(#16)Utah Utes at West Virginia Mountaineers
Saturday, September 27th 2025 (12:00 AM EDT)
Field at Milan Puskar Stadium - Morgantown, WV (Big 12)
Utes (3 - 0) (3 - 0 - 0)
Coach Kyle Whittingham (167 - 86)
Avg Score : 46 - 8 (37 - 8 on Road)
Record Prediction: 9.7 - 2.3 (#10)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 3)
Losses: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 1) (Good: 6) (Avg: 2) (Bad: 0)
Coach Kyle Whittingham (167 - 86)
Avg Score : 46 - 8 (37 - 8 on Road)
Record Prediction: 9.7 - 2.3 (#10)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 3)
Losses: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 1) (Good: 6) (Avg: 2) (Bad: 0)
WVU is playing their 5th straight game
UTAH is playing their 5th straight game
Our Line: Utah -11 (SP+ UTAH -13)
Projected Score: UTAH: 30 - WVU: 19 (49)
UTAH Win prob: 78% | Cover: 49%
UTAH Travel: 1676 miles, 2 hrs behind
UTAH is playing their 5th straight game
Our Line: Utah -11 (SP+ UTAH -13)
Projected Score: UTAH: 30 - WVU: 19 (49)
UTAH Win prob: 78% | Cover: 49%
UTAH Travel: 1676 miles, 2 hrs behind
Mountaineers (2 - 1) (2 - 1 - 0)
Coach Rich Rodriguez (60 - 26)
Avg Score : 29 - 15 (38 - 14 @ Home)
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 (38 - 14 @ Home)
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)
| Utah's 2025 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Sat 8/30 | Utah at UCLA | -6.5 | 50.5 | W 43 - 10 | O | Y | |
| Sat 9/6 | Utah vs Cal Poly | -42.5 | 53.5 | W 63 - 9 | O | Y | |
| Sat 9/13 | Utah at Wyoming | -24.5 | 47.5 | W 31 - 6 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/20 | Utah vs Texas Tech | -3.0 | 58.5 | ||||
| Sat 9/27 | Utah at West Virginia | -11 | |||||
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 10/11 | Utah vs Arizona State | -8 | |||||
| Sat 10/18 | Utah at BYU | -5 | |||||
| Sat 10/25 | Utah vs Colorado | -19.5 | |||||
| Sat 11/1 | Utah vs Cincinnati | -10 | |||||
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 11/15 | Utah at Baylor | -6 | |||||
| Sat 11/22 | Utah vs Kansas State | -16.5 | |||||
| Sat 11/29 | Utah at Kansas | -8 | |||||
Total: Elite: 1, Good: 6, Avg 2, Bad 2, Poor 1
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 2, Poor 1
Future: Elite: 1, Good: 6, Avg 2, Bad 0, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 2, Poor: 1
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Predictions for Utah's Schedule
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 2, Poor 1
Future: Elite: 1, Good: 6, Avg 2, Bad 0, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 2, Poor: 1
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
| 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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTAH | #28 (.35) | 58% (8) | 45.7 | 61% (5) | 3.77 (10) | 240 | 54% (19) | 184 | 4.58 (45) | #3 (-.14) | 30% (14) | 8.3 | 32% (19) | 29% (16) | 2.71 (41) | 46.7 | 0.3 | 1.3 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTAH | #120 (.08) | 37% (125) | 38% (116) | 2.73 (114) | 130 | 35% (119) | 199 | 3.4 (111) | #7 (.05) | 35% (4) | 37% (10) | 34% (6) | 3.13 (15) | 46.3 | 1.8 | 1.5 | ||
| 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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTAH Offense | 3 | 45.7 | 37 | 57.9% | 4.58 | 0.3 | 22 | 424 | 240 | 184 | 5.9 | 55% | 45% | 61% | 54% | 9% | .35 |
| WVU Defense | 3 | 14.7 | 13.5 | 32.5% | 2.53 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | 51% | 48% | 34% | 32% | 20% | -.04 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTAH Defense | 3 | 8.3 | 8 | 30.4% | 2.71 | 1.3 | - | - | - | - | - | 49% | 51% | 32% | 29% | 20% | -.14 |
