Big 12 Football: Predicting win-loss records for every team
By Scott Popp
West Virginia Mountaineers
Sept 3 – Missouri – Prediction: W 35-10
Skyler Howard opens with a big game against the offensively challenged Tigers.
Sept 10 – Youngstown State – Prediction: W 38-14
Easy win in week two against the FCS penguins led by former Nebraska head coach Bo Pelini.
Sept 24 – BYU – Prediction: W 24-23
West Virginia wins a close one against the Cougars.
Oct 1 – Kansas State – Prediction: L 24-28
The Mountaineers lose a close one at home.
Oct 15 – @Texas Tech – Prediction: L 35-56
The streaky Mountaineers lose for the second straight game as they cant keep up with the high flying offense.
Oct 22 – TCU – Prediction: W 14-10
West Virginia wins a close one at home. They are able to keep the Horned Frogs offense in check.
Oct 29 – @Oklahoma State – Prediction: L 21-31
A tough road game to end October ends in a loss as Oklahoma State overpowers the Mountaineers.
Nov 5 – Kansas – Prediction: W 24-21
A surprisingly close game, West Virginia still gets the win saving Dana Holgersons’ job
Nov 12 – @Texas – Prediction: L 21-42
Mountaineers get blown out on the road because of another Skyler Howard shaky performance.
Nov 19 – Oklahoma – Prediction: L 16-24
West Virginia stays close but doesn’t have enough to beat the Sooners
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Nov 26 – @Iowa State – Prediction: W 17-14
A win on the road against the Cyclones gets them back on track and enough wins for a bowl game.
Dec 3 – Baylor – Prediction: W 28-24
The Mountaineers win the season finale against a good Baylor team leaving a good taste in the mouth of Mountaineer fans.
Final Record: 7-5 (4-5 Big12) 7th place in Big 12
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