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  • superjames1992
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    • Jun 2007
    • 31382

    #1

    West Virginia Mountaineers (CFB 25)



    College Football 25 finally got me to upgrade consoles (to the Xbox Series X), so I am back with another college football dynasty! For this one, I am going back to basics and playing as my favorite team (West Virginia). I am hoping things will be interesting, even not starting from the bottom, as WVU isn't particularly elite, though the Big 12 is wide open, so the range of possibilities year 1 is very wide (from missing a bowl to winning the conference). I'll be taking over as head coach of West Virginia, Neal Brown. The game has him on a two-year contract with the expectation of making a bowl game, which should hopefully be doable.

    I am still settling into settings, but I am going with 12-minute quarters, at least (EDIT: Actually, leaning towards 11 minutes now).

    I was originally going to see if EA came out with a patch to fix some of the sim logic and polling issues, but that's taking a while and, to be honest, it's not really game-breaking at this point. And the gameplay in CFB 25 is too amazing to pass up! I am a little nervous that if they do eventually "fix" these issues, it will require restarting the dynasty to implement, but that's a bridge I'll cross when I need to, if I ever do.
    Last edited by superjames1992; 08-04-2024, 06:21 PM.
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  • superjames1992
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    • superjames1992
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      • superjames1992
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        • superjames1992
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          • Jun 2007
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          #5
          2024 West Virginia Mountaineers Season Preview


          College Football Rankings - AP Top 25 - Updated: Aug 1, 2024
          RKTEAM (VOTES)RECORD
          1Georgia (35)0-0
          2Ohio State (26)0-0
          3Texas (1)0-0
          4Oregon0-0
          5Ole Miss0-0
          6Alabama0-0
          7Penn State0-0
          8Notre Dame0-0
          9Michigan0-0
          10Missouri0-0
          11Florida State0-0
          12Utah0-0
          13LSU0-0
          14Oklahoma0-0
          15Tennessee0-0
          16Arizona0-0
          17Clemson0-0
          18Oklahoma State0-0
          19Kansas State0-0
          20Louisville0-0
          21Kansas0-0
          22NC State0-0
          23Miami0-0
          24Texas A&M0-0
          25USC0-0


          2024 West Virginia Mountaineers Offensive Roster
          #NAME (OVERALL RATING)POSHTWTCLASSHOMETOWN
          6Garrett Greene (88)QB5'11"201SrTallahassee, FL
          8Nicco Marchiol (78)QB6'1"223RSoChandler, AZ
          18Ryder Burton (73)QB6'2"205RFrSpringville, UT
          17Khalil Wilkins (67)QB6'3"190FrUpper Marlboro, MD
          15Scott King (59)QB6'2"203RSoWeston, FL
          4CJ Donaldson Jr. (84)HB6'2"238JrMiami, FL
          22Jahiem White (84)HB5'7"195SoYork, PA
          26Trae'von Dunbar (67)HB5'10"205FrGraniteville, SC
          43Colin McBee (74)FB6'0"239RSoMorgantown, WV
          84Hudson Clement (82)WR6'1"198RSoMartinsburg, WV
          3Justin Robinson (80)WR6'4"220SrMcDonough, GA
          5Jaden Bray (78)WR6'2"205RJrNorman, OK
          7Traylon Ray (77)WR6'1"195SoTallahassee, FL
          29Preston Fox (76)WR5'10"191RJrMorgantown, WV
          2Rodney Gallagher II (73)WR5'10"178SoUniontown, PA
          10Jarel Williams (71)WR6'2"204RSoSaraland, AL
          19Ric'Darious Farmer (68)WR5'11"160FrMelbourne, FL
          25Keyshawn Robinson (66)WR5'11"175FrShenandoah Junction, WV
          83C.J. Cole (58)WR6'4"206RJrWashington, PA
          81Treylan Davis (79)TE6'3"265RJrJackson, OH
          34Quinnen Hinton (74)TE6'6"255SrBluefield, WV
          89Garrett Morton (72)TE6'6"260SoHuntington, WV
          86Will Dixon (70)TE6'5"244RSoHillsborough, NJ
          80TJ Johnson (70)TE6'3"223RFrChesapeake, WV
          88Jack Sammarco (67)TE6'5"238FrCincinnati, OH
          43Austin Brinkman (59)TE6'4"241SrBel Air, MD
          74Wyatt Milum (90)LT6'6"317SrKenova, WV
          60Johnny Williams IV (70)LT6'7"315RFrMacon, GA
          70Lucas Austin (68)LT6'7"265FrSterling, IL
          55Tomas Rimac (82)LG6'6"318RJrBrunswick, OH
          56Sullivan Weidman (75)LG6'5"318RSoFranklin, MA
          63Bryce Biggs (69)LG6'4"305RJrAshland, KY
          50Brandon Yates (81)C6'4"310RSrMiddletown, DE
          67Landen Livingston (76)C6'4"295RSoLeo, IN
          59Kyle Altuner (70)C6'3"290FrOlney, MD
          66Ja'Quay Hubbard (83)RG6'5"322RSrHermitage, PA
          71Maurice Hamilton (74)RG6'3"340RSoCleveland, OH
          64Cooper Young (69)RG6'5"319RFrDowningtown, PA
          78Xavier Bausley (76)RT6'4"308RSoDunbar, WV
          58Nick Malone (75)RT6'5"298RSrMorgantown, WV
          52Nick Krahe (67)RT6'6"304RFrErie, PA


