West Virginia punter Oliver Straw is preparing to do more than just punt this season, as he will be the Mountaineers' holder in 2025.
"I was the backup last year and could do it if needed, but this year, I’m taking the holding responsibility," Straw said.
Straw is in his fourth season at WVU but has not had to hold during his tenure with the Mountaineers. However, as he matures as a player and roster cuts change who can play where, that means Straw will be the new holder.
Straw has played in 37 games in his career, and with his roots being from Australia, when he learned to hold, it's a lot different than the process of doing it here, live in game.