| WVU Offense | 3 | 28.7 | 38 | 41.7% | 4.33 | 2.3 | 22 | 436 | 213 | 223 | 4.6 | 56% | 44% | 44% | 39% | 15% | .16 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah | 3 | 28:59 | 22.3 | 71% | 100% | 5.3 | 46.7 | 0.3 | 1.3 | 5.3 | 3 | 1 | 31.3 |
| West Virginia | 3 | 25:03 | 22.3 | 29% | 50% | 7.7 | 71.3 | 2.3 | 2 | 7.3 | 4.3 | 0 | 29.4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTAH Offense | 3 | 55% (43) | 61% (5) | 41 | 239.7 | 5.9 | 9 (17) | .39 (11) | 3.77 (10) | 83% (28) | 6% (25) | 0.85 (95) |
| WVU Defense | 3 | 51% (85) | 34% (30) | - | - | - | - | -.1 (22) | 2.32 (30) | 71% (72) | 13% (30) | 0.9 (60) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTAH Defense | 3 | 49% (61) | 32% (19) | - | - | - | - | -.04 (36) | 2.51 (43) | 63% (43) | 13% (37) | 0.98 (76) |
| 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) |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTAH Offense | 3 | 45% (92) | 54% (19) | 18 | 24.3 | 184 | 7.6 | 10.2 | 5 (54) | 0 (1) | .29 (68) | 1 (135) | 20% (5) | 47% (9) | .51 (39) | 3% (26) | 1.1 (132) |
| 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) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTAH Defense | 3 | 51% (79) | 29% (16) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 (28) | -.24 (4) | 1.4 (48) | 32% (76) | 18% (22) | -.42 (1) | 7% (34) | 1.4 (10) |
| 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) |
Utah's Power Ratings
Utah's Power Rating: 23.29 #22
Utah's Offense Rating: 19.87 #33
Utah's Defense Rating: -3.42 #13
2025 Talent Rating: 750.00 #66
Blue Chip Ratio: 13% #36
Utah's 2025 Expected Record: 9.7 - 2.3
Utah's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 18.8 #14
Utah's Offense SP+ Rating: 32.4 #35
Utah's Defense SP+ Rating: 13.8 #7
Average Talent
Average Big 12 Talent Rating is 798.25
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.85
Utah's Power Rating: 23.29 #22
Utah's Offense Rating: 19.87 #33
Utah's Defense Rating: -3.42 #13
2025 Talent Rating: 750.00 #66
Blue Chip Ratio: 13% #36
Utah's 2025 Expected Record: 9.7 - 2.3
Utah's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 18.8 #14
Utah's Offense SP+ Rating: 32.4 #35
Utah's Defense SP+ Rating: 13.8 #7
Average Talent
Average Big 12 Talent Rating is 798.25
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.85
Power Ratings Matchup
Utah: 23.29 West Virginia: 9.88
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Utah: 18.8 West Virginia: 5.6
Utah: 23.29 West Virginia: 9.88
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Utah: 18.8 West Virginia: 5.6
West Virginia's Power Ratings
West Virginia's Power Rating: 9.88 #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: 9.88 #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
Utah Scoring
Offense: 45.7 PPG
Offense on Road: 37
Defense: 8.3 PPG
Defense on Road: 8
Utah's 2025 Record
Record: 3 - 0
Record vs Spread: 3 - 0 - 0
Record on Road: 2 - 0
Record vs Spread on Road: 2 - 0 - 0
Offense: 45.7 PPG
Offense on Road: 37
Defense: 8.3 PPG
Defense on Road: 8
Utah's 2025 Record
Record: 3 - 0
Record vs Spread: 3 - 0 - 0
Record on Road: 2 - 0
Record vs Spread on Road: 2 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Utah 30
West Virginia 19
Total Points: 49
Utah 30
West Virginia 19
Total Points: 49
West Virginia Scoring
Offense: 28.7 PPG
Offense at Home: 38
Defense: 14.7 PPG
Defense at Home: 13.5
West Virginia's 2025 Record
Record: 2 - 1
Record vs Spread: 2 - 1 - 0
Record at home: 2 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 2 - 0 - 0
Offense: 28.7 PPG
Offense at Home: 38
Defense: 14.7 PPG
Defense at Home: 13.5
