West Virginia's Bowl Hopes Dashed in Close Loss

16/11/2025 1 min
West Virginia's Bowl Hopes Dashed in Close Loss

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West Virginias Bowl Hopes Dashed: A Close Loss to Arizona StateWest Virginias bowl aspirations have been crushed following a heartbreaking defeat against Arizona State, 25-23. The Mountaineers, now with a 4-7 record, can no longer qualify for a post-season bowl. The game was a thrilling rollercoaster, with West Virginia nearly staging a fourth-quarter comeback. Despite a remarkable 90-yard touchdown run by Cyncir Bowers and a lead, Arizona States kicker, Jesus Gomez, secured a 49-yard field goal with seconds remaining, sealing the victory.True freshman quarterback Scotty Fox Junior showcased promise, throwing for 353 yards and two touchdowns. However, his final pass was intercepted, leaving the Mountaineers with a bitter loss. Head coach Rich Rodriguez lamented the teams lack of discipline and missed opportunities in the red zone during the first half. West Virginia will now face a top-ten ranked Texas Tech team in their final game, aiming to end the season on a positive note despite the disappointment of missing out on a bowl appearance.The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.