Now the WVU offense should be spectacular – Oklahoma State had easily the best offense in school history last year under Holgorsen’s fast-paced attack. No player should benefit more than QB Geno Smith. In his first season starting last season, Smith was the second-team All-Big East selection after going 241-of-372 for 2,763 yards with 24 touchdowns and seven interceptions. His odds to win the Heisman got significantly better (literally) at Bodog when Holgorsen took over. The Mountaineers certainly will miss RB Noel Devine, so it might be a running back-by-committee situation although Shawne Alston probably gets the most carries. Smith has a strong corps of returning receivers — four of the six players with 200 or more receiving yards return — including budding star Tavon Austin.

The defense took a bit of hit in losing seven starters and was Top 10 in the nation in scoring defense. Bruce Irvin led the Big East and finished second nationally with 14 sacks despite not starting a game. He’ll move into a full-time role, picking up the slack for the departed Scooter Berry. Najee Goode is the only returning starter among the linebackers. All-America Keith Tandy is back at cornerback after making 57 tackles and picking off six passes last year.

WVU opens Sept. 4 vs. Marshall and has an over/under of 9 wins on Bodog.

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