West Virginia vs. Memphis - December 18, 2024

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FinalDec 17

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Teams

Tigers logo, Tigers 11-2, 1ST 7, 2ND 21, 3RD 7, 4TH 7, TOT 42

Mountaineers logo, Mountaineers 6-7, 1ST 0, 2ND 17, 3RD 6, 4TH 14, TOT 37

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15:00[4th & 8 @ WVU 16] T.Vandenberg 34 yard field goal attempt is good, Center-C.Cox, Holder-J.Sloan.

5:06T.Vandenberg extra point is good.

5:13[1st & Goal @ WVU 4] S.Henigan pass complete. Catch made by M.Anderson for 4 yards. TOUCHDOWN.

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Why West Virginia has the Best Fans in the CountryYour best source for quality West Virginia Mountaineers news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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West Virginia reveals depth chart for Week 1 ahead of Coastal Carolina showdownThe West Virginia Mountaineers are set to begin their season on Saturday, September 5 against Coastal Carolina. And after nearly a month of preseason practices,

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Rich Rodriguez speaks on why Pat White deserves to have his jersey retiredThe West Virginia Mountaineers are set to begin their season this weekend, and ahead of kickoff, they will honor current assistant coach and former starting qua

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Early highlights show Rich Rodriguez could have next star QB in 2027 recruiting classThe West Virginia Mountaineers are set to kick off their season this weekend, but that does not mean the work on the recruiting trail stops, as the Mountaineers

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Rich Rodriguez's continued praise for Amari Latimer bodes well for freshmen's futureThe West Virginia Mountaineers landed a lot of top freshman talent in their most recent recruiting class. One piece of that puzzle that didn't join the party un

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A full guide to WVU football vs. Coastal Carolina: How to watch, series history, moreThe West Virginia Mountaineers are will be back on the gridiron this weekend after nine months off as Week 1 of the 2026 college football season fully gets unde

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Rich Rodriguez highlights transfer WR making late preseason surge for West VirginiaWest Virginia football added a lot of offensive talent in the transfer portal this offseason. Some of the additions, such as Cam Cooh, are very experienced. How

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West Virginia's 2027 RB commit showcases shocking speed with 60+ yard touchdownThere's no doubt in the minds of anyone who has ever watch a Rich Rodriguez offense operate at it's peak capacity that one critical key to success for his syste

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Pat White reveals thoughts ahead of West Virginia football jersey retirementPat White had one of the most legendary careers of any quarterback in college football history, and any individual player in West Virginia program history. Now

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Rich Rodriguez's comment on competition a good sign for West Virginia footballWith the kickoff to West Virginia’s football season under a week away, there is a palpable excitement surrounding the program and the return of college football

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Rich Rodriguez shares the real key to success for his fast-paced offenseIf there is one thing that West Virginia head coach Rich Rodriguez's offenses are known for, it's their high-octane, fast-paced offense. During his first stint

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Rich Rodriguez reveals insight into start of "Country Roads" traditionThis past baseball season, the West Virginia Mountaineers made a historic run to their first-ever College World Series, hosting an NCAA Regional for the first t

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Rich Rodriguez announces major change to West Virginia's pregame entranceWhile it doesn't neccessarily affect how the team plays on the field, one of the most enjoyable aspects of college football pagentry is the pre-game entrance, a

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Rich Rodriguez admits he knows who his starting quarterback will be in Week 1The West Virginia Mountaineers are just five days away from kicking off the 2026 season against Coastal Carolina, and Rich Rodriguez is finally ready to admit t

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Rich Rodriguez showers his offensive line with significant praise ahead of Week 1The West Virginia Mountaineers are entering the 2026 season with a completely rebuilt roster, and and perhaps no position group was targeted for a bigger rebuil

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Former WVU football stars give fans 11 reasons to watch NFL football this fallThe NFL preseason has come to a close, and the final 53-man rosters for each franchise were officially finalized over the weekend. Every year, there are at leas

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Former WVU football stars welcome positive career news after NFL rosters finalizedSunday brought some disappointing news for several former West Virginia football stars. But a pair of them got a bit more of a positive update to their professi

