MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — On an idyllic day, West Virginia aims to break a two-game losing streak spanning more than eight months. Things are much worse on the East Carolina side, where the defeats have become too plentiful under second-year coach Scottie Montgomery.
We’ll provide live updates throughout the game. Kickoff arrives at noon:
Pregame notes
— The Mountaineers have never lost a home opener under coach Dana Holgorsen (6-0), and they’re 24-point favorites today.
— Among the positives from the opening loss to Virginia Tech was WVU’s pass-protection. Will Grier was sacked twice on 60 dropbacks.