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- West Virginia's opener produced 9 conversions on 18 third downs, with Mike Hawkins completing all eight third-down passes and rushing for 110 yards. That is an encouraging first-game change from a 2025 offense ranked No. 132 in third-down conversion rate, not yet proof the improvement will hold against stronger opponents. - Cam Cook supplied a 74-yard run and nine forced missed tackles, per the article's PFF figures. WVU nevertheless debuted 19 team starters against Coastal Carolina; seven true freshmen played, including left tackle Kevin Brown. The explosive rushing start came with substantial lineup turnover. - WVU recorded five sacks in its opener. Next opponent UT Martin entered this preview with no sacks allowed and no touchdown passes through a 1-1 start, while running back Tommy Ansley had five rushing touchdowns. Those early opponent splits point to a different test for WVU's front, rather than establishing a projected score. - Jack Cassidy generated touchbacks on all six WVU kickoffs in the opener. UT Martin is also a specific special-teams concern: the preview credits it with an FCS-leading eight blocked kicks last season and two already this season.