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WVU Football: 3 takeaways from WVU turning the lights out in Blacksburg

By Tony Rosati

BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 22: Members of the West Virginia Mountaineers football team raise the Black Diamond Trophy following a win against the Virginia Tech Hokies at Lane Stadium on September 22, 2022 in Blacksburg, Virginia. (Photo by Ryan Hunt/Getty Images)
BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 22: Members of the West Virginia Mountaineers football team raise the Black Diamond Trophy following a win against the Virginia Tech Hokies at Lane Stadium on September 22, 2022 in Blacksburg, Virginia. (Photo by Ryan Hunt/Getty Images) /
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PITTSBURGH, PA – SEPTEMBER 01: Taijh Alston #12 of the West Virginia Mountaineers celebrates with Dante Stills #55 after a fumble by Bub Means #15 of the Pittsburgh Panthers in the second quarter during the game at Acrisure Stadium on September 1, 2022 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PA – SEPTEMBER 01: Taijh Alston #12 of the West Virginia Mountaineers celebrates with Dante Stills #55 after a fumble by Bub Means #15 of the Pittsburgh Panthers in the second quarter during the game at Acrisure Stadium on September 1, 2022 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images) /

2. The defense got it right

Between the inexperienced secondary, questionable play-calling, and missed tackles, the first three games have been frustrating for the defense. When it was all said and done, the defense did its part, only allowing the Hokies to tally only 228 total yards.

The strength of the Mountaineer defense has been the front three. Sean Martin, Jordan Jefferson, and Dante Stills anchored the game, stifling the Hokie rushing attack, holding them to a paltry 35 yards on the ground.

With the exception of a couple of drives, the play-calling was superb. It’s obvious that the three-deep zone that is employed created those pockets where Grant Wells feasted on WVU. The secondary, although young, has some very talented and athletic players that can handle the coverage from here on out; as they say, prevent defense, prevents winning.

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