West Virginia opens as a +9.5 point underdog in Tempe vs. Arizona State, who haven't had a great passing game since the injury to Sam Leavitt. The Mountaineers need to win this game to keep hopes of the postseason alive as a senior night showdown vs. #8 Texas Tech looms overhead.
In case you were curious, the best start from a first-year coach in school history was 13-0 by Lee Patton in 1945-46. For Ross Hodge to beat this record, West Virginia would need to go undefeated through non-conference play, including winning the Charleston Classic.
Ross Hodge leads West Virginia to a 69-47 win over Lehigh. This is the first time since Joedy Gardner in 1974-75 that a first-year head coach started their West Virginia career 3-0.