# WVU's FPI Odds to Shock Virginia

> West Virginia has a 15.9% chance to upset 25th-ranked Virginia in FPI model
- Title: WVU's FPI Odds to Shock Virginia | Shortify
- Summary: West Virginia has a 15.9% chance to upset 25th-ranked Virginia in FPI model West Virginia's 15.9% FPI chance to beat Virginia reflects their underdog status
- Keywords: west virginia mountaineers, virginia cavaliers, fpi, college football, espn, acc, college football power index, matchup predictor, underdog, college football game, sports, WVU's
- Source: West Virgina Mountaineers On SI — https://si.com/college/westvirginia/football/what-the-fpi-matchup-predictor-says-about-wvu-s-chances-to-upset-no-25-virginia
- Published: 2026-09-16T10:32:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: west virginia mountaineers, virginia cavaliers, fpi, college football, espn, acc, college football power index, matchup predictor, underdog, college football game, sports
## WVU vs Virginia
West Virginia faces 25th-ranked Virginia in Charlotte this weekend
## Virginia's Strength
Virginia dominated North Carolina State in Week 0, proving their 2024 success wasn't a fluke
## FPI Prediction
ESPN FPI shows West Virginia has 15.9% chance to shock the nation while Virginia has 84.1% to win fourth straight
## Underdog Status
This is the first time this season FPI views West Virginia as an underdog against Virginia
## Expert View
West Virginia's explosive offense deserves more respect in the FPI model than currently shown
## Game Details
West Virginia and Virginia play at 7:30 p.m. ET in Charlotte, NC on ACC Network
## Key takeaway

West Virginia's 15.9% FPI chance to beat Virginia reflects their underdog status