West Virginia Mountaineers at Kansas Jayhawks
Saturday, September 20th 2025 (6:00 PM EDT)
Kansas -13.5 (54.5) (-500) Open: -10.5
Memorial Stadium - Lawrence, KS (Big 12)
Mountaineers (2 - 1) (2 - 1 - 0)
Coach Rich Rodriguez (60 - 26)
Avg Score : 29 - 15 (10 - 17 on Road)
Record Prediction: 5.2 - 6.8 (#98)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 1) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 1)
Losses: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 1)
Future: (Elite: 3) (Good: 4) (Avg: 2) (Bad: 0)
Coach Rich Rodriguez (60 - 26)
Avg Score : 29 - 15 (10 - 17 on Road)
Record Prediction: 5.2 - 6.8 (#98)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 1) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 1)
Losses: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 1)
Future: (Elite: 3) (Good: 4) (Avg: 2) (Bad: 0)
KU coming off BYE
WVU is playing their 4th straight game
Our Line: Kansas -6 (SP+ KU -5)
Projected Score: WVU: 21 - KU: 27 (48)
KU Win prob: 84% | Cover: 56%
WVU Travel: 818 miles, 1 hrs ahead
WVU is playing their 4th straight game
Our Line: Kansas -6 (SP+ KU -5)
Projected Score: WVU: 21 - KU: 27 (48)
KU Win prob: 84% | Cover: 56%
WVU Travel: 818 miles, 1 hrs ahead
Jayhawks (2 - 1) (1 - 2 - 0)
Coach Lance Leipold (22 - 28)
Avg Score : 36 - 19 (39 - 7 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 6.7 - 5.3 (#67)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 2)
Losses: (Elite: 1) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 2) (Good: 4) (Avg: 2) (Bad: 1)
Coach Lance Leipold (22 - 28)
Avg Score : 36 - 19 (39 - 7 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 6.7 - 5.3 (#67)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 2)
Losses: (Elite: 1) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 2) (Good: 4) (Avg: 2) (Bad: 1)
| West Virginia's 2025 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Sat 8/30 | West Virginia vs Robert Morris | -40.0 | 56.5 | W 45 - 3 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/6 | West Virginia at Ohio | -3.5 | 58.5 | L 10 - 17 | U | N | |
| Sat 9/13 | West Virginia vs Pittsburgh | +6.5 | 54.5 | W 31 - 24 | O | Y | |
| Sat 9/20 | West Virginia at Kansas | +13.5 | 54.5 | ||||
| Sat 9/27 | West Virginia vs Utah | +11 | |||||
| Fri 10/3 | West Virginia at BYU | +8.5 | |||||
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 10/18 | West Virginia at UCF | +2 | |||||
| Sat 10/25 | West Virginia vs TCU | +8.5 | |||||
| Sat 11/1 | West Virginia at Houston | +0.5 | |||||
| Sat 11/8 | West Virginia vs Colorado | -6 | |||||
| Sat 11/15 | West Virginia at Arizona State | +10.5 | |||||
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 11/29 | West Virginia vs Texas Tech | +14 | |||||
Total: Elite: 3, Good: 5, Avg 2, Bad 1, Poor 1
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg 0, Bad 1, Poor 1
Future: Elite: 3, Good: 4, Avg 2, Bad 0, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 1
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 1, Poor: 0
Predictions for West Virginia's Schedule
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg 0, Bad 1, Poor 1
Future: Elite: 3, Good: 4, Avg 2, Bad 0, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 1
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 1, Poor: 0
| Kansas's 2025 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Sat 8/23 | Kansas vs Fresno State | -14.0 | 51.5 | W 31 - 7 | U | Y | |
| Fri 8/29 | Kansas vs Wagner | -45.5 | 57.5 | W 46 - 7 | U | N | |
