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Can West Virginia Finish Strong? ESPN FPI Reveals Chances to Beat Texas Tech

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1 year ago

November 26, 2024

Can West Virginia Finish Strong? ESPN FPI Reveals Chances to Beat Texas Tech

No one truly cares to hear about a “strong finish” when the season has been a complete disappointment, but that’s all West Virginia fans can hope for at this point with a 6-5 record entering the regular season finale in Lubbock.

Even with a win over Texas Tech, the mood around the WVU football program won’t change much, and there will still be a lot of conversation about whether or not Neal Brown is the right man for the job. With the distractions of the uncertain future and some guys potentially already looking to hit the portal, you have to wonder how engaged they will be after making the long trip out to West Texas.

According to the ESPN Football Power Index (FPI) matchup predictor, West Virginia has just a 42.1% chance to end the season with a win while Texas Tech has a 57.9% chance.

Texas Tech got out to a pretty strong start, winning five of its first six games, with their only loss coming to Washington State – a game in which running back Tahj Brooks did not play. They’ve hit some choppy waters of late, alternating wins and losses over the last month, but they do have an impressive road win over Iowa State under their belt.

As for West Virginia, playing away from Milan Puskar Stadium has been a good thing this season. The schedule plays a big part in that, with all of the tough games occurring at home and the less challenging contests taking place on the road. In previous years under head coach Neal Brown, the Mountaineers have not fared well whatsoever away from Morgantown. They’ll finish undefeated in such games in league play if they can pull off the win on Saturday.

As successful as West Virginia has been on the road this season, I’m a little shocked they are getting as much love as they are. I figured Texas Tech would be at 60% or higher, especially considering how explosive their offense is. That being said, it’s in the neighborhood of what I expected.

The FPI had been pretty spot-on for much of the season, at least when it comes to West Virginia. However, it is on a three-game slide, incorrectly picking the matchups with Cincinnati, Baylor, and UCF. Through 11 games, it has a 7-4 record, with the only other incorrect pick being Oklahoma State over West Virginia earlier in the year.

West Virginia and Texas Tech will tee the ball up at 12 p.m. EST and will be televised on FS1.

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Statehouse beat: Data centers and the final decimation of West Virginia

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4 hours ago

April 4, 2026

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Statehouse beat: Data centers and the final decimation of West Virginia

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W.Va. Gov. Morrisey announces another mining-related death

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16 hours ago

April 3, 2026

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W.Va. Gov. Morrisey announces another mining-related death

MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) – West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey made an announcement Friday about another mining-related fatality in the state within 24 hours – the latest in northern West Virginia.

The governor released the following statement:

“Denise and I were deeply saddened to learn of the loss of Darin Reece, who passed away following an accident at the Ohio County Mine. We extend our condolences to his family, his fellow miners, and all those who knew him. He served as a Continuous Miner Section Supervisor and was part of a workforce that takes on difficult and dangerous work every day.

“The impact of these events reaches far beyond the job site. It is felt by families, coworkers, and entire communities. That weight is even greater today, as this marks the second loss of life in West Virginia’s mining community in less than 24 hours.

“The West Virginia Office of Miners’ Health, Safety, and Training is on site and conducting a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding this incident.

“We ask West Virginians to keep Darin’s loved ones and the entire mining community in their thoughts during this difficult time.”

Earlier on Friday, Morrisey announced another mining-related death in Raleigh County in the southern part of the state.

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Barrier to jobs in WV persists as lawmakers fail to address public transit needs

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1 day ago

April 3, 2026

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Barrier to jobs in WV persists as lawmakers fail to address public transit needs

Public transportation in West Virginia faces ongoing funding issues, with services lacking in many communities throughout the state, including Kanawha County, where the KRT system recently cut several routes and did away with Sunday service.

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