Kansas (3-6, 1-5 Big 12) travels to Morgantown to face West Virginia (5-4, 2-4 Big 12) on Saturday, November 14, in Week 11 of the 2026 college football season at Milan Puskar Stadium. The Jayhawks must win their final three games to reach bowl eligibility, while the Mountaineers need just one more victory to secure a postseason berth.
Kansas is coming off a heartbreaking 33-32 loss to UCF after surrendering a late touchdown, while West Virginia fell 53-48 to Texas Tech in a wild offensive shootout. The Mountaineers have one of the most explosive offenses in the Big 12 but also one of the nation’s worst defenses, setting up an intriguing matchup for Lance Leipold’s Jayhawks.
Kickoff is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. CT on ESPNU. Below, we’ll break down the latest Kansas vs. West Virginia odds, where to watch, key injuries and expected starters, along with our prediction and pick for this Big 12 matchup.
Kansas vs. West Virginia Odds
- Spread: West Virginia -2.5
- Over/Under: 67.5
- Moneyline: West Virginia -146/Kansas +122
Odds as of November 10, 2026. Lines subject to change.
Where to Watch Kansas vs. West Virginia
- Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
- Kickoff: 4:30 p.m. CT / 5:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Milan Puskar Stadium, Morgantown, West Virginia
- TV: ESPNU
- Streaming: ESPN app with an eligible TV subscription
Kansas vs. West Virginia Injuries of Note
Kansas enters this matchup looking to get its offense back on track after scoring 32 points against UCF but failing to finish the game with a victory.
West Virginia features quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. and running back Cam Cook, who helped the Mountaineers produce nearly 600 yards of offense against Texas Tech.
Kansas vs. West Virginia Biggest Question: Can KU Slow Down WVU’s Rushing Attack?
The West Virginia Mountaineers have the No. 1 rushing offense in the Big 12 Conference, so if the Jayhawks are going to pull off the upset in Morgantown, they have to slow down Michael Hawkins Jr. and Cam Cook. Kansas’ run defense ranks 12th in the Big 12 Conference, so this has been an issue for them, much more so than their passing defense.
Kansas vs. West Virginia Prediction and Pick
Prediction: West Virginia 35, Kansas 28
Pick against the spread: The spread does not feel big enough in this game. West Virginia’s offense continues to hum, fresh off giving Texas Tech all it can handle last week. However, that game was on the road, this one is at home, which leads me to believe the Mountaineers will avoid a letdown. Meantime, Kansas can’t get out of its own way, losing four of their last five games, and losing two-straight games in excusable fashion against TCU and UCF.
Kansas now also hits the road as one of the worst turnover margin teams in the country at 116th in the country, while WVU is 53rd. How could I pick KU with such a small spread in this spot? Advanced analytics show KU’s defense ranking 76th in the country in yards allowed per play, while WVU has a Top 25 offense in yards per play. The Jayhawks have given up at least 35 points to K-State, Utah and Mizzou. They’ll give up at least that much in this game. And I don’t think the offense can keep pace.
If nothing else, Kansas doesn’t deserve this spread on the road against a WVU team that continues to show real signs of growth, something the Jayhawks have not done this season. West Virginia is 5-3-1 against the spread this season, while Kansas seems to be getting consistently overvalued this year, going 3-6 against the number.
Kansas vs. West Virginia FAQ
What time is Kansas vs. West Virginia?
Kansas and West Virginia kick off Saturday, November 14, at 4:30 p.m. CT (5:30 p.m. ET).
What channel is Kansas vs. West Virginia on?
The game will be televised on ESPNU.
Who is favored in Kansas vs. West Virginia?
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Where is Kansas vs. West Virginia being played?
The game will take place at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, West Virginia.
