 The Mountaineers started the season 7-3, only to lose their final three games after a season-ending hand injury to quarterback Will Grier.The 2018 season saw the Mountaineers start with an 8-1 record, earning top 10 rankings in the polls and in the College Football Playoff.WVU faltered in its final two regular season games, however, and failed to earn a berth in the Big 12 Championship Game.