West Virginia vs. Ohio Picks and Prediction September 6 2025

By: Thomas Pemberton Published 09/01/2025, 08:45 PM ET

Ohio Preview

The Ohio Bobcats will play their home opener this weekend when they host the West Virginia Mountaineers. Ohio lost their first game 34-31 against Rutgers. QB Parker Navarro threw for 239 yards in the loss with 3 touchdowns and no interceptions. Navarro also rushed for 93 yards with 1 rushing touchdown. Ohio and Rutgers both had 24 first downs in the game. Stay up to date with our expert's college football picks.

Wide receiver Chase Hendricks caught 9 passes for 115 yards. Ohio had five other players who each had 2 catches. Jake Bruno had 2 receptions which were both touchdowns. Ohio had 440 total yards of offense and possessed the ball for over 28 minutes.

West Virginia Preview

West Virginia are hoping to start their season with a 2-0 record. The Mountaineers beat Robert Morris in their season opener at home 45-3. West Virginia had 26 first downs and 625 yards of total offense. The Mountaineers had four sacks in the win and allowed points only in the second quarter.

QB Nicco Marchiol went 17 for 20 in the air. Marchiol threw for 224 yards. Marchiol threw for a touchdown and rushed for one as well. WR Cam Vaugh led the way with 7 catches for 126 yards and a touchdown. While Jahiem White rushed for 93 yards on 18 carries.

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Ohio vs West Virginia Pick

The West Virginia Mountaineers are a three point road favorite heading into Ohio. The Mountaineers level of competition stiffens up this week but they will still have more playmakers on the field. Ohio may get caught thinking ahead this week as they will travel to Ohio State next week. Watch for the Mountaineers to dominate both sides of the ball. Final Score Prediction, West Virginia Mountaineers win and cover ATS 31-24.