The 2026 West Virginia Mountaineers football schedule features a 13-game Big 12 slate with an exciting home-heavy early schedule. The Mountaineers open in Morgantown with games against Coastal Carolina, UT Martin, and Virginia before a pivotal Big 12 home opener against Oklahoma State.
2026 West Virginia Mountaineers Football Schedule
| Week | Date | Opponent | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 5 | Coastal Carolina | Home |
| 2 | Sep 12 | UT Martin | Home |
| 3 | Sep 19 | Virginia* | Neutral |
| 4 | Sep 26 | Oklahoma State | Home |
| 5 | Oct 3 | @ Iowa State | Away |
| 6 | Oct 10 | Arizona | Home |
| 7 | Oct 17 | Cincinnati | Home |
| 8 | Oct 24 | @ TCU | Away |
| BYE | Oct 31 | BYE WEEK | — |
| 10 | Nov 7 | @ Texas Tech | Away |
| 11 | Nov 14 | Kansas | Home |
| 12 | Nov 21 | Houston | Home |
| 13 | Nov 28 | @ Utah | Away |
West Virginia’s 2026 schedule is anchored by key home Big 12 matchups against Oklahoma State (September 26), Arizona (October 10), Cincinnati (October 17), Kansas (November 14), and Houston (November 21). The Mountaineers face demanding road trips at Iowa State, TCU, Texas Tech, and Utah, with the bye week on October 31 coming at a crucial midseason juncture.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does West Virginia play in 2026?
West Virginia opens the 2026 season on September 5 at home against Coastal Carolina. Key Big 12 road games include Iowa State (October 3), TCU (October 24), Texas Tech (November 7), and Utah (November 28). Key home games include Oklahoma State (September 26) and Cincinnati (October 17).
What are West Virginia’s biggest games in 2026?
West Virginia’s most anticipated matchups in 2026 include the home game against Oklahoma State on September 26, road trips to Iowa State (October 3) and TCU (October 24), and the season finale at Utah on November 28.
