West Virginia vs. Oklahoma State: Player Stats and Props Preview

The undefeated West Virginia Mountaineers host the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium on September 26, 2026, at 7:00 PM ET. West Virginia enters this matchup as a two-point home favorite with the game’s point total set at 61.5.

Before kickoff, we will outline the featured player, prop angles on the quarterback, receiver and running back leaders, and a special teams rundown.

The 3-0 Mountaineers open Big 12 play against the 2-1 Cowboys. Both programs sit just outside the AP Top 25. West Virginia is a two-point favorite with a -124 money line against a 61.5-point total. The Mountaineers recently defeated Virginia 38-27, while Oklahoma State beat Murray State 59-0. This pairing features two highly productive offenses. West Virginia averages 40.3 points per game alongside a 91.7 percent red-zone efficiency rate. On the opposite sideline, Oklahoma State generates 36.0 points and 528.0 total yards per contest. West Virginia will look to maintain its scoring pace against the visiting Cowboys.

Quarterback Michael Hawkins commands a West Virginia offense averaging 458.3 total yards and 40.3 points per game. Through three games, the Mountaineers’ attack has accrued 531 passing yards and 844 rushing yards. Hawkins leads this balanced unit against an Oklahoma State defense that has recorded four sacks and two interceptions. His dual-threat profile makes his rushing workload a pivotal factor in this conference matchup. Bettors can find Hawkins’s consensus rushing yards prop set at 80.5, carrying -112 odds on the over. This line has moved upward from an opening total of 64.5. Given West Virginia’s reliance on the ground game, Hawkins also enters as an anytime touchdown favorite at -271.

Michael Hawkins‘ dual-threat profile and rushing outlook are covered above. He anchors the West Virginia quarterback room as the primary distributor for an offense averaging over 450 total yards. Facing an Oklahoma State defense that has already secured multiple takeaways, his passing volume remains central to the Mountaineers’ game plan. Bettors can find Hawkins’s consensus passing yards prop set at 174.5, carrying -115 odds on the over. His passing touchdowns line sits at 1.5 (over +135). With no other quarterback reporting production, Hawkins handles the entire passing workload for this Week 4 matchup.

DJ Epps serves as the primary deep threat, hauling in eight passes for 240 yards, three touchdowns, and a 30.0-yard average. His consensus anytime touchdown odds sit at +127.

Jaden Bray provides a reliable secondary target, securing six receptions for 96 yards and a 16.0-yard average. He carries +200 consensus odds to reach the end zone against the Cowboys.

Armoni Weaver-Bomar has maximized his opportunities in the rotation, tallying three catches for 67 yards, a 22.3-yard average, and one touchdown. His anytime touchdown prop is priced at +400.

Caleb Hawkins is featured in a Cowboys’ rushing attack that has compiled 665 rushing yards in three games, averaging 221.7 rushing yards per contest. 

Justin Bowick operates as a receiving threat for Oklahoma State. He caught two touchdown passes in his last game and carries +102 anytime touchdown odds. West Virginia will rely on both backs to control the clock and set the offensive tempo.

The West Virginia special teams unit will look to establish consistency in the kicking and return phases as the program begins conference play. Controlling field position against a high-yardage Oklahoma State offense remains a vital objective for the Mountaineers. For those wagering on the game’s available betting markets, please remember that odds frequently shift. Always confirm current prices at your preferred sportsbook before the 7:00 PM ET kickoff.

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