Who is Set to Explode Tonight for WVU? Our Stat Predictions for the Ohio Game

Individual stat predictions for West Virginia vs. Ohio.

Aug 30, 2025; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers quarterback Nicco Marchiol (8) warms up prior to their game against the Robert Morris Colonials at Milan Puskar Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images | Ben Queen-Imagn Images

This evening, the West Virginia Mountaineers will look to move to 2-0 on the year when they square off against a scrappy Ohio Bobcats team that's looking to make an early-season statement.

What could the numbers look like today for some of the Mountaineers' top offensive performers? Here are a few predictions.

QB Nicco Marchiol

West Virginia University quarterback Nicco Marchiol | Christopher Hall - West Virginia on SI

Passing: 15/22 for 208 yards, 2 TD

Rushing: 10 carries, 45 yards

Marchiol was extremely efficient in the season opener against Robert Morris, and he should be able to carry that over here into Week 2 against a Bobcats secondary that allowed 252 against Rutgers QB Athan Kaliakmanis, allowing 18 completions on 23 pass attempts. I expect a bunch of easy completions like we saw last week and maybe a little more action downfield.

RB Jahiem White

West Virginia University running back Jahiem White | Christopher Hall – West Virginia on SI

Rushing: 23 carries, 111 yards, TD

Receiving: 2 receptions, 8 yards

The Bobcats are going to do everything they can to take White out of the game or at least limit the damage by loading the box early and often. It may take a while for White to really get going but once he breaks his first 10+ yard run, he'll settle in and have a big day. Ohio's defensive front really struggled to get any push a week ago.

WR Cam Vaughn

West Virginia University receiver Cam Vaughn | Christopher Hall – West Virginia on SI

7 receptions for 94 yards

It didn't take Vaughn long to establish himself as WR1 or a fan favorite, hauling in seven receptions for 127 yards and a score against Robert Morris. He had the best game of his career against these very Bobcats in the bowl game last year, so he'll be looking forward to this matchup. Another strong day for Vaughn, but maybe not the massive numbers you'd expect.

WR Jaden Bray

West Virginia University receiver Jaden Bray | Christopher Hall – West Virginia on SI

4 receptions for 83 yards

Last week, Bray showed why so many folks were excited about him last year before he had an injury-plagued season. He's reliable, and his big and long frame helps him to reel in tough contested catches. I'm calling it now, Bray gets the deep ball today from 50+ yards out.

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