Through 16 games at Towson, West amassed 2509 yards and 41 touchdowns on 413 carries. His efforts helped lead the Tigers to a 10-2 record, including the programs first win over an FBS opponent and the school's second ever FCS playoffs appearance. He was a finalist for the 2013 Walter Payton Award, finishing 3rd in the voting. West also played a major role in the Tigers' playoff wins at Eastern Illinois University and Eastern Washington University. These wins earned the Tigers a spot in the 2013 FCS National Championship game in Frisco, TX against the North Dakota State University Bison, a game that they would lose to the defending champions by a score of 35-7. On January 6, West officially declared himself eligible for the 2014 NFL Draft.

This 8x10 photo has been signed in silver by West and inscribed "CAA Champs!" This photo includes a JSA sticker and COA.