Sr	McDonough, GA
5	Jaden Bray (78)	WR	6'2"	205	RJr	Norman, OK
7	Traylon Ray (77)	WR	6'1"	195	So	Tallahassee, FL
29	Preston Fox (77)	WR	5'10"	191	RJr	Morgantown, WV
2	Rodney Gallagher III (73)	WR	5'10"	178	So	Uniontown, PA
10	Jarel Williams (71)	WR	6'2"	204	RSo	Saraland, AL
19	Ric'Darious Farmer (68)	WR	5'11"	160	Fr	Melbourne, FL
25	Keyshawn Robinson (66)	WR	5'11"	175	Fr	Shenandoah Junction, WV
83	CJ Cole (58)	WR	6'4"	206	RJr	Washington, PA
87	Kole Taylor (83)	TE	6'7"	255	Sr	Grand Junction, CO
81	Treylan Davis (79)	TE	6'3"	265	RJr	Jackson, OH
89	Garrett Morton (72)	TE	6'6"	260	So	Huntington, WV
86	Will Dixon (70)	TE	6'5"	244	RSo	Hillsborough, NJ
80	TJ Johnson (70)	TE	6'3"	223	RFr	Chesapeake, VA
88	Jack Sammarco (67)	TE	6'5"	238	Fr	Cincinnati, OH
43	Austin Brinkman (59)	TE	6'4"	241	Sr	Bel Air, MD
74	Wyatt Milum (90)	LT	6'6"	317	Sr	Kenova, WV
60	Johnny Williams IV (70)	LT	6'7"	315	RFr	Macon, GA
70	Lucas Austin (68)	LT	6'7"	265	Fr	Sterling, IL
55	Tomas Rimac (85)	LG	6'6"	318	RJr	Brunswick, OH
56	Sullivan Weidman (75)	LG	6'5"	318	RSo	Franklin, MA
63	Bryce Biggs (69)	LG	6'4"	305	RJr	Ashland, KY
50	Brandon Yates (81)	C	6'4"	310	RSr	Middletown, DE
67	Landen Livingston (76)	C	6'4"	295	RSo	Leo, IN
59	Kyle Altuner (70)	C	6'3"	290	Fr	Olney, MD
66	Ja'Quay Hubbard (83)	RG	6'5"	322	RSr	Hermitage, PA
71	Maurice Hamilton (74)	RG	6'3"	340	RSo	Cleveland, OH
64	Cooper Young (69)	RG	6'5"	319	RFr	Downington, PA
78	Xavier Bausley (76)	RT	6'4"	308	RSo	Dunbar, WV
58	Nick Malone (75)	RT	6'5"	298	RSr	Morgantown, WV
52	Nick Krahe (52)	RT	6'6"	304	RFr	Erie, PA

