PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) – West Virginia Central Federal Credit Union showed their support for local nonprofits Tuesday morning for their annual Day of Giving at the Grand Pointe Conference Center.

The Day of Giving recognizes local nonprofits and the efforts the credit union makes to support them. This year, Credit Union Vice President of Development Kathy Dye said they’ve donated over $240,000 to over 200 nonprofits.

Organizations receiving funds include the Boys and Girls Club, Habitat for Humanity, humane societies, local schools, and more.

Dye said the Day of Giving is an example of the credit union’s overall mission of “people helping people.”

“This is one of the pillars of who we are, so it just comes natural to us to do that,” she said. “And we believe our communities, when we support these organizations, they thrive. So, just all of us working together makes a really good outcome.”

Dye said it’s exciting to be able to meet people from the different nonprofits and talk about the work they do to uplift the community.

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Kansas State avoided a disastrous result at Colorado on Saturday night, rallying late to out-pace the Buffaloes, but now faces another stiff road test against a West Virginia team that is looking for a signature win. 

The Mountaineers lost at home in Week 8 against Big 12 favorite Iowa State and now welcome the second choice in the Wildcats. Can West Virginia get a home upset with a second straight chance? 

Here’s our full betting preview for this Big 12 tilt on Saturday night. 

Spread

Moneyline

Total: 55 (Over -110/Under -110)

Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook

Kansas State

Avery Johnson: Johnson wasn’t at his best for the full game, but hit a clutch touchdown to Jayce Brown for 50 yards to win the game for the Wildcats. While Johnson’s passing continues to be a concern, the Wildcats have been dominant on the ground with D.J. Giddens and the threat of Johnson’s legs. Can he put together a full effort on the road against West Virginia? 

West Virginia 

Garrett Greene: Greene totaled 293 all-purpose yards in the loss to Iowa State, but two interceptions did him and the Mountaineers in the 28-16 loss at home. However, he will face a weaker defense in the secondary that can possibly open up more lanes for him to throw and run through. K-State hasn’t seen many dual-threat quarterbacks, so Greene can be a potential shock to the system. 

There are avenues to both offenses ripping off explosive plays in this one. 

Both quarterbacks have dual-threat capabilities and prefer to use their legs when the play breaks down, but there should be big plays for the taking at times as each secondary is incredibly vulnerable. 

The Kansas State defense is 104th in EPA/Pass, supported by a pass rush grade that is also outside the top 100, per Pro Football Focus. 

Meanwhile, West Virginia’s defense has struggled mightily this season defending the pass, 128th in EPA/Pass, but has been elite at stopping the run, 45th in EPA/Rush. However, I will trust the dual-threat capability of Johnson and the elite play of Giddens (fourth nationally in rushing yards) to keep the Wildcats ahead of the sticks. 

There can be limited possessions, but I’m going to count on some chunk plays from both sides, especially after each team had taxing efforts last Saturday night and another night game in Week 8. 

I’m going to side with the over and bank on each quarterback to create scoring chances. 

PICK: OVER 55

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It may not feel like it after West Virginia’s 28-16 loss to Iowa State on Saturday and with Neal Brown’s interesting comments in a message to the fanbase on Monday, but there is still a lot for WVU to play for this season.

The Mountaineers enter this week’s showdown with No. 17 Kansas State with a chance to stay in the Big 12 Conference title race. A loss doesn’t necessarily eliminate them, but makes it incredibly difficult to secure a spot in Dallas having already lost head-to-head matchups with two other teams in the mix. It also gives WVU very little wiggle room as a third loss pretty much does them in.

As we do each week, it’s time to take a look around the web to see where folks project the Mountaineers to go bowling this season.

This week’s projections

Action Network: AutoZone Liberty Bowl vs. Vanderbilt

Athlon Sports: AutoZone Liberty Bowl vs. Kentucky

CBS Sports: AutoZone Liberty Bowl vs. Arkansas

College Football News: AutoZone Liberty Bowl vs. South Carolina

ESPN (Kyle Bonagura): AutoZone Liberty Bowl vs. Missouri

ESPN (Mark Schlabach): Lockheed Armed Forces Bowl vs. Kentucky

USA Today: First Responder Bowl vs. Washington

West Virginia On SI: First Responder Bowl vs. Tulane

Big 12 Tie-ins

Valero Alamo Bowl
Pop-Tarts Bowl
TaxAct Texas Bowl
AutoZone Liberty Bowl 
Guaranteed Rate Bowl 
Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl

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