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West Virginia running back CJ Donaldson (12) and quarterback JT Daniels (18) celebrate during the first half of an NCAA college football game against TCU in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Iowa St, W. Virginia each need win to keep bowl hopes alive

By The Associated Press Nov. 03, 2022 11:57 AM EDT

TCU wide receiver Savion Williams (18) catches a pass as West Virginia cornerback Wesley McCormick (11) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Duggan throws for 3 TDs, No. 7 TCU beats West Virginia 41-31

By John Raby Oct. 29, 2022 03:59 PM EDT

West Virginia coach Neal Brown talks to the officials after a penalty during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
No. 7 TCU, West Virginia heading in different directions

By The Associated Press Oct. 27, 2022 12:30 PM EDT

West Virginia coach Neal Brown talks to the officials after a penalty during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
No. 7 TCU at struggling WVU after 4 wins vs. ranked foes

By John Raby Oct. 27, 2022 09:42 AM EDT

Texas Tech's Behren Morton (2) passes the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against West Virginia, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
Morton, Brooks lift Texas Tech over West Virginia 48-10

Oct. 22, 2022 06:52 PM EDT

West Virginia offensive lineman Zach Frazier (54) and West Virginia running back Tony Mathis Jr. (24) celebrate Mathis' touchdown during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Baylor in Morgantown, W.Va., Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
West Virginia to Texas Tech for matchup of 3-3 Big 12 teams

By The Associated Press Oct. 20, 2022 12:20 PM EDT

FILE - Kansas State quarterback Adrian Martinez runs the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Manhattan, Kan. Martinez was selected top first-year transfer in the Associated Press Big 12 Midseason Awards, Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
No. 8 TCU takes on No. 17 K-State for outright Big 12 lead

By Stephen Hawkins Oct. 20, 2022 03:20 AM EDT

West Virginia offensive lineman Zach Frazier (54) and West Virginia running back Tony Mathis Jr. (24) celebrate Mathis' touchdown during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Baylor in Morgantown, W.Va., Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Mathis runs for 163, Legg's FG lifts WVU over Baylor 43-40

By John Raby Oct. 13, 2022 11:00 PM EDT

West Virginia running back Tony Mathis Jr. (24) rushes in for a touchdown against Towson during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/William Wotring)
Donaldson, Mathis piled up rushing TDs, WVU whips Towson

By John Raby Sep. 17, 2022 04:36 PM EDT

West Virginia tight end CJ Donaldson (12) celebrates in front of Pittsburgh linebacker Bangally Kamara (11) and linebacker SirVocea Dennis (7) after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Big 12 teams score multiple touchdowns on blocked punts, FG

By John Raby Sep. 06, 2022 03:06 PM EDT

FILE - Georgia quarterback JT Daniels (18) talks with head coach Kirby Smart in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Charleston Southern Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Athens, Ga. Daniels transferred to West Virginia from national champion Georgia, where he lost his starting job last season. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
New coordinator, QB give West Virginia hope for improvement

By John Raby Aug. 19, 2022 10:15 AM EDT

FILE - Minnesota quarterback Tanner Morgan (2) in action during an NCAA college football game between Minnesota and Indiana in Bloomington, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/AJ Mast, File)
Minnesota to face West Virginia in Guaranteed Rate Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 27, 2021 01:28 PM EST

FILE - Minnesota quarterback Tanner Morgan (2) in action during an NCAA college football game between Minnesota and Indiana in Bloomington, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/AJ Mast, File)
West Virginia facing tough run test against Minnesota

By John Marshall Dec. 27, 2021 12:50 PM EST

West Virginia wide receiver Winston Wright Jr. celebrates a touchdown during the second quarter of an NCAA college football against the Kansas game Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
West Virginia holds off Kansas 34-28 to become bowl-eligible

By Dave Skretta Nov. 27, 2021 10:46 PM EST

West Virginia wide receiver Kaden Prather (3) reaches for a pass as Texas defensive back B.J. Foster (25) moves in during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Texas at West Virginia 11/20/2021

Nov. 20, 2021 01:57 PM EST

Kansas State running back Deuce Vaughn (22) runs the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against West Virginia, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
West Virginia at Kansas State 11/13/2021

Nov. 13, 2021 02:03 PM EST

West Virginia quarterback Jarret Doege (2) passes against Iowa State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Iowa State at West Virginia 10/30/2021

Oct. 30, 2021 04:07 PM EDT

West Virginia coach Neal Brown, left, speaks with quarterback Garrett Greene (6) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Long Island in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Sept., 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Doege, Greene, Wright shine, WVU trounces Long Island 66-0

By John Raby Sep. 11, 2021 08:45 PM EDT

West Virginia's Winston Wright Jr. returns of kickoff against Maryland during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021 in College Park, Md. (Kevin Richardson/The Baltimore Sun via AP)
West Virginia's James focuses on mental health, solid 2021

By John Raby Sep. 09, 2021 01:34 PM EDT

West Virginia's Winston Wright Jr. returns of kickoff against Maryland during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021 in College Park, Md. (Kevin Richardson/The Baltimore Sun via AP)
West Virginia looks to fix mistakes after fading at Maryland

By John Raby Sep. 07, 2021 03:32 PM EDT