The West Virginia Mountaineers (1-2) return to Blacksburg for the first time since 2004 Thursday night to face the Virginia Tech Hokies (2-1). It’s the first time the two old rivals have played in back-to-back seasons since 2005. Before last season, the two schools last played in the season opener from FedEx Field in 2017.
This is a big game for both schools. Yes, they are playing for bragging rights and the Black Diamond Trophy, but West Virginia head coach Neal Brown has faced questions about his job security while Virginia Tech head coach Brent Pry is looking for a signature win in his first season.