West Virginia vs. Oklahoma State

Friday, December 25, 1987, Sun Bowl Share

No. 11 Oklahoma State beat West Virginia 35–⁠33. It was their third meeting; after it, West Virginia led the series 2–⁠1.

Neutral siteWest Virginia6–⁠6 in 1987

Neutral site11Oklahoma State10–⁠2 in 1987

FinalTV: CBSAttendance 43,240Referee: Pat Sweeney (WAC)The game on Wikipedia

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Oklahoma State 57% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Oklahoma State leads 11–⁠6 in 17 meetings, counting the 14 since this game.

Recent meetings
2026	Oklahoma State 41, West Virginia 24
2024	West Virginia 38, Oklahoma State 14
2023	Oklahoma State 48, West Virginia 34
2022	West Virginia 24, Oklahoma State 19
2021	Oklahoma State 24, West Virginia 3
2020	Oklahoma State 27, West Virginia 13