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West Virginia fell flat on their face against Oklahoma last Saturday, but memory of that harsh defeat doesn't seem to have tripped them up today. West Virginia has a bit of a cushion as they currently lead Cincinnati 28-7. West Virginia's offense has been firing on all cylinders thus far, outscoring their total from last Saturday with time still left to play.
If West Virginia keeps playing like this, they'll bump their record up to 6-4 in no time. On the other hand, Cincinnati will have to make due with a 3-7 record unless they turn things around (and fast).
Preview
The West Virginia Mountaineers will be playing in front of their home fans against the Cincinnati Bearcats at 2:30 p.m. ET on Saturday at Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium.
Last Saturday, things were looking good for West Virginia after they put the first points on the board, but unfortunately for them things went downhill from there. They took a serious blow against Oklahoma, falling 59-20.
Despite their loss, West Virginia saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. CJ Donaldson Jr., who rushed for 79 yards and a touchdown, was perhaps the best of all. Garrett Greene also helped with two touchdowns in total.
Cincinnati can finally bid farewell to their seven-game losing streak thanks to their game on Saturday. They came out on top against Houston by a score of 24-14.
Corey Kiner was the offensive standout of the matchup as he rushed for 129 yards and two touchdowns. Kiner was no stranger to the big play, taking off on a dash that went for 62 yards.
Oklahoma's win bumped their season record to 8-2 while West Virginia's loss dropped theirs to 6-4.
Going forward, West Virginia is the favorite in this one, as the experts expect to see them win by 6.5 points. For those looking to play the spread, take note: they are a solid 4-1 against the spread when playing at home.
Here's a few offensive stats to keep an eye on ahead of Saturday's game: The Mountaineers have been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 213.8 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like the Bearcats (currently ranked fifth in rushing yards per game) struggle in that department as they've been even better at 223.3 per game. It's looking like Saturday's matchup might have some serious battles in the trenches. Come back here after the game to find expert analysis of the match and other college football content.
