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West Virginia has rushed for 597 yards through two games, led by dual-threat quarterback Michael Hawkins and running back Cam Cook. Cook has 194 yards and three touchdowns on 40 carries; Hawkins is 16-of-21 passing for 287 yards and three touchdowns. The line, including true freshman left tackle Kevin Brown, has allowed one sack and seven tackles for loss.
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West Virginia's defense has allowed 200 rushing yards while producing 18 tackles for loss and seven sacks through two games. Pass defense has been less convincing: 543 yards allowed at 7.8 per pass. The preview cautions that Coastal Carolina and UT Martin were playing from behind, but identifies passing as a potential way to attack a strong defensive front.
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Virginia quarterback Beau Pribula is 21-of-25 for 317 yards, five touchdowns and one interception, but the passing workload has been small; the offense attempted only 11 passes against NC State. The preview argues that Virginia will need more offensive balance against West Virginia's run-stopping front, even with its deep running-back group.
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Virginia receiver Rico Flores returned to practice after missing the opening games, but his game availability remains hopeful rather than confirmed; Isaiah Robinson returned the previous week. The preview also lists all five backs as available: Jekail Middlebrook, Xavier Brown, Noah Vaughn, Xay Davis and Peyton Lewis. That depth is presented as an advantage in keeping the rushing rotation fresh.
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Virginia previously contained NC State dual-threat quarterback CJ Bailey to 84 passing yards, an interception and 33 rushing yards on 10 attempts. The preview frames West Virginia as another containment test, now requiring attention to both Michael Hawkins and Cam Cook. Losing control of those two runners is identified as the main risk to Virginia's defense.