          2024 West Virginia Mountaineers Defensive Roster
          #NAME (OVERALL RATING)POSHTWTCLASSHOMETOWN
          5Sean Martin (79)LE6'5"295SrBluefield, WV
          11T.J. Jackson (77)LE6'1"282SrMillbrook, AL
          95Zachariah Keith (73)LE6'6"265RFrAtlanta, GA
          38Makai Byerson (68)LE6'4"235FrMidlothian, VA
          97Elijah Kinsler (66)LE6'3"260FrOradell, NJ
          8Tyrin Bradley (79)RE6'2"255SrLubbock, TX
          47Ty French (78)RE6'1"225SrMoultrie, GA
          45Taurus Simmons (76)RE6'2"250SrSavannah, GA
          31Obinna Onwuka (69)RE6'4"233FrUpper Marlboro, MD
          54Fatorma Mulbah (83)DT6'4"306RSrHarrisburg, PA
          96Edward Vesterinen (78)DT6'3"285SrHelsinki, Finland
          99Hammond Russell IV (74)DT6'3"308RJrDublin, OH
          92Asani Redwood (72)DT6'3"290RSoSuwanee, GA
          53Markeese Moore (68)DT6'3"307FrChantilly, VA
          69Nate Gabriel (66)DT6'3"315FrAuburndale, FL
          48Rickey Williams (68)LOLB6'2"215FrAkron, OH
          15Ben Cutter (74)MLB6'0"225SoDenver, NC
          40Josiah Trotter (73)MLB6'2"238RFrPhiladelphia, PA
          36Caden Buser (72)MLB6'0"232RJrKeyser, WV
          4Trey Lathan (78)ROLB6'1"226RSoGoulds, FL
          35Reid Carrico (77)ROLB6'2232RJrIronton, OH
          33Jairo Faverus (67)ROLB6'0"224RJrAmsterdam, Netherlands
          7Kekoura Tarnue (82)CB6'1"195SrMonrovia, Liberia
          20Ayden Garnes (80)CB6'0"175RJrPhiladelphia, PA
          6Jacolby Spells (79)CB5'11"186JrFort Lauderdale, FL
          23TJ Crandall (79)CB6'0"181SoSammamish, WA
          5Dontez Fagan (75)CB6'0"175JrArdmore, OK
          25Jordan Jackson (73)CB5'11"183RFrFairfield, OH
          1Garnett Hollis Jr. (72)CB6'1"201RSrNashville, TN
          46Keon Wingate (67)CB5'9"174FrHuntington, WV
          18Israel Boyce (67)CB5'11"190FrDouglasville, GA
          2Aubrey Burks (87)FS5'11"209SrOakridge, FL
          22Josiah Jackson (73)FS6'0"190RFrFairfield, OH
          29Marcus Murantt (69)FS6'1"194SoCharleston, WV
          39Jason Cross (69)FS6'2"165FrPittsburgh, PA
          12Anthony Wilson (79)SS5'9"199RSrColumbia, SC
          32Raleigh Collins III (74)SS6'3"208RSoNewark, DE
          34Avery Wilcox (70)SS6'0"207RJrFt. Mill, SC
          17Zae Jennings (69)SS6'0"185FrCincinnati, OH
          28Aden Tagaloa-Nelson (65)SS6'1"200RFrLexington, KY


          2024 West Virginia Mountaineers Special Teams Roster
          #NAME (OVERALL RATING)POSHTWTCLASSHOMETOWN
          22Michael Hayes (70)K5'9"185RSrFlorence, SC
          42RJ Kocan (61)K5'10"236RSoWest Islip, NY
          41Oliver Straw (80)P6'2"210JrMelbourne, Australia


          West Virginia Mountaineers 2024 Schedule
          DATEOPPONENTRESULT
          Aug 31vs #7 Penn State Nittany Lions
          Sep 7vs Albany Great Danes
          Sep 14at Pittsburgh Panthers
          Sep 21vs #21 Kansas Jayhawks
          Oct 5at #18 Oklahoma State Cowboys
          Oct 12vs Iowa State Cyclones
          Oct 19vs #19 Kansas State Wildcats
          Oct 26at #16 Arizona Wildcats
          Nov 9at Cincinnati Bearcats
          Nov 16vs Baylor Bears
          Nov 23vs UCF Knights
          Nov 30at Texas Tech Red Raiders


          Season Outlook

          The 2024 season is set to be a defining one for the West Virginia Mountaineers. Coming off an impressive 9-4 campaign and bowl win, and with a mix of seasoned veterans and promising young talent, Head Coach Neal Brown is poised to lead this team through a challenging schedule and into the national spotlight.

