West Virginia Football: 3 takeaways from thrilling victory over Baylor

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Oct 3, 2020; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers quarterback Jarret Doege (2) fumbles the ball and is recovered by Baylor Bears linebacker William Bradley-King (99) during the first quarter at Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Baylor’s defense is going to keep it in games

While Baylor’s offense was struggling to find any sort of rhythm, it was the defense that was dominant. With three defensive linemen on the two-deep not being cleared to play, it looked like Baylor would have to rely on offense.

Led by Terrell Bernard and Arkansas State transfer William-Bradley King, the Bears forced three first half turnovers to Jarret Doege. Those two also collected turnovers, to go along with a JT Woods interception, that lead to the Bears’ first touchdown.

Bernard would end up leading the Bears in tackles and William Bradley-King got a forced fumble and recovery, pass deflection and two tackles for loss.

That combo is the reason why the Bears stayed in the contest, through the inept, that was the offense.

Other notables, included cornerback Raleigh Texada, who forced a fumble, off of a blitz from the right side.

Baylor’s defense did not lose them this game. If Baylor were to be following the same trend their offense is in, this will not be the last time the defense will keep them in ballgames.

For a team that lost nine starters a season ago, this was certainly.

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