Get ready for an exciting basketball season as the WVU Mountaineers take center stage! The Big 12 schedule is out, and it's a primetime opener for WVU!
Michael Miller, the Site Manager of The Smoking Musket, has been covering the Mountaineers since 2015, and he's here to break down the upcoming season.
The West Virginia basketball team will kick off their 2025-26 conference campaign with a bang, starting their league journey on Friday, January 2nd, against Iowa State. This ESPN2 game will mark the first Big 12 matchup of the new year, setting the tone for an action-packed season.
But here's where it gets even more exciting: the Mountaineers will host their first conference game at the Coliseum just four days later, welcoming Cincinnati on January 6th. This ESPN2 matchup will be a thrilling start to the home schedule.
And this is the part most people miss: with the Big 12's new broadcast deal, WVU will be making waves on multiple national networks this winter. From ESPN and FOX to CBS, Peacock, and TNT, the Mountaineers will be a fixture on our screens.
For example, WVU will host Kansas on January 10th, a highly anticipated matchup that will be broadcast on FOX/FS1. Other notable home games include Colorado on January 17th (CBSSN), Baylor on January 31st (ESPN2), and UCF to wrap up the regular season on March 6th (CBSSN).
But it's not just about home games; the road trips are just as thrilling. WVU will travel to Houston on January 13th (FS1), Arizona State on January 21st (Peacock), and Arizona on January 24th (CBS). These away games will test the team's mettle and provide an exciting challenge.
The non-conference schedule also features some notable matchups, including Pitt on November 13th (FS1), Wake Forest on December 6th (ESPN2), and Ohio State on December 13th (ESPNU).
So, get ready for an action-packed season, Mountaineers fans! With primetime games, national broadcasts, and thrilling matchups, this is a season you won't want to miss.
And remember, in the world of sports, opinions vary. What are your thoughts on WVU's schedule? Do you think they have what it takes to dominate the Big 12? Let's discuss in the comments and share our predictions for this upcoming basketball season!
