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Jayhawks, Mountaineers Set for Competitive Big 12 Opener

9/21/2025

Summary

Story summary

The Kansas Jayhawks will face the West Virginia Mountaineers in their Big 12 opener on September 20, 2025, at 6 p.m. ET.
Kansas is favored by 13.5 points, looking to recover from a loss to Missouri.
West Virginia, fresh off an overtime win against Pitt, will miss star running back Jahiem White due to injury.
Quarterback Jalon Daniels leads Kansas with 679 passing yards and nine touchdowns this season.
Both teams face injury challenges, but the matchup is expected to be competitive.

History

Historical Context

Established in 1996, the Big 12 Conference brought together schools like Kansas and West Virginia, reshaping college football dynamics. Since joining in 2012, West Virginia has faced challenges, including injuries impacting team performance. As of 2023, Kansas is favored by 13.5 points against West Virginia, reflecting the intense rivalry and competitive spirit that defines the conference's landscape.

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Story summary

The Kansas Jayhawks will face the West Virginia Mountaineers in their Big 12 opener on September 20, 2025, at 6 p.m. ET.
Kansas is favored by 13.5 points, looking to recover from a loss to Missouri.
West Virginia, fresh off an overtime win against Pitt, will miss star running back Jahiem White due to injury.
Quarterback Jalon Daniels leads Kansas with 679 passing yards and nine touchdowns this season.
Both teams face injury challenges, but the matchup is expected to be competitive.

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