West Virginia University athletics report mixed preseason and seasonal results

West Virginia University athletics are seeing mixed results across different programs. In basketball, the Mountaineers have reached a new preseason high, ranking No. 41 in the KenPom preseason rankings. This surpasses the team's best ranking from the previous season. Within the Big 12, the team currently sits ninth.

In football, the Mountaineers are facing challenges following a three-game losing streak against Oklahoma State, Iowa State, and Arizona. Despite offensive production, including averaging over 500 total yards per game during the losing stretch, the team has struggled significantly with defensive performance. The football program is currently navigating these difficulties following an initial 3-0 start to the season.