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West Virginia Football: Should Mountaineers be worried about Kansas?

By Matthew Workman

LUBBOCK, TX - SEPTEMBER 29: Gary Jennings Jr. #12 of the West Virginia Mountaineers celebrates at touchdown during the first half of the game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders on September 29, 2018 at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas. (Photo by John Weast/Getty Images)
LUBBOCK, TX - SEPTEMBER 29: Gary Jennings Jr. #12 of the West Virginia Mountaineers celebrates at touchdown during the first half of the game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders on September 29, 2018 at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas. (Photo by John Weast/Getty Images) /
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West Virginia football looks to keep it rolling against Kansas in Morgantown on Saturday. Is there any chance the Jayhawks can make them sweat it out?

West Virginia looked impressing in a 42-34 win over Texas Tech in week 5. The Mountaineers jumped out to a 35-7 lead in first have before letting off the gas and cruising to a victory. Look for a lot of the same this week against Kansas.

Heisman hopeful Will Grier had a good day against the Red Raiders throwing for 370 yards and three touchdowns. Marcus Simms had 9 receptions for 138 yards and a touchdown. West Virginia has the chance to have a big day against the Kansas defense.

Kansas won two straight before losing two straight to conference opponents. Most recently Kansas was defeated by Oklahoma State 48-28. Kansas has shown flashes, Pooka Williams ran for 97 yards and a touchdown. Quarterback Carter Stanley threw for 247 yards and three touchdowns.

The Kansas defense has its work cut out for it against West Virginia. After having successful outings versus Central Michigan and Rutgers has had a rougher time when facing Big 12 opponents.

Here is how you can watch Saturday’s West Virginia game versus Kansas.

Date: Saturday, Oct. 6
Time: 12:00 PM ET
Location: Morgantown, WV
Venue: Milan Puskar Stadium
TV: ESPN2
Live Stream: WatchESPN 

Keys to Victory

Honestly, Kansas doesn’t have much of a chance here. Next to Oklahoma, West Virginia has been the class of the Big 12. West Virginia’s offense has been playing at an extremely high level and will continue to do so against Kansas.

In order for Kansas to stay competitive in the game they will need to build on offensive gains that made last week. Kansas will need to take advantage of any opportunities given and get Pooka Williams going early to not get too far behind in first half.

Betting Odds

Line: West Virginia -28.5
Over/under: 61.5

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Prediction

Kansas has its work cut out for them. West Virginia has one of the best offenses in the Big 12. Will Grier has weapons all over the field and he will use them wisely. West Virginia will jump on Kansas fast and this game will be over before the second quarter. West Virginia will have a 42-6 lead at the half. Kansas will add some garbage time scores but this game will be over long before the final whistle.

Final Score: Kansas 13, West Virginia 49

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