Following their recent victory over Cincinnati, the West Virginia Mountaineers are on the brink of securing bowl eligibility, needing just one more win. But their ambitions go beyond simply making it to a bowl; they remain in contention for a coveted spot in the Big 12 championship.
With head coach Neal Brown emphasizing November as a decisive month, the Mountaineers face a potential turning point. Their upcoming matchup against the rising Baylor Bears could not only secure bowl eligibility but also boost their standings.
Bowl Projections for West Virginia Include:
Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl vs. Minnesota (Action Network)
AutoZone Liberty Bowl vs. Vanderbilt or UConn (Athlon Sports, ESPN)
Guaranteed Rate Bowl vs. Nebraska, Rutgers, or Michigan State (CBS Sports, College Football Network, Sporting News)
Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl vs. Virginia Tech (ESPN)
As November unfolds, all eyes are on West Virginia to see if they’ll clinch their bowl spot or continue their path toward the Big 12 title game.
