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West Virginia leads the all-time series 11–0. They've met 11 times since 1914. West Virginia has won the last 11.
Stature & the series, 1914–2012
Both programs’ standing over time in their colors, with every meeting beneath — read down to see who was bigger and who won.
all-time
11–0
West Virginia leads
streak
11
West Virginia in a row
longest run
11
West Virginia
biggest win
86
West Virginia, 1915
first met
1914
11 meetings
The coaching duels
The draft ledger
Every NFL Draft pick either program has produced since the modern era began, decade by decade.
draft picks
91–29
West Virginia leads
1st-rounders
8–3
since
1967
first CFBD-carried draft class
1960s1–0
1970s6–0
1980s11–3
1990s20–2
2000s17–12
2010s30–5
2020s6–7
Best picks, either side
2005Adam Jones Defensive BackRd 1, pick 6#6 overall
1986Brian Jozwiak Offensive GuardRd 1, pick 7#7 overall
2003Byron Leftwich QuarterbackRd 1, pick 7#7 overall
2013Tavon Austin Wide ReceiverRd 1, pick 8#8 overall
1990Renaldo Turnbull Defensive EndRd 1, pick 14#14 overall
2012Bruce Irvin Outside LinebackerRd 1, pick 15#15 overall
Recent meetings
2012West Virginia69–34
2011West Virginia34–13
2010West Virginia24–21
2009West Virginia24–7
2008West Virginia27–3
2007West Virginia48–23
2006West Virginia42–10
1997West Virginia42–31
1923West Virginia81–0
1915West Virginia92–6
1914West Virginia20–0