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#12 West Virginia vs. #25 Texas Tech: Stream, keys, and predictions

By Eric Robinson

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 01: Will Grier #7 of the West Virginia Mountaineers reacts after throwing a touchdown pass against the Tennessee Volunteers during their game at Bank of America Stadium on September 1, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 01: Will Grier #7 of the West Virginia Mountaineers reacts after throwing a touchdown pass against the Tennessee Volunteers during their game at Bank of America Stadium on September 1, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /
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LAWRENCE, KS – SEPTEMBER 23: Dana Holgorsen head coach of the West Virginia Mountaineers congratulates Kennedy McKoy #4 and Will Grier #7 after a touchdown against the Kansas Jayhawks in the second quarter at Memorial Stadium on September 23, 2017 in Lawrence, Kansas. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)
LAWRENCE, KS – SEPTEMBER 23: Dana Holgorsen head coach of the West Virginia Mountaineers congratulates Kennedy McKoy #4 and Will Grier #7 after a touchdown against the Kansas Jayhawks in the second quarter at Memorial Stadium on September 23, 2017 in Lawrence, Kansas. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images) /

Prediction

Get ready for a show with these two offenses known for generating plenty of yards, points and big plays.

Last season’s matchup in Morgantown saw the Mountaineers coming out on top in a back-and-forth 46-35 game. Grier tossed for five touchdowns and just one interception and the foursome at receiver mentioned previously combined for 29 catches and five touchdowns. That type of output was needed for a West Virginia 22-point fourth quarter.

Both teams can pass and both teams can score at will which makes a key factor in this is which offense can generate efficiency in the run game. Statistically, Texas Tech has that advantage and is powered by running backs Ta’Shawn Henry and Demarcus Felton. But what West Virginia has is a veteran at quarterback who is amongst the best in all of college football.

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As long as Grier and the Mountaineer offense is on the field, they are tough to contain. Texas Tech can and will keep this interesting thanks to their weaponry and a defense that kept high-powered Oklahoma State to just 17 points. Grier is the ace in the hole here and with his proficiency as a quarterback, Tech’s defense will have to be near perfect, which they have not necessarily been this season.

Final Score: West Virginia 41 Texas Tech 31

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