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Latest NFL roster update shows Neal Brown's defensive staff wasn't up to parThe West Virginia Mountaineers are entering the second season under Rich Rodriguez, who replaced former head coach Neal Brown after six seasons at the helm foll

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West Virginia's opening odds for Coastal Carolina a good sign ahead of Week 1After nine long months, it is finally once again game week for the West Virginia Mountaineers. THis Saturday, September 5, Rich Rodriguez and WVU football will

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What can West Virginia football learn about two future opponents from Week 0?The West Virginia Mountaineers have yet to get their season underway, but a few of their opponents opened their slate this past weekend. We've already highlight

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West Virginia and Virginia fans feud online ahead of Week 3 showdownThe West Virginia Mountaineers have not gotten their season underway yet, but plenty of fans are already looking ahead to a Week 3 showdown with regional rival

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Multiple former West Virginia stars get huge career updates as NFL rosters finalizedThe NFL preseason has come to a close, and that means the final 53-man rosters are being finalized across the league. And while some WVU football alums in the l

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Former West Virginia wide receiver helps lead D2 team in massive FCS upsetWhile it's Week 0 for FBS football, and the West Virginia Mountaineers won't get their season underway for another week. But teams at the FCS and Division 2 lev

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Opening game result for West Virginia's FCS opponent is good news for Rich RodriguezThe reason most FBS football teams include one FCS opponent on their schedule is pretty simple – pad the home schedule with as many games as possible and an eas

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Rich Rodriguez's choice for starting QB is revealed, and it should excite WVU fansDespite Rich Rodriguez's promises that we wouldn't know who West Virginia's starting quarterback will be until 11:59 AM on September 5, we now have an answer to

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How High Will Michael Hawkins Take West Virginia?Rich Rodriguez and the West Virginia Mountaineers kick off the 2026 season against Coastal Carolina on Saturday, Sept. 4, in Morgantown. It’s the first step toward redemption for a roster largely conceived via the transfer portal and a head coach eager to start winning again. Oklahoma quarterback transfer Michael Hawkins, named the school’s Week 1 […]

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Another West Virginia football freshman draws national attention ahead of 2026 seasonThe West Virginia Mountaineers went all in on their freshmen class this past recruiting cycle, signing well over 40 players. And while not all of them made it t

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Rich Rodriguez's thoughts on 'intensity' gives positive update on preseason progressWith the West Virginia Mountaineers just over a week away from beginning their regular season, the preseason is wrapping up. And fans might notice that Rich Rod

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Kayden Luke's mindset is exactly what West Virginia football needs'Program culture' is quite the buzzword (buzz phrase?) in college football, but it cannot be overstated how importat it is. And since his first stint at West Vi

Bleacher Report•1w

Big 12 To Ban Pro AthletesConference following Big Ten and SEC's ruling to stop pro players returning to college

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West Virginia assistant coach spells out why joining program was an easy decisionWhen Rich Rodriguez took over the helm of the West Virginia Mountaineers for the second time in his career ahead of the 2025 season, he had to piece together a

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Ross Hodge still planning as if Brenen Lorient, Javan Buchanan will play this seasonCollege sports has yet another eligibility crisis, and the West Virginia Mountaineers men's basketball team will be seriously affected by the outcome. After the

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Week 0 Betting Locks 🔒Expert pick for UNC-TCU, more 📲

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Rich Rodriguez delivers common sense take on NFL players returning to FBS footballOne of the biggest stories dominating the college football news cycle as several teams are set to kickoff their season this weekend is a group of players who ha

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Cam Cook tabbed as one of college football's top talents entering 2026 seasonThe West Virginia Mountaineers were able to load up with some serious talent in both their high school recruiting class and the transfer portal this past offsea

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Picks for Every Week 0 Game 🔮Predictions for Memphis-UNLV, more 📲

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Josh Pate delivers bold take for Rich Rodriguez's offense in 2026One of the most popular college football personalities is Josh Pate, who serves as the host of the Josh Pate's College Football Show podcast and also works as a

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Hype for this pair of West Virginia football true freshmen continues to skyrocketThe West Virginia Mountaineers had a significant talent issue with their roster last season, and it's a problem that Rich Rodriguez is working hard to resolve.

