The West Virginia Mountaineers will look to bounce back from a disappointing loss to Pittsburgh when they host the Kansas Jayhawks on Saturday at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown. The Mountaineers are 2-1 this season, while the Jayhawks are 0-3.
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**Morgantown, W.Va.** - The West Virginia Mountaineers will try to rebound from a heartbreaking loss to Pittsburgh when they host the Kansas Jayhawks on Saturday at Milan Puskar Stadium.
West Virginia Football: Mountaineers Aim to Rebound with Kansas Triumph
The Mountaineers are 2-1 this season, with wins over FCS opponent Towson and a road victory at Virginia Tech. However, they suffered a disappointing 38-31 home loss to Pittsburgh last week. The Jayhawks, meanwhile, are 0-3 this season, with losses to Coastal Carolina, West Virginia's Big 12 rival Oklahoma, and Duke. This is the second meeting between the two teams, with West Virginia winning the first meeting 29-24 in 2020.
The Mountaineers' offense has been inconsistent this season, but they have the potential to be very good. Quarterback JT Daniels is a talented passer, and he has a number of weapons to work with, including receivers Bryce Ford-Wheaton and Reese Smith. The running game has been solid, led by CJ Donaldson. The Jayhawks' defense has struggled this season, allowing an average of 40.3 points per game. They are particularly vulnerable to the pass, allowing 314.3 yards per game through the air.
The Mountaineers' defense has been solid this season, allowing an average of just 20.3 points per game. They are led by linebacker Dante Stills, who is one of the best defensive players in the Big 12. Kansas' offense has also struggled this season, averaging just 16.7 points per game. Quarterback Jason Bean is a talented runner, but he has not been able to consistently make plays through the air. The Jayhawks' running game has also been ineffective, averaging just 100.3 yards per game.
The Mountaineers have a slight edge in special teams. Kicker Casey Legg is one of the best in the country, and punter Oliver Straw has been solid. The Jayhawks have struggled in the kicking game, missing three field goals this season.
The Mountaineers are the clear favorites in this game. They have a more talented team, and they are playing at home. The Jayhawks have struggled this season, and they are unlikely to be able to keep up with West Virginia. I predict that the Mountaineers will win this game by a score of 35-17.
