Can West Virginia's Jeff Sims avoid turnovers against Arizona State?

Sims, the Mountaineers' turnover-prone quarterback, will need to take care of the ball if West Virginia hopes to pull off the upset against the Sun Devils' stifling defense.

How will Arizona State's bye week affect the team?

The Sun Devils had a week off from football activity, and there are questions about whether they will show any rust in their return to the field.

What is Phil Steele's prediction for the West Virginia-Arizona State game?

Steele favors the under 48 points in this matchup, believing the Sun Devils' strong defense will limit the Mountaineers' scoring opportunities.

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West Virginia Chases Third Straight Win Against Rested Arizona State

15 Nov, 2025

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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

West Virginia Chases Third Straight Win Against Rested Arizona State

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.