Arizona State football coach Kenny Dillingham heaped praise on West Virginia’s run defense, specifically citing the efforts over the last three games, in which the Mountaineers have allowed a total of 229 yards on the ground.

“This is the No. 1 rush defense the last three weeks in our league,” Dillingham said. “They’re doing a phenomenal job stopping the run.”

The Mountaineers have not allowed more than 96 rushing yards in each of their last three contests. While that number is heavily influenced by the team’s 11 sacks over that time, it’s undeniable the ability of WVU to slow the run has factored heavily into better performances for three straight games.

Come Saturday, however, Dillingham believes what will have a large say in how successful his team is against the Mountaineers is the

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