| Sat 9/6 | Kansas at Missouri | +5.5 | 51.0 | L 31 - 42 | O | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 9/20 | Kansas vs West Virginia | -13.5 | 54.5 | ||||
| Sat 9/27 | Kansas vs Cincinnati | +0.5 | |||||
| Sat 10/4 | Kansas at UCF | -1 | |||||
| Sat 10/11 | Kansas at Texas Tech | +16 | |||||
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 10/25 | Kansas vs Kansas State | -6 | |||||
| Sat 11/1 | Kansas vs Oklahoma State | -18 | |||||
| Sat 11/8 | Kansas at Arizona | +1 | |||||
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 11/22 | Kansas at Iowa State | +6.5 | |||||
| Sat 11/29 | Kansas vs Utah | +8 | |||||
Total: Elite: 3, Good: 4, Avg 2, Bad 2, Poor 1
Played: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 1, Poor 1
Future: Elite: 2, Good: 4, Avg 2, Bad 1, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 1, Poor: 1
Losses: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Predictions for Kansas's Schedule
Played: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 1, Poor 1
Future: Elite: 2, Good: 4, Avg 2, Bad 1, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 1, Poor: 1
Losses: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Important Stats (2025)
| Teams | Off Explosive. | Off Success | PPG | Rush Success | OL Yds Per Att | Rush YPG | Pass Success | Pass YPG | Off ScoreZone | Def Explosive. | Def Success | Def PPG | RunD Success | Pass D Success | Def ScoreZone | Penalty YPG | TO PG | Def TO PG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WVU | #82 (.16) | 42% (85) | 28.7 | 44% (78) | 2.84 (84) | 213 | 39% (96) | 223 | 4.33 (51) | #17 (-.04) | 32% (19) | 14.7 | 34% (30) | 32% (28) | 2.53 (36) | 71.3 | 2.3 | 2 |
| KU | #19 (.4) | 54% (18) | 36 | 51% (36) | 3.93 (4) | 165 | 58% (9) | 248 | 4.89 (34) | #100 (.2) | 38% (62) | 18.7 | 35% (36) | 42% (82) | 4.1 (93) | 45.7 | 1 | 1.3 |
| Teams | Off Explosive. | Off Success | PPG | Rush Success | OL Yds Per Att | Rush YPG | Pass Success | Pass YPG | Off ScoreZone | Def Explosive. | Def Success | Def PPG | RunD Success | Pass D Success | Def ScoreZone | Penalty YPG | TO PG | Def TO PG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WVU | #63 (.2) | 43% (69) | 44% (75) | 3.05 (64) | 196 | 41% (73) | 210 | 4.6 (16) | #124 (.3) | 45% (103) | 41% (46) | 49% (128) | 4.74 (131) | 33.9 | 1.5 | 1.1 | ||
| KU | #9 (.32) | 48% (16) | 49% (15) | 3.6 (3) | 213 | 48% (11) | 209 | 4.68 (11) | #108 (.23) | 45% (99) | 46% (104) | 43% (95) | 3.83 (73) | 38.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 |
Overall Stats 2025
| Teams | Games | PPG | PPG H/R | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WVU Offense | 3 | 28.7 | 10 | 41.7% | 4.33 | 2.3 | 22 | 436 | 213 | 223 | 4.6 | 56% | 44% | 44% | 39% | 15% | .16 |
| KU Defense | 3 | 18.7 | 7 | 38.1% | 4.1 | 1.3 | - | - | - | - | - | 48% | 51% | 35% | 42% | 22% | .2 |
| Teams | Games | PPG | PPG H/R | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WVU Defense | 3 | 14.7 | 17 | 32.5% | 2.53 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | 51% | 48% | 34% | 32% | 20% | -.04 |
| KU Offense | 3 | 36 | 38.5 | 54.2% | 4.89 | 1 | 22 | 413 | 165 | 248 | 4.9 | 44% | 54% | 51% | 58% | 12% | .4 |
Additional Stats 2025
| Teams | Games | Possession Time | 1st Downs PG | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Penalties PG | Penalty Yds PG | Off TO PG | Def TO PG | TFL PG | Sacks PG | D/ST TDs | Avg Field Pos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | 3 | 25:03 | 22.3 | 29% | 50% | 7.7 | 71.3 | 2.3 | 2 | 7.3 | 4.3 | 0 | 29.4 |
