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GAME VITALS

Date: Saturday, October 28, 2023

Time: Noon ET

Location: FBC Mortgage Stadium, Orlando, Florida

WATCH/LISTEN

Channel: FS1

Announcers: Eric Collins (PBP) and Devin Gardner (Analyst)

Online Streaming: Fox Sports with a valid cable subscription

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Radio: Mountaineer Sports Network from IMG (Radio Affiliates) | WVU Gameday App (Apple | Android)

SiriusXM Satellite Radio will also be broadcasting the game on SiriusXM Channel 380 or online at SiriusXM.com

Radio Announcers: Tony Caridi (PBP), Dwight Wallace (analyst), Jed Drenning (sideline), Andrew Caridi, and John Antonik (Pre/Postgame Show)

Betting Odds: UCF -7, Total 59.5 via DraftKings Sportsbook

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THE ENEMY

Where are they from? Orlando, FL

Series History: West Virginia leads the all-time series, 2-0. The Mountaineers won the last meeting on September 11, 2004, 45-20.

2022 Record: 9-5 (6-2 AAC), lost to Duke, 30-13, in the Military Bowl

Current Record: 3-4 (0-4 Big 12), lost to No. 6 Oklahoma last week, 31-29.

Head Coach: Gus Malzahn (3rd season)

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