The Mountaineers are the only team in the eastern time zone and the closest conference opponent is still more than 1,000 miles away. Yes, it has been five years, but it still takes even more time to get used to something that is almost unnatural.
Head coach Dana Holgorsen has been around for all of West Virginia’s time in the Big 12. He has steered the ship into these unchartered territories and has had to be the tour guide, as well, because of his past experience in the Big 12 and in the Midwest, in general.
Holgorsen has seen his fair share of opponent’s facilities.