| Kansas | 3 | 28:38 | 22.3 | 29% | 71% | 5.7 | 45.7 | 1 | 1.3 | 8.7 | 3.3 | 0 | 32.3 |
Run Game Stats (2025)
Pass Game Stats (2025)
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WVU Offense | 3 | 56% (33) | 44% (78) | 46.3 | 213 | 4.6 | 9 (17) | .12 (77) | 2.84 (84) | 71% (67) | 11% (105) | 0.96 (66) |
| KU Defense | 3 | 48% (56) | 35% (36) | - | - | - | - | -.1 (21) | 2.35 (33) | 86% (112) | 16% (12) | 1.02 (85) |
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WVU Defense | 3 | 51% (85) | 34% (30) | - | - | - | - | -.1 (22) | 2.32 (30) | 71% (72) | 13% (30) | 0.9 (60) |
| KU Offense | 3 | 44% (102) | 51% (36) | 33.7 | 165 | 4.9 | 4 (79) | .23 (43) | 3.93 (4) | 75% (52) | 8% (66) | 0.83 (100) |
Pass Game Stats (2025)
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WVU Offense | 3 | 44% (97) | 39% (96) | 18.3 | 27.7 | 223.3 | 8.1 | 12.2 | 2 (102) | 3 (92) | .21 (88) | 1.4 (110) | 30% (61) | 25% (106) | .19 (101) | 4% (45) | 1.7 (104) |
| KU Defense | 3 | 51% (75) | 42% (82) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 (56) | .52 (123) | 2 (130) | 37% (32) | 34% (101) | .55 (118) | 6% (56) | 2.4 (125) |
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WVU Defense | 3 | 48% (53) | 32% (28) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 (12) | .03 (24) | 1.5 (64) | 35% (53) | 27% (56) | .15 (42) | 7% (45) | 1.6 (31) |
| KU Offense | 3 | 54% (40) | 58% (9) | 19.7 | 28 | 248.3 | 8.9 | 12.6 | 9 (13) | 2 (60) | .64 (12) | 1.5 (82) | 26% (31) | 35% (45) | .62 (27) | 3% (31) | 2.1 (52) |
West Virginia's Power Ratings
West Virginia's Power Rating: 9.16 #56
West Virginia's Offense Rating: 11.55 #75
West Virginia's Defense Rating: 2.39 #39
2025 Talent Rating: 808.00 #50
Blue Chip Ratio: 4% #56
West Virginia's 2025 Expected Record: 5.2 - 6.8
West Virginia's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 5.6 #55
West Virginia's Offense SP+ Rating: 29.8 #51
West Virginia's Defense SP+ Rating: 24.4 #51
Average Talent
Average Big 12 Talent Rating is 798.25
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.85
West Virginia's Power Rating: 9.16 #56
West Virginia's Offense Rating: 11.55 #75
West Virginia's Defense Rating: 2.39 #39
2025 Talent Rating: 808.00 #50
Blue Chip Ratio: 4% #56
West Virginia's 2025 Expected Record: 5.2 - 6.8
West Virginia's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 5.6 #55
West Virginia's Offense SP+ Rating: 29.8 #51
West Virginia's Defense SP+ Rating: 24.4 #51
Average Talent
Average Big 12 Talent Rating is 798.25
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.85
Power Ratings Matchup
West Virginia: 9.16 Kansas: 13.22
SP+ Ratings Matchup
West Virginia: 5.6 Kansas: 10.2
West Virginia: 9.16 Kansas: 13.22
SP+ Ratings Matchup
West Virginia: 5.6 Kansas: 10.2
Kansas's Power Ratings
Kansas's Power Rating: 13.22 #50
Kansas's Offense Rating: 23.42 #24
Kansas's Defense Rating: 12.17 #92
2025 Talent Rating: 770.00 #62
Blue Chip Ratio: 2 #79
Kansas's 2025 Expected Record: 6.7 - 5.3
Kansas's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 10.2 #36
Kansas's Offense SP+ Rating: 35.6 #19
Kansas's Defense SP+ Rating: 25.4 #58
Average Talent
Average Big 12 Talent Rating is 798.25
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.85
Kansas's Power Rating: 13.22 #50
Kansas's Offense Rating: 23.42 #24
Kansas's Defense Rating: 12.17 #92
