The Daily O'Collegian · Oct 20, 2023
3 Storylines: OSU-WVU
Can WVU stop Ollie Gordon?
Despite an improved defensive unit, West Virginia’s rush defense is still a work in progress.
WVU allowed more than five yards a carry during its hail mary loss to Houston and allowed 11 yards a carry to UH’s leading rusher.
Up next for the Mountaineers is Oklahoma State running back Ollie Gordon, who has been on a tear since being handed the reins a few weeks ago against Iowa State.
Gordon has had three consecutive 100-yard rushing games, including a game against Kansas where he had 280 total yards. He is one of the most talented backs WVU has faced this season, and the game may come down to whether the Mountaineers can stop Gordon.