ESPN FPI favors Utah over WVU in updated projections
West Virginia heads into this weekend’s matchup with Utah as an underdog according to ESPN’s Football Power Index. The model gives the Utes a 72.2 percent chance to win, compared to 27.8 percent for the Mountaineers.
This week’s matchup
The challenge is clear in Morgantown, with Utah carrying the edge in the updated projections. But numbers aren’t final scores, and WVU has shown flashes of being able to rise in big spots.
Remaining schedule snapshot
Looking ahead, the Mountaineers are underdogs in every remaining game on the schedule. Colorado is the closest of the group, but FPI still leans toward the Buffaloes at 54.5 percent.
Remaining Projections
| Opponent | WVU Win % | Opponent Win % |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | 27.8 | 72.2 |
| BYU | 3.8 | 96.2 |
| UCF | 23.2 | 76.8 |
| TCU | 20.8 | 79.2 |
| Houston | 23.1 | 76.9 |
| Colorado | 45.5 | 54.5 |
| Arizona State | 12.3 | 87.7 |
| Texas Tech | 18.1 | 81.9 |
FPI probabilities are about chances, not guarantees, and WVU will have opportunities in several matchups.
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