MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Check out Saturday’s action as West Virginia defeated FCS member Liberty 41-17.
Photo gallery: WVU wins Week 2 vs Liberty
West Virginia receiver Shelton Gibson crosses the goal line for a 52-yard touchdown against Liberty during the second quarter at Milan Puskar Stadium. - Ben Queen-USA TODAY Sports
West Virginia receiver Daikiel Shorts tries to leap through a tackle during the Mountaineers win over Liberty on Saturday at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, W.Va. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com
West Virginia running back Rushel Shell gets taken down by his facemask during the Mountaineers win over Liberty on Saturday at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, W.Va. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com
West Virginia running back Wendell Smallwood attempts to escape a tackle during the Mountaineers win over Liberty on Saturday at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, W.Va. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com
West Virginia running back Wendell Smallwood takes the zone read handoff from quarterback William Crest during the Mountaineers win over Liberty on Saturday at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, W.Va. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com
West Virginia quarterback William Crest tries to beat two defenders during the Mountaineers win over Liberty on Saturday at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, W.Va. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com
West Virginia offensive lineman Adam Pankey points out a coverage read during the Mountaineers win over Liberty on Saturday at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, W.Va. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com
West Virginia safety KJ Dillon tries to buy room on the punt return during the Mountaineers win over Liberty on Saturday at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, W.Va. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com
West Virginia defensive lineman Kyle Rose stands at the line on third down, an 'all-up' look from the defense,' during the Mountaineers win over Liberty on Saturday at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, W.Va. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com
West Virginia running back Rushel Shell rushes during the Mountaineers win over Liberty on Saturday at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, W.Va. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com
West Virginia punter Nick O'Toole hits a punt inside the five yard line during the Mountaineers win over Liberty on Saturday at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, W.Va. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com
West Virginia receiver Jovon Durante celebrates his touchdown during the Mountaineers win over Liberty on Saturday at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, W.Va. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com
West Virginia safety Karl Joseph attacks the line of scrimmage during the Mountaineers' win over Liberty. The senior suffered a season-ending knee injury at practice Tuesday night. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com
WVU running back Wendell Smallwood fumbles the ball into the endzone during the Mountaineers game against Liberty on Saturday at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, W.Va. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com
WVU running back Rushel Shell leans forward for extra yardage during the Mountaineers game against Liberty on Saturday at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, W.Va. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com
WVU safety Karl Joseph nearly pulls down his fourth interception of the season during the Mountaineers game against Liberty on Saturday at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, W.Va. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com
WVU cornerback Daryl Worley celebrates a missed Liberty kick with receiver Shelton Gibson during the Mountaineers game against Liberty on Saturday at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, W.Va. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com
WVU linebacker Edward Muldrow III makes a fourth down stop during the Mountaineers game against Liberty on Saturday at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, W.Va. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com
WVU running back Rushel Shell finds open ground during the Mountaineers game against Liberty on Saturday at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, W.Va. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com
WVU defensive coordinator Tony Gibson makes a play call from the sidelines during the Mountaineers game against Liberty on Saturday at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, W.Va. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com
WVU coach Dana Holgorsen makes a call from the bench during the Mountaineers game against Liberty on Saturday at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, W.Va. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com
WVU receiver Jovon Durante fights for extra yards over the middle against Liberty on Saturday. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com
WVU safety Dravon Askew-Henry gets pumped up during the Mountaineers game against Liberty on Saturday at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, W.Va. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com
WVU kicker Josh Lambert finished his career third on the school's career scoring list with 340 points. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com
WVU linebacker Nick Kwiatkoski eyes the quarterback during the Mountaineers game against Liberty on Saturday at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, W.Va. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com
WVU quarterback Skyler Howard leaps through a tackle during the Mountaineers game against Liberty on Saturday at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, W.Va. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com
WVU's field goal block unit forces an errant kick during the Mountaineers game against Liberty on Saturday at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, W.Va. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com
WVU receiver Shelton Gibson celebrates his touchdown during the Mountaineers game against Liberty on Saturday at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, W.Va. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com
Liberty linebacker Jimmy O'Grady (33) tackles West Virginia receiver Jovon Durante (5) during the first quarter at Milan Puskar Stadium. - Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
A WVU is escorted out of her seat for fighting during the Mountaineers game against Liberty on Saturday at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, W.Va. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com
Wendell Smallwood runs for first-half yardage against Liberty. - Ben Queen-USA TODAY Sports
A squatting Skyler Howard gives offensive signals - Ben Queen-USA TODAY Sports
Skyler Howard scrambles for first-half yardage against Liberty. - Ben Queen-USA TODAY Sports
An ominous sky looms over Mountaineer Field during pregame warmups on Saturday prior to the Mountaineers game against Liberty at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, W.Va. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com
West Virginia Mountaineers quarterback Skyler Howard enters Saturday as the nation's top-ranked quarterback. - USA TODAY Sports
WVU coach Dana Holgorsen - Ben Queen-USA TODAY Sports
West Virginia punter Nick O'Toole enters the stadium Saturday afternoon during the Mantrip. - Ben Queen-USA TODAY Sports
WVU quarterback Skyler Howard looks out at the field during pregame warmups at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, W.Va. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com
WVU running back Rushel Shell carries the ball during pregame warmups on Saturday prior to the Mountaineers game against Liberty at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, W.Va. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com
Paint-covered WVU students kiss in the stands on Saturday prior to the Mountaineers game against Liberty at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, W.Va. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com
A WVU fan watches warmups on Saturday prior to the Mountaineers game against Liberty at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, W.Va. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com
WVU fans find their seats on Saturday prior to the Mountaineers game against Liberty at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, W.Va. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com
WVU kicker Josh Lambert ties his kicking boot soccer-style under his sole during pregame warmups on Saturday prior to the Mountaineers game against Liberty at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, W.Va. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com
WVU punter Nick O'Toole practices kicking into the wind during pregame warmups on Saturday prior to the Mountaineers game against Liberty at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, W.Va. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com
A WVU helmet sits on the field on Saturday prior to the Mountaineers game against Liberty at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, W.Va. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com
WVU fans take a selfie at field level on Saturday prior to the Mountaineers game against Liberty at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, W.Va. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com
WVU safety KJ Dillon looks out at the stands during pregame warmups on Saturday prior to the Mountaineers game against Liberty at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, W.Va. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com
WVU receiver Jovon Durante was one of the first in yellow on the field for warmups on Saturday prior to the Mountaineers game against Liberty at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, W.Va. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com