          Offense

          Quarterbacks
          Leading the charge for the Mountaineers is senior quarterback Garrett Greene. Greene, a dynamic and versatile player, brings experience and a dual-threat capability that will keep defenses on their toes. Backing him up is redshirt sophomore Nicco Marchiol, who has shown glimpses of his potential and is ready to step in if needed.

          Running Backs
          The backfield duo of CJ Donaldson Jr. and Jahiem White promises to be a formidable force. Donaldson Jr., a bruising runner with the ability to break tackles and gain tough yards, will be complemented by the explosive speed and agility of White, who emerged as a key playmaker last season.

          Wide Receivers and Tight Ends
          At receiver, the Mountaineers are anchored by Hudson Clement and Justin Robinson. Clement, with his reliable hands and route-running precision, is set to be Greene's go-to target, while Robinson’s size and athleticism make him a deep threat. Tight end Treylan Davis will provide a big target over the middle, crucial for both blocking schemes and the passing game.

          Offensive Line
          The offensive line is anchored by senior left tackle Wyatt Milum, whose protection of Greene's blindside will be pivotal. The line's experience and cohesion, featuring standout performers like Tomas Rimac at guard and Brandon Yates at center, will be key in both pass protection and opening up lanes for the running backs.

          Defense

          Defensive Line
          The defensive front is highlighted by the presence of Sean Martin and Tyrin Bradley on the ends. Martin’s ability to disrupt the backfield and Bradley’s consistent pressure off the edge will be crucial in setting the tone. Inside, Fatorma Mulbah provides a strong presence at defensive tackle, clogging up running lanes and collapsing the pocket.

          Linebackers
          At linebacker, Trey Lathan and Reid Carrico lead the charge. Lathan’s athleticism and ability to cover ground make him a playmaker, while Carrico’s football IQ and tackling prowess are vital for the defense's success.

          Secondary
          The secondary is anchored by senior free safety Aubrey Burks, whose leadership and ball-hawking skills are indispensable. Cornerbacks Kekoura Tarnue and Ayden Garnes provide solid coverage and physicality, while strong safety Anthony Wilson rounds out the group with his ability to step up in run support and cover tight ends and slot receivers.

          Special Teams

          On special teams, punter Oliver Straw, known for his strong leg and precision, will be a key asset in flipping field position. Kicker Michael Hayes will be relied upon for consistency in scoring opportunities, particularly in close games.

          Schedule Overview

          The Mountaineers' 2024 schedule is a gauntlet that will test their mettle from the outset. They kick off the season against the #7 Penn State Nittany Lions, a game that will provide an early measure of where this team stands. Key matchups include home games against #21 Kansas and #19 Kansas State, as well as tough road tests at #18 Oklahoma State and #16 Arizona. The third game of the season, at Pittsburgh, will also be a big one as the Mountaineers hope to win their second in a row over hated Pitt.

          Final Thoughts

          This season holds significant promise for the Mountaineers. With a balanced team of experienced leaders like Garrett Greene and emerging stars like Jahiem White, West Virginia is well-positioned to compete in the Big 12. The key will be staying healthy and executing consistently against a very formidable schedule. If the Mountaineers can rise to the occasion, competing for a conference title and maybe even a playoff berth is not out of the cards. But if they falter, with their grueling schedule even a bowl appearance could slip away.
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          • Deuce2223
            Hall Of Fame
            • Dec 2007
            • 12571

            #6
            Re: West Virginia Mountaineers (CFB 25)

            Good to see you my friend. You know I will be following... Rebuilds are fun, but playing with your favorite team has alot of perks as well.

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            • superjames1992
              Hall Of Fame
              • Jun 2007
              • 31382

              #7
              Re: West Virginia Mountaineers (CFB 25)

              Originally posted by Deuce2223
              Good to see you my friend. You know I will be following... Rebuilds are fun, but playing with your favorite team has alot of perks as well.
              Yes, good to see you, as well! I need to catch up on all the other dynasties on here!

              I played a test season with WVU on a modified AA set I found on here and won a National Championship with WVU in my first season (though I did lose three games still), so I think I'm going to have to go with a Heisman set. It was really a blast playing, but winning every game gets old eventually, especially with a team that shouldn't be winning so much.

              There's enough parity in the Big 12 that WVU competing for, or even winning, the Big 12 Title is very plausible, but this team shouldn't be winning a natty.

              I definitely always enjoy a good rebuild, but it's been so long since this game has been out that I figured I'd just roll with WVU for now, at least. And WVU isn't a powerhouse by any means, so there should be some amount of building to do here, anyways.
              Last edited by superjames1992; 08-04-2024, 06:22 PM.
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              • Deuce2223
                Hall Of Fame
                • Dec 2007
                • 12571

                #8
                Re: West Virginia Mountaineers (CFB 25)

                Originally posted by superjames1992
                Yes, good to see you, as well! I need to catch up on all the other dynasties on here!