2025 Talent Rating: 770.00 #62
Blue Chip Ratio: 2 #79
Kansas's 2025 Expected Record: 6.7 - 5.3
Kansas's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 10.2 #36
Kansas's Offense SP+ Rating: 35.6 #19
Kansas's Defense SP+ Rating: 25.4 #58
Average Talent
Average Big 12 Talent Rating is 798.25
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.85
West Virginia Scoring
Offense: 28.7 PPG
Offense on Road: 10
Defense: 14.7 PPG
Defense on Road: 17
West Virginia's 2025 Record
Record: 2 - 1
Record vs Spread: 2 - 1 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 1
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 1 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 1 - 0 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Offense: 28.7 PPG
Offense on Road: 10
Defense: 14.7 PPG
Defense on Road: 17
West Virginia's 2025 Record
Record: 2 - 1
Record vs Spread: 2 - 1 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 1
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 1 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 1 - 0 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Kansas 27
West Virginia 21
Total Points: 48
Kansas 27
West Virginia 21
Total Points: 48
Kansas Scoring
Offense: 36 PPG
Offense at Home: 38.5
Defense: 18.7 PPG
Defense at Home: 7
Kansas's 2025 Record
Record: 2 - 1
Record vs Spread: 1 - 2 - 0
Record at home: 2 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 1 - 1 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 1 - 1 - 0
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 1 - 1 - 0
Offense: 36 PPG
Offense at Home: 38.5
Defense: 18.7 PPG
Defense at Home: 7
Kansas's 2025 Record
Record: 2 - 1
Record vs Spread: 1 - 2 - 0
Record at home: 2 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 1 - 1 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 1 - 1 - 0
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 1 - 1 - 0
| Year | Date | Home | Score | Away | Score | Winner | Spread | Cover | Total | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 09/21 | West Virginia | 32 | Kansas | 28 | West Virginia | West Virginia -1.5 | West Virginia | 56.0 | Over |
| 2022 | 09/10 | West Virginia | 42 | Kansas | 55 | Kansas | West Virginia -14 | Kansas | 59.5 | Over |
| 2021 | 11/27 | Kansas | 28 | West Virginia | 34 | West Virginia | West Virginia -15.5 | Kansas | 55.5 | Over |
| 2020 | 10/17 | West Virginia | 38 | Kansas | 17 | West Virginia | West Virginia -21.5 | Kansas | 49.0 | Over |
| 2019 | 09/21 | Kansas | 24 | West Virginia | 29 | West Virginia | West Virginia -4.5 | West Virginia | 49.0 | Over |
| 2018 | 10/06 | West Virginia | 38 | Kansas | 22 | West Virginia | West Virginia -27 | Kansas | 61.0 | Under |
| 2017 | 09/23 | Kansas | 34 | West Virginia | 56 | West Virginia | West Virginia -24 | Kansas | 70.5 | Over |
| 2016 | 11/05 | West Virginia | 48 | Kansas | 21 | West Virginia | West Virginia -32 | Kansas | 53.5 | Over |
| 2015 | 11/21 | Kansas | 0 | West Virginia | 49 | West Virginia | West Virginia -28 | West Virginia | 56.0 | Under |
| 2014 | 10/04 | West Virginia | 33 | Kansas | 14 | West Virginia | West Virginia -23.5 | Kansas | 0 | |
| 2013 | 11/16 | Kansas | 31 | West Virginia | 19 | Kansas | West Virginia -7.5 | Kansas | 0 | |
| 2012 | 12/01 | West Virginia | 59 | Kansas | 10 | West Virginia |
| Team | Wins | Covers | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 2 | 8 | 7 Overs |
| West Virginia | 10 | 3 | 2 Unders |
