Get Ready, Mountaineer Nation: Four WVU Football Games Locked In with TV and Kickoff Details for 2025
As anticipation builds for the 2025 college football season, West Virginia University football fans have a little more clarity on how and when they’ll be watching their beloved Mountaineers in action this fall. On May 29, WVU Athletics officially announced the kickoff times and TV details for four marquee matchups, giving fans their first taste of the national spotlight—and a few key dates to circle on the calendar.
From primetime showdowns to early afternoon battles, the release sets the stage for a season full of high-stakes moments, rivalry energy, and potential Big 12 title implications.
Week 1 – vs. Kent State
📺 ESPN+ | ⏰ 3:30 p.m. ET
WVU opens the season at home with a non-conference matchup against Kent State. This mid-afternoon kickoff will be streamed exclusively on ESPN+, offering fans a chance to ease into the season while getting an early look at the Mountaineers’ revamped roster, including the return of quarterback Garrett Greene and a retooled receiving corps.
Week 2 – at Pitt (Backyard Brawl)
📺 ABC | ⏰ 7:00 p.m. ET
The 2025 Backyard Brawl is officially set for primetime, and it’s shaping up to be one of the most anticipated rivalry games of the year. Under the lights at Acrisure Stadium, West Virginia and Pitt will renew hostilities in front of a national audience on ABC. With last year’s game ending in controversy and both teams aiming to make early-season statements, this one could be a defining moment of the Mountaineers’ season.
Week 3 – vs. Miami (FL)
📺 ESPN or ABC | ⏰ 3:30 p.m. ET
Another marquee non-conference matchup arrives in Week 3, as WVU welcomes Miami (FL) to Morgantown. Slotted for a 3:30 p.m. kickoff on ESPN or ABC, this game offers the Mountaineers a golden opportunity to showcase their credentials against a Power Five opponent with national brand recognition. Expect a packed house at Milan Puskar Stadium and a physical, high-energy showdown.
Week 8 – vs. Cincinnati
📺 FS1 | ⏰ 7:30 p.m. ET
WVU’s return to Big 12 play in late October will include a nationally televised evening clash against Cincinnati on FS1. This border rivalry has quietly gained intensity since Cincinnati joined the Big 12, and the 7:30 p.m. kickoff gives it the stage it deserves. The Mountaineers will be hoping to assert their position in the conference standings with a statement performance at home.
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A Season of Spotlight Moments
With four games already scheduled for major TV slots—including three nationally televised matchups—it’s clear that West Virginia will be a program to watch in 2025. The combination of returning stars, renewed rivalries, and a fan base hungry for a breakthrough makes WVU a compelling team for broadcasters and viewers alike.
For Mountaineer Nation, the message is simple: clear your Saturdays, prep the tailgates, and get ready for a season that promises big moments, big energy, and plenty of national exposure.
The road to relevance in the Big 12 begins now—on the field and on screens across the country.
