West Virginia defeated Colorado 29–22 in a one-score game. West Virginia covered by 0.5; Game went Under by 0.5.
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At kick-off, conditions at Milan Puskar Stadium were Overcast, 55.2°F, Wind Chill 53.8°F with winds of 4.7 mph. Weather is not expected to be a meaningful factor in this game. Historical weather data for this game is preserved in the panel below.
55.2°F
With multiple running backs injured, hybrid linebacker Curtis Jones Jr. stepped in and scored two short touchdowns on just three carries, proving to be a crucial weapon in the win.
Scotty Fox Jr. threw for 202 yards and a touchdown, but his two consecutive interceptions in the third quarter allowed Colorado back into the game, highlighting his need for better decision-making.
The Mountaineers sacked Colorado quarterback Ju Ju Lewis seven times, consistently disrupting the passing game and keeping the Buffaloes from taking the lead.
Israel Boyce blocked a punt that went through the end zone for a safety, West Virginia's first since 2014, providing an early momentum boost.
West Virginia has won two straight for the first time this season, improving to 4-6, and will look to carry that momentum into next week's road game at Arizona State.
Colorado travels 1,342 miles to this game, a significant road trip.
Colorado arrives with a 2-hour body clock disadvantage.
West Virginia won by 7 in a one-score game.
West Virginia covered the spread narrowly.
The total went Under by 0.5 points.
Blue Chip Analytics power ratings favour Colorado (1.5) over West Virginia (-0.8) by 2.3 points on a neutral field. Despite playing at home, West Virginia faces a power rating deficit. Check whether the market spread accounts for this gap. West Virginia brings a meaningful home field advantage to this matchup (Blue Chip HFA: 2.6). Add this to the neutral-site differential to arrive at a venue-adjusted line.
Blue Chip Analytics power ratings represent expected point margin against an average FBS opponent on a neutral field, calculated from game data sourced via CollegeFootballData.com (CFBD). They are one input: cross-reference with the travel, rest, and weather data above before drawing conclusions.
West Virginia won and West Virginia covered the spread.