2024 West Virginia Mountaineers Defensive Roster
#	NAME (OVERALL RATING)	POS	HT	WT	CLASS	HOMETOWN
5	Sean Martin (81)	LE	6'5"	295	Sr	Bluefield, WV
11	T.J. Jackson (77)	LE	6'1"	282	Sr	Millbrook, AL
95	Zachariah Keith (73)	LE	6'6"	265	RFr	Atlanta, GA
38	Makai Byerson (68)	LE	6'4"	235	Fr	Midlothian, VA
97	Elijah Kinsler (66)	LE	6'3"	260	Fr	Oradell, NJ
8	Tyrin Bradley (79)	RE	6'2"	255	Sr	Lubbock, TX
47	Ty French (78)	RE	6'1"	225	Sr	Moultrie, GA
45	Taurus Simmons (76)	RE	6'2"	250	Sr	Savannah, GA
31	Obinna Onwuka (69)	RE	6'4"	233	Fr	Upper Marlboro, MD
54	Fatorma Mulbah (82)	DT	6'4"	306	RSr	Harrisburg, PA
96	Edward Vesterinen (78)	DT	6'3"	285	Sr	Helsinki, Finland
99	Hammond Russell IV (73)	DT	6'3"	308	RJr	Dublin, OH
92	Asani Redwood (72)	DT	6'3"	290	RSo	Suwanee, GA
53	Markeese Moore (68)	DT	6'3"	307	Fr	Chantilly, VA
69	Nate Gabriel (66)	DT	6'3"	315	Fr	Auburndale, FL
48	Rickey Williams (68)	LOLB	6'2"	215	Fr	Akron, OH
15	Ben Cutter (74)	MLB	6'0"	225	So	Denver, NC
40	Josiah Trotter (73)	MLB	6'2"	238	RFr	Philadelphia, PA
36	Caden Biser (72)	MLB	6'0"	232	RJr	Keyser, WV
4	Trey Lathan (81)	ROLB	6'1"	226	RSo	Goulds, FL
35	Reid Carrico (77)	ROLB	6'2"	232	RJr	Ironton, OH
33	Jairo Faverus (69)	ROLB	6'0"	224	RJr	Amsterdam, Netherlands
7	Kekoura Tarnue (81)	CB	6'1"	195	Sr	Monrovia, Liberia
20	Ayden Garnes (80)	CB	6'0"	175	RJr	Philadelphia, PA
6	Jacolby Spells (79)	CB	5'11"	186	Jr	Fort Lauderdale, FL
23	TJ Crandall (79)	CB	6'0"	181	So	Sammamish, WA
5	Dontez Fagan (75)	CB	6'0"	175	Jr	Ardmore, OK
25	Jordan Jackson (73)	CB	5'11"	183	RFr	Fairfield, OH
1	Garnett Hollis Jr. (72)	CB	6'1"	201	RSr	Nashville, TN
46	Keon Wingate (67)	CB	5'9"	174	Fr	Huntington, WV
18	Israel Boyce (67)	CB	5'11"	190	Fr	Douglasville, GA
2	Aubrey Burks (87)	FS	5'11"	209	Sr	Oakridge, FL
3	Jaheem Joseph (75)	FS	5'10"	190	Jr	Miami, FL
22	Josiah Jackson (73)	FS	6'0"	190	RFr	Fairfield, OH
39	Jason Cross (69)	FS	6'2"	165	Fr	Pittsburgh, PA
12	Anthony Wilson (79)	SS	5'9"	199	RSr	Columbia, SC
32	Raleigh Collins III (74)	SS	6'3"	208	RSo	Newark, DE
34	Avery Wilcox	SS	6'0"	207	RJr	Fort Mill, SC
17	Zae Jennings (69)	SS	6'0"	185	Fr	Cincinnati, OH
28	Aden Tagaloa-Nelson (65)	SS	6'1"	200	RFr	Lexington, KY

2024 West Virginia Mountaineers Special Teams Roster
#	NAME (OVERALL RATING)	POS	HT	WT	CLASS	HOMETOWN
22	Michael Hayes (77)	K	5'9"	185	RSr	Florence, SC
42	RJ Kocan (61)	K	5'10"	236	RSo	West Islip, NY
41	Oliver Straw (80)	P	6'2"	210	Jr	Melbourne, Australia

West Virginia Mountaineers 2024 Schedule
DATE	OPPONENT	RESULT
Aug 31	vs #7 Penn State
Sep 7	vs Albany
Sep 14	at Pittsburgh
Sep 21	vs #21 Kansas
Oct 5	at #18 Oklahoma State
Oct 12	vs Iowa State
Oct 19	vs #19 Kansas State
Oct 26	at #16 Arizona
Nov 9	at Cincinnati
Nov 16	vs Baylor
Nov 23	vs UCF
Nov 30	at Texas Tech

Season Outlook

The 2024 season is set to be a defining one for the West Virginia Mountaineers. Coming off an impressive 9-4 campaign and bowl win, and with a mix of seasoned veterans and promising young talent, head coach Neal Brown is poised to lead this team through a challenging schedule and into the national spotlight.

Offense

Quarterbacks
Leading the charge for the Mountaineers is senior quarterback Garrett Greene. Greene, a dynamic and versatile player, brings experience and a dual-threat capability that will keep defenses on their toes. Backing him up is redshirt sophomore Nicco Marchiol, who has shown glimpses of his potential and is ready to step in if needed.

