DraftKings · as of July 8, 2026
Kansas defeated West Virginia 41–10 in a dominant performance. Kansas covered by 18.5; Game went Under by 3.5. The market closed at Kansas -12.5 and the Blue Chip model made it Kansas -15.3, an edge of 2.8 points toward Kansas.
West Virginia's offense managed only 126 passing yards and 13 rushing yards from the quarterback, with one interception. The team failed to score a touchdown until the fourth quarter, highlighting a lack of explosive plays and efficiency.
The Mountaineers entered the game ranked 4th in the FBS with 13 sacks but recorded zero sacks against Kansas. They allowed 242 rushing yards and 138 passing yards, failing to generate pressure or stop the run effectively.
West Virginia gave up a 94-yard kickoff return for a touchdown and struggled to flip field position. Kansas had nearly as many return yards (199) as West Virginia had total yards (227) through three quarters, putting the defense in difficult spots.
Coach Rich Rodriguez bluntly stated that both coaching and playing were 'not good,' emphasizing that injuries were not an excuse. The team's lack of discipline and preparation was evident in all phases of the game.
West Virginia hosts Utah next Saturday. To compete, they must improve pass protection, generate a pass rush, and avoid special teams mistakes. The offense needs to establish a consistent run game and limit turnovers against a tough Utah defense.
At kickoff, conditions at Memorial Stadium were Fog, 66°F with winds of 5 mph. Weather is not expected to be a meaningful factor in this game. Historical weather data for this game is preserved in the panel alongside. Weather data is sourced from WeatherAPI.com.
Fog
66°F
| Measure | West VirginiaAway | KansasHome |
|---|---|---|
| This week | 820 miles | 0 miles |
| Last week | Home game | Bye week |
| Season total | 1,054 miles | 314 miles |
| Body clock | 18:00 | 17:00 |
| Rest | 7 days | 14 days |
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