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Rodriguez Wins in West Virginia Return as Mountaineers Rout Robert Morris 45–3

The veteran coach returned to the program he led from 2001 to 2007.

Overview

  • Nicco Marchiol completed 17 of 20 passes for 224 yards, hit Cam Vaughn for a 46-yard touchdown and added a 10-yard rushing score to improve to 4–0 as a starter.
  • Jahiem White ran 18 times for 93 yards and two third-quarter touchdowns as he assumed the lead role in the backfield.
  • West Virginia reported 625 yards of offense with 393 on the ground in the season opener.
  • Ball security and discipline were issues as the Mountaineers lost fumbles on three straight second-quarter drives and committed nine penalties for 69 yards.
  • The defense held FCS Robert Morris to 123 total yards with 11 punts, and West Virginia travels to Ohio next week.