WVU struggles in conference play, bowl projections hint at potential matchup

The West Virginia Mountaineers fell to 3-2 after a 45-42 loss to Iowa State on Oct. 3, marking their second consecutive defeat in Big 12 play. Despite the losses, a new bowl projection suggests a later matchup against Florida State in the Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl. Head coach Rich Rodriguez would face Florida State for the first time since his previous tenure, having led WVU against the Seminoles in earlier Gator Bowls. To qualify for a bowl, WVU needs three more wins from their remaining seven games, as their defense has struggled, allowing over 1,186 total yards in their last two games.

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