Zac Alley warns West Virginia defense after late collapse against Virginia
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 3:22 AM
Last updated Sep 26, 2026
West Virginia defensive coordinator Zac Alley expressed frustration following the Mountaineers' 38-27 victory against No. 25 Virginia. Despite holding a 17-point lead, WVU allowed a late touchdown, prompting Alley to call out his unit for playing too conservatively. He noted missed assignments and a lack of execution in coverage, indicating that inexperience may have affected the performance. Alley emphasized the importance of maintaining aggressive play regardless of the score. The Mountaineers, now 3-0, prepare to face Oklahoma State in their Big 12 opener on Saturday at 7 p.m. ET.
- •WVU defeated Virginia 38-27, improving to 3-0.
- •Alley criticized the defense for a late-game lapse.
- •Cavaliers scored a touchdown despite WVU's large lead.
- •Next game is against Oklahoma State on Saturday.
- 3:22 AMYahoo Sports — Zac Alley unleashes furious warning after WVU’s costly defensive collapse
"West Virginia defensive coordinator Zac Alley has delivered a blunt warning to his defence after the Mountaineers allowed a late touchdown despite holding a 17-point lead against No. 25 Virginia.
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