Running Backs
The backfield duo of CJ Donaldson Jr. and Jahiem White promises to be a formidable force. Donaldson Jr., a bruising runner with the ability to break tackles and gain tough yards, will be complemented by the explosive speed and agility of White, who emerged as a key playmaker last season.

Wide Receivers and Tight Ends
At receiver, the Mountaineers are anchored by Hudson Clement and Justin Robinson. Clement, with his reliable hands and route-running precision, is set to be Greene's go-to target, while Robinson’s size and athleticism make him a deep threat. Tight end Kole Taylor will provide a big target over the middle, crucial for both blocking schemes and the passing game.

Offensive Line
The offensive line is anchored by senior left tackle Wyatt Milum, whose protection of Greene's blindside will be pivotal. The line's experience and cohesion, featuring standout performers like Tomas Rimac at guard and Brandon Yates at center, will be key in both pass protection and opening up lanes for the running backs.

Defense

Defensive Line
The defensive front is highlighted by the presence of Sean Martin and Tyrin Bradley on the ends. Martin’s ability to disrupt the backfield and Bradley’s consistent pressure off the edge will be crucial in setting the tone. Inside, Fatorma Mulbah provides a strong presence at defensive tackle, clogging up running lanes and collapsing the pocket.

Linebackers
At linebacker, Trey Lathan and Reid Carrico lead the charge. Lathan’s athleticism and ability to cover ground make him a playmaker, while Carrico’s football IQ and tackling prowess are vital for the defense's success.

Secondary
The secondary is anchored by senior free safety Aubrey Burks, whose leadership and ball-hawking skills are indispensable. Cornerbacks Kekoura Tarnue and Ayden Garnes provide solid coverage and physicality, while strong safety Anthony Wilson rounds out the group with his ability to step up in run support and cover tight ends and slot receivers.

Special Teams

On special teams, punter Oliver Straw, known for his strong leg and precision, will be a key asset in flipping field position. Kicker Michael Hayes will be relied upon for consistency in scoring opportunities, particularly in close games.

Schedule Overview

The Mountaineers' 2024 schedule is a gauntlet that will test their mettle from the outset. They kick off the season against the #7 Penn State Nittany Lions, a game that will provide an early measure of where this team stands. Key matchups include home games against #21 Kansas and #19 Kansas State, as well as tough road tests at #18 Oklahoma State and #16 Arizona. The third game of the season, at Pittsburgh, will also be a big one as the Mountaineers hope to win their second in a row over hated Pitt.

Final Thoughts

This season holds significant promise for the Mountaineers. With a balanced team of experienced leaders like Garrett Greene and emerging stars like Jahiem White, West Virginia is well-positioned to compete in the Big 12. The key will be staying healthy and executing consistently against a very formidable schedule. If the Mountaineers can rise to the occasion, competing for a conference title and maybe even a playoff berth is not out of the cards. But if they falter, with their grueling schedule even a bowl appearance could slip away.

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No. 7 Penn State Rallies Late to Edge West Virginia, 23-17

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia couldn't hold a 10-point fourth-quarter lead as No. 7 Penn State stormed back for a 23-17 victory in the season opener on Saturday at Mountaineer Field.

The Mountaineers (0-1) appeared poised for a statement win under head coach Neal Brown, taking a 17-7 lead early in the fourth quarter after Garrett Greene connected with Jaden Bray on a 5-yard touchdown pass. The touchdown followed a 14-yard scoring strike from Greene to Justin Robinson in the third quarter, giving West Virginia momentum as the game entered its final stages.

However, the Nittany Lions (1-0) responded with a surge, sparked by a 4-yard touchdown pass from Drew Allar to Harrison Wallace III with just under seven minutes remaining. Less than a minute later, Nicholas Singleton broke loose for a 21-yard touchdown run, giving Penn State a 21-17 advantage after Garrett Greene had thrown an interception on West Virginia's next drive.