West Virginia's 2025 Record
Record: 2 - 1
Record vs Spread: 2 - 1 - 0
Record at home: 2 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 2 - 0 - 0
| Year | Date | Home | Score | Away | Score | Winner | Spread | Cover | Total | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 12/26 | West Virginia | 14 | Utah | 30 | Utah | Utah -6.5 | Utah | 56.0 | Under |
| Team | Wins | Covers | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | 0 | 0 | 0 Overs |
| Utah | 1 | 1 | 1 Unders |
| Wins | Covers | Favs | Dogs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Teams | 0 - 1 | 0 - 1 | 0 - 0 | 0 - 1 |
| Road Teams | 1 - 0 | 1 - 0 | 1 - 0 | 0 - 0 |
(#22) Utah Info
Power Rating: 23.29 #22
Offense Rating: 19.87 #33
Defense Rating: -3.42 #13
Overall SP+ Rating: 18.8 #14
Offense SP+ Rating: 32.4 #35
Defense SP+ Rating: 13.8 #7
Talent Rating: 750.00 #66
Blue Chip Ratio: 13% #36
Expected Record: 9.7 - 2.3
Team Profile
Run heavy Offense 55%, Pass: 45%
Great Offense Success Rate of 58%
Good Offensive Explosiveness
Avg in Scoring Position 4.58 PPO
Great Run Success 61%
Great Pass Success 54%
Good OL Grades, Great OL Yds Per Rush
Great DL Grades, Good Sacks/Turnovers
Great Defense Success Rate of 30%
Good in Scoring Position 2.71 PPO
Great Run Def Success 32%
Great Pass Def Success 29%
Good Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Bad Field Position
Utah has lost 1 straight
Utah has won 2 straight on the Road
Record on Road: 2 - 0 (2 - 0 - 0 vs Spread )
Utah Notes
(7/22) WR rebuild. Top 2 from NM LY, 6 portal adds
(7/20) LB L Damuni has 4 years starting exp, hurt LY
(6/6) OL returns all 5 starters, top 5 unit in CFB
(5/27) QB Dampier (NM) full control of OC Beck's Off
(5/12) QB Dampier forced 54 missed tackles LY
(4/15) New OC Beck (NM) big improvement. Fun Off?
(4/4) OT Spencer Fano the #1 OT via PFF
(3/20) Def replaces a lot, but always v good.
(3/20) Def not many portals. Belief in depth
(3/20) DC Scalley named HC in waiting. Whit retiring?
Utah Highlights
Utah is Undefeated vs Spread
Utah in Undefeated
Utah has Really Good Running Game (#14)
Utah offense is efficent (#8)
Utah has a top Offensive Line (#10)
Utah offense is good on 3rd downs
Utah does Not Get Runs Stuffed (#12)
Utah Defense Sacks the QB a lot
Utah has a really good defense (#14)
Utah has a good run defense (#19)
Utah has a good pass defense (#16)
Utah Stuffs a lot of Run Plays (#16)
Utah has a great TO Margin (#11)
Utah defense Intercepts a lot of Passes (#28)
Utah Deficiencies
Utah offense is not Explosive (#135)
Power Rating: 23.29 #22
Offense Rating: 19.87 #33
Defense Rating: -3.42 #13
Overall SP+ Rating: 18.8 #14
Offense SP+ Rating: 32.4 #35
Defense SP+ Rating: 13.8 #7
Talent Rating: 750.00 #66
Blue Chip Ratio: 13% #36
Expected Record: 9.7 - 2.3
Team Profile
Run heavy Offense 55%, Pass: 45%
Great Offense Success Rate of 58%
Good Offensive Explosiveness
Avg in Scoring Position 4.58 PPO
Great Run Success 61%
Great Pass Success 54%
Good OL Grades, Great OL Yds Per Rush
Great DL Grades, Good Sacks/Turnovers
Great Defense Success Rate of 30%
Good in Scoring Position 2.71 PPO
Great Run Def Success 32%
Great Pass Def Success 29%
Good Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Bad Field Position
Utah has lost 1 straight
Utah has won 2 straight on the Road
Record on Road: 2 - 0 (2 - 0 - 0 vs Spread )
Utah Notes
(7/22) WR rebuild. Top 2 from NM LY, 6 portal adds
(7/20) LB L Damuni has 4 years starting exp, hurt LY
(6/6) OL returns all 5 starters, top 5 unit in CFB
(5/27) QB Dampier (NM) full control of OC Beck's Off
(5/12) QB Dampier forced 54 missed tackles LY
(4/15) New OC Beck (NM) big improvement. Fun Off?
