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Oklahoma State vs West Virginia

Oklahoma State visit West Virginia in Week 4. The model favors West Virginia by 10.7. Win probability, the tale of the tape, and the all-time series, all from real data.

Win probability
26%
74%

Model win probability from SP+ ratings + home-field edge.

Tale of the tape
Percentile vs FBS · 2025
#122SP+SP+: Bill Connelly's tempo- and opponent-adjusted efficiency rating, expressed in points above average.#93
#113FPIFPI: ESPN's Football Power Index, an overall measure of team strength.#84
1110EloElo: a rating that rises or falls after each game based on the result and the quality of the opponent.1291
0.8%Title oddsDe-vigged consensus probability to win the national title, averaged across the prediction markets we track.-
Oklahoma StateWest Virginiasolid = better, faded = trailing
What these metrics mean
SP+. SP+: Bill Connelly's tempo- and opponent-adjusted efficiency rating, expressed in points above average.
FPI. FPI: ESPN's Football Power Index, an overall measure of team strength.
Elo. Elo: a rating that rises or falls after each game based on the result and the quality of the opponent.
Title odds. De-vigged consensus probability to win the national title, averaged across the prediction markets we track.
Off PPA. PPA (Predicted Points Added): the average point value each play adds. Higher is better for offense, lower for defense.
Success. Success rate: the share of plays that stay on schedule (roughly 50% of needed yards on 1st down, 70% on 2nd, 100% on 3rd/4th). Higher is better.
Explosive. Explosiveness: the average value of a team's successful plays, i.e. how big its good plays are when they hit.
Yards/game. Total yards gained per game.
Success allowed. How often the defense allows an on-schedule play (enough yards for the down). Lower is better.
Havoc. Havoc rate: the share of plays where the defense makes a tackle for loss, forced fumble, interception, or pass breakup.
Yards allowed. Total yards allowed per game. Lower is better.
Efficiency profile
Percentile vs FBS · 2025
Recent series
Oklahoma State lead 8-3
20152024
Head to head
Every meeting in our records
2024
38-14
West Virginia
at Oklahoma State
2023
48-34
Oklahoma State
at West Virginia
2022
24-19
West Virginia
at Oklahoma State
2021
24-3
Oklahoma State
at West Virginia
2020
27-13
Oklahoma State
at Oklahoma State
2019
20-13
Oklahoma State
at West Virginia
2018
45-41
Oklahoma State
at Oklahoma State
2017
50-39
Oklahoma State
at West Virginia
2016
37-20
Oklahoma State
at Oklahoma State
2015
33-26
Oklahoma State
at West Virginia
2014
34-10
West Virginia
at Oklahoma State
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

When do Oklahoma State and West Virginia play?

Week 4 of 2026, on Sep 26, 2026 at West Virginia.

Who is favored?

The model projects West Virginia by 10.7 (74% win probability), from SP+ ratings.

What is the all-time series?

Oklahoma State lead 8-3 over the meetings in our records.

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