As West Virginia goes into its second-to-last road game of the 2025 season, the Mountaineers do so with more clarity at quarterback than they’ve had since losing Nicco Marchiol, the most experienced player at that position, for the season after four games.

Come noon Saturday, true freshman Scotty Fox Jr. will make his third consecutive start at Houston hoping to build off a solid showing last Saturday in a 23-17 loss to TCU.

Fox completed 28-of-41 passes for 301 yards and two touchdowns and did not register a turnover against the Horned Frogs. His play enabled the Mountaineers to move the ball through the air as they were unable to on the ground while being limited to 41 rushing yards.

“He was accurate. His decision-making was really good for the most part,” WVU head coach Rich Rodrigue

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