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MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — In a bug-vs.-windshield matchup, West Virginia (1-1) hosts Delaware State (0-2) on Saturday. Kickoff is slated for noon with the outcome on pace to be decided by 12:14 p.m.

Yet every game, no matter how lopsided, contains storylines and pockets of intrigue, so let’s cover some by wading into Four-Down Territory:

Putting a price on a W

Where were you on June 10, 2016? That’s when the ADs from West Virginia and Delaware State finalized the deal to bring the Hornets to Morgantown. These games are self-serving for both sides: The Mountaineers get an in-season scrimmage to evaluate 60-plus players, and the Hornets receive a $500,000 appearance fee.