MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Though Saturday’s 30-6 win over Iowa State proved comfortable enough for a home finale and a senior sendoff, West Virginia coach Dana Holgorsen wasn’t comfortable with the offense’s missed opportunities.
“Everything we do offensively is a struggle right now,” he said. “I’m happy we’re 7-4 and I’m proud of our defense, but that’s about all I can say.”
West Virginia’s 415 yards averaged to 5.8 per play, precisely in line with WVU’s season pace. Then again, this season’s productivity, especially in the passing game, hasn’t matched Holgorsen’s expectations. Despite Iowa State crowding defenders in the box and playing man coverage, Skyler Howard was held to below 50-percent passing.