West Virginia Football Wins Robert Morris 45-3 Ahead Ohio Game

West Virginia head coach Rich Rodriguez reflected on the team's season-opening 45-3 victory over Robert Morris, acknowledging struggles with three fumbles early in the game and a less-than-ideal first-half performance. Despite these issues, Rodriguez praised the team's effort and intensity, noting the players did not panic and improved in the second half, leading to a convincing win. He highlighted Nicco Marchiol's consistent and accurate quarterback play, especially within the RPO offense, and expressed satisfaction with the offensive line's effort despite limited push early on. Rodriguez emphasized the need to improve ball security and chase every play until the whistle, underscoring that cleaning up mistakes will be a focus moving forward. He also recognized the defensive unit's solid performance, limiting Robert Morris to two yards per play and minimal third-down conversions. Looking ahead, Rodriguez anticipates tougher challenges, including an upcoming game against Ohio, and stressed the importance of being comfortable with discomfort as the season progresses.