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Latest Nicco Marchiol update further explains why West Virginia struggled in 2025The legacy of Nicco Marchiol for West Virginia football is certainly a mixed bag. He certainly deserves plenty of love from fans of the program. He helped lead

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WVU football's freshman class continues to see stocks rise during preseasonThe West Virginia Mountaineers went quite heavy when it came to recruiting their 2026 freshmen class, with well over 40 signees joining the roster. And while so

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Rich Rodriguez 'frustrated' with West Virginia's injury luck in preseason practicesKeeping your roster healthy can be the difference between a successful season, and a losing record. It's a lesson that a veteran coach like Rich Rodriguez knows

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Where does Rich Rodriguez rank among his fellow college football coaches?The West Virginia Mountaineers are entering their second season of the second tenure of Rich Rodriguez. And between his two stints in Morgantown, alongside stin

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Rich Rodriguez finds potential breakout star in freshman DB Vincent SmithThere has been a lot of buzz around the incoming freshman class for the West Virginia Mountaineers. The program signed one of the top high school recruiting cla

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Does Rich Rodriguez have West Virginia on track to fix its blue-chip ratio?When analyzing college football recruiting, the term often used to describe four-star or five-star recruits is "blue-chip." And in recent years, a formula creat

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Preseason AP Top 25 poll reveals West Virginia faces sneakily difficult 2026 scheduleWest Virginia football is chugging along through fall camp, and so far, the buzz around the program seems cautiously optimistic for the program's second season

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Has Rich Rodriguez 'secretly' made a decision on WVU football's starting QB?The West Virginia Mountaineers are currently working their way through fall camp to get ready for the 2026 season. And a big part of how the upcoming campaign g

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Cam Cook hype train continues to gain momentum entering West Virginia's 2026 seasonIt would be an understatement at this point to say that expectations are high for West Virginia running back Cam Cook. The Mountaineers acquired Cook in the tra

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Former West Virginia star commits to regional rival amid eligibility chaosFor awhile, it appeared that a return to Morgantown may be in the works for one former West Virginia player seeking an additional year of eligibility. But now,

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Former WVU football defenders prove worthy of roster spots in NFL preseason openerThe West Virginia Mountaineers are well into fall camp, and there is plenty of buzz in Morgantown about what is to come this fall for the program on the gridiro

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Former WVU WR Cam Vaughn Dismissed by Miami Ahead of SeasonJust months after leaving West Virginia for Miami, wide receiver Cam Vaughn‘s stint with the Hurricanes has come to an abrupt end. Miami head coach Mario Cristobal announced Monday that Vaughn has been dismissed from the program, though he declined to provide a reason for the move during his weekly appearance on WQAM Radio in […]

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Michael Hawkins Jr.'s father shares thrilling update from WVU football scrimmageLast Saturday, the West Virginia Mountaineers held their first intra-squad scrimmage since beginning fall camp a week and a half earlier. And while fans and med

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Latest Cam Vaughn update proves West Virginia football made the right moveThe West Virginia Mountaineers saw several players depart in the portal this past offseason. And at the time, fans of the program probably felt like one of the

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🚨 First CFB AP Poll of SeasonOhio State No. 1 in preseason rankings. See where your team stands 📲

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Miami Dismisses Transfer WRCam Vaughn joined Hurricanes from WVU this offseason

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AP Top 25 Preseason Poll PredictionsHow the rankings could shake out ahead of season openers 📲

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Rich Rodriguez reveals why he's keeping starting QB decision quietLast year, when repeatedly asked who the starting quarterback would be entering the first game of the season, Rich Rodriguez humorously quipped that fans and th

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WVU has opened the door for a bright future with massive athletics fundraising effortIf one was to divide college sports into the 'haves' and the 'have-nots,' the West Virginia Mountaineers would historically occupy the latter category. And in t

