West Virginia vs. Rutgers: TV Schedule, Live Streaming, Radio and Game Time

West Virginia will look to bounce back from its bad loss to Syracuse last week against Rutgers this Saturday in a crucial Big East matchup.

Both teams are 5-2 on the season, and even with the loss last week, the Mountaineers are ranked No. 25 in the country. Rutgers is unranked.

The game is a must-win for each team, and a loss for either team would probably end its hope of winning the conference title, therefore losing out on a chance to play in a BCS bowl this January.

West Virginia's offense has the fifth-best passing attack in the country and should be able to overpower the Rutgers defense.

However, in the competitive Big East, anything is possible.

Let's look at some important information on this game.

Where: High Point Solutions Stadium (Rutgers)

When: Saturday, October 29, 3:30 p.m. EDT

Watch: ABC (Live stream of the game found at ESPN3.com)

Listen: List of stations to listen to Mountaineers football, here. Rutgers football on the radio is on WOR 710-AM in New York City, Central Jersey's WCTC 1450-AM and 97.5 FM The Fanatic in Philadelphia and South Jersey.

Betting Line: Courtesy of Bodog.eu 

West Virginia -7

Key Storyline:

West Virginia needs this win so they can prove their move to the Big 12 is a good one, and that they can bring more football power to that conference.

Leaving the Big East is a bold move for the Mountaineers, and losing to teams like Rutgers would make them look inferior to several Big 12 schools.

Who might not play for WVU

Wide receiver Ivan McCartney had to be helped off the field against Syracuse with a knee injury, although it's likely he could play against Rutgers.

Who might not play for Rutgers

No injury concerns

BCS Impact:

Neither team is going to contend for the BCS title game this season, but securing a BCS bowl bid by winning the Big East is a realistic goal for both teams.

It's also a goal that could end on Saturday with a loss.

With the uncertain future of the Big East conference, both teams desperately need a win to have a chance to get to a BCS bowl, because very soon the conference might not have an automatic BCS bid.

Without a Big East conference title game at the end of the season, every game from here on out is a championship game.

Player to watch for Rutgers

CB Brandon Jones must be able to handle the talented and speedy wide receivers West Virginia will use in their high-powered offense today.

If Jones plays well he will take away the Mountaineers' biggest receiving threats, and help Rutgers have a chance for the upset.

Player to watch for WVU

QB Geno Smith must play better than he did against Syracuse last week this Saturday against Rutgers. 

The Mountaineers passing offense is what makes them dangerous, and Smith struggles again West Virginia's season could come crashing down.

Prediction

West Virginia over Rutgers 45-24