AlaskaGuy
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Predicting the Top 25 Offenses in College Football in 2017
10. West Virginia Mountaineers
10. West Virginia Mountaineers
What makes them dangerous: Skyler Howard was a quality quarterback, but Will Grier is an upgrade. His brief time at Florida is enough evidence, considering the 2015 team averaged 32.2 points with Grier and 16.5 after his suspension. And West Virginia has a better supporting cast with Justin Crawford and Ka'Raun White.
Room for improvement: Although the offensive line has a fair bit of experience collectively, Tyler Orlosky's departure creates a noteworthy void. He was about as reliable as a center could be. The Mountaineers need Matt Jones to steady the position alongside Kyle Bosch, Colton McKivitz, Yodny Cajuste and the fifth starter.
2017 projection: The learning curve for new receivers may limit West Virginia's ceiling, but the offense will find its stride with Grier leading the way. His scattered contributions on the ground will complement Crawford, Kennedy McKoy and Martell Pettaway and help the Mountaineers' balanced attack improve slightly on 2016.