2017 Football Game 2: East Carolina

Milan Puskar Stadium, Morgantown, West Virginia
September 9, 2017

East Carolina 20 at West Virginia 56

The Mountaineers returned to action with their home season opener against the Pirates of East Carolina. The game was designated as the annual "Gold Rush" game.

The Mountaineers broke out their typical "gold rush" combo with blue helmets with gold jerseys and pants. Players wore a variety of blue and gold cleats.