Kansas Jayhawks Dominate West Virginia Mountaineers 41-10
Saturday, September 20, 2025, 6:00 PM ET · David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium
Kansas Jayhawks 41, West Virginia Mountaineers 10, final. Our NCAAF picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won West Virginia Mountaineers vs Kansas Jayhawks?
Kansas Jayhawks beat West Virginia Mountaineers 41-10 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium on September 20, 2025.
In a commanding performance, the Kansas Jayhawks defeated the West Virginia Mountaineers 41-10 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. This victory marked a significant turnaround for the Jayhawks, who had been on a one-game losing streak prior to this matchup, showcasing their ability to bounce back strongly. With this win, Kansas improved its home record to 4-1 for the season, while West Virginia fell to 2-3 overall.
The Jayhawks entered the game with a home record of 3-1 and a recent form of 6-4 over their last ten games, averaging 32.4 points scored and allowing 24.9 points per game. Their last five games indicated a solid performance, with an average of 32.4 points scored and 24.4 points allowed. In contrast, the Mountaineers had a mixed away record of 2-2 and a recent form of 5-5, averaging 26.3 points scored and 28.9 points allowed in their last ten games. They had won their previous game against the Pittsburgh Panthers 31-24, but their performance against Kansas highlighted their struggles on the road.
Historically, the Jayhawks faced the Mountaineers once before in the 2024 season, where they lost 28-32 in a closely contested game. This time, however, Kansas turned the tables decisively. The game conditions were favorable for the Jayhawks, contributing to their dominant display.
In terms of injuries, the block does not specify any players affected, suggesting that both teams may have been at full strength for this matchup. The betting market reflected confidence in the Jayhawks, pricing them with a home win probability of 1.0, indicating they were heavily favored to win.
As the game unfolded, viewers were treated to a display of offensive prowess from Kansas, who capitalized on their home advantage. The Jayhawks' ability to score efficiently and limit the Mountaineers' offense was a key factor in the outcome. The final score of 41-10 not only underscores Kansas's strength at home but also raises questions about West Virginia's ability to compete in away games moving forward.
Leaders
- Passing yardsJalon Daniels12/24, 138 YDS, 3 TDKansas Jayhawks
- Rushing yardsLeshon Williams19 CAR, 129 YDS, 1 TDKansas Jayhawks
- Receiving yardsLevi Wentz1 REC, 41 YDS, 1 TDKansas Jayhawks
- Passing yardsNicco Marchiol15/27, 126 YDS, 1 INTWest Virginia Mountaineers
- Rushing yardsJaylen Henderson7 CAR, 79 YDS, 1 TDWest Virginia Mountaineers
- Receiving yardsCyncir Bowers2 REC, 26 YDSWest Virginia Mountaineers
Recent form
Kansas Jayhawks
Last 10: 6-4Streak L132.4 scored · 24.9 allowed per game5-0 at home
- L31-42at Missouri TigersSep 6
- W46-7vs Wagner SeahawksAug 29
- W31-7vs Fresno State BulldogsAug 23
- L17-45at Baylor BearsNov 30
- W37-21vs Colorado BuffaloesNov 23
- W17-13at BYU CougarsNov 17
- W45-36vs Iowa State CyclonesNov 9
- L27-29at Kansas State WildcatsOct 27
- W42-14vs Houston CougarsOct 19
- L31-35at Arizona State Sun DevilsOct 6
West Virginia Mountaineers
Last 10: 5-5Streak W126.3 scored · 28.9 allowed per game2-2 away
- W31-24vs Pittsburgh PanthersSep 13
- L10-17at Ohio BobcatsSep 6
- W45-3vs Robert Morris ColonialsAug 30
- L15-52at Texas Tech Red RaidersNov 30
- W31-21vs UCF KnightsNov 23
- L35-49vs Baylor BearsNov 16
- W31-24at Cincinnati BearcatsNov 9
- W31-26at Arizona WildcatsOct 26
- L18-45vs Kansas State WildcatsOct 19
- L16-28vs Iowa State CyclonesOct 13
Standings
| Team | Overall | In conference |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Arizona | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| BYU | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Baylor | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Cincinnati | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Colorado | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Houston | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Iowa State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Kansas | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Kansas State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Oklahoma State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Texas Tech | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| UCF | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Utah | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| West Virginia | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| TCU | 0-1 | 0-0 |
Box score
| Stat | West Virginia Mountaineers | Kansas Jayhawks |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 18 | 19 |
| Third downs | 3-15 | 5-14 |
| Fourth downs | 0-2 | 1-2 |
| Total yards | 323 | 388 |
| Net passing yards | 142 | 146 |
| Completions | 17/31 | 13/26 |
| Yards per pass | 4.6 | 5.6 |
| Rushing yards | 181 | 242 |
| Rushing attempts | 41 | 41 |
| Yards per rush | 4.4 | 5.9 |
| Penalties | 5-30 | 4-40 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Fumbles lost | 1 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Time of possession | 26:10 | 33:50 |
Win probability
Above the line favours Kansas Jayhawks, below favours West Virginia Mountaineers.
Venue
- David Booth Kansas Memorial StadiumLawrence, KS
- Attendance40320
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