Can West Virginia Mountaineers' Ground Game Dominate Iowa State Cyclones Next?
The West Virginia Mountaineers improved their season record to 3-2 after a commanding 38-14 victory over the Oklahoma State Cowboys. The loss pushed the Cowboys to a 3-3 record, marking a pivotal moment in both teams' seasons. This game, held at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, saw the Mountaineers take full advantage of their offensive and defensive units to secure the win.
Key Performances on Both Sides
The Mountaineers showcased an impressive ground game, accumulating a total of 389 rushing yards from 65 attempts, which translated into an average of six yards per carry and contributed four touchdowns. Jahiem White led the charge with 158 rushing yards on 19 carries, including one touchdown. CJ Donaldson Jr. also made significant contributions with two touchdowns and 77 rushing yards on 20 carries.
On defense, West Virginia was equally dominant, recording two sacks for a loss of fifteen yards and intercepting two passes that limited Oklahoma State's ability to score or sustain drives. Fatorma Mulbah and Hammond Russell IV were instrumental in this effort, each recording a sack and contributing to the overall defensive pressure that stifled the Cowboys' offense throughout the game.
Oklahoma State's efforts were highlighted by their quarterback Garrett Greene who threw for 159 yards but was unable to find the end zone through the air. The Cowboys struggled against West Virginia's defense but managed two touchdowns over four quarters.
Looking Ahead
As fans look forward to what’s next for West Virginia Mountaineers football team faces off against Iowa State Cyclones at Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown on October 12th at 8:00 PM EDT. This upcoming match will be broadcasted live on FOX network channels where fans can tune in to see if West Virginia can continue their winning momentum into mid-season.
This recent victory over Oklahoma State has set high expectations for West Virginia as they prepare for their next challenge against Iowa State Cyclones. With strong performances from both sides of the ball demonstrated in Stillwater, fans are eager to see how this momentum will carry forward into future games.