Oklahoma State at West Virginia - 2026 Matchup Preview
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Oklahoma State Cowboys at West Virginia Mountaineers

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Saturday, September 26th 2026 (12:00 PM EDT)
Field at Milan Puskar Stadium - Morgantown, WV  (Big 12)

 
Cowboys (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Eric Morris (0 - 0)
Avg Score : 14 - 33 (10 - 41 on Road)
Record Prediction: 3.9 - 8.1 (#81)
'26 Opponents: (Elite: 2) (Good: 2) (Avg: 4) (Bad: 3)
WVU 4th straight Home Game
WVU is playing their 4th straight game
OKST is playing their 4th straight game
Our Line: West Virginia -5.5  (SP+ WVU -8)
Projected Score: OKST: 23 - WVU: 28 (51)
WVU Win prob: 67% | Cover: 51%
OKST Travel: 963 miles, 1 hrs behind
Mountaineers (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Rich Rodriguez (64 - 34)
Avg Score : 22 - 31 (23 - 28 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 5 - 7 (#71)
'26 Opponents: (Elite: 2) (Good: 4) (Avg: 3) (Bad: 2)
 
Oklahoma State's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5 Oklahoma State at Tulsa+1.5
Sat 9/12 Oklahoma State vs Oregon+27
Sat 9/19 Oklahoma State vs Murray State-21
Sat 9/26 Oklahoma State at West Virginia+5.5
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/10 Oklahoma State vs UCF+4
Sat 10/17 Oklahoma State at Houston+13
Sat 10/24 Oklahoma State vs Colorado-1
Sat 10/31 Oklahoma State at Iowa State+12.5
Sat 11/7 Oklahoma State at Kansas State+13
Sat 11/14 Oklahoma State vs Texas Tech+27.5
Sat 11/21 Oklahoma State at Arizona State+11.5
Sat 11/28 Oklahoma State vs Kansas+4

Total: Elite: 2, Good: 2, Avg 4, Bad 3, Poor 0
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 2, Good: 2, Avg 4, Bad 3, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0

Predictions for Oklahoma State's Schedule
West Virginia's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5 West Virginia vs Coastal Carolina-17
Sat 9/12 West Virginia vs UT Martin-24
Sat 9/19 West Virginia vs Virginia+8.5
Sat 9/26 West Virginia vs Oklahoma State-5.5
Sat 10/3 West Virginia at Iowa State+9.5
Sat 10/10 West Virginia vs Arizona+6.5
Sat 10/17 West Virginia vs Cincinnati-0
Sat 10/24 West Virginia at TCU+11.5
BYE WEEK
Sat 11/7 West Virginia at Texas Tech+29.5
Sat 11/14 West Virginia vs Kansas+1
Sat 11/21 West Virginia vs Houston+5
Sat 11/28 West Virginia at Utah+20

Total: Elite: 2, Good: 4, Avg 3, Bad 1, Poor 1
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 2, Good: 4, Avg 3, Bad 1, Poor 1
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0

Predictions for West Virginia's Schedule
Important Stats (2025)
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
OKST#133 (.01)35% (129)14.236% (128)2.59 (127)11835% (126)1742.96 (125)#130 (.28)45% (109)33.343% (76)48% (130)4 (100)47.31.41.1
WVU#118 (.07)37% (121)21.839% (113)2.66 (118)16134% (130)1893.53 (86)#63 (.16)40% (54)30.839% (36)43% (80)3.9 (91)561.51.7
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
OKST0%0%000%000%0%0%0000
WVU0%0%000%000%0%0%0000



Overall Stats 2025
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
OKST Offense1214.210.235.4%2.961.4162931181743.547%52%36%35%19%.01
WVU Defense1230.828.240.5%3.91.7 - - - - - 49%49%39%43%18%.16
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
OKST Defense1233.341.444.8%41.1 - - - - - 52%46%43%48%15%.28
WVU Offense1221.822.736.8%3.531.5193501611893.757%42%39%34%16%.07

Additional Stats 2025
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Oklahoma State1228:5215.635%40%5.347.31.41.15.61.8125.8
West Virginia1226:1818.830%45%5.8561.51.76.72.4128.3
Run Game Stats (2026)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
OKST Offense1247% (94)36% (128)33.6118.43.510 (107)-.04 (134)2.59 (127)69% (87)11% (116)0.89 (100)
WVU Defense1249% (60)39% (36) - - - - .02 (25)2.42 (8)73% (80)12% (12)0.95 (64)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
OKST Defense1252% (102)43% (76) - - - - .16 (99)2.98 (86)67% (39)10% (46)1.07 (118)
WVU Offense1257% (20)39% (113)43.6160.73.722 (36)-.02 (126)2.66 (118)62% (121)10% (103)0.89 (101)