                I played a test season with WVU on a modified AA set I found on here and won a National Championship with WVU in my first season (though I did lose three games still), so I think I'm going to have to go with a Heisman set. It was really a blast playing, but winning every game gets old eventually, especially with a team that shouldn't be winning so much.

                There's enough parity in the Big 12 that WVU competing for, or even winning, the Big 12 Title is very plausible, but this team shouldn't be winning a natty.

                I definitely always enjoy a good rebuild, but it's been so long since this game has been out that I figured I'd just roll with WVU for now, at least. And WVU isn't a powerhouse by any means, so there should be some amount of building to do here, anyways.
                Have you tried Armor and Swords 12 minute AA Sliders. So far I have had had lot of close games, but moving BSU to the Pac-12/14 has also basically made every game a challenge. My Ranking is 86/84/86. Washington and Utah are 85, USC is 86, Oregon is a 89, Cal and UCLA 84, Stanford 83, BYU, Washington State and Oregon State all 81, so I have had alot of close games, but at the same time and okay with winning. I made my coach a OC, so at some point in my Dynasty I will look at going somewhere and rebuilding but for now my quest is a Natty.

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                • superjames1992
                  Hall Of Fame
                  • Jun 2007
                  • 31382

                  #9
                  Re: West Virginia Mountaineers (CFB 25)

                  Originally posted by Deuce2223
                  Have you tried Armor and Swords 12 minute AA Sliders. So far I have had had lot of close games, but moving BSU to the Pac-12/14 has also basically made every game a challenge. My Ranking is 86/84/86. Washington and Utah are 85, USC is 86, Oregon is a 89, Cal and UCLA 84, Stanford 83, BYU, Washington State and Oregon State all 81, so I have had alot of close games, but at the same time and okay with winning. I made my coach a OC, so at some point in my Dynasty I will look at going somewhere and rebuilding but for now my quest is a Natty.
                  Yeah, Armor and Sword's AA sliders were actually the ones I was using. I tried toughening them up a bit as the season progressed, but that seemed to be a losing battle. It is unfortunate as the games were really fun and they played very well, so hopefully they work with a lot of folks (as they seem to be)!

                  I ended up opting for Canes21's latest set. They may be nearly too tough for me, but I'd prefer that than too easy for this dynasty, I think.

                  I've never been able to do the OC thing in this game (or NCAA 14) because I hate super simming, haha.
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                  • superjames1992
                    Hall Of Fame
                    • Jun 2007
                    • 31382

                    #10
                    Re: West Virginia Mountaineers (CFB 25)

                    By the way, I will do "Around College Football" recaps periodically with top 25, standings, etc., but I don't think I am going to do them every week. It's kind of nice to, but it makes doing the seasons a bit too much of a grind for my tastes...and I've done enough seasons of dynasties to get a feel for how much is too much for me, haha...I've done 'too much' in the past and flamed out...I now have 17 years of experience doing this...that feels so weird to say.
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                    • superjames1992
                      Hall Of Fame
                      • Jun 2007
                      • 31382

                      #11
                      Turnovers Prove Costly in Mountaineers’ Heartbreaking Loss to No. 7 Penn State

                      MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — In a game that showcased the heart and resilience of the West Virginia Mountaineers, costly turnovers ultimately paved the way for No. 7 Penn State's 45-35 victory at Milan Puskar Stadium on Saturday in both teams' season openers.

                      The Mountaineers (0-1) started strong, with CJ Donaldson Jr. punching in a 2-yard touchdown run to put West Virginia on the board first. Penn State (1-0) quickly responded, and the first quarter ended in a 7-7 deadlock.

                      The Mountaineers’ fortunes took a turn for the worse in the second quarter. First, Kaden Saunders caught a four-yard touchdown pass from Drew Allar to put the Nittany Lions up 14-7. Then Garrett Greene threw an interception that was returned 47 yards for a touchdown by Jalen Kimber, a devastating pick-six that shifted momentum firmly in Penn State's favor and put Penn State up 21-7. The Nittany Lions capitalized on two more Mountaineer turnovers over the course of the game, both resulting in touchdown drives.

                      Nicholas Singleton punched in another touchdown later in the second quarter, giving Penn State a commanding 28-7 lead. West Virginia did respond before halftime, though, with Garrett Green hitting Justin Robinson for a touchdown connection in the back of the end zone to keep the game respectable at the half, 28-14.

                      Despite the turnovers, West Virginia's offense outgained Penn State 412 yards to 367, with Garrett Greene throwing for 271 yards and three touchdowns. The senior signal caller threw the costly interception, though, and also lost a fumble in the second half.

