West Virginia Secures Bowl Eligibility with Victory over UCF

West Virginia secured bowl eligibility with a 31-21 victory over UCF, marking their first home win since September and their 200th victory at Milan Puskar Stadium. Senior quarterback Garrett Greene threw for a touchdown and contributed significantly on the ground, while CJ Donaldson rushed for two touchdowns and 96 yards. The Mountaineers' defense was pivotal, forcing a turnover and limiting UCF to a poor third-down conversion rate. UCF, now assured of a losing season under coach Gus Malzahn, struggled offensively, despite RJ Harvey's 130 rushing yards and two touchdowns. This win allows West Virginia to finish the regular season with a 6-5 record, heading into their final game against Texas Tech. Coach Neal Brown's future remains uncertain, but the win was a much-needed morale boost for the team.