West Virginia
WVU Depth Chart vs. No. 11 Iowa State
The West Virginia Mountaineers (3-2, 2-0) host the No. 11 Iowa State Cyclones (5-0, 2-0) in a Saturday night primetime matchup. Kickoff is set for 8:00 p.m. EST and will broadcast on FOX.
OFFENSE
QB: Garrett Greene, Nicco Marchiol
RB: Jahiem White OR CJ Donaldson
WR (X): Hudson Clement OR Justin Robinson
WR (H): Traylon Ray, Rodney Gallagher III
WR (Z): Preston Fox, Jaden Bray
LG: Tomas Rimac, Sullivan Weidman
C: Brandon Yates, Landen Livingston
RG: Ja’Quay Hubbard, Nick Krahe
RT: Nick Malone, Xavier Bausley
DEFENSE
DE: Sean Martin, TJ Jackson II
NT: Fatorma Mulbah OR Hammond Russell IV
DT: TJ Jackson II, Asani Redwood
SPUR: Tyrin Bradley Jr., Ty French
WLB: Josiah Trotter OR Ben Cutter
MLB: Trey Lathan, Caden Biser
SPEAR: Aubrey Burks, Zae Jennings
CB: Ayden Garnes, TJ Crandall
FS: Anthony Wilson, Jaheem Joseph
CAT: Jaheem Joseph, Kekoura Tarnue
CB: Garnett Hollis Jr., Dontez Fagan
SPECIAL TEAMS
K: Michael Hayes, RJ Kocan
H: Oliver Straw, Leighton Bechdel
P: Oliver Straw, Leighton Bechdel
KO: Michael Hayes II
LS: Austin Brinkman, Macguire Moss
KR: Traylon Ray, Hudson Clement
PR: Preston Fox, Rodney Gallagher III
West Virginia
Jubawithatwist faces older in West Virginia Breeders' Classic
The showdown between defending Sam Huff West Virginia Breeders’ Classic winner Coastal Mission and the up-and-coming 3-year-old Jubawithatwist will have to wait for another day. Trainer Jeff Runco opted to point Coastal Mission to the Grade 3 Forty Niner Stakes in New York.
So, the stage will belong to Kristy Petty’s Jubawithatwist, as the talented son of Juba headlines a full field of ten with four alternates in this year’s renewal of the richest race for West Virginia-breds on the 38th annual West Virginia Breeders’ Classics card.
The ten-race program features nine WVBC events along with one other West Virginia-restricted stakes race, with over $1 million in purses up for grabs Saturday evening. The night will also feature a mandatory distribution of the Charles Town 6-12 jackpot that currently sits at $42,146, along with an early and late Pick 5, with the former covering the first five races on the card, and the latter covering the final five contests.
Jubawithatwist returns to state-bred competition after a respectable fourth in the Robert Hilton Memorial on Charles Town Classic and Oaks night against open competition. Petty says her charge exited that race in good order, and is ready to roll on Saturday night.
“He came out of that race well and he’s been whinnying and really feeling himself in the mornings, so he’s coming into the race great,” said Petty. “He’s just all racehorse.”
The Sam Huff will not be Jubawithatwist’s first time around three turns at Charles Town. He passed his first test at the configuration with flying colors in a June 27 allowance race, a race that gives Petty plenty of confidence going into Saturday’s contest.
“That really has been nice to know that he shouldn’t have any issues with the distance. But I told him he’s still going to have to have his running shoes on.”
Jubawithatwist’s regular pilot Gustavo Larrosa has the call on the 3/5 morning line favorite.
While Runco will be leaving the defending champion West Virginia-bred in the barn, he will still be represented by the second and third choices on the morning line in Runaldo and two-time Breeders’ Classic winner Muad’dib. Runaldo is coming off a career best 88 Beyer Speed Figure from Daily Racing Form in his most recent effort on Aug. 17th. He will have the services of Arnaldo Bocachica.
Muad’dib famously started his career winning his first ten races and twelve of his first 13, but has just four wins from his last 13 starts. The son of perennial top West Virginia stallion Fiber Sonde has kept top company, and will be ridden by Grade 1-winning jockey Angel Cruz.
I’m the Money Man, Lieutenant Brown, Juba’s Notion, Espresso, Remys Showtime, Late in the Game, and Sargent Kobe round out the remainder of the body of the field from the rail out, with Summoning Denis, Jungle Beast, Bad Lineage, and Moon Fall the four runners on the also-eligible list should there be any defections from the body of the race. The Classic will go as race 8 on the 10-race program, with a post time of 10:32 p.m. EDT.
