West Virginia Mountaineers On SI · Nov 4
Why WVU's Rushing Attack Could Give Texas Tech Fits This Weekend
When you take a peek at the national rankings for run defense, you'll immediately think, " Oh boy, West Virginia is going to be in for a tough time this weekend against Texas Tech."
The Red Raiders are 13th nationally against the run, allowing an average of 94.8 yards per game. Their front seven is legit. They have multiple NFL players populating the first two levels and arguably one of the best defensive linemen in the country: A.J. Holmes Jr.
While they are a salty bunch, you can't just take the numbers for what they are. Let's do a little digging and explain why the Mountaineers should be able to work its bread and butter in Lubbock this weekend.
Texas Tech's run defense game-by-game