Welcome back to the Get-in prices series, back for Week 8 of the college football season. The ticket pricing spotlight is designed to get a feel for games in the Big 12 on a week-to-week basis. There is no need to waste time on getting into it. Read more: Get-in prices around the Big 12: Week 8.
Of course, these numbers are only as up to date as they are at the time of publication. Some games will soar, others will tank.
Previous entry: Get-in prices around the Big 12: Week 7
Regardless, it serves as a good check of the pulse around the conference, and a way to see how WVU stacks up in terms of demand. The number of games have dwindled again, with conference play in full swing.
A quick reminder on the ground rules;
- Prices as of 10 a.m. Thursday, October 22
- Using SeatGeek, given its partnership with WVU Athletics
Here we go.
Where the Mountaineers stand
From Homecoming in Morgantown to Homecoming in Fort Worth, Texas, WVU has a new lease on life after a much-needed win against Cincinnati.
Now, the Mountaineers head to Amon G. Carter Stadium to face TCU. It is only the second true road game for WVU this season, and just the third away from home. Next up is a 3-3 Horned Frog brigade in a similar position as WVU — elite on one side of the ball, novice on the other.
Despite both teams coming off wins against regional Big 12 rivals, ticket demand is not sky high. In fact, a ticket to get through the gates is only running $26 as of publication. It is $1 cheaper than the Iowa State game, which previously held the title for cheapest WVU game of the year.
Kickoff is set for noon. Who is surprised?
Saturday slate
It is a busy weekend for the Big 12 on the gridiron, with seven other matchups on the docket Saturday. For the second week in a row, shockingly, one of those games is home to College Gameday.
Cincinnati vs. No. 8 Texas Tech: $88 – Nippert Stadium (12 p.m. on FS1) | Cincinnati, Ohio
Kansas vs. Baylor: $22 – David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium (1 p.m. on TNT) | Lawrence, Kansas
UCF vs. No. 2 BYU: $52 – Acrisure Bounce House (3:30 p.m. on FOX) | Orlando, Florida
Arizona State vs. Kansas State: $17 – Mountain America Stadium (3:45 p.m. on ESPN2) | Tempe, Arizona
Oklahoma State vs. Colorado: $151 – Boone Pickens Stadium (7 p.m. on FS1) | Stillwater, Oklahoma
No. 25 Arizona vs. Iowa State: $25 – Casino Del Sol Stadium (7 p.m. on ESPN2) | Tucson, Arizona
No. 10 Utah vs. No. 14 Houston: $175 – Rice Eccles Stadium (10:15 p.m. on ESPN) | Salt Lake City, Utah
Of course, the top 15 matchup is the most expensive by default given the weight behind the meeting, plus Gameday taking over SLC.
The average get-in price around the conference for Week 7, not counting WVU, is $75.72 (-$38.45). Utah vs. Houston and Oklahoma State vs. Colorado do the heavily lifting, but low prices in other meetings level out the numbers.
Mountaineer money
WVU is in the bottom half of prices again after being the cheapest ticket in the Big 12 a week ago. There is not much the Mountaineers can control about getting TCU fans to show up. Do not be shocked to see a solid crowd by the time the first quarter hits, given the Homecoming date.
Related: Rich Rodriguez, Zac Alley address defensive struggles ahead of TCU
As you can presume, these numbers will not only vary in the days leading up to kickoff, but also on a week-to-week basis.
What’s next
Return to WV Sports Nation for all your game day coverage for WVU Football and beyond, whether you are in the car, at home, or in the stadium. Tune in to The Mountaineer Tailgate pregame show beginning at 10 a.m. and leading all the way up until kickoff. Join hosts Mitch Rogers and Santana Withrow, along with the WV Sports Nation crew, and get ready for another week of WVU action.
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There will be no Get-in entry for Week 9, as the Mountaineers have the week off.
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