BETTING EXPERT-ESPN's Stanford Steve Is Taking His Chances on WVU & Michael Hawkins

ESPN college football and sports-betting analyst Stanford Steve is picking West Virginia to play in the Big 12 Championship Game! The College GameDay analyst believes Rich Rodriguez finally has the running quarterback his offense needs in Michael Hawkins Jr., along with NCAA rushing leader Cam Cook. Steve even asked whether WVU could have a “mini Pat White and Steve Slaton” in Morgantown. He also praised the Mountaineers’ lines of scrimmage, favorable home schedule and ability to present a different challenge to Big 12 favorite Texas Tech. Is WVU truly built to shock the conference and reach Arlington in 2026? Let’s break down Stanford Steve’s complete prediction and why he’s willing to take his chances with WVU and Hawkins!