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West Virginia's 2026 UT Martin preview lists 19 players who have already made their first starts for WVU and an overall roster with 88 newcomers against 34 returning players. That is substantial program-level turnover, not 19 first-ever college starts or evidence that the next game's lineup has changed.

West Virginia's defense is preparing for a UT Martin offense that has used both Tate Surber and Julian Calvez through two games, averaging 33 points and 386 yards. Running back Tommy Ansley has 179 yards and five touchdowns at 6.9 per carry; those are opponent results over a small sample, not WVU defensive projections or a confirmed two-quarterback rotation for Saturday.

For West Virginia's offense, the preview identifies UT Martin defender Trey Cotton's 14 tackles, forced fumble and interception as an opposing takeaway threat. UT Martin has allowed 21.5 points per game through two outings; those opponent results are from a small sample and do not provide a matchup-adjusted scoring forecast for WVU.