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Garrett Greene's value skyrockets after incredible effort in NFL preseason openerGarrett Greene had a successful career for the West Virginia Mountaineers as aquarterback, but the consensus after he finished his collegiate career in 2024 was

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2 rising stars from WVU's fall camp who can help spark Zac Alley's defenseWith fall camp well underway for the West Virginia Mountaineers, it's time to start paying attention to the buzz coming out of Morgantown. And while there's sti

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2 rising stars from WVU's fall camp who can help spark Rich Rodriguez's offenseThe West Virginia Mountaineers are getting well into fall camp, with the team set to have one week of practices under their belts come Wednesday. And while ther

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WVU football's elite freshman class set to be among best in Big 12West Virginia football is in the midst of fall camp, with less than a month to go before the Mountaineers begin their season against Coastal Carolina. And with

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WVU football camp footage gives glance at why WR room should be much improvedWe're getting close to WVU football being one full week into the start of fall camp. And while there isn't a ton we've gotten to see yet that really tells us wh

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WVU football falls short of Rich Rodriguez's expectations on first day of fall campOver eight months after an embarrassing loss to Texas Tech brought a close to the 2025 season, the West Virginia Mountaineers are back on the gridiron for the s

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Rich Rodriguez's comparison of Cam Cook to former WVU star is highly encouragingOne thing that there is no shortage of in WVU football history is talented running backs. You might not be able to go as far as declaring the school "Running Ba

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Rich Rodriguez gives new update on possible return for players with extra eligibilityAfter a recent Colorado court granted an injunction that (for now) allows players who have played four college seasons over the past four years an addition year

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WVU football secondary gets major boost as star DB reportedly gets extra eligibilityIt's been clear to fans in recent years that one glaring weakness for the West Virginia Mountaineers in recent years has been in the secondary. Last year, it be

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CFB AP Top 25 Predictions 🔮Latest picks after release of first coaches poll 📲

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Experts React to CFB Coaches PollTap for best reactions from Tuesday's release 📲

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First CFB Coaches Poll 🔢Ohio State opens as No. 1 in preseason rankings 📲

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Top 25 CFB Coach's Poll Predictions 🔮Latest picks before Tuesday's poll drop 📲

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Who will be the cornerstones of WVU football's defensive success in 2026?Last season, there were high expectations for West Virginia football's defense in the first year under rising star defensive coordinator Zac Alley. He had been

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West Virginia's fall camp guide for Rich Rodriguez's make-or-break 2026 seasonWVU football begins their slate on September 5 against Coastal Carolina, giving Rodriguez one full month to make sure the team is ready for what could be a mass

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Previewing Zac Alley's intense WVU defense ahead of the 2026 seasonWhen the West Virginia Mountaineers landed Zac Alley as their defensive coordinator last season, it was viewed as a massive power move by Rich Rodriguez. The pr

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What to expect from West Virginia football's special teams units in 2026?Many people who follow football will fawn over their favorite team's outstanding offensive or defensive efforts, but one unit that often escapes attention, even

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Previewing Rich Rodriguez's explosive WVU football offense ahead of the 2026 seasonIf there's one thing that West Virginia fans expect from Rich Rodriguez's return to the program, it's a high-octane, elite-caliber offense that runs circles aro

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Predicting West Virginia football's 2026 schedule results game-by-gameThe West Virginia Mountaineers did not have a great season in 2025, finishing with just four wins at the end of the year and missing the postseason for the firs

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Is Zach Frazier in the process of becoming the top center in the NFL?Zach Frazier earned his reputation for the West Virginia Mountaineers during their collegiate career as one of the best centers to ever lace up his cleats for t

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What is the ceiling (and floor) for the West Virginia Mountaineers in 2026?Last year was supposed to be a glorious return to West Virginia forthe prodigal son Rich Rodriguez, who had previously guided his alma mater to some of their hi

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Predicting the West Virginia football depth chart ahead of the start of fall campThe wait is almost over. After a lackluster 2025 season ended with just four wins, WVU football fans have had to wait eight months for the return of the Mountai

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Who will be the cornerstones of WVU football's offensive success in 2026?If West Virginia football is going to bounce back from a disappointing four-win season this past year, then the Mountaineers are going to need some things to go

