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Oklahoma State at West Virginia: Saturday’s matchup and key game info
West Virginia’s undefeated start and Oklahoma State’s high-powered offense meet in a league opener that could shape the Big 12 race.
On Saturday, September 26, the Oklahoma State University Cowboys opened Big 12 play at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, West Virginia, facing the undefeated Mountaineers in a gold rush night game.
West Virginia enters the conference schedule undefeated following a 38-27 upset victory over No. 25-ranked Virginia, while Oklahoma State rebounded from a Week 1 loss at Tulsa with consecutive wins over Oregon and Murray State.
Cowboys quarterback Drew Mestemaker averages 306.3 passing yards per game, while Mountaineers dual-threat quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. leads his team with 322 rushing yards and 11 total touchdowns through three games.
Mountaineers defensive coordinator Zac Alley expressed frustration with his unit's finish against Virginia, stating "We played to not lose on that drive. I'm playing to win," despite holding the Cavaliers to 197 passing yards.
Oklahoma State looks to break an 18-game conference road losing streak, while victory positions either team as an unexpected early contender in the Big 12 race as both programs seek redemption through conference play.