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WVU's Defense Falters Again in Big 12 Play
15 Oct
Summary
- West Virginia's defense has allowed over 40 points in all conference games.
- Cincinnati lost its last game to Arizona, giving up 522 total yards.
- The Mountaineers boast the Big 12's top rushing offense, averaging 295.5 yards.
The West Virginia Mountaineers will host the Cincinnati Bearcats on Saturday afternoon in Morgantown, W.Va., with both teams aiming to recover from recent losses to Arizona.
West Virginia's defense has been a major concern, conceding more than 40 points in all three of their Big 12 games this season, including a 52-31 defeat last Saturday. Head coach Rich Rodriguez expressed frustration, stating the defensive issues vary weekly.
Cincinnati, coming off a bye week after a 34-7 loss to Arizona, also faces defensive challenges. They were outgained significantly in their last outing. The Bearcats will now confront West Virginia's top-ranked Big 12 rushing offense, averaging 295.5 yards per game, led by Cam Cook.
Cincinnati coach Scott Satterfield emphasized the need for correct defensive gap assignments against the Mountaineers' ground game. He also hopes for an improved passing performance from his team, which has struggled to reach 200 passing yards in recent games.
