- Matchup: Arizona Wildcats vs. West Virginia Mountaineers
- Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Venue: Milan Puskar Stadium, Morgantown, WV
- Broadcast: TNT
- Betting Odds: Mountaineers (+3.5)
- Total Points (Over/Under): 60.5
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This Saturday, October 10, 2026, the Arizona Wildcats (4-1) will face off against the West Virginia Mountaineers (3-2) at Milan Puskar Stadium. West Virginia enters the matchup as 3.5-point underdogs, with the over/under set at 60.5 points.
The Arizona Wildcats arrive at this game boasting a strong record of 4-1 for the season. In their previous outing, they triumphed over the Cincinnati Bearcats with a decisive 34-7 victory. Arizona executed 78 plays, resulting in an impressive 522 total yards. The Wildcats effectively utilized their ground game, rushing 41 times for 238 yards, averaging 5.8 yards per carry. Defensively, Arizona limited their opponents to 74 yards on 28 rushing attempts, yielding just 2.6 yards per carry. In terms of pass defense, the Wildcats allowed 16 completions out of 29 attempts for a total of 153 yards, achieving a completion rate of 55.2%.
This season, the Wildcats have accumulated 2,257 total yards. They’ve registered 13 passing touchdowns and 7 rushing touchdowns while turning over the ball 7 times. Arizona’s offense boasts 123 first downs and has committed 28 penalties totaling 270 yards. They average 151.6 rushing yards per game, placing them 81st nationally, and score an average of 32.4 points per game.
Defensively, Arizona has given up 1,066 passing yards, ranking 84th in college football. They’ve allowed an average of 213.2 passing yards per game with a completion percentage against of 61.2%. This season, they surrender an average of 292.2 total yards per game, placing them 27th in Division I. In total, they have allowed 5 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns, averaging 3.0 yards allowed per rushing attempt and 79.0 rushing yards per game. Overall, the Wildcats rank 29th in Division I for defense, allowing 16.6 points per game.
The West Virginia Mountaineers approach this game with a 3-2 record for the season. Their latest game ended in a nail-biting loss to the Iowa State Cyclones, with a final score of 45-42. West Virginia amassed 518 total yards over 63 plays, averaging 8.2 yards per play. They had a solid ground game, rushing for 291 yards on 40 attempts, averaging 7.3 yards per carry. However, their defense faced struggles, allowing 265 rushing yards on 47 attempts (5.6 yards per carry) while their pass defense yielded a completion rate of 72.4%, allowing 312 yards from 21 completions on 29 attempts.
West Virginia’s offense averages 472.0 yards per game, ranking them 26th nationally. They have committed 29 penalties resulting in 229 total yards, ranking 85th in the country for penalties. The Mountaineers boast an average of 294.0 rushing yards per game, totaling 1,470 rushing yards this season. With 1 interception and 4 lost fumbles along with 110 first downs, they average 37.4 points per game, placing them 28th in Division I. So far, they have accumulated 890 passing yards this season, averaging 178.0 passing yards per game, ranking 117th in Division I.
This season, West Virginia has conceded 842 rushing yards (averaging 168.4 yards per game) and allowed 6 rushing touchdowns. They have also given up 11 passing touchdowns with an average of 288.2 passing yards per game, placing them 133rd nationally. Overall, they have allowed 144 points across their games, with their defense recovering 3 fumbles and securing 3 interceptions. The Mountaineers’ defense has been on the field for 348 plays, ranking 116th in Division I, and they allow an average of 28.8 points per game, which ranks them 110th in college football.
Who will prevail in this thrilling Wildcats vs. Mountaineers college football clash against the spread?
Expert Pick: Back the Mountaineers +3.5
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