                      The Mountaineers showed their mettle in the fourth quarter, staging a valiant comeback attempt. Garrett Greene connected with Jaden Bray for a 28-yard touchdown, and then with Traylon Ray for a 15-yard score, cutting the deficit to 45-35 with under a minute to play.

                      West Virginia’s special teams delivered in the clutch, recovering two consecutive onside kicks to keep hope alive for the Mountaineer faithful. Yet, the offense couldn't capitalize on the final recovery, going four-and-out on their last drive. Penn State ran out the clock, sealing their victory.

                      CJ Donaldson Jr. was a bright spot for the Mountaineers, with two rushing touchdowns and 88 all-purpose yards, including 54 yards rushing. Jaden Bray led all receivers with 95 yards and a touchdown, while Justin Robinson and Traylon Ray each added scores through the air.

                      On the defensive side, Anthony Wilson recorded 13 tackles, while Aubrey Brooks and Reid Carrico contributed nine and eight tackles, respectively.

                      "We showed a lot of fight tonight," said head coach Neal Brown. "But against a team like Penn State, you can't afford to give them extra opportunities. We need to clean up those mistakes and focus on finishing strong."

                      Nicholas Singleton was the lifeblood of Penn State's offense today with 174 yards and three touchdowns on the ground. Drew Allar threw for an efficient 186 yards and a touchdown, completing 20 of his 23 pass attempts. Senior tight end Tyler Warren led the Nittany Lions in receiving with 48 yards on two catches.

                      The Mountaineers will look to bounce back next week as they host a much easier FCS opponent as Albany will come to Morgantown. Despite the loss, the team's resilience and ability to stay relatively competitive against a top-10 opponent despite such a sloppy effort gives fans hope for the season ahead, much like last season's season-opener against Penn State in Happy Valley did.

                      Penn State Nittany Lions at West Virginia Mountaineers
                      Aug 31, 20241ST2ND3RD4THSCORE
                      #7 Penn State Nittany Lions (1-0)72171045
                      West Virginia Mountaineers (0-1)7771435
                      Team Stats Comparison
                      PSUWVU
                      Total Offense367412
                      Rushing Yards181141
                      Passing Yards186271
                      First Downs2028
                      Punt Return Yards07
                      Kick Return Yards370
                      Total Yards404419
                      Turnovers13
                      3rd Down Conversion6-107-14
                      4th Down Conversion2-22-4
                      2-Point Conversion0-01-2
                      Red Zone Touchdowns/Field Goals7-4-15-4-0
                      Penalties2-205-35
                      Possession Time20:4623:!4
                      Scoring Summary
                      FIRST QUARTER SCORINGPSUWVU
                      6:23(WVU) CJ Donaldson Jr., 2 yard run07
                      4:04(PSU) Kaytron Allen, 19 yard run77
                      SECOND QUARTER SCORINGPSUWVU
                      8:38(PSU) Kaden Saunders, 4 yard pass from Drew Allar147
                      7:16(PSU) Jalen Kimber, returned interception 47 yards217
                      1:56(PSU) Nicholas Singleton, 1 yard run287
                      0:12(WVU) Justin Robinson, 12 yard pass from Garrett Greene2814
                      THIRD QUARTER SCORINGPSUWVU
                      9:02(PSU) Nicholas Singleton, 22 yard run3514
                      3:39(WVU) CJ Donaldson Jr., 1 yard run3521
                      FOURTH QUARTER SCORINGPSUWVU
                      10:24(PSU) Nicholas Singleton, 2 yard run4221
                      4:54(PSU) Chase Meyer, 29 yard field goal4521
                      1:45(WVU) Jaden Bray, 28 yard pass from Garrett Greene (2-Pt)4529
                      0:52(WVU) Traylon Ray, 15 yard pass from Garrett Greene (2-Pt failed)4535
                      Penn State Nittany Lions
                      PASSINGC/AYDSTDINT
                      Drew Allar20/2318610
                      RUSHINGATTYDSAVGTD
                      Nicholas Singleton261746.63
                      Kaytron Allen11919.01
                      Drew Allar2-12-6.00
                      RECEIVINGRECYDSAVGTD
                      Tyler Warren24824.00
                      Harrison Wallace III6366.00
                      Julian Fleming4358.70
                      Nicholas Singleton12828.00
                      Liam Clifford4215.20
                      Kaden Saunders2136.51
                      Jerry Cross155.00
                      DEFENSETACKSACKINTTD
                      Kobe King160.500
                      Zakee Wheatley150.000
                      Kevin Winston Jr.100.000
                      Tony Rojas91.000
                      Abdul Carter93.000
                      Jalen Kimber50.011
                      KICKINGFGXPPTSLONG
                      Chase Meyer1/16/6930
                      PUNTINGNOYDSAVGIN20
                      Joseph Allen Jr.14343.00
                      West Virginia Mountaineers
                      PASSINGC/AYDSTDINT
                      Garrett Greene23/3927131
                      RUSHINGATTYDSAVGTD
                      CJ Donaldson Jr.13544.12
                      Garrett Greene17513.00
                      Jahiem White9364.00
                      RECEIVINGRECYDSAVGTD
                      Jaden Bray69515.81
                      Justin Robinson6467.61
                      CJ Donaldson Jr.33411.30
                      Hudson Clement33411.30
                      Traylan Ray23015.01
                      Preston Fox22814.00
                      Treylan Davis144.00
                      DEFENSETACKSACKINTTD
                      Anthony Wilson130.000
                      Aubrey Brooks90.000
                      Reid Carrico80.000
                      Raleigh Collins III70.000
                      Ben Cutter60.000
                      KICKINGFGXPPTSLONG
                      Michael Hayes0/03/33N/A
                      PUNTINGNOYDSAVGIN20
                      Oliver Straw14747.00
                      Last edited by superjames1992; 08-06-2024, 12:42 AM.
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                      • superjames1992
                        Hall Of Fame
                        • Jun 2007
                        • 31382

