Hawkins leads WVU past No. 25 Virginia and earns major honors

West Virginia defeated No. 25 Virginia 38-27 on September 19 to reach 3-0, led by Hawkins' five-touchdown, 313-yard performance, Cook's 123 rushing yards and Epps' emergence. Hawkins' honors and national attention have amplified the ranking conversation, but Oklahoma State is now the meaningful next test.