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West Virginia vs Utah

West Virginia visit Utah in Week 13. The model favors Utah by 31.4. Win probability, the tale of the tape, and the all-time series, all from real data.

Win probability
3%
97%

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

Tale of the tape
Percentile vs FBS · 2025
#93SP+SP+: Bill Connelly's tempo- and opponent-adjusted efficiency rating, expressed in points above average.#8
#84FPIFPI: ESPN's Football Power Index, an overall measure of team strength.#8
1291EloElo: a rating that rises or falls after each game based on the result and the quality of the opponent.1976
-Title oddsDe-vigged consensus probability to win the national title, averaged across the prediction markets we track.0.8%
West VirginiaUtahsolid = 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
Utah lead 2-0
Utah have won the last 2
20172025
Head to head
Every meeting in our records
2025
48-14
Utah
at West Virginia
2017
30-14
Utah
neutral site
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

When do West Virginia and Utah play?

Week 13 of 2026, on Nov 28, 2026 at Utah.

Who is favored?

The model projects Utah by 31.4 (97% win probability), from SP+ ratings.

What is the all-time series?

Utah lead 2-0 over the meetings in our records.

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