Post | Silks | Horse / Sire | Rating | Trainer / Jockey | Last Start / Next Start | HRN |
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1 |
I’m the Money Man Windsor Castle |
0.00 |
Ronald Sigler Denis Araujo |
1st, MNR ALW (08/13/2024-R4) |
15-1 | |
Last Race |
1st, MNR ALW (08/13/2024-R4) |
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2 |
Lieutenant Brown Mikimoto’s Mojo |
0.00 |
Michael E. Jones Jr. Carlos Eduardo Lopez |
4th, CT ALW (09/14/2024-R8) |
30-1 | |
Last Race |
4th, CT ALW (09/14/2024-R8) |
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3 |
Muad’dib Fiber Sonde |
5.92 |
Jeff C. Runco Angel Cruz |
2nd, CT ALW (09/19/2024-R7) |
6-1 | |
Last Race |
2nd, CT ALW (09/19/2024-R7) |
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4 |
Juba’s Notion Juba |
4.12 |
John A. Casey Reshawn Latchman |
3rd, CT ALW (09/19/2024-R7) |
15-1 | |
Last Race |
3rd, CT ALW (09/19/2024-R7) |
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5 |
Espresso Juba |
0.00 |
Keith A. Brown Victor Rodriguez |
9th, CT ALW (07/19/2024-R5) |
12-1 | |
Last Race |
9th, CT ALW (07/19/2024-R5) |
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6 |
Remys Showtime Fiber Sonde |
0.00 |
Armonte Craig Keimar Trotman |
4th, CT AOC (08/24/2024-R4) |
30-1 | |
Last Race |
4th, CT AOC (08/24/2024-R4) |
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7 |
Jubawithatwist Juba |
0.00 |
Kristy Petty Gustavo Larrosa |
4th, Robert Hilton Memorial S. |
3-5 | |
Last Race |
4th, Robert Hilton Memorial S. |
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8 |
Runaldo Creative Cause |
0.00 |
Jeff C. Runco Arnaldo Bocachica |
1st, CT AOC (08/17/2024-R7) |
5-1 | |
Last Race |
1st, CT AOC (08/17/2024-R7) |
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9 |
Late In The Game Denis Of Cork |
3.79 |
Ronald Sigler Antonio Lopez |
1st, CT ALW (09/19/2024-R7) |
10-1 | |
Last Race |
1st, CT ALW (09/19/2024-R7) |
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10 |
Sargent Kobe Kobe’s Back |
0.00 |
Michael E. Jones Jr. Fredy Peltroche |
2nd, CT CLM (09/21/2024-R9) |
50-1 | |
Last Race |
2nd, CT CLM (09/21/2024-R9) |
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11 |
Summoning Denis Denis Of Cork |
0.00 |
Kristy Petty Wilfredo Santiago |
6th, CT AOC (08/17/2024-R7) |
30-1 | |
Last Race |
6th, CT AOC (08/17/2024-R7) |
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12 |
Jungle Beast Golden Years |
4.45 |
Javier Contreras Juan M. Nunez |
6th, CT AOC (09/19/2024-R6) |
15-1 | |
Last Race |
6th, CT AOC (09/19/2024-R6) |
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13 |
Bad Lineage Juba |
0.00 |
Lawrence Perry Jr. Fredy Peltroche |
2nd, CT ALW (09/27/2024-R7) |
30-1 | |
Last Race |
2nd, CT ALW (09/27/2024-R7) |
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14 |
Moon Fall Tapwrit |
0.00 |
Michael E. Jones Jr. Christian Maldonado |
2nd, CT CLM (09/26/2024-R8) |
50-1 | |
Last Race |
2nd, CT CLM (09/26/2024-R8) |
West Virginia
Person of interest wanted in numerous fire investigations
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) – A person of interest is wanted in connection with “multiple fire investigations” in the Huntington area, the West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office said.
Investigators say they believe that person has knowledge that could help them with the investigations.
“It is possible that this person could be driving a gold Chrysler van,” the release states.
Anyone with information is asked to call the WV ARSON HOTLINE at 1-800-233-FIRE (3473). That hotline is a 24-hour number.
Anyone who has information leading to an arrest and conviction is eligible for a reward up to $5,000.
Copyright 2024 WSAZ. All rights reserved.
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Best Prop Bets for Iowa State vs. West Virginia in College Football Week 7
Iowa State faces a stiff road test on Saturday night in Week 7 action when the team heads to Morgantown to face West Virginia.
Rocco Becht has been stellar this season as quarterback of the Cyclones, but will his arm be negated by the dual-threat capability of Mountaineers quarterback Garrett Greene?
Here are two bets we are making in the player prop market for Saturday night’s high leverage Big 12 tilt.
Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook
Garrett Greene OVER 53.5 Rushing Yards
As noted in this week’s Reed ‘Em and Weep, I’m targeting Greene’s rushing yards prop as one of my favorite player props this week.
The dual threat Garrett Greene may have some shortcomings as a passer, but I believe his ability to stress defenses with his legs is going to open up this Iowa State defense for the home team to move the ball down the field. I’m eyeing his rushing yard prop at 55.5 yet again despite leaving last week with an injury.
Now with a wide offering, his rushing yards prop is at 53.5, so the point still stands.
Greene has gone over this mark in three of five games this season, and seven of 12 full games last season. Iowa State’s defense has injuries at linebacker and ranks outside the top 100 in tackling, per Pro Football Focus.
This will be a big test for an untested Cyclones defense, and Greene has the ability to use his legs to make life difficult for the opposing defense.
Keep going over on Greene’s rushing yards.
Rocco Becht OVER 245.5 Passing Yards
From my Reed ‘Em and Weep column, I discussed my fears for the Mountaineers secondary against an explosive Iowa State passing offense.
I do have concerns about the other side of the ball for West Virginia, as the team is 133rd in explosive pass defense and the secondary is going to struggle to keep up with Becht’s big arm. The Cyclones have been a potent passing attack all season, and the team’s ability to give Becht time to throw is critical. The team has allowed only three sacks on the season.
The Iowa State passing offense is top 30 in the country in terms of EPA/Pass with Becht leading the way.
In a game that can evolve into a shootout quickly, I’m going over his passing yards, something he has gone over in two of three games against Power Four opponents.
Game odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.
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