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Welcome to the Game Thread. Veterans of the Game Thread know how we do things around here but, for the uninitiated, we have a few rules. Our community guidelines apply and basically say be cool, no personal attacks, and don’t be a troll.
GAME VITALS
Date: Saturday, October 1, 2022
Time: 7:30PM ET
Location: Darrell K. Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium, Austin, Texas
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WATCH/LISTEN
Channel: FS1; DirecTV 219, DISH 150
Announcers: Tim Brando (PBP) and Spencer Tillman (analyst)
Online Streaming: Fox Sports, with a valid cable subscription
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Radio: Mountaineer Sports Network from IMG (Radio Affiliates) | Sirius 83 , XM 83 | WVU Gameday App (Apple | Android)
Radio Announcers: Tony Caridi (PBP), Dwight Wallace (analyst), Jed Drenning (sideline), Andrew Caridi, and John Antonik (Pre/Postgame Show)
Betting Odds: Texas -9, Total 62.5 via DraftKings Sportsbook
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THE ENEMY
Where are they from? Austin, Texas
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Series History: The series between West Virginia and Texas started in 1956 with a 7-6 WVU win in Austin. WVU leads the series 6-5. The Mountaineers lead the series in Austin, 4-2. The last meeting took place in Morgantown, with WVU winning, 31-23. The last time the series was played in Austin was in 2020 with Texas winning 17-13.
2021 Record: 5-7 (3-6 Big 12)
Head Coach: Steve Sarkisian (2nd season)
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PREGAME READING & UPDATES
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JOIN THE CONVERSATION!
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And, as always...
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