The Mountaineers had to punt again on their next drive, handing the ball back to Penn State. The Nittany Lions weren't able to run out the rest of the clock, but their punter, Riley Thompson, was able to pin the West Virginia offense inside the 1-yard line on their next punt. This proved to be pivotal as West Virginia running back Jahiem White was stopped before he could get out of the end zone on the Mountaineers' next possession, essentially sealing the win.

Garrett Greene finished 17-of-22 for 154 yards with two touchdowns but also threw two costly interceptions. On the ground, CJ Donaldson Jr. led the Mountaineers with 65 yards on 13 carries, while Greene added 51 yards on 11 attempts. Jaden Bray was the top target, hauling in five passes for 56 yards and a touchdown.

Penn State's offense was guided by second-year starting quarterback Drew Allar, who completed 19-of-26 passes for 243 yards and a touchdown. Nicholas Singleton was the difference-maker on the ground, especially in the fourth quarter when he found his groove, rushing for 98 yards and two touchdowns on 18 carries. Julian Fleming paced the Nittany Lions' receiving corps with 83 yards on three receptions.

The Mountaineers outgained Penn State on the ground (169-114) and controlled the clock with nearly 28 minutes of possession, but two turnovers and the inability to close out the game in the fourth quarter proved costly.

West Virginia will look to bounce back next week when they host an FCS foe Albany, aiming to secure their first win of the season.

Penn State Nittany Lions at West Virginia Mountaineers
Aug 31, 2024	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	SCORE
#7 Penn State Nittany Lions (1-0)	7	0	0	16	23
West Virginia Mountaineers (0-1)	3	0	7	7	17

Team Stats Comparison
	PSU	WVU
Total Offense	357	323
Rushing Yards	114	169
Passing Yards	243	154
First Downs	17	22
Punt Return Yards	7	28
Kick Return Yards	4	0
Total Yards	368	351
Turnovers	0	2
3rd Down Conversion	6-10	5-10
4th Down Conversion	0-0	2-2
2-Point Conversion	0-0	0-0
Red Zone Touchdowns/Field Goals	5-2-0	3-2-1
Penalties	3-30	2-15
Possession Time	20:06	27:54

Scoring Summary
FIRST QUARTER SCORING		PSU	WVU
7:38	(WVU) Michael Hayes, 29 yard field goal	0	3
4:21	(PSU) Nicholas Singleton, 2 yard run	7	3
THIRD QUARTER SCORING		PSU	WVU
6:39	(WVU) Justin Robinson, 14 yard pass from Garrett Greene	7	10
FOURTH QUARTER SCORING		PSU	WVU
11:08	(WVU) Jaden Bray, 5 yard pass from Garrett Greene	7	17
6:53	(PSU) Harrison Wallace III, 4 yard pass from Drew Allar	14	17
5:55	(PSU) Nicholas Singleton, 21 yard run	21	17
2:21	(PSU) Team Safety	23	17

Penn State Nittany Lions PASSING C/A YDS TD INT Drew Allar 19/26 243 1 0 RUSHING ATT YDS AVG TD Nicholas Singleton 18 98 5.4 2 Drew Allar 2 8 4.0 0 Chauncey Carpenter 1 4 4.0 0 Corey Smith 1 2 2.0 0 Kaytron Allen 2 2 1.0 0 RECEIVING REC YDS AVG TD Julian Fleming 3 83 27.6 0 Harrison Wallace III 3 54 18.0 1 Liam Clifford 5 48 9.6 0 Tyler Warren 4 39 9.7 0 Nicholas Singleton 2 12 6.0 0 Kaden Saunders 2 7 3.5 0 KICKING FG XP PTS LONG Chase Meyer 0/1 3/3 3 N/A PUNTING NO YDS AVG IN20 Riley Thompson 3 131 43.6 1