Pass Game Stats (2026)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
OKST Offense1252% (43)35% (126)17.530.4174.15.7107 (128)10 (60).07 (128)1.4 (126)36% (133)23% (131).15 (122)8% (121)2 (80)
WVU Defense1249% (82)43% (80) - - - - - - 11 (22).33 (104)1.7 (125)34% (27)33% (112).42 (121)6% (69)2.1 (110)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
OKST Defense1246% (40)48% (130) - - - - - - 6 (100).44 (133)1.7 (112)30% (103)31% (89).37 (106)5% (118)2 (56)
WVU Offense1242% (116)34% (130)1627.3188.96.911.810 (128)11 (88).2 (99)1.7 (24)30% (53)26% (116).21 (99)6% (55)2.1 (52)

Oklahoma State's Power Ratings
Oklahoma State's Power Rating: 9.94  #37
Oklahoma State's Offense Rating: 17.39  #31
Oklahoma State's Defense Rating: 12.45  #46
2026 Talent Rating: 814.00  #58
Blue Chip Ratio: 7%  #47
Oklahoma State's 2026 Expected Record: 3.9 - 8.1
Oklahoma State's 2026 Overall SP+ Rating: -15.1  #121
Oklahoma State's Offense SP+ Rating: 15.2  #131
Oklahoma State's Defense SP+ Rating: 31.6  #100

Average Talent
Average Big 12 Talent Rating is 824
Average Power Five Talent: 910.69
Average FBS Talent: 728.9

Power Ratings Matchup
Oklahoma State: 9.94   West Virginia: 2.835

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Oklahoma State: -15.1   West Virginia: -6.8




West Virginia's Power Ratings
West Virginia's Power Rating: 2.835  #49
West Virginia's Offense Rating: 14.78  #59
West Virginia's Defense Rating: 12.31  #45
2026 Talent Rating: 926.00  #27
Blue Chip Ratio: 3  #64
West Virginia's 2026 Expected Record: 5.0 - 7.0
West Virginia's 2026 Overall SP+ Rating: -6.8  #93
West Virginia's Offense SP+ Rating: 22.8  #102
West Virginia's Defense SP+ Rating: 30.0  #91

Average Talent
Average Big 12 Talent Rating is 824
Average Power Five Talent: 910.69
Average FBS Talent: 728.9


Oklahoma State Scoring
Offense: 14.2 PPG
Offense on Road: 10.2
Defense: 33.3 PPG
Defense on Road: 41.4

Oklahoma State's 2026 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
West Virginia 28
Oklahoma State 23

Projected Total Points: 51
West Virginia Scoring
Offense: 21.8 PPG
Offense at Home: 22.7
Defense: 30.8 PPG
Defense at Home: 28.2

West Virginia's 2026 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 0
Record at home: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 0 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreSpreadCoverTotalO/U
202410/05Oklahoma State14West Virginia38Oklahoma State -2.5West Virginia65.0Under
202310/21West Virginia34Oklahoma State48West Virginia -3Oklahoma State48.0Over
202211/26Oklahoma State19West Virginia24Oklahoma State -5.5West Virginia59.5Under
202111/06West Virginia3Oklahoma State24Oklahoma State -3.5Oklahoma State48.5Under
202009/26Oklahoma State27West Virginia13Oklahoma State -5.5Oklahoma State49.0Under
201911/23West Virginia13Oklahoma State20Oklahoma State -7NA56.0Under
201811/17Oklahoma State45West Virginia41West Virginia -6Oklahoma State74.0Over
201710/28West Virginia39Oklahoma State50Oklahoma State -9Oklahoma State76.5Over
201610/29Oklahoma State37West Virginia20West Virginia -3Oklahoma State66.0Under
201510/10West Virginia26Oklahoma State33West Virginia -6Oklahoma State63.5Under
201410/25Oklahoma State10West Virginia34Oklahoma State -4West Virginia0
201309/28West Virginia30Oklahoma State21Oklahoma State -21West Virginia0
201211/10Oklahoma State55West Virginia34
TeamWinsCoversO/U
West Virginia443 Overs
Oklahoma State977 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams5 - 84 - 71 - 53 - 2
Road Teams8 - 57 - 42 - 35 - 1