                        #12
                        Mountaineers Bounce Back With Dominant Win Over Albany

                        MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — After last weekend's heart-wrenching loss to No. 7 Penn State, the West Virginia Mountaineers (1-1) found their stride with a resounding 42-6 victory over the Albany Great Danes (0-1) on Saturday.

                        The Mountaineers’ defense, which struggled against Penn State, showed marked improvement. They limited Albany to just six points and 282 yards of total offense. The difference in competition level was evident, as the Great Danes are an FCS team, but the defensive performance provided a much-needed confidence boost.

                        West Virginia's offense was in full throttle from the start. Quarterback Garrett Greene led the charge, completing 20 of 26 passes for 226 yards and four touchdowns before exiting the game early in the third quarter with the game already well in hand. Jaden Bray was his favorite target, hauling in two touchdown passes, including a 6-yard strike in the first quarter that set the tone for the game.

                        Albany managed to get on the board with a 51-yard field goal by Andy McFoles late in the first quarter after Garrett Green and Jaden Bray hooked up for a 6-yard touchdown pass on West Virginia's opening drive, but the Mountaineers responded with a dominant second quarter. CJ Donaldson Jr. powered his way into the end zone from 1 yard out, followed by a 23-yard touchdown pass to Hudson Clement and a 17-yard connection with Bray just before halftime. The Mountaineers took a commanding 28-3 lead into the locker room.

                        West Virginia continued to pull away in the third quarter. Garrett Greene found Treylan Davis for a 9-yard touchdown, his last play of the day, and CJ Donaldson Jr. added his second rushing touchdown of the game with a 3-yard run. Albany managed another field goal late in the third quarter, but it was little more than a consolation as the Mountaineers cruised to a comfortable victory.

                        CJ Donaldson Jr. led the rushing attack with 96 yards and a pair of touchdowns on 14 carries, while reserve tailback Trae'von Dunbar got a lot of playing time in the fourth quarter and made the most of it with 50 yards rushing on eight attempts. The Mountaineers amassed 527 yards of total offense, including 303 through the air and 224 on the ground.

                        The defensive standout for West Virginia was Ben Cutter, who recorded nine tackles. The Mountaineers held Albany to just one third-down conversion on nine attempts, a stark contrast to their struggles against Penn State.

                        "We played with a lot more discipline and focus today," said head coach Neal Brown. "It was important for us to bounce back after last week and show what we're capable of. Our defense stepped up, and our offense executed well. Now, we need to keep building on this."

                        Next up for the Mountaineers is a game at rival Pittsburgh in the 2024 edition of the Backyard Brawl.

