West Virginia’s 2016 October 17-16 win over K-State proved impressive because the Wildcats finished 9-4, beating Texas A&M in the Texas Bowl. It proved monumental, however, because it was the Mountaineers’ first victory over coach Bill Snyder and company in five tries.
Early in the series, K-State crushed West Virginia by 41 and 23, but in the last three games, the difference has been by a total of eight points – one in each of the last two games.
In this one, WVU’s Will Grier will have to have a terrific day throwing the ball. K-State has a very nice defensive front to slow the Mountaineer rushing attack. The Wildcat offense, meanwhile, will grind West Virginia’s questionable front with quarterback Jesse Ertz running behind standout fullback Winston Dimel.
Do I think K-State is a Big 12 title contender? No. But do I think the Wildcats can defeat the Mountaineers in Manhattan? Yes. Bad matchup for WVU.

K-State, 32-24; 8-2