{
  "id": 8106841,
  "title": "4 Unexpected Standouts Fueling WVU Football’s 2-0 Start",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/4-unexpected-standouts-fueling-wvu-footballs-2-0-start",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-17T21:38:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/4-unexpected-standouts-fueling-wvu-213856595.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In West Virginia football's impressive 2-0 start, several players have stood out beyond the usual expectations. DJ Epps led the charge with his outstanding performances, including a 53-yard touchdown reception and a 59-yard catch that set up another score. Ashton Woods, coming back from a shoulder injury, was a force on defense, contributing five tackles, two for losses, a sack, and an interception in West Virginia's 52-7 victory over UT Martin. Amari Latimer, often overshadowed by Cam Cook, made an immediate impact with a first touchdown run of his college career, showcasing his explosive ability. Lastly, kicker Jack Cassidy has proven reliable, making two field goals and handling extra points and kickoffs without any major issues. While these players may not have initially grabbed the spotlight, their contributions are making them more than just \"unexpected standouts.\"",
  "summary": "Photos by Tyler Thomas For the first time since 2018, West Virginia football is 2-0. There are plenty of names getting attention for the Mountaineers’ strong start, and rightfully so, but through the first two games, some of the players who have caught my attention the most aren’t necessarily the ones I expected to be […]",
  "key_points": [
    "DJ Epps scored two touchdowns with key receptions.",
    "Ashton Woods returned from injury to make key defensive plays.",
    "Jack Cassidy maintained reliable kicking performance."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}