MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – It doesn’t bode too well for Will Grier’s Heisman Trophy hopes that his signature play against a team that has lost 42 consecutive Big 12 road games was a touchdown-saving tackle. But it was just that kind of a strange afternoon at Milan Puskar Stadium.
West Virginia’s best player wasn’t close to great, but his teammates – particularly those on defense – were solid enough to assure the Mountaineers of a 38-22 homecoming win over Kansas.
“It takes a whole team,” said Grier, who threw three interceptions at the goal line. “You will never lose or win because of individuals.