West Virginia Football: Grading the win over Texas Tech

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November 10, 2015 by Ben Murray

The West Virginia football team was able to get a much needed conference win over Texas Tech last Saturday. After an abysmal start to conference play, the Mountaineers were able to put enough of a complete game together to squeak out a victory over the Red Raiders, 31-26. Lets take a look at the grades for the game.

The Mountaineer offense was up and down during the game but the rushing attack, of Wendell Smallwood and Russel Shell, was able to pound its way for 274 yards and three touchdowns. After a Texas Tech touchdown, West Virginia got the ball back in the fourth quarter with just under seven minutes left in the game; leading by five. They were…