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2 coaches with WVU football ties set to square off in intriguing season openerThis coming season, Rich Rodriguez will be in charge of the West Virginia Mountaineers for the second season of his current tenure and eighth year overall. And

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Former WVU star earns another shot at the NFL after capturing UFL ChampionshipSometimes, making an NFL roster and getting an opportunity to prove your worth can be a matter of luck, and plenty of talented players get just one opportunity

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Rich Rodriguez makes late addition to WVU football's 2026 roster ahead of fall campFor the second consecutive season, the WVU football faced quite the significant roster re-build. And for the most part, the Mountaineers wrapped up their roster

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Media Days Takeaways 📝Breaking down talking points from across the CFB landscape ➡️

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Rick Trickett makes major impression on top 2028 OL prospect for WVU footballThe West Virginia Mountaineers struggled in a lot of places this past season on the gridiron, but the general consensus among most was that the team performed t

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Former WVU football star making an impact during NFL training camp as a rookieStop us if you've heard this story before: an undersized West Virginia defensive back earns a spot in the starting rotation for the Mountaineers, goes undrafted

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Rich Rodriguez loses linebacker ahead of WVU starting fall campNext week, fall camp starts for the West Virginia Mountaineers, and a roster filled with around 80 new players will take the field for the first time as a unit.

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Another WVU football defender seeking another year of eligibilityWhile the West Virginia Mountaineers are set to get back onto the field for fall camp next week, fans of the program will also want to keep their eyes on the co

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3 big questions facing WVU football as fall camp begins in AugustThe West Virginia Mountaineers are set to get their season underway next week, with fall camp set to begin on August 5. Fans everywhere are certainly excited to

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Jaxson Dart left impressed as New York Giants visit West Virginia for training campThe New York Giants are getting their preseason activities underway as the 2026 NFL season rapidly approaches, and they're visiting West Virginia to kick things

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Could WVU football's defense get a major boost from an unexpected return?The West Virginia Mountaineers are about to begin fall camp next week, and as such, there roster for the 2026 season is mostly set in place. But at the last min

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WVU football alters 2027 schedule: What does it mean for the Mountaineers?The West Virginia Mountaineers will be taking the field to start the 2026 season just over a month from now. But before we even get there, changes are coming to

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West Virginia football's 3 biggest rivalry wins in program historyThere are few things better than college football. And little is better about the sport than some of the intense rivalries it produces. The West Virginia Mounta

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Scotty Fox vs. Michael Hawkins: Who will be QB1 for WVU football in 2026?The West Virginia Mountaineers will be looking to improve on a disappointing finish last season, and if they want to achieve that goal, they'll need to see impr

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West Virginia football continues to face disrespect in Big 12 projectionsThere are plenty of reasons to believe that the West Virginia Mountaineers will look much better on the gridiron this coming season than they did in 2025. Head

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Why WVU football's offensive line should be drastically improved in 2026When looking at the 2025 season for the West Virginia Mountaineers, there are plenty of things that you could peg as disappointing. But perhaps nothing about th

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Does Cam Cook give WVU football a top Big 12 running back entering the 2026 season?The West Virginia Mountaineers thought that the running back position would be one of their strongest during the 2025 season, as they returned Jahiem White from

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Rich Rodriguez's return season gave WVU fans one huge reason to be excited for futureThe West Virginia Mountaineers were far from perfect in Rich Rodriguez's return season to the program in 2025. And in fact, there were plenty of different point

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Will Grier embarks on next step in his career after retiring from NFLRecently, Will Grier announced that he was retiring from the NFL after spending seven years playing professional football. But he's quickly decided on what is c

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Early Matchups with CFP Impact 💥Texas-OSU, more huge early clashes ➡️

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8 transfer losses during the portal era WVU football wishes they could have keptIt may come as a shock to many, but the transfer portal era has been around for nearly eight years. And with eight cycles having come and gone, there's plenty o

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Making the case for WVU football to stage a massive turnaround in 2026Things did not go well for Rich Rodriguez and the West Virginia Mountaineers last season. Rodriguez is arguably the greatest coach in program history due to his

