MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — After leaving the opener with a second-half shoulder injury, Jared Barber wasn’t expected to miss any action this week.
The fifth-year senior Mike linebacker “is fine” after receiving treatment and was expected back for Tuesday afternoon’s practice, said defensive coordinator Tony Gibson.
Barber contributed on two short-yardage stops, playing in his first game since an ACL tear in November 2013.
“He actually looked faster than before,” Gibson said. “I don’t know if they put a little extra metal in his knee or what.”
Barber’s decision to redshirt in 2014—instead of returning midseason—has paid off.