Week 1 · College Football
The TailgateNinjas model gives West Virginia a 91% chance to beat Coastal Carolina in this College Football matchup. Updated August 29, 2026.

#116 Sun Belt Conference
Coastal Carolina
0% to make the 12

#67 Big 12 Conference
West Virginia
4% to make the 12
West Virginia is a heavy favorite — 91% in the model. Upset alert if it's close.
Coastal Carolina
9%
to win
West Virginia
91%
to win
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West Virginia leads 1–0
Last met 2010 · West Virginia 31–0 Coastal Carolina— West Virginia won
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