West Virginia Hosts Utah in Big 12 1965 Throwback Game

On September 27, the West Virginia Mountaineers will host the Utah Utes in their Big 12 Conference home opener at Milan Puskar Stadium, with the game televised nationally on FOX at 3:30 p.m. ET as the 1965 Throwback Game, during which WVU will wear specially designed throwback uniforms reflecting the 1965 season. This matchup marks the third all-time meeting between the teams, with Utah having won the previous two encounters. The game coincides with WVU's Sports Hall of Fame weekend, honoring several inductees. Earlier that day, Tennessee will play its first true road SEC game of the season against Mississippi State at 4:15 p.m. ET on the SEC Network, with the Bulldogs aiming to snap a 13-game SEC losing streak. Additionally, West Virginia leads NCAA Division 1 with the second most sacks and quarterback pressures this season, while Utah ranks sixth in rushing yards. These games highlight key moments in the early stages of the 2025 college football season.