                        Albany Great Danes at West Virginia Mountaineers
                        Sep 7, 20241ST2ND3RD4THSCORE
                        Albany Great Danes (0-1)30306
                        West Virginia Mountaineers (1-1)72114042
                        Team Stats Comparison
                        ALBYWVU
                        Total Offense282527
                        Rushing Yards179224
                        Passing Yards103303
                        First Downs1133
                        Punt Return Yards09
                        Kick Return Yards460
                        Total Yards328536
                        Turnovers00
                        3rd Down Conversion1-97-15
                        4th Down Conversion0-06-7
                        2-Point Conversion0-00-0
                        Red Zone Touchdowns/Field Goals0-0-06-5-0
                        Penalties3-234-45
                        Possession Time15:2228:38
                        Scoring Summary
                        FIRST QUARTER SCORINGALBYWVU
                        5:37(WVU) Jaden Bray, 6 yard pass from Garrett Greene07
                        2:36(ALBY) Andy McFoles, 51 yard field goal37
                        SECOND QUARTER SCORINGALBYWVU
                        8:56(WVU) CJ Donaldson Jr., 1 yard run314
                        3:35(WVU) Hudson Clement, 23 yard pass from Garrett Greene321
                        0:11(WVU) Jaden Bray, 17 yard pass from Garrett Greene328
                        THIRD QUARTER SCORINGALBYWVU
                        9:19(WVU) Treylan Davis, 9 yard pass from Garrett Greene335
                        5:28(WVU) CJ Donaldson Jr., 3 yard run342
                        0:08(ALBY) Andy McFoles, 45 yard field goal642
                        Albany Great Danes
                        PASSINGC/AYDSTDINT
                        Brock Ladler5/1210300
                        RUSHINGATTYDSAVGTD
                        Jarvis May9566.20
                        Dorian O'Neal6406.60
                        Will McKelvin Jr.33311.00
                        Brock Ladler9303.30
                        Noah Schwartz11111.00
                        Gartrell Broussard273.50
                        Matthew Millard111.00
                        Cooper York111.00
                        RECEIVINGRECYDSAVGTD
                        Marcel Matthews14040.00
                        Jarvis May13232.00
                        Kyle Coats11616.00
                        Gartrell Broussard2157.50
                        DEFENSETACKSACKINTTD
                        Kevin Goodley130.000
                        Rashaad West120.000
                        Brevin Daniels-Waters110.000
                        Dre Leverette80.000
                        B.B. Baldwin60.000
                        KICKINGFGXPPTSLONG
                        Andy McFoles2/20/0652
                        PUNTINGNOYDSAVGIN20
                        Andy McFoles619632.61
                        West Virginia Mountaineers
                        PASSINGC/AYDSTDINT
                        Garrett Greene20/2622640
                        Nicco Marchiol4/66200
                        Ryder Burton2/41500
                        RUSHINGATTYDSAVGTD
                        CJ Donaldson Jr.14966.82
                        Trae'von Dunbar8506.20
                        Jahiem White9343.70
                        Jaylen Anderson6335.50
                        Garrett Greene4194.70
                        Ryder Burton2-8-4.00
                        RECEIVINGRECYDSAVGTD
                        Jaden Bray57014.02
                        Hudson Clement46015.01
                        Justin Robinson33712.30
                        Preston Fox4369.00
                        Jahiem White22613.00
                        Treylan Davis3237.61
                        Quinnen Hinton11616.00
                        Garrett Morton11212.00
                        Jaylen Anderson11212.00
                        Ric'Darious Farmer2115.50
                        DEFENSETACKSACKINTTD
                        Ben Cutter90.000
                        Aubrey Burks70.000
                        Tyrin Bradley60.000
                        Sean Martin50.000
                        Reid Carrico40.000
                        KICKINGFGXPPTSLONG
                        Michael Hayes0/06/66N/A
                        PUNTINGNOYDSAVGIN20
                        Oliver Straw29547.51
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                        • superjames1992
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                          • Jun 2007
                          • 31382

                          #13
                          Michael Hayes' Leg Wins Backyard Brawl for West Virginia in Rainy Conditions

                          PITTSBURGH, Pa. — In a gritty and rain-soaked edition of the Backyard Brawl, the West Virginia Mountaineers (2-1) came out on top of the Pittsburgh Panthers (1-2) with a thrilling 16-14 victory, thanks to a last-second field goal by Michael Hayes at Acrisure Stadium on Saturday.

                          The Mountaineers, who bested the Panthers 17-6 in Morgantown last year, faced another defensive slugfest this season. The relentless rain added to the intensity, making every yard and point hard-fought.

                          After a scoreless first quarter, West Virginia broke the deadlock early in the second quarter with a 38-yard field goal by Michael Hayes. As the half drew to a close, quarterback Garrett Greene found Hudson Clement for a 4-yard touchdown pass, giving the Mountaineers a 10-0 lead at halftime.

                          Pittsburgh struggled to move the ball against a staunch West Virginia defense that allowed just 233 total yards and stifled the Panthers’ rushing attack to a mere 62 yards. The Mountaineers, meanwhile, controlled the ground game, racking up 216 rushing yards, with Jahiem White leading the charge with 100 yards on 22 carries.

                          In the third quarter, Michael Hayes added another field goal, this time from 34 yards, extending West Virginia's lead to 13-0. However, the Panthers mounted a comeback in the fourth quarter, with Rodney Hammond Jr. punching in a 2-yard touchdown run and Eli Holstein connecting with Raphael Williams Jr. for a 7-yard touchdown pass, giving Pittsburgh a 14-13 lead with just under two minutes left.

                          With the game on the line, the West Virginia offense, which had been shut down for much of the second half, displayed remarkable poise. Garrett Greene orchestrated a methodical drive, mixing short passes and effective runs to move the Mountaineers into field goal range. Despite the wet conditions, Michael Hayes remained unfazed, nailing a 26-yard field goal as time expired to secure the victory.

                          "We showed a lot of heart and determination today," said head coach Neal Brown. "Our defense played outstanding, and our offense came through when it mattered most. Winning a game like this, especially in these conditions and against a rival, is a testament to our team's resilience."

