West Virginia dominates Albany 49-14 with Greene’s 4 TDs
- Garrett Greene threw three touchdown passes and rushed for another, leading West Virginia to a 49-14 victory over Albany.
- West Virginia's offense was effective, with two running backs rushing for over 100 yards and seven players scoring touchdowns.
- Albany's defense struggled against West Virginia's balanced attack, leading to their continued difficulties against Bowl Subdivision opponents.
On Saturday night, West Virginia showcased a dominant performance against Albany, winning 49-14. Garrett Greene led the Mountaineers with an impressive outing, throwing three touchdown passes and adding a rushing touchdown. His performance was a significant improvement from the previous week, where he struggled with turnovers. Greene completed 17 of 23 passes for 236 yards and rushed for 68 yards, while two running backs, CJ Donaldson and Jahiem White, each surpassed 100 rushing yards. The game saw West Virginia's offense effectively exploit Albany's defense, which featured 11 new starters. Greene's 40-yard touchdown run just before halftime and a subsequent 15-play, 99-yard drive to start the third quarter highlighted the Mountaineers' offensive prowess. Seven different players contributed to the scoring, demonstrating a well-rounded team effort. Albany's offense, led by quarterback Burkett, managed to keep pace at times, with Burkett throwing for 306 yards and a touchdown. However, the Great Danes struggled defensively, allowing multiple big plays and failing to contain West Virginia's balanced attack. Albany's coach acknowledged the team's inexperience on defense as a contributing factor to their defeat. The loss marked Albany's continued struggles against Bowl Subdivision opponents, falling to 1-9 all-time. Despite the setback, Albany's performance against a Big 12 team provided some positives, as they managed to connect on deep passes, indicating potential for future improvement.