They were invited to the Pinstripe Bowl where they were defeated by longtime rival Syracuse.
The two teams met in the 2012 Pinstripe Bowl, which Syracuse won 38-14.
Nova started five games in 2011 as a true freshman and led Rutgers to a victory in the 2011 Pinstripe Bowl.
They were invited to the Pinstripe Bowl where they defeated Iowa State 27-13.
Syracuse beat West Virginia 38-14 in the Pinstripe Bowl.
That trophy was not on the line in the Pinstripe Bowl.
This was the Mountaineers' first appearance in the Pinstripe Bowl.
He also led the team to the 2010 Pinstripe Bowl.
The first of the approved bowls, called the Pinstripe Bowl, was announced on September 30, 2009.
The name for the contest was revealed on March 9, 2010 as the Pinstripe Bowl.
