WVU football starts 2-0 with standout performances from several players

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 9:38 PM

Last updated Sep 17, 2026

WVU football starts 2-0 with standout performances from several players

Summary

West Virginia football's strong start to the season continues as the team improves to 2-0, following a 31-24 win over Coastal Carolina and a dominant 52-7 victory against UT Martin. DJ Epps has emerged as a key playmaker, recording 112 receiving yards and multiple touchdowns in the last game. Linebacker Ashton Woods showcased a standout defensive performance with five tackles, two tackles for loss, a sack, and an interception. Running back Amari Latimer scored his first collegiate touchdown, and kicker Jack Cassidy has been reliable, successfully converting field goals and extra points. WVU's upcoming schedule is expected to present tougher challenges.

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Status Watch

•WVU improves to 2-0 after two games this season.
•DJ Epps recorded 112 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
•Ashton Woods had five tackles and an interception against UT Martin.
•Amari Latimer scored his first college touchdown.
•Kicker Jack Cassidy has been reliable in early games.

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9:38 PMYahoo Sports — 4 Unexpected Standouts Fueling WVU Football’s 2-0 Start

What they're saying

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Photos by Tyler Thomas For the first time since 2018, West Virginia football is 2-0. There are plenty of names getting attention for the Mountaineers’ strong start, and rightfully so, but through the first two games, some of the players who have caught my attention the most aren’t necessarily the ones I expected to be […]
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