WVU Fans Predict Blowout Over Robert Morris — But Will Reality Match the Hype?
West Virginia University fans are not just hopeful — they’re convinced. As the Mountaineers gear up to face Robert Morris, results from a recent fan poll reveal overwhelming confidence in a landslide victory. A staggering 87% of respondents believe WVU will win by 20 points or more, and nearly 40% are calling for a 30+ point blowout. The expectations are sky-high — but is it justified, or are fans setting the stage for disappointment?
On paper, WVU certainly holds the advantage. The Mountaineers, led by a more experienced roster and deeper bench, are coming into this game with the kind of momentum that can crush smaller programs. Meanwhile, Robert Morris — a gritty mid-major with a history of punching above its weight — is walking into a hostile environment with little to lose and everything to prove.
But what’s shocking isn’t the prediction of a win — it’s the sheer certainty in the fanbase that this will be an annihilation.
WVU fans point to their team’s physicality, superior athleticism, and a revamped offense as the key reasons for the anticipated blowout. “This is going to be a 40-point game, easy,” one fan wrote in a now-viral post on social media. Another declared, “Robert Morris should be honored just to share the court.”
The team’s offseason has only added fuel to the fire. Several key players returned, and new transfers have raised the ceiling. One player in particular — a highly touted guard who transferred from a Power Five program — has fans buzzing after a dominant preseason showing. The energy in Morgantown is electric, and for many, this game is less about whether WVU wins, and more about how badly they dominate.
But here’s where it gets interesting: Robert Morris might be more dangerous than fans realize. While they lack WVU’s star power, they’re scrappy, fast, and well-coached. Just last season, they stunned a ranked team in non-conference play, showing they can be giant-killers under the right conditions. WVU has occasionally fallen into the trap of underestimating smaller programs, and any lapse in focus could turn this “sure thing” into a shocking upset.
Still, the odds seem heavily tilted. Sportsbooks have WVU as massive favorites, and analysts agree it would take a near-perfect performance from Robert Morris to stay competitive.
But this isn’t just about one game. This is a test of whether WVU can meet — or even exceed — the hype that’s been swirling around the program all summer. A dominant win would not only satisfy fan expectations but send a message to future opponents: this year’s Mountaineers are not to be taken lightly.
Will this be the 40-point statement win fans are calling for? Or will Robert Morris ruin the party and expose WVU’s weaknesses? Either way, one thing is certain — everyone will be watching.
