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McLane Stadium Hosts West Virginia Mountaineers and Baylor Bears in Football Battle

As the West Virginia Mountaineers prepare to face the Baylor Bears at McLane Stadium, fans are buzzing with anticipation. The Mountaineers have shown a remarkable ability to bounce back from adversity, as evidenced by their commanding 42-21 victory over the Cincinnati Bearcats on November 18th. In that game, WVU's offense was nothing short of explosive, racking up an impressive 634 total yards.


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The rushing attack was particularly dominant against Cincinnati, with the team amassing a staggering 424 yards on the ground and scoring five touchdowns via rushes. This performance highlighted WVU's offensive line's prowess and their running backs' agility and vision. With such a potent rushing game, it is expected that they will look to exploit any weaknesses in Baylor's defensive front.


However, it would be remiss not to mention WVU's setback against Oklahoma Sooners on November 12th when they were outscored significantly. Despite this loss where they managed only 330 total yards and turned over the ball twice, there were still positives to take away from their play - including two passing touchdowns and one rushing touchdown.


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Defensively, West Virginia has been consistent in applying pressure to opposing quarterbacks. Against BYU Cougars on November 4th, WVU recorded three sacks for a loss of 22 yards while also forcing a fumble which they recovered for additional lost yardage by BYU. This defensive resilience will be crucial when facing Baylor’s offense.


The upcoming match-up presents an opportunity for redemption after their heavy defeat earlier in November; however it also poses significant challenges given Baylor’s home advantage at McLane Stadium - an arena known for its intimidating atmosphere.


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WVU must leverage its strengths – a robust running game complemented by an aggressive defense – while addressing areas exposed in past performances if they hope to emerge victorious against the Bears.


Fans eagerly awaiting this encounter should mark their calendars for November 26th when these two teams clash under the lights at McLane Stadium in Waco, Texas. The game is scheduled for kickoff at midnight UTC (7 PM local time) and will be broadcasted live on Fox Sports 1 (satellite channel number:219). Don't miss what promises to be an enthralling chapter in college football this season!

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