West Virginia allows 373 passing yards in win against Coastal Carolina
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 6:59 AM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026
West Virginia opened its football season with a 31-24 victory over Coastal Carolina. Despite the win, head coach Rich Rodriguez expressed frustration regarding the defensive secondary and pass rush effectiveness. West Virginia held Coastal Carolina to 52 rushing yards and created five sacks, yet allowed quarterback Deuce Bailey to throw for 373 yards and three touchdowns. Nearly 88 percent of the opposing offense came through the air, even as the defense forced the Chanticleers into a one-dimensional game plan. The Mountaineers lead a 24-0 advantage at one point before allowing the comeback attempt. West Virginia faces UT Martin on September 12 to address these defensive gaps before moving into their Big 12 schedule.
- •West Virginia defeated Coastal Carolina 31-24 in the season opener.
- •Coastal Carolina quarterback Deuce Bailey recorded 373 passing yards and three touchdowns.
- •The West Virginia defense limited the opponent to 52 rushing yards on 27 attempts.
- •The Mountaineers host UT Martin on September 12.
- 6:59 AMYahoo Sports — West Virginia’s Disturbing Hidden Stat Raises Red Flag After Week 1 Win
"West Virginia opened its season with a win over Coastal Carolina, but one number from the Mountaineers’ 31-24 victory deserves considerably more attention.Coastal Carolina quarterback Deuce Bailey threw for 373 yards and three touchdowns against West Virginia. Giving up that type of production through the air is concerning enough, but another statistic makes the performance […] The post West Virginia’s Disturbing Hidden Stat Raises Red Flag After Week 1 Win appeared first on HEAVY.
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