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No. 1 Arizona hosts West Virginia aiming to move to 20-0, but WVU's stout defense and recent form could keep the game closer than the 17.5-point spread; the recommended bet is West Virginia +17.5 (-110). Arizona is listed -17.5 with moneylines WVU +1100 / Arizona -2200 and over/under 144.5 for the Jan 24, 2026 game at McKale Memorial Center.
The top-ranked Arizona Wildcats host West Virginia at McKale Center on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026 at 12 p.m. MT. Arizona is a 17.5-point favorite with an over/under of 144.5, and KenPom gives the Cats a 94% chance to win. The game airs on CBS (Spero Dedes and Clark Kellogg), streams on CBSSports.com, and is radioed on Wildcats Sports Radio 1290 AM. WVU will be making its first Tucson trip since 1992.
West Virginia's 2026 football schedule features seven home games at Milan Puskar Stadium (five Big 12 home dates) with nonconference matchups against Coastal Carolina and UT Martin and a September 19 neutral-site game against Virginia in Charlotte. The Mountaineers also travel for conference games at Iowa State, TCU, Texas Tech and Utah, while hosting Oklahoma State, Arizona, Cincinnati, Kansas and Houston. The Big 12 Championship is set for December 4 in Arlington if WVU qualifies. Times are TBA; season-ticket renewals and new sales are underway with online options and MAC perks.
Iowa's Caitlin Clark is focused on her team's upcoming NCAA tournament second-round matchup with West Virginia, prioritizing a strong start and understanding the importance of executing possessions in close games. The Hawkeyes are wary of the challenge posed by the Mountaineers and are not dwelling on the emotions of it being their last home game. West Virginia, known for its aggressive defense, will face off against Iowa in what is expected to be a competitive game.
The Oklahoma Sooners bounced back from an early deficit to dominate the West Virginia Mountaineers in a 59-20 victory. Gavin Sawchuk had a breakout performance with 135 rushing yards, while quarterback Dillon Gabriel played a nearly flawless game with 473 total yards and eight touchdowns. The Sooners' defense settled in after a rough start and limited the Mountaineers' offense. Drake Stoops continued to impress with 164 receiving yards and three touchdowns. The Sooners also improved in turnovers and penalties. Despite special teams issues, the Sooners' Big 12 title hopes remain alive with a win and some help from other teams.
West Virginia Mountaineers head coach Bob Huggins made disparaging remarks about Xavier before using a homophobic slur multiple times when referring to Xavier University fans in a 700 WLW interview. Huggins discussed Xavier at length during remarks he made in Canton to the Pro Football Hall of Fame Luncheon Club just before talking to Cunningham. Huggins apologized Monday in a statement, and the university's athletic department said "the situation is under review and will be addressed."