West Virginia Mountaineers PASSING C/A YDS TD INT Garrett Greene 17/22 154 2 2 RUSHING ATT YDS AVG TD CJ Donaldson Jr. 13 65 5.0 0 Jahiem White 16 53 3.3 0 Garrett Greene 11 51 4.6 0 RECEIVING REC YDS AVG TD Jaden Bray 5 56 11.2 1 Jahiem White 3 34 11.3 0 Justin Robinson 3 31 10.3 1 Kole Taylor 2 23 11.5 0 Hudson Clement 1 6 6.0 0 Preston Fox 2 6 3.0 0 CJ Donaldson Jr. 1 -2 -2.0 0 KICKING FG XP PTS LONG Michael Hayes 1/1 2/2 5 29 PUNTING NO YDS AVG IN20 Oliver Straw 2 94 47.0 0

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West Virginia Dominates Albany, 45-3, for First Win of the Season

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia bounced back from a tough opening loss by steamrolling the Albany Great Danes 45-3 on Saturday at Mountaineer Field, showcasing a balanced attack and suffocating defense over an overmatched FCS foe to earn their first win of the 2024 season.

The Mountaineers (1-1) wasted no time in asserting their dominance, scoring 21 points in the first quarter, all courtesy of Jahiem White, who found the end zone three times on short runs. White, who rushed for 66 yards on 14 carries, set the tone early as West Virginia established control.

CJ Donaldson Jr. added to the scoring with a 1-yard touchdown run in the second quarter, and kicker Michael Hayes nailed a 22-yard field goal just before halftime, giving the Mountaineers a 31-0 lead at the break.

Quarterback Garrett Greene had an efficient day, completing 13 of 22 passes for 136 yards and a touchdown. Backup quarterback Nicco Marchiol also got in on the action, tossing a 5-yard touchdown pass to Treylan Davis in the third quarter and an 11-yard strike to Jarel Williams in the fourth.

Albany (0-1) struggled to generate any offense, managing just 101 total yards. Their only points came from a long 52-yard field goal by Andy McFoles midway through the third quarter. The Great Danes were stifled by a relentless West Virginia defense that allowed just four first downs and forced two turnovers, both lost fumbles.

The Mountaineers dominated in all facets of the game, outgaining Albany 446-101 in total offense, including a commanding 267 yards on the ground. Hudson Clement led the West Virginia receiving corps with 64 yards on four catches, while Jaden Bray added 51 yards on four receptions.

West Virginia's defense held Albany to a mere 15 passing yards. The Mountaineers also controlled the clock, holding possession for 33 minutes compared to Albany's 15.

West Virginia will face Pittsburgh on the road next week in the Backyard Brawl.

Albany Great Danes at West Virginia Mountaineers
Sep 7, 2024	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	SCORE
Albany Great Danes (0-1)	0	0	3	0	3
West Virginia Mountaineers (1-1)	21	10	7	7	45

Team Stats Comparison
	ALBY	WVU
Total Offense	101	446
Rushing Yards	86	267
Passing Yards	15	179
First Downs	4	30
Punt Return Yards	0	20
Kick Return Yards	0	0
Total Yards	101	466
Turnovers	2	0
3rd Down Conversion	2-9	8-12
4th Down Conversion	0-1	1-2
2-Point Conversion	0-0	0-0
Red Zone Touchdowns/Field Goals	0-0-0	7-6-1
Penalties	3-35	2-20
Possession Time	15:00	33:00

Scoring Summary
FIRST QUARTER SCORING		ALBY	WVU
7:05	(WVU) Jahiem White, 2 yard run	0	7
5:14	(WVU) Jahiem White, 7 yard run	0	14
1:21	(WVU) Jahiem White, 3 yard run	0	21
SECOND QUARTER SCORING		ALBY	WVU
2:54	(WVU) CJ Donaldson Jr., 1 yard run	0	28
0:08	(WVU) Michael Hayes, 22 yard field goal	0	31
THIRD QUARTER SCORING		ALBY	WVU
9:17	(WVU) Treylan Davis, 5 yard pass from Garrett Greene	0	38
5:45	(ALBY) Andy McFoles, 52 yard field goal	3	38
FOURTH QUARTER SCORING		ALBY	WVU
7:49	(WVU) Jarel Williams, 11 yard pass from Nicco Marchiol	3	45

