The West Virginia Mountaineers (2-1, 0-0) travel to Lawrence, Kansas, today. They face the Kansas Jayhawks (2-1, 0-0) in both teams’ Big 12 Conference opener. Meanwhile, kickoff is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. ET at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Read More: WVU vs. Kansas: How to Watch.Â
Television and Streaming Coverage
Fans can watch today’s game on Fox Sports 1 (FS1). Noah Reed will handle play-by-play duties. Additionally, analyst Robert Smith will provide commentary alongside him.
For streaming options, the game will be available online. Specifically, fans can access it through FOXSports.com and the FOX Sports App, FuboTV, YouTubeTV, and ESPN’s streaming coverage.
Radio Coverage
West Virginia fans have excellent radio options. WV The Torch serves as the flagship and official sports radio partner of WVU Mountaineers. Tony Caridi will deliver play-by-play coverage. Meanwhile, Dwight Wallace will provide expert analysis. Additionally, Jed Drenning will report from the sidelines.
Coverage begins early with programming starting at 3:00 p.m. ET. The GoMart Mountaineer Tailgate Show kicks off the day. Subsequently, pre-game coverage starts at 5:00 p.m. ET.
Moreover, multiple WV The Torch affiliate stations will carry the broadcast. These include WGYE 102.7 FM and 95.3 FM in Morgantown and Mannington. Additionally, WMMN AM 920 and 95.7 FM serve North Central and Wheeling areas. Furthermore, WZST 100.9 FM covers Morgantown. WHTI 105.7 FM serves Clarksburg. Finally, WRLF 94.3 FM reaches Morgantown, North Central, and Fairmont.
Weather Conditions
Fortunately, game conditions in Lawrence should be favorable. The forecast calls for cloudy skies and temperatures will reach a high of 76 degrees. However, they’ll drop to around 61 degrees by evening.
Although there’s a slight chance of light rain earlier, any precipitation should clear before kickoff. Fans can expect light winds of approximately eight miles per hour.
Betting Lines and Series History
Sportsbooks have installed Kansas as a 13.5-point home favorite. The total is set at 141.5 points and the moneyline heavily favors the Jayhawks at approximately -1200.
Historically, West Virginia dominates this matchup. The Mountaineers hold an 11-2 advantage in the all-time series. The teams first met in 1941. However, they didn’t face each other again until WVU joined the Big 12 in 2012. Since then, they’ve played annually except for 2023. Most recently, the Mountaineers won 32-28 at home last season.
Consequently, today’s contest represents a crucial early conference test for both programs seeking Big 12 momentum.
