Quarterback:

Woodrum went 21-32 with 280 yards and a TD to lead the Flames offense. Other than overthrowing Peterson on what could have very well been six in the first and failing to see Zac Parker wide open downfield in the third, Josh lead a passing attack that was a constant threat against the WVU defense.

Grade: B

Running backs:

The Flames managed only 92 yards on 28 carries. Des Rice had 29 of those yards on a run in the second quarter, but the Flames running attack was non-existent otherwise. The Rice fumble on 4th and 1 was a serious momentum killer after the Flames had already failed to put some easy points on the board.

Grade C-

Receivers:

The receiving core looked great for a second consecutive week, finding space in the West Virginia defense and laying down some important blocks to help the Flames move the ball down the field. Zac Parker had a 60 yard reception for the Flames’ lone passing touchdown while Dante Shells and Darrin Peterson each had 4 receptions for 71 and 64 yards respectively.

Grade: B+

Defensive Line:

The highlight of the game for the defensive line was Chima’s sack of West Virginia quarterback Skyler Howard. A couple of goal line stands kept the Flames in the game through the first quarter. The rest of the afternoon, the Flames defense line failed to get consistent pressure on Howard and the Mountaineers ran the ball rather effectively. A respectable effort against a traditional BCS power.

Grade: B-

Linebackers:

West Virginia carved up the Flames in the passing game. The linebackers especially struggled against the speedy Mountaineers receivers who found success on short and intermediate routes, but this was to be expected. Nick Newman drew a chorus of boos from the otherwise gracious home fans when he threw the ball downfield after making a tackle. All in all a long day for the Flames linebacking corps.

Grade: C+

Defensive Backs:

Yes, the Mountaineers threw for 313 yards. We knew coming into this game that West Virginia had an explosive passing game and it would be incredibly difficult, if not impossible, for the Flames’ young defensive backs to stop it. What was encouraging was the fact that Flames were beat deep only once.

Grade C+

Special Teams

John Lunsford.

Grade: F