| Wins | Covers | Favs | Dogs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Teams | 7 - 5 | 4 - 7 | 1 - 5 | 3 - 2 |
| Road Teams | 5 - 7 | 7 - 4 | 2 - 3 | 5 - 1 |
(#56) West Virginia Info
Power Rating: 9.16 #56
Offense Rating: 11.55 #75
Defense Rating: 2.39 #39
Overall SP+ Rating: 5.6 #55
Offense SP+ Rating: 29.8 #51
Defense SP+ Rating: 24.4 #51
Talent Rating: 808.00 #50
Blue Chip Ratio: 4% #56
Expected Record: 5.2 - 6.8
Team Profile
Run heavy Offense 56%, Pass: 44%
Bad Offense Success Rate of 42%
Bad Offensive Explosiveness
Avg in Scoring Position 4.33 PPO
Bad Run Success 44%
Poor Pass Success 39%
Bad OL Grades, Bad OL Yds Per Rush
Good DL Grades, Good Sacks/Turnovers
Great Defense Success Rate of 32%
Good in Scoring Position 2.53 PPO
Good Run Def Success 34%
Good Pass Def Success 32%
Good Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Good Field Position
West Virginia has won 1 straight
West Virginia has lost 1 straight on the Road
Record on Road: 0 - 1 (0 - 1 - 0 vs Spread )
West Virginia Notes
(9/8) Star RB Jahiem White out for season (knee)
(9/8) Starting WR J Bray out for season (leg)
(8/30) Ran for nearly 400< Marchiol efficient vs RMU
(8/20) DE/LB Robinson likely academically ineligible
(6/11) RB White a top B12 RB, Edwards (FCS) 1k LY
(5/29) OL has bottom 20 exp & 94% is from 10 portals
(5/29) Def bad LY, added 5 DL, 4 LB & 13 portal DBs
(5/29) Over 1/2 roster new. 54 portal adds + new staff
(5/15) OT's are a huge ? IOL exp'd but not good.
(5/8) LB J Robinson was AAC Def POY in 2024 (UTSA)
West Virginia Highlights
West Virginia has Really Good Running Game (#26)
West Virginia Defense Sacks the QB a lot
West Virginia has a really good defense (#19)
West Virginia has a good run defense (#30)
West Virginia has a good pass defense (#28)
West Virginia Defensive Line is very good (#30)
West Virginia Front 7 is disruptive (#30)
West Virginia defense Intercepts a lot of Passes (#12)
West Virginia Deficiencies
West Virginia has a bad TO Margin (#125)
West Virginia Fumbles a Lot (#128)
West Virginia Commits a Lot of Penalties (#109)
West Virginia offense is not Explosive (#107)
West Virginia Runs Get Stuffed a Lot (#102)
West Virginia offense is bad on 3rd Downs
Power Rating: 9.16 #56
Offense Rating: 11.55 #75
Defense Rating: 2.39 #39
Overall SP+ Rating: 5.6 #55
Offense SP+ Rating: 29.8 #51
Defense SP+ Rating: 24.4 #51
Talent Rating: 808.00 #50
Blue Chip Ratio: 4% #56
Expected Record: 5.2 - 6.8
Team Profile
Run heavy Offense 56%, Pass: 44%
Bad Offense Success Rate of 42%
Bad Offensive Explosiveness
Avg in Scoring Position 4.33 PPO
Bad Run Success 44%
Poor Pass Success 39%
Bad OL Grades, Bad OL Yds Per Rush
Good DL Grades, Good Sacks/Turnovers
Great Defense Success Rate of 32%
Good in Scoring Position 2.53 PPO
Good Run Def Success 34%
Good Pass Def Success 32%
Good Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Good Field Position
West Virginia has won 1 straight
West Virginia has lost 1 straight on the Road
Record on Road: 0 - 1 (0 - 1 - 0 vs Spread )
West Virginia Notes
(9/8) Star RB Jahiem White out for season (knee)
(9/8) Starting WR J Bray out for season (leg)
(8/30) Ran for nearly 400< Marchiol efficient vs RMU
(8/20) DE/LB Robinson likely academically ineligible
(6/11) RB White a top B12 RB, Edwards (FCS) 1k LY
(5/29) OL has bottom 20 exp & 94% is from 10 portals
(5/29) Def bad LY, added 5 DL, 4 LB & 13 portal DBs
(5/29) Over 1/2 roster new. 54 portal adds + new staff
(5/15) OT's are a huge ? IOL exp'd but not good.
