Mountaineers March Past Knights, Secure Victory at Mountaineer Field

The West Virginia Mountaineers improved their season record to 6-5 with a commanding 31-21 victory over the UCF Knights at Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium. The win comes as a significant boost for the team, showcasing their ability to dominate on home turf in front of an enthusiastic crowd of 40,722 fans.

Key Highlights

The game was marked by impressive performances from several Mountaineers players. Garrett Greene, quarterback for West Virginia, played a pivotal role in the team's success. He completed 13 out of 21 pass attempts, throwing for a total of 118 yards and one touchdown. His passing rating stood at an impressive 124.82 percent.

On the ground, CJ Donaldson Jr. and Jahiem White led the rushing attack for West Virginia. Donaldson Jr.'s effort was particularly noteworthy; he rushed for 96 yards on 19 attempts and scored two touchdowns, proving to be an unstoppable force against the Knights' defense. White contributed with a solid performance as well, rushing for 54 yards on twelve carries and adding another touchdown to his name.

The receiving corps showed depth and versatility with Hudson Clement emerging as Greene's favorite target during the game. Clement caught five passes totaling an impressive 81 yards.

Defensive Standouts

West Virginia's defense also had its share of stars during this matchup. Anthony Wilson Jr., playing safety, topped the defensive chart with ten combined tackles (five solo), demonstrating his critical role in halting UCF's offensive drives.

Special teams were not left behind in contributing to this victory; Michael Hayes II successfully converted all four extra-point attempts and nailed a crucial field goal from thirty-five yards out.

Oliver Straw’s punting was instrumental in controlling field position throughout the game; he punted four times averaging fifty yards per punt and managed to place two punts inside UCF’s twenty-yard line.

Looking Ahead

As they celebrate this win against UCF Knights, West Virginia Mountaineers are already setting their sights on their next challenge - facing Texas Tech Red Raiders at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock on November 30th at1:00 PM EDT Fans can catch all the action live as both teams battle it out in what promises to be another exciting college football showdown.