West Virginia University is gearing up for a high-stakes college football opener against No. 8 Penn State, with senior defensive tackle Eddie Vesterinen expressing the significance of the moment after previously losing to the Nittany Lions. The Mountaineers hope to improve upon last year's performance, where they fell 38-15, and aim to leverage their strong rushing game against Penn State's formidable defense. Meanwhile, the West Virginia women's soccer team faced a setback, losing 3-1 to Penn State, despite outshooting their opponent and showing resilience throughout the match. The women's team, now 2-2 this season, will look to bounce back against Robert Morris in their next game. In other sports news, the West Virginia Black Bears secured a thrilling 8-7 victory over the State College Spikes, marking a series sweep with a strong offensive showing. The Black Bears' performance highlighted their potential as they continue their season.