                          Garrett Greene threw for just 141 yards and a touchdown for the Mountaineers. He also added 56 yards rushing. CJ Donaldson Jr. also rushed for 60 yards for the Mountaineers, and Jaden Bray was their leading receiver with 47 yards receiving.

                          Pittsburgh quarterback Eli Holstein, a transfer from Alabama, threw for 171 yards and a touchdown and also added 18 yards on the ground.

                          The Mountaineers will open up Big 12 Conference play next week at home against Kansas.

                          West Virginia Mountaineers at Pittsburgh Panthers
                          Sep 14, 20241ST2ND3RD4THSCORE
                          West Virginia Mountaineers (2-1)0103316
                          Pittsburgh Panthers (0-3)0001414
                          Team Stats Comparison
                          WVUPITT
                          Total Offense357233
                          Rushing Yards21662
                          Passing Yards141171
                          First Downs2315
                          Punt Return Yards07
                          Kick Return Yards2543
                          Total Yards382283
                          Turnovers00
                          3rd Down Conversion5-144-11
                          4th Down Conversion2-21-1
                          2-Point Conversion0-00-0
                          Red Zone Touchdowns/Field Goals4-1-32-2-0
                          Penalties1-100-0
                          Possession Time25:4518:15
                          Scoring Summary
                          SECOND QUARTER SCORINGWVUPITT
                          10:56(WVU) Michael Hayes, 38 yard field goal30
                          0:06(WVU) Hudson Clement, 4 yard pass from Garrett Greene100
                          THIRD QUARTER SCORINGWVUPITT
                          5:36(WVU) Michael Hayes, 34 yard field goal130
                          FOURTH QUARTER SCORINGWVUPITT
                          10:23(PITT) Rodney Hammond Jr., 2 yard run137
                          1:55(PITT) Raphael Williams Jr., 7 yard pass from Eli Holstein1314
                          0:00(WVU) Michael Hayes, 26 yard field goal1614
                          West Virginia Mountaineers
                          PASSINGC/AYDSTDINT
                          Garrett Greene17/2614110
                          RUSHINGATTYDSAVGTD
                          Jahiem White221004.50
                          CJ Donaldson Jr.12605.00
                          Garrett Greene12564.60
                          RECEIVINGRECYDSAVGTD
                          Jaden Bray44711.70
                          Justin Robinson44210.50
                          Preston Fox3299.60
                          Treylan Davis11111.00
                          Hudson Clement273.51
                          Jahiem White351.60
                          DEFENSETACKSACKINTTD
                          Reid Carrico80.000
                          Jacolby Spells80.000
                          Aubrey Burks70.000
                          Ben Cutter70.000
                          Anthony Wilson70.000
                          KICKINGFGXPPTSLONG
                          Michael Hayes3/41/11038
                          PUNTINGNOYDSAVGIN20
                          Oliver Straw419548.71
                          Pittsburgh Panthers
                          PASSINGC/AYDSTDINT
                          Eli Holstein19/2617110
                          RUSHINGATTYDSAVGTD
                          Rodney Hammond Jr.6254.11
                          Eli Holstein3186.00
                          Desmond Reid10121.20
                          Daniel Carter273.50
                          RECEIVINGRECYDSAVGTD
                          Censere Lee77010.00
                          Raphael Williams Jr.34916.31
                          Konata Mumpfield3289.30
                          Rodney Hammond Jr.4123.00
                          Kenny Johnson166.00
                          Daejon Reynolds166.00
                          DEFENSETACKSACKINTTD
                          Nick James131.000
                          Donovan McMillon120.000
                          Javon McIntyre110.000
                          Phillip O'Brien Jr.80.000
                          Brandon George70.000
                          KICKINGFGXPPTSLONG
                          Ben Sauls0/12/22N/A
                          PUNTINGNOYDSAVGIN20
                          Caleb Junko522845.62
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                          • Careless Whisper
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                            • Dec 2016
                            • 1984

                            #14
                            Re: West Virginia Mountaineers (CFB 25)

                            Glad to see a new james dynasty with the new game! Nice couple of wins after the heartbreaking opener against Penn State. I feel like with all the changes to the Big 12, the conference is pretty open so the opportunity is there for WVU to make an immediate impact.
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                            • superjames1992
                              Hall Of Fame
                              • Jun 2007
                              • 31382

                              #15
                              Re: West Virginia Mountaineers (CFB 25)

                              Originally posted by Careless Whisper
                              Glad to see a new james dynasty with the new game! Nice couple of wins after the heartbreaking opener against Penn State. I feel like with all the changes to the Big 12, the conference is pretty open so the opportunity is there for WVU to make an immediate impact.
                              It's definitely open! I think every team is clustered in the 80-85 OVR range, so really anyone can win it. It makes for an interesting experience as every single game will likely be competitive one or the other, to some extent. It truly presents a wide range of possibilities for us, from winning 9 or 10 games to winning 3 or 4. The difference in play to reach those outcomes will not be very large.
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