WVU-UConn: Mountaineers, Huskies to Square Off for Share of Big East Lead

The Big East Network Game of the Week at noon on Saturday, Nov. 1 is between the West Virginia Mountaineers and the Connecticut Huskies as they fight for sole possession of first place in the Big East Conference. The Mountaineers are currently atop the Big East Conference, with a 2-0 record after winning their fourth straight game, 34-17, over the Auburn Tigers last Thursday.  Their season record is 5-2. The Huskies, with a record of 6-2 and 2-1 in the Big East, are fresh off a 40-16 win over the Cincinnati Bearcats.  They will want to avenge last season's 66-21 loss at the hands of Pat White and company in Morgantown. This year's matchup will be at Rentschler Field where the Huskies have won 11 straight games.  The Mountaineers, however, have been defeated in this year's two road games. Connecticut will be led by junior Donald Brown, the nation's leading rusher. Regarding Brown, West Virginia's head coach, Bill Stewart said, "We’re going to face the best running back ... (link)