MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — After 50,000 computer simulations, the quantitative analysts at PredictionMachine.com rated West Virginia as the Big 12’s fourth-best team destined to win between eight to nine games.
For those who like to book travel early, the simulations even project a postseason matchup against Arizona State in the Cactus Bowl. (It’s Jan. 2 at 10:15 Eastern on ESPN if you’re setting the DVR.)
“We have West Virginia as a top-25 team heading into the season—22nd in our power rankings,” Paul Bessire told MetroNews “Sportsline” during a Wednesday night appearance. “On average, West Virginia wins about 8.