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West Virginia football's 3 biggest transfer busts in the portal eraIt's hard to believe, but it has been eight years since the transfer portal became a thing. First opened in 2018, the portal has since become one of the main dr

Bleacher Report•2mo

Will Grier Retires at 31Former WVU QB was a third-round pick in 2019

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5 WVU football additions who must pay off for Rich Rodriguez during fall campThe West Virginia Mountaineers are entering the second year of the Rich Rodriguez experiment, and for the second consecutive year, they are facing a major roste

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Larry Fitzgerald crosses line with disrespectful comments on West VirginiaYou cannot take away Larry Fitzgerald's accomplishments on the gridiron – he was an All-American during his time at Pitt, and would go on to become a multi-time

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2 incoming WVU football transfers put Big 12 on notice with preseason honorsRich Rodriguez put some significant work into the transfer portal for the second consecutive offseason to re-load WVU football's roster entering his second year

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Rich Rodriguez's unique offensive package goes viral due to College Football 27 gameRich Rodriguez has long been hailed as an offensive genius, and to this day, he keeps rolling out new innovative offensive formations as his career continues on

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2027 commit represents WVU football at prestigious invite-only competitionThe West Virginia Mountaineers have an elite 2026 recruiting class joining the program this fall, but head coach Rich Rodriguez has also been hard at work build

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Does Rich Rodriguez have a 2027 NFL Draft pick on West Virginia's roster?The 2026 NFL Draft came and went without a single WVU football player hearing his name called. In a lot of ways, that's unsurprising – it reflects the disappoin

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Michael Hawkins Jr. identifies two WVU defenders who will make an impactNo one knows who the real talented ball players of a team's defense are better than the quarterback who has to face them every day. And now that transfer Michae

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3 opponents WVU football fans would love to see on a future scheduleThere's nothing fans love to debate more than their favorite football team's schedule – whether it's too easy or too hard, what teams are on it, and who they'd

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Former WVU star set to make NFL comeback after massive UFL seasonAfter spending the 2025 NFL season on the sidelines after being waived by the Los Angeles Rams last August, linebacker Tony Fields II was presented with an oppo

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Cam Cook continues to draw national attention ahead of WVU football debutThe West Virginia Mountaineers made plenty of big moves in the transfer portal this season, but none were bigger than the acquisition of running back Cam Cook

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3 opponents WVU football fans would hate to see on a future scheduleThere's always a lot of debate regarding who your favorite college football team should schedule. But there are limited opening on the non-conference slate ever

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Kevin Brown among WVU football freshmen who can make instant impact in 2026The West Virginia Mountaineers went all out on their freshmen and JUCO recruiting class this offseason, bringing in well over 40 players in their Class of 2026.

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Rich Rodriguez set to clash with five former WVU football players in 2026The West Virginia Mountaineers have lost a large number of players to the transfer portal over the past couple seasons. There was a pair of mass exits following

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3 WVU football players that could have breakout seasons in 2026The West Virginia Mountaineers are just a little over a month away from training camp startingahead of the 2026 football season, but that does not mean the team

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Latest updates suggest Rich Rodriguez could have his top offensive linemanLast year, the West Virginia Mountaineers didn't have the best season on the gridiron. And a big part of the reason why things didn't work out can be traced to

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Latest Zach Frazier update no surprise to WVU football fansThe West Virginia Mountaineers are no stranger to developing future NFL stars on the gridiron. And perhaps the most formidable WVU star to make it to the highes

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Pat McAfee's importance to WVU sports cannot be overstatedThe West Virginia Mountaineers is not a school one would historically consider to be a blue blood in any of the revenue sports. Nor do any of the programs which

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Rich Rodriguez's call for conference realignment is just common senseRich Rodriguez isn't afraid to speak his mind regarding any subject in college football – whether he's discussing eligibility matters, taking a hard stance on l

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College Football 27 predicts Cam Cook could be a breakout starThe West Virginia Mountaineers brought several transfer portal pieces into the fold this offseason, but perhaps the splashiest name they landed in the portal wa

