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Only one starting West Virginia defensive back graded above 61.0 in PFF's Coastal Carolina review, leaving coverage a concern despite the talent advantage projected against UT Martin. The preview flags limited film on new opposing quarterback Tate Surber after his 222-yard, one-interception Chicago State game, drawing a cautionary comparison to WVU's problems with an inexperienced passer in the opener.

West Virginia tackle Carsten Casady received a 35.0 opening-game PFF grade, allowing a hurry and struggling in run blocking, while Kevin Brown also missed one block that resulted in a hit on Michael Hawkins. The preview identifies UT Martin edge Duston Chavis, who can move from wide alignments to the B-gap, as a specific test of both tackles rather than evidence of a new WVU lineup.

Jaden Bray led West Virginia with four targets against Coastal Carolina and was the primary read on a converted third down. The writer projects a favorable receiving matchup against Farand Washington, citing seven completions allowed on eight targets through UT Martin's first two games, but treats Bray becoming the clear go-to receiver as an expectation rather than an announced target share.