(5/8) LB J Robinson was AAC Def POY in 2024 (UTSA)
West Virginia Highlights
West Virginia has Really Good Running Game (#26)
West Virginia Defense Sacks the QB a lot
West Virginia has a really good defense (#19)
West Virginia has a good run defense (#30)
West Virginia has a good pass defense (#28)
West Virginia Defensive Line is very good (#30)
West Virginia Front 7 is disruptive (#30)
West Virginia defense Intercepts a lot of Passes (#12)
West Virginia Deficiencies
West Virginia has a bad TO Margin (#125)
West Virginia Fumbles a Lot (#128)
West Virginia Commits a Lot of Penalties (#109)
West Virginia offense is not Explosive (#107)
West Virginia Runs Get Stuffed a Lot (#102)
West Virginia offense is bad on 3rd Downs
| Performance GradesPerf Grades | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | KU | WVU |
| OverallOver | #16 | #62 |
| OffenseOff | #14 | #92 |
| DefenseDef | #59 | #29 |
| Special TeamsST | #9 | #40 |
| PassingPass | #27 | #89 |
| RushingRush | #34 | #75 |
| Run BlockRBLK | #15 | #105 |
| Pass BlockPBLK | #69 | #66 |
| Route RunningWR Rt | #26 | #67 |
| TacklingTkl | #95 | #77 |
| Run DefenseR Def | #80 | #12 |
| Pass Rush DefPRush | #50 | #78 |
| Coverage DefCov | #33 | #45 |
(#50) Kansas Info
Power Rating: 13.22 #50
Offense Rating: 23.42 #24
Defense Rating: 12.17 #92
Overall SP+ Rating: 10.2 #36
Offense SP+ Rating: 35.6 #19
Defense SP+ Rating: 25.4 #58
Talent Rating: 770.00 #62
Blue Chip Ratio: 2 #79
Expected Record: 6.7 - 5.3
Team Profile
Pass heavy Offense 54%, Run: 44%
Great Offense Success Rate of 54%
Good Offensive Explosiveness
Good in Scoring Position 4.89 PPO
Good Run Success 51%
Great Pass Success 58%
Avg OL Grades, Great OL Yds Per Rush
Avg DL Grades, Great Sacks/Turnovers
Avg Defense Success Rate of 38%
Poor in Scoring Position 4.1 PPO
Good Run Def Success 35%
Bad Pass Def Success 42%
Great Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Bad Field Position
Kansas has lost 1 straight
Kansas has won 2 straight at Home
Record at home: 2 - 0 (1 - 1 - 0 vs Spread)
Kansas Notes
(7/19) Replacing career 4.5k RB yds, 7k WR yds
(5/23) KU was 1-5 in 1 score games LY (of 7 L's)
(4/4) QB Daniels back, electric when healthy
(4/4) RB rebuild. Hishaw exp'd, added Williams (Iowa)
(4/4) OL 2/5 back, good LY. 3 portal adds
(4/4) Def bad LY, replaces a lot. 11 portal adds
(3/21) WR total rebuild. 3 portals. Pickett (BG) #1?
(3/21) New OC Zebrowski was Co-OC/QB LY
(3/21) New DC McDonald promoted? Why?
(3/21) Strange '24, 1-5 to 5-7. Underachieved
Kansas Highlights
Kansas is Undefeated at Home
Kansas offense is efficent (#18)
Kansas has a top Offensive Line (#4)
Kansas does Not Get Runs Stuffed (#4)
Kansas Defense Sacks the QB a lot
Kansas Stuffs a lot of Run Plays (#18)
Kansas Front 7 is disruptive (#12)
Kansas Deficiencies
Kansas offense is bad on 3rd Downs
Kansas gives up a Lot of Explosive Plays (#128)
Power Rating: 13.22 #50
Offense Rating: 23.42 #24
Defense Rating: 12.17 #92
Overall SP+ Rating: 10.2 #36
Offense SP+ Rating: 35.6 #19
Defense SP+ Rating: 25.4 #58
Talent Rating: 770.00 #62
Blue Chip Ratio: 2 #79
Expected Record: 6.7 - 5.3
Team Profile
Pass heavy Offense 54%, Run: 44%
Great Offense Success Rate of 54%
Good Offensive Explosiveness
Good in Scoring Position 4.89 PPO
Good Run Success 51%
Great Pass Success 58%
Avg OL Grades, Great OL Yds Per Rush
Avg DL Grades, Great Sacks/Turnovers
Avg Defense Success Rate of 38%
Poor in Scoring Position 4.1 PPO
Good Run Def Success 35%
Bad Pass Def Success 42%
Great Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Bad Field Position
Kansas has lost 1 straight
Kansas has won 2 straight at Home
Record at home: 2 - 0 (1 - 1 - 0 vs Spread)
Kansas Notes
(7/19) Replacing career 4.5k RB yds, 7k WR yds
(5/23) KU was 1-5 in 1 score games LY (of 7 L's)
(4/4) QB Daniels back, electric when healthy
(4/4) RB rebuild. Hishaw exp'd, added Williams (Iowa)
(4/4) OL 2/5 back, good LY. 3 portal adds
(4/4) Def bad LY, replaces a lot. 11 portal adds
(3/21) WR total rebuild. 3 portals. Pickett (BG) #1?
