West Virginia names JT Daniels starting QB

West Virginia named transfer JT Daniels its starting quarterback Monday ahead of its season opener against No. 17 Pittsburgh.

Daniels joined West Virginia in May, selecting the Mountaineers over Missouri and Oregon State.

"He's earned the right," WVU coach Neal Brown said. "Decision making is what won the job for him. I have a lot of confidence in him and how he will start in the opener."

Thursday's matchup between WVU