Coach Dana Holgorsen has already had some success with former Florida State quarterback Clint Trickett under center at WVU in 2014. Trickett led the Mountaineers to a 6-2 record and a No. 20 ranking in the national polls heading into their big game against 10th-ranked TCU.
The Horned Frogs overcame a nine point fourth-quarter deficit to defeat West Virginia, 31-30, and with Trickett severely limited because of an injury he suffered during the game, WVU lost two of its remaining three regular season contests against Texas and Kansas State.
Still, Trickett performed well in the 11 games in which he appeared, completing 281-of-419 pass attempts for 3,285 yards and 18 touchdowns with 10 interceptions.