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What I Think After Two Defensive Touchdowns Save West Virginia | The Smoking Musket
Was the defense better? Is it sustainable? Does this mean Neal Brown is safe?:format(webp):no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/10253221/news_of_note.png)
FOOTBALL
Takeaways tell the tale in Mountaineers' all-important win over Bearcats | WV MetroNews
Despite being out-gained by 188 yards and managing 15 fewer first downs than the Bearcats, WVU moved to within one victory of bowl eligibility thanks in large part to critical and timely stops that produced three takeaways, two of which amounted to defensive touchdowns.