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West Virginia Chases Third Straight Win Against Rested Arizona State
15 Nov
Summary
- West Virginia seeks to extend its winning streak to 3 games
- Arizona State is coming off a bye week, raising questions about potential rust
- Analyst Phil Steele favors the under 48 points in the game due to Arizona State's strong defense
As of November 15th, 2025, West Virginia is seeking to extend its winning streak to 3 games, which would be the longest such run since September 2023. Standing in their way is an Arizona State team that is returning from a bye week, raising questions about potential rust and how that could impact the game.
College football expert Phil Steele joined the In the Gun podcast to break down this week's matchup. Steele noted that if Arizona State's key offensive players were healthy, he would have favored the Sun Devils by a significant margin. However, with the status of quarterback Sam Leavitt and wide receiver Jordyn Tyson uncertain, Steele believes the Mountaineers have a chance to pull off the upset.
The analyst's primary concern is West Virginia's turnover-prone quarterback, Jeff Sims, who has struggled with ball security at his previous stops. Steele suggests that if Sims can avoid costly turnovers, the under 48 points could be the best play in this game, as Arizona State's stifling defense looks to limit the Mountaineers' scoring opportunities.
The game is set to kick off at 1 p.m. ET, with the action airing on TNT/HBO MAX. Fans are encouraged to tune in and follow the Mountaineer Postgame Show on the West Virginia On SI YouTube channel for further analysis and discussion.
