Garrett Green ran for three touchdowns, West Virginia’s defense forced four turnovers, including two interceptions from cornerback Beanie Bishop Jr., to slow down the high-powered UCF offense and the Mountaineers beat the Knights 41-28.
West Virginia quarterback Garrett Greene watches as his touchdown is reviewed during the first half of an NCAA college football game Central Florida, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, in Orlando, Fla. Central Florida wide receiver Jarrad Baker is tackled by West Virginia cornerback Andrew Wilson-Lamp, left, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, in Orlando, Fla.
That set up quarterback Greene’s third rushing touchdown early in the fourth quarter to restore a 10-point lead for the Mountaineers . CJ Donaldson Jr. added another touchdown in the fourth quarter.No. 14 Notre Dame looks for fourth straight win over Pitt The Mountaineers scored 21 points off UCF’s turnovers and Bishop became the first player for West Virginia to record two interceptions in the same game since Kenny Robinson against Texas Tech in September 2018.
Greene proved his versatility with 55 yards on 11 caries to go with 156 pass yards. He was joined by West Virginia’s cadre of backs to keep the Knights off the field. Donaldson rushed for 121 yards on 17 carries and Jahiem White added 85 yards and a touchdown on nine carries to lead the Mountaineers to the win.The Knights continued to struggle with turnovers. Plumlee’s first interception came when Javon Baker could not reel in a deep throw and then kicked the ball up as he fell for Bishop snag.
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