Albany Great Danes PASSING C/A YDS TD INT Matthew Millard 2/4 10 0 0 Brock Ladler 1/2 5 0 0 RUSHING ATT YDS AVG TD Cooper York 12 53 4.4 0 Brock Ladler 10 26 2.6 0 Jarvis May 3 11 3.6 0 Dorial O'Neal 2 0 0.0 0 Matthew Millard 2 -4 -2.0 0 RECEIVING REC YDS AVG TD Noah Schwartz 2 10 5.0 0 Jarvis May 1 5 5.0 0 KICKING FG XP PTS LONG Andy McFoles 1/1 0/0 3 52 PUNTING NO YDS AVG IN20 Andy McFoles 5 191 38.2 0

West Virginia Mountaineers PASSING C/A YDS TD INT Garrett Greene 13/22 136 1 0 Nicco Marchiol 5/7 43 1 0 RUSHING ATT YDS AVG TD CJ Donaldson Jr. 9 69 7.6 1 Jahiem White 14 66 4.7 3 Jaylen Anderson 12 51 4.2 0 Trae'von Dunbar 6 40 6.6 0 Garrett Greene 8 35 4.3 0 Nicco Marchiol 1 6 6.0 0 RECEIVING REC YDS AVG TD Hudson Clement 4 64 16.0 0 Jaden Bray 4 51 12.7 0 Jarel Williams 2 16 8.0 1 Justin Robinson 2 16 8.0 0 Jaylen Anderson 1 12 12.0 0 Preston Fox 2 8 4.0 0 Jahiem White 1 7 7.0 0 Treylan Davis 1 5 5.0 1 CJ Donaldson Jr. 1 0 0.0 0 KICKING FG XP PTS LONG Michael Hayes 1/1 6/6 9 23 PUNTING NO YDS AVG IN20 Oliver Straw 1 39 39.0 1

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West Virginia Outlasts Pittsburgh in Triple Overtime Thriller, 29-27

PITTSBURGH, Pa. — The Backyard Brawl lived up to its storied history, delivering another classic as West Virginia survived a missed game-winning field goal at the end of regulation to secure a 29-27 triple overtime victory over Pittsburgh on Saturday night at Acrisure Stadium.

West Virginia (2-1) appeared to have the game in hand late in the fourth quarter, driving deep into Pittsburgh territory with a chance to win it as time expired. However, Michael Hayes missed a 28-yard field goal, sending the game into overtime and momentarily silencing the Mountaineer faithful.

In overtime, Garrett Greene gave West Virginia a 24-17 lead with a 1-yard touchdown run, but Pittsburgh (1-2) responded when Eli Holstein found Konata Mumpfield for an 8-yard touchdown pass. After a Ben Sauls field goal put Pitt up 27-24 in the second overtime, Hayes redeemed himself by converting a 38-yard kick to tie the game.

Starting with the third overtime, both teams have to go for two-point conversion attempts, and West Virginia converted theirs as Garrett Greene rolled to his right to evade pressure and threw up a prayer in the back of the end zone to Hudson Clement, who hauled it in for the two to put the Mountaineers up 29-27.

Now, the Mountaineers would need to stop the Panthers on their attempt to win the game and avoid going to fourth overtime. The Mountaineers brough heavy pressure on Pitt's attempt, and the pressure was enough to disrupt quarterback Eli Holstein and his pass intended for tight end Gavin Bartholomew, who had caught a two-point conversion pass in the third quarter to put Pitt up 21-14 at the time, sailed wide left, and the Mountaineers escaped Pittsburgh with a win.

Garrett Greene finished the game with 144 yards on 15-of-27 passing with an interception and added 30 yards and a touchdown on the ground. Jahiem White led the Mountaineers' rushing attack with 77 yards on 14 carries and a touchdown, while CJ Donaldson Jr. chipped in 56 yards and a score.

Pittsburgh outgained West Virginia 419-307 in total offense, with Eli Holstein throwing for 221 yards and two touchdowns while adding 92 yards on the ground. However, the Panthers struggled to find consistency in the red zone, settling for four field goals.

West Virginia’s defense made crucial stops when it mattered most, forcing two turnovers. Despite being out-possessed and outgained, the Mountaineers' toughness and clutch plays in overtime proved to be the difference.

