As West Virginia gears up to host Oklahoma State this weekend, we look at the series through the years. Spanning nearly a century, the series between the two teams has seen some exciting matchups.
A Glimpse Through The Years
The rivalry dates back to November 10, 1928, when the Mountaineers and the Pokes first met. West Virginia started the series on a high note with a dominant 32-6 victory in Morgantown. Over the years, the teams have faced off 15 times, with the most recent game played last year in Morgantown.
Overall Series Record
West Virginia has managed only five wins against Oklahoma State, while the Pokes have collected 10 wins.
Streaks
The Mountaineers' longest win streak against Oklahoma State stands at two games, in 1928 and 1929 and then again in 2013 and 2014. However, the Pokes have recorded a seven-game win streak from 2015 to 2021.
The largest margin of victory for West Virginia was in the first game of the series when the Mountaineers won by 26 points. However, not many games have been one-sided. The narrowest win margin was in 1929 when the Mountaineers eked out a 9-6 win.
Oklahoma State's largest margin in a win was 21 points just two years ago.
Recent History
Over the last decade, Oklahoma State has had the upper hand in most games, with the Mountaineers securing only two wins.
Location Advantage?
The home field doesn't seem to provide a significant advantage in this series. West Virginia holds a home record of two wins and five losses.
Oklahoma State is 4-3 at home against the Mountaineers.
The teams have faced off once at a neutral location. On Christmas Day in 1987, the Pokes won the Sun Bowl over WVU 35-33.
Points Scored
The teams have combined for a total of 821 points across their 15 matchups, averaging roughly 54.7 points per game.
This Year's Matchup
West Virginia looks to bounce back after last year's 48-34 loss to the Cowboys. West Virginia enters the game with a 2-2 record (1-0 in Big 12 play), while Oklahoma State sits at 3-2 (0-2 in conference play)
Related: Game Preview: West Virginia football vs. Oklahoma State
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