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Rich Rodriguez makes bold prediction for WVU football's 2026 campaignThe West Virginia Mountaineers did not exactly have a great season during Rich Rodriguez's first year back in charge of the program. WVU won just four games, ma

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FBS Committee Proposes Changes to Transfer PortalFull details on proposal inside 📲

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CFB 27's Top 10 RBs ♨️Two-way tie at No. 1 between Kewan Lacy and Ahmad Hardy. Full list here 📲

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Geno Smith's future unclear as he faces investigation following stunning allegationsJust a few years ago, former WVU football star Geno Smith was making waves as the NFL Comeback Player of the Year. Now, he's back in the headlines for all the w

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NCAA, Big 12 Go to Court Against Texas TechOrganizations seeking to ensure ability to handle Sorsby eligibility (AP)

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Breaking NewsBig 12 could face legal action from Texas AG if league pursues some actions against Tech over Sorsby (AP)

2027 CB Flips to WVU

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BREAKING: Class of 2027 CB Zachary Gleason has Flipped his Commitment from Penn State to West Virginia, he tells me for @Rivals The 6’0 170 CB had been Committed to the Nittany Lions since March “Philippians 4:6-7” https://t.co/2qHxVF2jK7

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WVU football finally makes the right choice to retire Pat White's numberIt took nearly 20 years and a little bit of rule-bending, but the Mountaineers will finally bestow the ultimate honor on one of college football's greatest quarterbacks.

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WVU Retiring Pat White's No. 5 💛Mountaineers to honor CFB cult hero. Watch hype tape here 📲

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Is the infamous '13-9' Backyard Brawl loss the most painful college football moment?There have been a lot of painful moments in college football history. It's filled with them, from Kick Six in the 2013 Iron Bowl, to Michigan's loss in The Big

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Rich Rodriguez lands elite 2027 pass rusher with SEC, Big Ten offers after visitThe West Virginia Mountaineers are continuing their hot start to their 2027 recruiting class, as Rich Rodriguez and his staff added a big-time commitment along

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Several game times, TV assignments for WVU football revealedThe West Virginia Mountaineers are just a few months away from taking the field for the first time in the 2026 season. Now, we know when the Mountaineers are se

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Sam Houston State DB Dies at 22Will Davis played at Virginia Union and West Virginia before joining Bearkats this year

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Former WVU defensive back dead at 22 years oldA former West Virginia defensive back tragically passed away this weekend. William Davis, who played for the Mountaineers in 2025 before transferring to Sam Hou

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3 recruiting targets Rich Rodriguez can't afford to lose during official visit seasonThe summer is here, and with it comes the busiest part of official visit season for college football programs. The West Virginia Mountaineers have an impressive

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Predicting the best and worst-case scenarios for WVU coming out of spring ballWVU football wrapped up spring practices with their Gold-Blue Spring Festival last month, and now, the team enters the summer as they prepare for year two under

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Post-spring ball bowl projections offer bad news for WVU footballWVU football has put in significant work over the past few months building a roster filled with new faces, with the Mountaineers set to welcome more than 80 new

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WVU football shown major disrespect in Power 4 offseason rankingsThe West Virginia Mountaineers recently wrapped up their spring football practices with the Gold-Blue Spring Festival, and are now focused on summer workouts an

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Tony Gibson blasts WVU football for dodging in-state rivalry with MarshallYou'd be hard-pressed to find someone who knows the ins-and-outs of Division 1 college football in the state of West Virginia better than Tony Gibson. Gibson i

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Why WVU football fans can thank Wren Baker for helping keep Scotty Fox Jr.The West Virginia Mountaineers had their fair share of struggles at the quarterback position last season, cycling through four different starters before true fr

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Former WVU honored for excellent performance in debut UFL seasonAfter a disappointing 2025 season in the NFL that ended with much of a light at the end of the tunnel, one former West Virginia football star took a shot at the

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Another WVU football defender lands NFL rookie mini-camp inviteThe NFL draft passed the West Virginia Mountaineers by, but that doesn't mean some for WVU stars won't end up in the league. And after initial round of WVU foot