West Virginia’s defense faces its first true test on Saturday afternoon.
The Mountaineers have been among the nation’s best during the first quarter of their schedule, allowing 12.3 points per game (tied for first nationally) and averaging 10.3 tackles for loss (third).
But West Virginia’s 3-3-5 defense wasn’t recruited and constructed with any of its first three opponents in mind. This unit was built to stop the Big 12’s wide-open offenses, and Texas Tech’s may be the most potent of them all.
“We’re made to face this kind of offense, and hopefully, our kids will be up for the test,” said WVU defensive coordinator Tony Gibson.