"West Virginia is a veteran team. They have an experienced quarterback, two great receivers, one of the best running backs in college football, and an offensive line with four returning starters and they all average 300 pounds at least. They are a big and experienced football team." - John Cooper
Few openers have been as anticipated as the Buckeyes' trip to Morgantown in 1998. The defending Rose Bowl champions were ranked #1 in the nation and hoped to claim the first B.C.S. title in college football history.