Oklahoma State Cowboys is 2-1 in the 2026 sample and averages 36.0 points with 528.0 yards per game. The offense produced 221.7 rushing yards and 306.3 passing yards per game while converting 35.0% on third down. That profile points to an offense that is most comfortable when it avoids obvious passing situations.
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2026 current-season sample · 3 games
Official team data Oklahoma State Cowboys
2-1 · Verified ESPN baseline snapshot · Checked Sep 20, 2026, 5:05 PM EDT
Points / game36
Rush yards / game221.7
Pass yards / game306.3
Oklahoma State Cowboys has allowed 18.3 points and 267.3 yards per game in the 2026 sample, including 100.0 rushing yards per game. WVU’s clearest opportunity is to stay efficient on early downs, sustain its run game and avoid giving Oklahoma State Cowboys short fields. Early-season samples are matchup indicators, not predictions; game-day availability and role changes can materially alter the picture.
The latest sample leans through the air, producing 306.3 passing yards per game against 221.7 on the ground.
A 35.0% third-down rate is workable but can be stressed by creating third-and-long situations.
Three keys for WVU
- Scoring productionMatched statistical sample: WVU 41.5 vs. opponent 36.0.
- Rushing productionMatched statistical sample: WVU 298.5 vs. opponent 221.7.
- Third-down efficiencyMatched statistical sample: WVU 56.7 vs. opponent 35.0.
Three warning signs
- Oklahoma State passingMatched statistical sample: WVU 170.5 vs. opponent 306.3.
02Personnel & availabilityOpen injury report
Oklahoma State-week availability7 players listedVirginia participation is now the latest verification point; new game-week updates will replace it.Roster100 current records Starting lineupWorking projectionOfficial game-week changes supersede the carried-forward depth chart.
03Players to watchSelected opponent: Oklahoma StateSearch all players
Command playerMichael Hawkins Jr.
Michael Hawkins Jr. is the central Oklahoma State-week watch after leading WVU to a 3-0 start. He produced 313 total yards and five touchdowns in the 38-27 win over No. 25 Virginia. His selection is matchup-based rather than driven by a confirmed game-week report. No matching player appears on the current third-party injury list, but starting status and snap count remain subject to game-day confirmation.
Official depth-chart selection
Offensive matchupDJ Epps
DJ Epps remains the featured receiving threat as WVU enters Big 12 play. His fourth-quarter connection with Hawkins helped WVU secure the Virginia win. His selection is matchup-based rather than driven by a confirmed game-week report. No matching player appears on the current third-party injury list, but starting status and snap count remain subject to game-day confirmation.
Official depth-chart selectionDefensive responseAshton Woods
Ashton Woods remains the defensive player to watch as the assignment shifts to Oklahoma State. WVU needs disciplined tackling and disruption against an Oklahoma State team coming off a ranked win. His selection is matchup-based rather than driven by a confirmed game-week report. No matching player appears on the current third-party injury list, but starting status and snap count remain subject to game-day confirmation.
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