West Virginia, DeVries ready to Brawl

A look at West Virginia's upcoming game

West Virginia will hit the road to take on Brawl in a nonconference matchup Saturday afternoon at the WKU Football Stadium in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The Mountaineers are coming off a 38-31 victory over FCS opponent Towson last week, while the Hilltoppers are still seeking their first win of the season after falling 31-10 at Hawaii in their opener.

West Virginia is a 13-point favorite over Western Kentucky, according to DraftKings Sportsbook. The Mountaineers are also 6-1 against the spread in their last seven games as a favorite.

West Virginia's offense

West Virginia's offense is led by quarterback JT Daniels, who has thrown for 526 yards and five touchdowns in two games this season. The Mountaineers also have a talented running back in CJ Donaldson, who has rushed for 285 yards and three touchdowns.

The Mountaineers' offense is averaging 38.5 points per game this season, which ranks 41st in the country. West Virginia is also converting 45.5% of its third downs, which ranks 31st in the country.

Western Kentucky's defense

Western Kentucky's defense is allowing 31.5 points per game this season, which ranks 103rd in the country. The Hilltoppers are also allowing opponents to convert 44.4% of their third downs, which ranks 114th in the country.

Prediction

West Virginia should be able to win this game fairly easily. The Mountaineers have a more talented offense and a better defense than Western Kentucky. West Virginia should be able to cover the 13-point spread.