Gallery: WVU Fans Invade Ohio for Matchup with Bobcats

ATHENS, Ohio – With Morgantown only about two hours from Athens, Ohio, a significant contingent of WVU fans made the trip to cheer on the Mountaineers as they meet the Bobcats.

The images below were taken by the WV Sports Now crew while they headed to Peden Stadium to cover the game.

Most major sportsbooks, most notably DraftKings and FanDuel, have the Mountaineers as a slight favorite to mover their record to 2-0. At the open of the new week, WVU sat as a 3.5-point favorite on most books, indicating a close game.

Unlike WVU, Ohio is coming off a loss in their season opener. The Bobcats scored 31 points before falling 34-31 at Rutgers.

It’s certainly possible a high-powered Ohio team at home with a sold out crowd in their favor could upset the Mountaineers.

Can West Virginia avoid disaster in what many are classifying as a “trap game” before Pitt visits Morgantown? Rich Rodriguez will quickly learn the mental fortitude of his team based on how they perform in a tough environment.

Kickoff for the West Virginia Mountaineers (1-0) at the Ohio Bobcats (0-1) from Athens, Ohio is set for 4 pm ET.

Find more coverage of the WVU football program at WV Sports Now.

For related content, Mike Asti and Luke Blain previewed the game and discussed if the “trap game” label fits on Mountaineer Report.