(#37) OKST at (#49) WVU
Overall StatsOvr
CategoryCatOKSTWVU
Net PPPPPPNRNR
Power RatePwr #37 #49
SP+SP+ #121 #93
Perf GradeGradeNRNR
OffenseOffNRNR
DefenseDefNRNR
Spec TeamsSTNRNR
TalentTal #58 #27
Blue ChipsBC% #47 #64
Oklahoma State Notes
(2/14) Vibes: Excited for Morris Off, program reset
(2/26) WR Young (NT) a star, 5 of 7 portals w 400+ yds.
(2/4) New staff/team w Morris. 54 portals in/66 out
(2/4) QB Mestemaker huge sign/upgrade. Jordan depth
(2/4) RB Hawkins (NT) & Page (Tar) only ones w exp
(2/4) OL 10 portals, can bulid a decent OL w these guys
(2/4) DL 10 portals, 7 have good exp. Good+ unit
(2/4) LB 5 portals, could be a really good unit
(2/4) DB 9 portals, 3 starters from NT (good PDef LY)
(2/4) Requires proof, Pokes could rise fast w staff/roster
Oklahoma State Injury Report
West Virginia Notes
(2/17) Vibes: Eers love RichRod, portals provide hope
(1/29) 2nd year staff brought in 80 new players
(1/29) QB Fox back, Hawkins (OU) in to challenge QB1
(1/29) RB Cam Cook brings 1.6K yds & 16 TDs. Huge add
(1/29) WR adds are OK, not great. 6 Fr need to contribute
(1/29) OL 4 portal starters added. #2 most exp'd OLine
(1/29) DL is thin and lacks dudes. Glaring weakness
(1/29) LB added 3 portal starters + 3 more w good exp
(1/29) DBs same. Added exp but G5 avg players.
(1/29) Should improve TY but limited ceiling w this talent
West Virginia Injury Report
Oklahoma State on Offense
Balanced offense, Pass: 52%, Run: 47%
CategoryCat
OKST OffWVU Def
PPPOffPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSuc #129 #54
ExplosiveExp #116 #125
PPAPPA #133 #63
PowerPwr #31 #45
SP+SP+ #131 #91
Pts POPPO #125 #91
HavocHav #125 #26
Oklahoma State Run Game
Balanced offense, Pass: 52%, Run: 47%
CategoryCat
OKST OffWVU Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSuc #128 #36
Run ExplRExp #100 #64
PPAExp #134 #25
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLY #127 #8
Stuff RateStuff #89 #18
TackleTak - NR
Oklahoma State Pass Game
Balanced offense, Pass: 52%, Run: 47%
CategoryCat
OKST OffWVU Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSuc #126 #80
Pass ExplPExl #126 #125
PPAExp #128 #104
Pass Rush/BlockP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7 #116 #12
DB HavocDB #121 #69
West Virginia on Offense
Run heavy Offense 57%, Pass: 42%
CategoryCatWVU OffOKST Def
PPPDefPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSuc #121 #109
ExplosiveExp #79 #124
PPAPPA #118 #130
PowerPwr #59 #46
SP+SP+ #102 #100
Pts POPPO #86 #100
HavocHav #80 #86
West Virginia Run Game
Run heavy Offense 57%, Pass: 42%
CategoryCat
WVU OffOKST Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSuc #113 #76
Run ExplRExp #101 #118
PPAExp #126 #99
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLY #118 #86
Stuff RateStuff #104 #46
TackleTak - NR
West Virginia Pass Game
Run heavy Offense 57%, Pass: 42%
CategoryCatWVU OffOKST Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSuc #130 #130
Pass ExplPExl #24 #112
PPAExp #99 #133
Pass Block/RushP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7 #103 #46
DB HavocDB #55 #118
Program Comparison
WVU 5 Year Profile: Declining Top G5
'26 Profile: Down to Average G5

OKST 5 Year Profile: Declining Average G5
'26 Profile: Up to Poor G5

Weather Forecast
Playing in Field at Milan Puskar Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 0°
Previous Matchups
West Virginia beat Oklahoma State in 2024 (38-14)
Oklahoma State beat West Virginia in 2023 (48-34)

  
OKST's OC Sean Brophy (in his first season)
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Drew Mestemaker (Tr)31946569%43693499.4
Grant Jordan (Tr)6311057%595325.4
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Caleb Hawkins (Tr)2311424256.251
Tre Page III (Tr)11283977.5N/A
Chris Barnes (Tr)13143011.078
Ayo Adeyi (Tr)2412005.024
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Wyatt Young (Tr)7012641018.184
Miles Coleman (Tr)47550211.759
Chris Barnes (Tr)39547314.070
Israel Polk (Tr)33525815.975

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OKST's DC Skyler Cassity (in his first season)
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Ethan Wesloski (Tr)1139260
Isaiah Chisom (Tr)843011
Quinton Hammonds (Tr)545123
Evan Jackson (Tr)442102
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Keviyan Huddleston (Tr)3110510
Malik Charles283310
Christian Bodnar (Tr)442212
DJ Jackson Jr. (Tr)225230
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Maurion Horn (Tr)40003
Quinton Hammonds (Tr)545123
Evan Jackson (Tr)442102

WVU's OC Rich Rodriguez (in his second season)
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Scotty Fox Jr.10117059%1276767.5
Michael Hawkins Jr. (Tr)152756%167306.2
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Cam Cook (Tr)2961666165.673
Scotty Fox Jr.8420132.459
Michael Hawkins Jr. (Tr)155813.927
Armoni Weaver129029.029
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
DJ Epps (Tr)46498510.848
John Neider (Tr)27422215.645
Cam Cook (Tr)3028609.554
Josh Sapp (Tr)11150013.632

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WVU's DC Zac Alley (in his second season)
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Tyler Stolsky (Tr)862112
Kamari Wilson (Tr)787114
Andrew Powdrell (Tr)632025
Jaire Rawlison (Tr)522106
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Ezekiel Durham-Campbell (Tr)408681
David Afogho (Tr)374361
Harper Holloman (Tr)396264
Jason Hall (Tr)132100
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Jaire Rawlison (Tr)522106
Andrew Powdrell (Tr)632025
Harper Holloman (Tr)396264