Hawkins delivers, Cassidy finishes in WVU’s wild Homecoming win over Cincinnati
October 17, 2026
MORGANTOWN, W.Va — West Virginia’s defense came up with a stop when the Mountaineers needed it most, giving quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr one last chance to lead a game-winning drive in a 45-42 win over Cincinnati Saturday. Read more: Hawkins delivers, Cassidy finishes in WVU’s wild Homecoming win over Cincinnati.
Hawkins finished with 464 passing yards and three touchdowns, becoming the first WVU quarterback to throw for more than 450 yards in a game since Will Grier in 2018 ...
The last three weeks have been among the toughest stretches in recent history for the West Virginia football program. At some point, something has to give, and the Mountaineers need to find answers on defense while the offense continues to show it can compete with the best in the Big 12.
West Virginia finished with 13 shots, including eight on goal, compared to Kentucky's 12 shots and four on target. Both goalkeepers made four saves each, but the Mountaineers converted four times to earn the shutout. Alvarez led the way with a goal and two assists, while Dudock finished with a goal and an assist in his season debut. Scheer and Walker also found the net as West Virginia scored four unanswered goals to secure the victory.
