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West Virginia vs Virginia
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 West Virginia Mountaineers | 10 | Virginia leads |
 Virginia Cavaliers | 12 |
Meetings since 1921: 23, including 1 tie. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
10-11-1 Regular season
0-1 Postseason
7-3 Last 10
16-17 Avg score
8 Longest Virginia win run
Biggest West Virginia win 48-10 in 1972, a 38-point margin.
Biggest West Virginia loss 0-41 in 1965, a 41-point margin.
Every West Virginia vs Virginia meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | West Virginia win | Neutral | 38-27 |
| 2002 * | Virginia win | Neutral | 22-48 |
| 1985 | Virginia win | Charlottesville | 7-27 |
| 1984 | Virginia win | Morgantown | 7-27 |
| 1981 | West Virginia win | Charlottesville | 32-18 |
| 1980 | West Virginia win | Morgantown | 45-21 |
| 1978 | West Virginia win | Morgantown | 20-17 |
| 1977 | West Virginia win | Charlottesville | 13-0 |
| 1973 | West Virginia win | Morgantown | 42-17 |
| 1972 | West Virginia win | Charlottesville | 48-10 |
| 1965 | Virginia win | Charlottesville | 0-41 |
| 1957 | Tie | Charlottesville | 6-6 |
| 1954 | West Virginia win | Charlottesville | 14-10 |
| 1950 | Virginia win | Morgantown | 21-28 |
| 1949 | Virginia win | Charlottesville | 14-19 |
| 1948 | Virginia win | Charlottesville | 0-7 |
| 1947 | Virginia win | Morgantown | 0-6 |
| 1946 | Virginia win | Charlottesville | 0-21 |
| 1945 | Virginia win | Charlottesville | 7-13 |
| 1944 | Virginia win | Charlottesville | 6-24 |
| 1943 | Virginia win | Charlottesville | 0-6 |
| 1922 | West Virginia win | Morgantown | 13-0 |
| 1921 | West Virginia win | Charlottesville | 7-0 |
* postseason meeting. Scores from the West Virginia perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1921.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
Virginia Cavaliers lead the series since 1921, 12-10-1. Here is the series on record and how to watch when West Virginia and Virginia meet.
How to watch West Virginia vs Virginia
When West Virginia and Virginia are scheduled, here is how to find the game.
- National TV National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1).
- Streaming ESPN+ and the FOX Sports app stream the national windows.
- Radio Listen on the West Virginia radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the West Virginia vs Virginia time and line.
The live time, line and how-to-watch details land on the match center and how to watch pages once the game is scheduled.
The West Virginia this season
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West Virginia vs Virginia: the essentials
West Virginia Mountaineers vs Virginia Cavaliers is a non-conference matchup that sets the Big 12 against the ACC (Power 4). Virginia Cavaliers lead the series since 1921, 12-10-1. Across 23 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the West Virginia vs Virginia head-to-head record, the matchup numbers for both sides, and how to watch on TV and streaming. It sits alongside the West Virginia Mountaineers team hub, the Big 12 this week round-up and the live conference standings. For Virginia against the whole conference, see Virginia vs the Big 12.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between West Virginia and Virginia?
Virginia Cavaliers lead the series since 1921, 12-10-1. The two programs have met 23 times on record.
How can I watch West Virginia vs Virginia?
National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1). Kickoff time and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week.
Are West Virginia and Virginia in the same conference?
No. West Virginia plays in the Big 12. Virginia plays in the ACC (Power 4). This is a non-conference game.