WVU football seeks crowd support in home night game against Oklahoma State
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 12:44 PM
Last updated Sep 24, 2026

West Virginia University hosts Oklahoma State for a night game as fans hope to recreate the intense atmosphere of past matchups. The Mountaineers aim for their first 4-0 start since 2018, building on their recent victory over Virginia. Historically, night games at Mountaineer Field have been marked by robust fan engagement and strong team performance, although WVU has struggled in recent years, going 6-13 in such matchups against Power Conference teams since 2011. The upcoming game presents an opportunity for both the team and its supporters to revitalize the tradition surrounding night games in Morgantown.
- •WVU plays Oklahoma State on September 24, 2026.
- •Mountaineers are currently 1.5-point favorites.
- •WVU aims for 4-0 start for first time since 2018.
- •Night games in Morgantown have lost intensity in recent years.
- •WVU has only 6 wins in 19 home night games since 2011.
- 12:44 PMYahoo Sports — We Need the Magic Back for Night Games
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