The Cincinnati Bearcats (4-1) visit the West Virginia Mountaineers (3-3) on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at Milan Puskar Stadium, Morgantown, WV. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:00 PM ET, and the game airs on TNT. DraftKings lists the spread at WVU -2.5 with a total of 62.5; moneylines are Cincinnati +105 · West Virginia -125. Below is our Cincinnati vs West Virginia preview with the latest odds, point spread, moneyline, over/under, kickoff time, TV channel and where to watch, plus a look at each team’s season so far, head coach and key players. Lines may move before kickoff.
Cincinnati vs West Virginia Odds, Spread, Kickoff Time & TV
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Matchup | Cincinnati at West Virginia |
| Records | Cincinnati 4-1 · West Virginia 3-3 |
| Spread | WVU -2.5 |
| Moneyline | Cincinnati +105 · West Virginia -125 |
| Total | 62.5 |
| Venue | Milan Puskar Stadium, Morgantown, WV |
| Date/Time | Saturday, October 17, 2026 · 12:00 PM ET |
| TV / How to Watch | TNT |
| Head Coaches | Cincinnati: HC Scott Satterfield, OC Nic Cardwell / Pete Thomas · West Virginia: HC Rich Rodriguez, OC Rich Rodriguez |
Cincinnati Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Cincinnati Bearcats are 4-1 overall, 1-1 in Big 12 play. Results to date: Sep 5 — W 34-15 vs Boston College; Sep 12 — W 62-10 vs Western Carolina; Sep 19 — W 35-31 vs Miami (OH); Sep 26 — W 31-26 vs Kansas State; Oct 3 — L 34-7 at Arizona. Most recently, Cincinnati lost to Arizona 34-7 on the road. Through 5 games, Cincinnati is averaging 33.8 points scored and 23.2 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Scott Satterfield (head coach since 2023). Offensive coordinators: Nic Cardwell / Pete Thomas. Defensive coordinator: Nate Woody.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: JC French IV (QB) — 86/123, 949 yards, 6 TD
- Rushing leader: Gi'Bran Payne (RB) — 62 carries, 392 yards, 2 TD
- Receiving leader: JV Gibson (WR) — 18 receptions, 267 yards, 3 TD
- Sacks leader: Josh Hough (DL) — 3 sacks
- Tackles leader: Jonathan Thompson (LB) — 37 total tackles
Strengths: An offense averaging 33.8 points per game. Questions: The response to a 34-7 loss at Arizona.
West Virginia Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The West Virginia Mountaineers are 3-3 overall, 0-3 in Big 12 play. Results to date: Sep 5 — W 31-24 vs Coastal Carolina; Sep 12 — W 52-7 vs UT Martin; Sep 19 — W 38-27 at Virginia (neutral site); Sep 26 — L 41-24 vs Oklahoma State; Oct 3 — L 45-42 at Iowa State; Oct 10 — L 52-31 vs Arizona. Most recently, West Virginia lost to Arizona 52-31 at home. Through 6 games, West Virginia is averaging 36.3 points scored and 32.7 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Rich Rodriguez (head coach since 2025). Rich Rodriguez also serves as offensive coordinator. Defensive coordinator: Zac Alley.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Michael Hawkins Jr. (QB) — 58/111, 1,055 yards, 7 TD, 1 INT
- Rushing leader: Cam Cook (RB) — 153 carries, 793 yards, 7 TD
- Receiving leader: DJ Epps (WR) — 14 receptions, 393 yards, 4 TD
- Sacks leader: Ashton Woods (LB) — 2 sacks
- Tackles leader: Isaiah Patterson (LB) — 40 total tackles
Strengths: An offense scoring 36.3 points per game; Cam Cook’s production on the ground (793 rushing yards). Questions: A defense giving up 32.7 points per game; the response to a 52-31 loss to Arizona.
How to Watch Cincinnati vs West Virginia
- Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Kickoff: 12:00 PM ET
- Venue: Milan Puskar Stadium, Morgantown, WV
- TV / Streaming: TNT
Odds: DraftKings lines reported via ESPN as of October 12, 2026 2:12 AM PT (Arizona time). Lines may move before kickoff. Records, results and season stats via ESPN; coaching staffs per 2026 staff listings. This page is an informational matchup preview only.