FILM NOTES + Recap of WVU Football's Opener vs. Coastal Carolina

West Virginia escaped with a 31-24 win over Coastal Carolina, but there was plenty to unpack from the Mountaineers' season opener. On this episode of In the Gun, Wes Uhler and Jed Drenning break down WVU's win and take a closer look at what went right, what went wrong, and what needs to improve before the Mountaineers move on. Jed dives into his notes from watching the film, breaking down some of the biggest takeaways from the game and offering a closer look at what actually happened on the field — beyond the box score. From WVU's dominant first half to the struggles that allowed Coastal Carolina to make it a game in the second half, Wes and Jed discuss the biggest storylines from the opener, including the defense, the running game, Mike Hawkins Jr., and plenty more. Was Saturday's performance a sign of bigger problems, or simply a first-game wake-up call? Find out on the latest episode of In the Gun. Subscribe for more West Virginia football analysis all season long. Follow In the Gun on X In the Gun / @InTheGunPodcast Jed Drenning / @TheSignalCaller Wes Uhler / @WesleyUhler Owen Schmitt / @OwenSchmitt35 Schuyler Callihan / @Callihan_ Support us by supporting our sponsors! Toothman Ford - Help those who help us and WVU athletics. Drive with pride all season long, knowing you are supporting the dealer that fuels the Mountaineers! Looking for a new ride? Stop by Toothman Ford, we all know cars cost less in Grafton! Also online at ToothmanFord.com Fortis - For nearly 20 years, Fortis has been the nation’s leader in providing guaranteed roof performance programs for commercial buildings. Fortis offers roof performance solutions that feature extensive initial and ongoing reconditioning for commercial buildings as an alternative to traditional replacement with long-term performance guarantees that are backed by global leader Lloyd’s of London. For roof performance and financial certainty guaranteed, be sure to visit Fortis.us.com Johnston Equipment – A family business right in the heart of West Virginia! Visit Tim Johnston and company Exit 99 on Route 33 between Weston and Buckhannon and check out their inventory online at JohnstonEQ.com Mountain State Brewing Co. - Come on home to Mountain State Brewing Company in Star City, right near ALL the action, and celebrate the Mountain State WAY! Book Exchange - Get all your Mountaineer gear and WVU apparel at The Book Exchange. They're the locally owned and operated retailer with more than 90 years of selling everything you need for gameday and everything else you need to show you're the ultimate WVU fan. Shop at their 2 locations at Downtown Morgantown or Evansdale on Patteson Drive, or online at book exchange wv dot com. Be an ‘eer and tell an ‘eer about your new favorite WVU football podcast! For more insight on West Virginia football and basketball, visit West Virginia On SI, where we have several brand-new articles up every day, first thing in the morning. It’s where the most WVU content lives: https://www.si.com/college/westvirginia