In a heart-stopping regular season finale, the West Virginia Mountaineers battled through adversity to secure a 34-31 win over the Baylor Bears (3-9, 2-7 Big 12). The Mountaineers, now boasting an 8-4 record (6-3 Big 12) for the first time since 2018, orchestrated a comeback, sealing the win with a go-ahead touchdown in the closing 23 seconds.
The game began with WVU’s opening possession fizzling out due to a high snap, resulting in a punt. Baylor also struggled on their opening drive, leading to a punt.
Seizing the opportunity, Mountaineers’ running back Jahiem White showcased his explosiveness with a 53-yard run.