The Mountaineers will look to build on the momentum from tonight's big win when they open up Big 12 Conference play next week at home against the top 15-ranked Kansas Jayhawks.

West Virginia Mountaineers at Pittsburgh Panthers
Sep 14, 2024	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	OT	SCORE
West Virginia Mountaineers (2-1)	7	3	7	0	12	29
Pittsburgh Panthers (1-2)	3	3	11	0	10	27

Team Stats Comparison
	WVU	PITT
Total Offense	307	419
Rushing Yards	163	198
Passing Yards	144	221
First Downs	19	24
Punt Return Yards	-1	20
Kick Return Yards	0	0
Total Yards	306	439
Turnovers	1	2
3rd Down Conversion	8-14	9-18
4th Down Conversion	1-1	2-2
2-Point Conversion	1-1	1-2
Red Zone Touchdowns/Field Goals	5-3-0	8-2-4
Penalties	3-25	3-29
Possession Time	18:39	29:21

Scoring Summary
FIRST QUARTER SCORING		WVU	PITT
9:58	(WVU) Jahiem White, 4 yard run	7	0
2:53	(PITT) Ben Sauls, 30 yard field goal	7	3
SECOND QUARTER SCORING		WVU	PITT
11:20	(WVU) Michael Hayes, 50 yard field goal	10	3
0:53	(PITT) Ben Sauls, 25 yard field goal	10	6
THIRD QUARTER SCORING		WVU	PITT
6:46	(PITT) Ben Sauls, 25 yard field goal	10	9
4:24	(PITT) Konata Mumpfield, 8 yard pass from Eli Holstein (2-Pt)	10	17
0:05	(WVU) CJ Donaldson Jr., 1 yard run	17	17
OVERTIME SCORING		WVU	PITT
--	(WVU) Garrett Greene, 1 yard run	24	17
--	(PITT) Konata Mumpfield, 8 yard pass from Eli Holstein	24	24
--	(PITT) Ben Sauls, 30 yard field goal	24	27
--	(WVU) Michael Hayes, 38 yard field goal	27	27
--	(WVU) 2-Pt conversion successful (Hudson Clement)	29	27
--	(PITT) 2-Pt cconversion failed	29	27

West Virginia Mountaineers PASSING C/A YDS TD INT Garrett Greene 15/27 144 0 1 RUSHING ATT YDS AVG TD Jahiem White 14 77 5.5 1 CJ Donaldson Jr. 14 56 4.0 1 Garrett Greene 6 30 5.0 1 RECEIVING REC YDS AVG TD Jahiem White 3 41 13.6 0 Hudson Clement 2 27 13.5 0 Jaden Bray 4 24 6.0 0 Preston Fox 3 23 7.6 0 CJ Donaldson Jr. 2 20 10.0 0 Justin Robinson 1 9 9.0 0 KICKING FG XP PTS LONG Michael Hayes 2/3 3/3 9 51 PUNTING NO YDS AVG IN20 Oliver Straw 3 138 46.0 0

Pittsburgh Panthers PASSING C/A YDS TD INT Eli Holstein 26/38 221 2 1 RUSHING ATT YDS AVG TD Eli Holstein 12 92 7.6 0 Desmond Reid 14 74 5.2 0 Rodney Hammond Jr. 10 37 3.7 0 Daniel Carter 2 2 1.0 0 Censere Lee 2 -7 -3.5 0 RECEIVING REC YDS AVG TD Censere Lee 6 53 8.8 0 Kenata Mumpfield 4 44 11.0 2 Desmond Reid 6 36 6.0 0 Gavin Bartholomew 4 33 8.2 0 Raphael Williams Jr. 2 30 15.0 0 Jake Overman 1 10 10.0 0 Kenny Johnson 1 9 9.0 0 Daejon Reynolds 1 4 4.0 0 Rodney Hammond Jr. 1 2 2.0 0 KICKING FG XP PTS LONG Ben Sauls 4/5 1/1 13 31 PUNTING NO YDS AVG IN20 Caleb Junko 1 45 45.0 0