(4/4) OT Spencer Fano the #1 OT via PFF
(3/20) Def replaces a lot, but always v good.
(3/20) Def not many portals. Belief in depth
(3/20) DC Scalley named HC in waiting. Whit retiring?
Utah Highlights
Utah is Undefeated vs Spread
Utah in Undefeated
Utah has Really Good Running Game (#14)
Utah offense is efficent (#8)
Utah has a top Offensive Line (#10)
Utah offense is good on 3rd downs
Utah does Not Get Runs Stuffed (#12)
Utah Defense Sacks the QB a lot
Utah has a really good defense (#14)
Utah has a good run defense (#19)
Utah has a good pass defense (#16)
Utah Stuffs a lot of Run Plays (#16)
Utah has a great TO Margin (#11)
Utah defense Intercepts a lot of Passes (#28)
Utah Deficiencies
Utah offense is not Explosive (#135)
| Performance GradesPerf Grades | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | WVU | UTAH |
| OverallOver | #62 | #25 |
| OffenseOff | #92 | #26 |
| DefenseDef | #29 | #25 |
| Special TeamsST | #40 | #22 |
| PassingPass | #89 | #44 |
| RushingRush | #75 | #15 |
| Run BlockRBLK | #105 | #35 |
| Pass BlockPBLK | #66 | #5 |
| Route RunningWR Rt | #67 | #55 |
| TacklingTkl | #77 | #29 |
| Run DefenseR Def | #12 | #29 |
| Pass Rush DefPRush | #78 | #14 |
| Coverage DefCov | #45 | #65 |
(#56) West Virginia Info
Power Rating: 9.88 #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 lost 1 straight
West Virginia has won 2 straight at Home
Record at home: 2 - 0 (2 - 0 - 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 is Undefeated at Home
West Virginia is Undefeated vs Spread at Home
West Virginia is Undefeated vs Spread as Home Underdogs
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: 9.88 #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 lost 1 straight
West Virginia has won 2 straight at Home
Record at home: 2 - 0 (2 - 0 - 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 is Undefeated at Home
West Virginia is Undefeated vs Spread at Home
West Virginia is Undefeated vs Spread as Home Underdogs
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
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devon Dampier (Tr) | 65 | 89 | 73% | 628 | 7 | 0 | 7.1 |
| Byrd Ficklin | 4 | 4 | 100% | 53 | 0 | 0 | 13.3 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devon Dampier (Tr) | 33 | 198 | 1 | 6.0 | 23 |
| Wayshawn Parker (Tr) | 27 | 192 | 2 | 7.1 | 43 |
| NaQuari Rogers (Tr) | 36 | 152 | 4 | 4.2 | 23 |
| Hunter Andrews | 12 | 108 | 1 | 9.0 | 25 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Davis (Tr) | 19 | 171 | 1 | 9.0 | 27 |
| Dallen Bentley | 11 | 112 | 2 | 10.2 | 24 |
| Tobias Merriweather (Tr) | 5 | 88 | 0 | 17.6 | 36 |
| Hunter Andrews | 8 | 63 | 0 | 7.9 | 14 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Henry Daley | 13 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| Jackson Bennee | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Lander Barton | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Nate Ritchie | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Henry Daley | 13 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| Kash Dillon | 8 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Logan Fano | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Paul Fitzgerald | 10 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Bennee | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| John Henry Daley | 13 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| Johnathan Hall | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 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 |