How to Watch Kansas Jayhawks vs West Virginia, Lineups, and Betting Lines
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Kansas heads to Morgantown looking to bounce back from a heartbreaking loss to UCF, but getting to West Virginia was an adventure of its own. After a nationwide FAA ground stop disrupted air travel Friday, the Jayhawks were able to land safely ahead of Saturday's matchup against the Mountaineers, who enter as three-point favorites.
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Kansas football will have another opportunity to get back in the win column Saturday when it travels to Morgantown to face West Virginia in an important Big 12 matchup.
The Jayhawks enter the contest at 3-6 overall and 1-5 in conference play after suffering a narrow 33-32 loss to UCF last weekend. West Virginia comes into the matchup at 5-4 and 2-4 in the Big 12 after falling to Texas Tech 53-48.
However, getting to Saturday's game presented an unusual challenge for Kansas.
On Friday, the Federal Aviation Administration issued a nationwide ground stop due to extraordinary circumstances and safety concerns following communications problems affecting air traffic control centers across the country.
The situation disrupted flights nationwide and created uncertainty for several college football programs traveling for Saturday's games. Fortunately for Kansas, its charter was already airborne and was able to continue to its destination and land safely.
According to the Associated Press, aircraft already in the air were allowed to continue landing safely, while departing flights were grounded. That distinction allowed the Jayhawks to complete their trip to West Virginia.
Now, Kansas must turn its attention toward a dangerous Mountaineers offense.
West Virginia enters as a three-point favorite, according to current betting lines. Spread: West Virginia - 3 ,Moneyline: West Virginia -145 | Kansas +12, Over/Under: 67.5 points
The Action Network betting odds reflect expectations for a potentially high-scoring matchup.
One of Kansas' biggest challenges will be slowing down West Virginia's rushing attack. Quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. has accumulated 924 rushing yards and 19 rushing touchdowns, while running back Cam Cook has surpassed 1,000 rushing yards with 1,072 and eight touchdowns.
Kansas will need strong performances from linebacker Trey Lathan and defensive end Leroy Harris III. Harris enters the matchup with 6.5 sacks, while Lathan leads the Jayhawks with 62 tackles.
Offensively, Isaiah Marshall will be important after rushing for 125 yards and two touchdowns against UCF. He also has 1,716 passing yards and 11 passing touchdowns this season.
West Virginia's defense has struggled, allowing 501 yards per game, which gives Kansas an opportunity to find success offensively.
The Jayhawks defeated West Virginia 41-10 last season in Lawrence, but winning in Morgantown presents a different challenge. West Virginia leads the all-time series 11-3.
Kansas will look to overcome its recent struggles, take advantage of West Virginia's defensive weaknesses and keep its bowl eligibility hopes alive. JayhawksRoundtable.