STREAK OVER! West Virginia beats Cincinnati 45–42 in a WILD Homecoming thriller, and Michael Hawkins Jr. delivers the performance Mountaineer fans desperately needed! AIR MIKE throws for a career-high 464 yards and three touchdowns, adding 77 rushing yards and two more scores. DJ Epps explodes for eight catches and 163 yards, Prince Strachan delivers two enormous receptions on the final possession, and Jack Cassidy drills the winning 35-yard field goal! After three straight losses, WVU kept answering every Cincinnati touchdown before finally getting the defensive stop that opened the door. Backed up at their own 1-yard line, the Mountaineers put together an unforgettable finish. Mountaineer Paul breaks down Hawkins’ monster afternoon, the biggest plays, the officiating frustration, and what this win means for Rich Rodriguez. Plus, where does Zac Alley’s defense stand after allowing another 42 points? WVU improves to 4–3 and earns its first Big 12 victory of the season. Mountaineer fans deserved this one—SING COUNTRY ROADS!