WVU Football: 30 best games in Mountaineers history

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Oct 11, 2014; Lubbock, TX, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers running back Rushel Shell (7) rushes agains the Texas Tech Red Raiders in the first half at Jones AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Game 27: 1981 vs. Florida

The Mountaineers blitzed the Gators all night in the 1981 Peach Bowl. Florida finished with neagtive-30 yards rushing and WVU picked off a pair of passes in the process.

Meanwhile, Paul Woodside connected on four field goals and quarterback Oliver Luck went 14 of 23 through the air for 107 yards and a touchdown.

This is the only victory the Mountaineers have over Florida. They are 1-1 in the all-time series. The Gators’ win came in the 1997 Gator Bowl.

Next: Game 26: 1957 vs. Syracuse