Time to Move Forward: WVU, Kansas Enter Big 12 Opener with Backs Against the Wall

West Virginia Mountaineers

The West Virginia Mountaineers enter the Big 12 opener with a 1-3 record, their worst start since 2013.

The Mountaineers have been plagued by injuries, losing starting quarterback JT Daniels for the season and several other key players.

Despite the injuries, the Mountaineers are hoping to turn things around in Big 12 play, starting with Saturday's game against Kansas.

Kansas Jayhawks

The Kansas Jayhawks are also 1-3 on the season, but they have shown some signs of improvement under first-year coach Lance Leipold.

The Jayhawks have a talented offense led by quarterback Jalon Daniels and running back Devin Neal.

The Jayhawks' defense has been a bit of a liability, but they are hoping to improve against a struggling West Virginia offense.

Key Matchup

The key matchup in Saturday's game will be between the Kansas offense and the West Virginia defense.

The Jayhawks have a lot of offensive weapons, but the Mountaineers have a lot of experience on defense.

The team that can win this matchup will likely come away with the victory.

Prediction

The West Virginia Mountaineers are a slight favorite in this game, but the Kansas Jayhawks are a dangerous team.

The Mountaineers need to get their offense going and their defense needs to play better if they want to win this game.

The Jayhawks need to continue to improve on offense and their defense needs to make some stops if they want to pull off the upset.