West Virginia currently has a 5-5 record (4-3 in conference play) and is one win away from becoming bowl-eligible.
They have two games remaining one at home this week against UCF and one on the road against Texas Tech. Last year, they finished the regular season 8-4, making and winning the Duke’s Mayo Bowl.
ESPN’s Football Power Index (FPI) gives WVU a 67% chance of reaching six wins. With the Mountaineers on the verge of bowl eligibility, let’s take a look at some of their latest bowl projections.
Patrick Andres, Sports Illustrated (Nov. 19) — 68 Ventures Bowl vs. Georgia Southern
Erick Smith, USA Today (Nov. 19) — Independence Bowl vs. Texas-San Antonio
Jerry Palm, CBS Sports (Nov. 17) — Independence Bowl vs. Army
Scott Dochterman and Stewart Mandel, The Athletic (Nov. 19) — Birmingham Bowl vs. Tulane
Kyle Bongura, ESPN (Nov. 17) — Independence Bowl vs. Washington
Mark Schlabach, ESPN (Nov. 17) — Independence Bowl vs. Louisana
Brad Crawford, 247Sports (Nov. 17) — Armed Forces Bowl vs. Wisconsin
Steve Lassan, Athlon Sports (Nov. 17) — Independence Bowl vs. Tulane
Brett McMurphy, Action Network (Nov. 18) — Independence Bowl vs. Army
Oliver Hodgkinson, College Football Network (Nov. 17) — First Responder Bowl vs. East Carolina
