Know Your Foe: WVU Football Players to Watch

Key players from the Mountaineers to watch when they take on the TCU Horned Frogs on Saturday.

The TCU Horned Frogs take on West Virginia on Saturday, September 30. Here are some key players on the WVU team that TCU fans should know before the game

WVU Know Your Foe

QB- Garrett Greene or Nicco Machiol

It is uncertain who will be West Virginia's starting quarterback for this game due to Garrett Greene getting hurt. Greene is the more experienced QB, as Nicco Machiol is a true freshman. Machiol has filled in very nicely in the absence of Greene. They are both very mobile quarterbacks and can escape situations. They are not a heavy passing team, but TCU needs to prepare for both because it will likely be a game-time decision regarding who plays.

West Virginia quarterback Garrett Greene

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Garrett Greene Season Statistics

Garrett Greene	2023 Season Statistics
YDS	402
TD	4
INT	0
QBR	59.6

Nicco Marchiol Season Statistics

Nicco Marchiol 	2023 Season Statistics
YDS	213
TD	2
INT	2
QBR	34.7

RB CJ Donaldson Jr.

CJ Donaldson Jr. is a very powerful runner and player. He is a former TE and is very physical. His large frame allows him to push through lines. Even though his rushing stats aren't as great as others in the NCAA, don't let that fool you. TCU must be prepared to stop the rush like they have all season.

CJ Donaldson Jr. Season Statistics

CJ Donaldson Jr.	2023 Season Statistics 
CAR	64
YDS	287
TD	3
AVG	4.5

WR Hudson Clement

Hudson Clement has been impressive and very fun to watch thus far. He has made a huge impact on this team as a freshman. He has already recorded three touchdowns and is averaging around 28 yards per catch. He is very quick and has great hands. TCU's secondary needs to step up again like they did against SMU to keep him from getting out of hand.

Hudson Clement's Season Statistics

Hudson Clement	2023 Season Statistics 
REC	7
YDS	196
TD	3
AVG	28

TE Kole Taylor

Kole Taylor plays a significant role on this team. His large frame allows him to be open and break away from smaller defenders for easy yards. He is also decent at blocking, allowing for extra protection for them to create plays. TCU must expect him to be used often, especially if their offense isn't going smoothly.

Kole Taylor's Season Statistics

Kole Taylor	2023 Season Statistics
REC	11
YDS	146
TD	2
AVG	13.3

LB Lee Kpogba

Lee Kpogba is the team's leading tackler, and has been impressive to start the season. He won't rush the quarterback very often. However, he is very good at slowing the rundown. TCU should be fine, because Emani Bailey and Trey Sanders are an elite duo that have yet to be stopped this year.

Lee Kpogba's Season Statistics

Lee Kpogba	2023 Season Statistics
SOLO	14
SACK	0
FF	0
INT	0

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