WVU Hosts Colorado in Critical Big 12 Clash
West Virginia is set to host Colorado this Saturday in what could be a pivotal game for both teams as they fight for bowl eligibility in the Big 12. After snapping a five-game losing streak last week, the Mountaineers have entered this matchup as favorites. Fans and analysts alike are wondering whether West Virginia has truly embraced the “Hard Edge” mentality that head coach Rich Rodriguez has been preaching since his return. The team has shown flashes of resilience, but Rodriguez believes there is still another level to reach.
Colorado, on the other hand, arrives in Morgantown struggling. The Buffaloes have suffered back-to-back blowout losses to Utah and Arizona, allowing a combined 105 points while scoring just 24. Despite these setbacks, Colorado has shown it can compete when playing at its best, with a recent win over Iowa State and close contests against Georgia Tech and BYU. The Buffaloes, under Deion Sanders, are still searching for stability at the quarterback position. Last week, they used four different signal callers, and freshman Julian Lewis is set to start against the Mountaineers. He will look to connect with big-play receiver Omarion Miller, who has already recorded over 500 receiving yards and six touchdowns this season.
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West Virginia’s recent success has been fueled by a more balanced offensive approach, especially on the ground. The Mountaineers currently rank seventh in the Big 12 with an average of 184 rushing yards per game. Eight players have contributed significantly, highlighting a by-committee strategy that has helped the team cover three of its last four games and finish 5-4 against the spread this season. True freshman quarterback Scotty Fox Jr. has also shown steady improvement, avoiding interceptions in his last 83 attempts, and will lead the Mountaineers in his fourth start.
The betting landscape has shifted slightly as well. WVU opened as a 4.5-point favorite but is now listed at 6.5 points, with the over/under set at 52.5 points. SportsLine’s projection model, which simulates every FBS game 10,000 times, leans toward the total going under and suggests that one side of the spread is likely to hit 60% of the time.
Kickoff is scheduled for noon Eastern Time in Morgantown, and fans are expected to pack the stadium to witness this clash between two teams desperate for a win. For West Virginia, the goal is to build on last week’s upset over Houston and continue the momentum under Rodriguez’s leadership. Colorado, meanwhile, will hope that Lewis and his supporting cast can ignite an offense that has struggled in recent outings. It promises to be a high-stakes, hard-fought game with bowl eligibility hanging in the balance.
This matchup isn’t just about wins and losses—it’s a test of resilience, strategy, and the ability to perform under pressure for both programs as the season heads into its final stretch.
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