(3/21) New OC Zebrowski was Co-OC/QB LY
(3/21) New DC McDonald promoted? Why?
(3/21) Strange '24, 1-5 to 5-7. Underachieved
Kansas Highlights
Kansas is Undefeated at Home
Kansas offense is efficent (#18)
Kansas has a top Offensive Line (#4)
Kansas does Not Get Runs Stuffed (#4)
Kansas Defense Sacks the QB a lot
Kansas Stuffs a lot of Run Plays (#18)
Kansas Front 7 is disruptive (#12)
Kansas Deficiencies
Kansas offense is bad on 3rd Downs
Kansas gives up a Lot of Explosive Plays (#128)
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicco Marchiol | 51 | 71 | 72% | 594 | 2 | 1 | 8.4 |
| Jaylen Henderson (Tr) | 2 | 7 | 29% | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1.7 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tye Edwards (Tr) | 25 | 141 | 3 | 5.6 | 27 |
| Jahiem White | 24 | 133 | 3 | 5.5 | 32 |
| Scotty Fox Jr. | 8 | 65 | 1 | 8.1 | 59 |
| Clay Ash | 21 | 62 | 0 | 3.0 | 11 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Vaughn (Tr) | 12 | 203 | 1 | 16.9 | 46 |
| Grayson Barnes (Tr) | 9 | 97 | 1 | 10.8 | 34 |
| Jaden Bray | 7 | 95 | 0 | 13.6 | 45 |
| Rodney Gallagher | 8 | 73 | 0 | 9.1 | 20 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred Perry (Tr) | 21 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Darrian Lewis (Tr) | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ben Cutter | 18 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Kekoura Tarnue | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Wilson (Tr) | 13 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Fred Perry (Tr) | 21 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Hammond Russell IV | 9 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Edward Vesterinen | 9 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred Perry (Tr) | 21 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Kekoura Tarnue | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Eddie Kelly | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalon Daniels | 54 | 75 | 72% | 679 | 9 | 2 | 9.1 |
| Cole Ballard | 2 | 6 | 33% | 38 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Hishaw Jr. | 33 | 169 | 1 | 5.1 | 21 |
| Jalon Daniels | 21 | 82 | 1 | 3.9 | 23 |
| Leshon Williams (Tr) | 9 | 57 | 1 | 6.3 | 21 |
| Cole Ballard | 7 | 52 | 0 | 7.4 | 15 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Henderson Jr. (Tr) | 12 | 183 | 2 | 15.3 | 62 |
| Cam Pickett (Tr) | 10 | 124 | 3 | 12.4 | 21 |
| Levi Wentz | 7 | 103 | 0 | 14.7 | 50 |
| DeShawn Hanika | 9 | 95 | 3 | 10.6 | 24 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Lathan (Tr) | 25 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Lyrik Rawls (Tr) | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mason Ellis | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bangally Kamara (Tr) | 13 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leroy Harris III (Tr) | 8 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| D.J. Withers | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Bangally Kamara (Tr) | 13 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kenean Caldwell | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Lathan (Tr) | 25 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Devin Dye | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Taylor Davis | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |