West Virginia Mountaineers defeat Coastal Carolina Chanticleers 31-24: Recap & Betting Results
Sat, Sep 5, 2026 · NCAAF · Coastal Carolina Chanticleers 24, West Virginia Mountaineers 31
The West Virginia Mountaineers beat the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers 31-24 on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at Milan Puskar Stadium. The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers covered the spread as 21-point underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 54.5, with 55 points combined.
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers vs. West Virginia Mountaineers final score and game recap
The West Virginia Mountaineers led 14-0 after the first quarter and 24-0 at halftime. The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers outscored the West Virginia Mountaineers 24-7 in the second half. The West Virginia Mountaineers led at the end of every quarter.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Deuce Bailey (Coastal Carolina Chanticleers): 21/37 passing for 373 yards, 3 touchdowns, 0 interceptions.
- Clayton Coppock Jr. (Coastal Carolina Chanticleers): 4 catches for 83 yards, 2 receiving touchdowns.
- Cam Cook (West Virginia Mountaineers): 30 carries for 142 yards, 2 rushing touchdowns.
- Michael Hawkins Jr. (West Virginia Mountaineers): 20 carries for 103 yards, 1 rushing touchdown.
Who covered the spread in Coastal Carolina Chanticleers vs. West Virginia Mountaineers?
The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers covered the spread as 21-point underdogs, losing by 7 points.
The spread opened and closed at West Virginia Mountaineers -21.
Did Coastal Carolina Chanticleers vs. West Virginia Mountaineers go over or under the total?
The game went over: 55 points combined against a closing total of 54.5, over by 0.5. 24 of the 55 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 56.5 and closed at 54.5.
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers vs. West Virginia Mountaineers odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers at +944 and the West Virginia Mountaineers at -1746. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the West Virginia Mountaineers a 91% favorite. The West Virginia Mountaineers won as the favorite at -1746: $5.73 profit on a $100 bet.
The total moved down from 56.5 to 54.5, and the game went over.
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers and West Virginia Mountaineers betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers 0-1 in the 2026 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went over.
This result left the West Virginia Mountaineers 1-0 in the 2026 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 0 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went over.
What's next for Coastal Carolina Chanticleers and West Virginia Mountaineers?
Next for the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers: the Fordham Rams at home on Saturday, September 12, 2026. Next for the West Virginia Mountaineers: the UT Martin Skyhawks at home on Saturday, September 12, 2026.