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College GameDay panelists unanimously pick WVU over Oklahoma State

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 10:54 PM

Last updated Sep 26, 2026

College GameDay panelists unanimously pick WVU over Oklahoma State

Summary

ESPN’s College GameDay panel selected the West Virginia Mountaineers to win against Oklahoma State in their Big 12 opener. This unanimous support follows a dramatic turnaround from the previous week, where only one panelist backed WVU in their upset victory over Virginia. Desmond Howard, Nick Saban, Pat McAfee, Kirk Herbstreit, and guest picker Johnny Knoxville all voted for WVU, reflecting growing confidence in Rich Rodriguez’s undefeated team. WVU, now 3-0, faces Oklahoma State at Milan Puskar Stadium, aiming to build on their early season success after a standout performance against Virginia.

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By the Numbers

•WVU is 3-0 heading into the matchup.
•College GameDay broadcasts from Knoxville, Tennessee.
•All five panelists chose WVU to win.
•WVU upset Virginia 38-27 last week.
•GameDay previously favored Oklahoma State in their last meeting.

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10:54 PMYahoo Sports — College GameDay Makes Stunning 5-0 Decision on WVU Before Oklahoma State

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The West Virginia Mountaineers received a unanimous vote of confidence from ESPN’s “College GameDay” on Saturday, marking a dramatic reversal from just one week earlier.All five panelists picked Rich Rodriguez’s undefeated team to defeat Oklahoma State in its Big 12 opener. The national support comes after nearly the entire desk incorrectly predicted WVU would lose […] The post College GameDay Makes Stunning 5-0 Decision on WVU Before Oklahoma State appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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