What looked to be a game to cement the rise of the climb has, so far, been a game of nightmares for the Mountaineers. West Virginia and Texas traded punts in the first possession before West Virginia’s old habits reared their heads and gave the Mountaineers fits. First Bryce Ford-Wheaton dropped a fourth down pass that would have extended a drive. Then the secondary allowed the ghost of Pat Miller to completely overtake them and allowed Texas to pass and pass and pass and pass.
The Texas Longhorns scored touchdowns on four of their five first half drives, with each drive only lasting 7 plays, 6 plays, 6 plays and 6 plays. Hudson Card is 13 for 17 for 223 yards, 2 touchdowns. Wide receiver Xavier Worthy also threw a 33 yard pass. Bijan Robinson has been quiet with 10 carries for 30 yards, but he has a touchdown.
Sam James leads all receivers with 5 catches for 71 yards at half while Kaden Prather has the Mountaineers only score.
