Coastal Carolina Chanticleers finished 6-7 in 2025 and averaged 22.2 points with 325.4 yards per game. The offense produced 155.8 rushing yards and 169.5 passing yards per game while converting 33.0% on third down. That profile points to an offense that is most comfortable when it avoids obvious passing situations.
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2025 completed baseline · 13 games
ESPN team data Coastal Carolina Chanticleers
6-7 · 2025 baseline · Verified ESPN baseline snapshot · Checked Sep 6, 2026, 6:01 AM EDT
Points / game22.2
Rush yards / game155.8
Pass yards / game169.5
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers allowed 33.1 points and 443.8 yards per game in the 2025 baseline, including 209.0 rushing yards per game. WVU’s clearest statistical opportunity is to stay efficient on early downs, sustain the run game and avoid giving Coastal short fields. Those are matchup indicators from the last completed season, not a prediction; transfers, injuries and new roles can change the opening-game picture.
The latest sample is balanced: 155.8 rushing yards and 169.5 passing yards per game.
A 33.0% third-down rate points to a pressure opportunity if WVU controls early downs.
Three keys for WVU
- Scoring productionMatched statistical sample: WVU 21.8 vs. opponent 22.2.
- Rushing productionMatched statistical sample: WVU 160.6 vs. opponent 155.8.
- Passing productionMatched statistical sample: WVU 188.9 vs. opponent 169.5.
Three warning signs
- Coastal Carolina scoringMatched statistical sample: WVU 21.8 vs. opponent 22.2.
- Coastal Carolina rushingMatched statistical sample: WVU 160.6 vs. opponent 155.8.
- Coastal Carolina passingMatched statistical sample: WVU 188.9 vs. opponent 169.5.
02Personnel & availabilityOpen injury report
Sourced availability concerns6 players listedNo official WVU game-status report released.Roster100 current records Starting lineupNot officially confirmedDepth chart released; game-day starters may change.
03Players to watchSelected opponent: Coastal CarolinaSearch all players
Quarterback spotlightMichael Hawkins Jr.
Michael Hawkins Jr. is the central game-week watch as WVU opens its quarterback rotation against Coastal Carolina. Listed first in WVU’s opening depth chart at quarterback. Current reporting also identifies him as part of the game-week conversation. No matching player appears on the current third-party injury list, but starting status and snap count remain subject to game-day confirmation.
Official depth-chart selection
Offensive catalystCam Cook
Cam Cook is the backfield player to watch as WVU tests Coastal Carolina’s rebuilt defensive front. Listed first at running back and positioned to establish WVU’s tempo on the ground. His selection is matchup-based rather than driven by a confirmed game-week report. No matching player appears on the current third-party injury list, but starting status and snap count remain subject to game-day confirmation.
Official depth-chart selection
Defensive tone-setterAndrew Powdrell
Andrew Powdrell is the defensive player to watch for open-field tackling and control of explosive plays. A projected impact safety whose range and physicality fit the opener’s defensive assignment. His selection is matchup-based rather than driven by a confirmed game-week report. No matching player appears on the current third-party injury list, but starting status and snap count remain subject to game-day confirmation.
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