Quarterback Will Grier and wide receiver David Sills were named to numerous preseason All-America teams by various media outlets.

Statistics West Virginia had originally planned to have a game the previous week against North Carolina State, but it was canceled due to Hurricane Florence.

Mountaineer Coach Dana Holgorsen said, "Kansas State's a tough outfit that we've got to prepare for.

[23] West Virginia managed to take control of the game mid-way through the second quarter after Kansas State failed to convert on fourth down.

[25] In the second half of play, Kansas State was successful with two field goals and additional scores by the Mountaineers put the game to a conclusion of West Virginia's victory 35–6.