Texas returns home to take on No. 16 West Virginia Saturday after winning its first road game this past weekend against Texas Tech. The Longhorns look to win three-straight games for the first time since 2014 and earn bowl eligibility after missing out on bowl season last year.
Here are five things to know about the Mountaineers heading into Saturday's matchup.
A tough defense
In a conference filled with high-scoring offenses, West Virginia has emerged on the other side of the ball.
The Mountaineers rank first in the conference — No. 20 nationally — in scoring defense and second in yards allowed.