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West Virginia Football: 3 bold predictions vs. Texas Tech in Week 7

By Andrew Miller

LUBBOCK, TX - OCTOBER 15: Justin Crawford #25 of the West Virginia Mountaineers runs the ball against the Texas Tech Red Raiders during the game on October 15, 2016 at AT&T Jones Stadium in Lubbock, Texas. (Photo by John Weast/Getty Images)
LUBBOCK, TX - OCTOBER 15: Justin Crawford #25 of the West Virginia Mountaineers runs the ball against the Texas Tech Red Raiders during the game on October 15, 2016 at AT&T Jones Stadium in Lubbock, Texas. (Photo by John Weast/Getty Images) /
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MORGANTOWN, WV – SEPTEMBER 09: Kennedy McKoy #4 of the West Virginia Mountaineers breaks a tackle by Tim Irvin #1 of the East Carolina Pirates and runs for a touchdown during the first quarter at Mountaineer Field on September 9, 2017 in Morgantown, West Virginia. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
MORGANTOWN, WV – SEPTEMBER 09: Kennedy McKoy #4 of the West Virginia Mountaineers breaks a tackle by Tim Irvin #1 of the East Carolina Pirates and runs for a touchdown during the first quarter at Mountaineer Field on September 9, 2017 in Morgantown, West Virginia. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images) /

2. Kennedy McKoy is the game’s leading rusher

There’s a lot of talented rushers taking part in this matchup. We’ll start with Texas Tech with Justin Stockton, Desmond Nisby, and Tre King. West Virginia has sophomore running back Kennedy McKoy and senior running back Justin Crawford to counter.

Crawford is the leading rusher for the Mountaineers, with 562 yards and six touchdowns. He’s been one of the most consistent backfield producers in the Big 12 this season. McKoy is second on the team in rushing yards with 216 and three touchdowns.

Stockton has less than 400 rushing yards this season and he is Texas Tech’s leader. West Virginia does have the advantage on the ground. In the last game that the Red Raiders played against Oklahoma State, they allowed 164 yards to sophomore Justice Hill.

This is a vulnerable Texas Tech front seven, especially with all the versatility on the West Virginia offense. There’s so many ways that the Mountaineers can beat you. A very good running back duo, deep receiving corps, and talented quarterback highlight a tremendous offense for West Virginia.

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