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    West Virginia vs UAlbany Prediction, Game Preview, and Betting Lines

    By Pete Fiutak,

    12 hours ago

    West Virginia probably could’ve used the UAlbany game before dealing with Penn State - although the Nittany Lions are just that good and it probably wouldn’t have matter all that much.

    The Mountaineers get a trip to Pitt next, but first it’ll work out the kinks against the Great Danes, who took out LIU 27-21 in Week 1.

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    Aug 31, 2024; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers safety Anthony Wilson Jr. (12) celebrates after a play during the first quarter against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium.

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    West Virginia vs UAlbany Preview

    West Virginia vs UAlbany How to Watch
    Date: Saturday, September 7, 2024
    Game Time: 6:00 pm ET
    Venue: Milan Puskar Stadium, Morgantown, WV
    How to Watch: ESPN+
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    Why UAlbany Will Win

    The Great Danes didn’t do a whole lot right against Long Island University, but they 1) didn’t screw up and 2) won.

    The offense struggled, but it didn’t turn the ball over, there was just one penalty, and the team took advantage of every opportunity to hang on for the win.

    It needs West Virginia to be unfocused in the sandwich game between Penn State and the Backyard Brawl against Pitt, and …

    Why West Virginia Will Win

    Not turning the ball over and limited penalties won’t be enough for UAlbany if the offense isn’t clicking.

    The Great Danes did nothing on the ground outside of one big run, couldn’t keep the chains moving, and the Mountaineers should be all over the backfield.

    On the other side, here comes the West Virginia running game …

    West Virginia vs UAlbany: Who Will Win

    After dealing with Penn State’s defensive front, expect the Mountaineers to love everything about grinding away with the ground game.

    Watch out for 300 rushing yards, a ton of ball control, and an easy win to get the season rolling.

    West Virginia vs UAlbany Prediction, Betting Lines

    West Virginia 44, UAlbany 10
    Line: COMING, o/u: COMING
    ATS Confidence out of 5: COMING
    West Virginia vs UAlbany Must See Rating: 1.5

    CFN Expert Picks, Week 2

    BYU at SMU | Duke at NW
    Texas at Mich | Iowa St at Iowa
    S Carolina at UK | Mich St at MD
    USF at Bama | Kansas at Illinois
    WMU at Ohio St | Tenn at NC St
    Colorado at Neb | Houston at OU
    Boise St at Oregon | TTech at Wash St
    Miss St at ASU | Utah State at USC

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