Early indications suggest that it is a fitting landing spot for the Mountaineers. The Mountaineers are ahead of fellow Big 12 Conference foe Texas, Washington State and Tennessee. So, being ranked No. 22 seems good for right now.
The WVU football team finished 10-3 in 2016 and after falling to Miami in the Russell Athletic Bowl, the Mountaineers were ranked No. 18 in the final AP poll.
The last time the WVU football team finished ranked in the AP poll was following the 2011 season. The Mountaineers wrapped up their final season in the Big East Conference with a 70-33 win over Clemson in the Orange Bowl.