Jeff Hostetler started his college football career at Penn State, but after transferring, became the leader of WVU's 1982 and 1983 teams.

Hostetler's place in Mountaineer lore was established from his very first game at quarterback when he went into Norman, Okla., and emerged with a 41-27 victory over a shocked Oklahoma Sooner squad, throwing for 321 yards and four touchdowns to earn national player of the week honors.

He passed the Mountaineers to the 1982 Gator Bowl and led WVU's come-from-behind 20-16 victory over Kentucky in the 1983 Hall of Fame Bowl. Trailing 10-3 at halftime, Hostetler threw second-half touchdown passes to Rich Hollins and Rob Bennett to defeat the Wildcats.

Hostetler, from Holsopple, Pa., had an 18-6 record as a two-year starter for Coach Don Nehlen and captained the 1983 team. He ranks among WVU's single season leaders in total offense, passing yards, pass completions, pass attempts, touchdown passes and passing efficiency.

He is WVU's career leader in interception avoidance (.0279) and is also among WVU's career leaders in total offense, passing yards, pass attempts, pass completions, touchdown passes, passing efficiency and completion percentage. He also played in the 1984 Hula and Japan Bowls.

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• Position: Quarterback
• Hometown: Holsopple, Pa.
• Inducted into WVU Hall of Fame: 1998