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Impressive Wide Receiver Talent is on the Way to West Virginia

One day after adding new quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. through the transfer portal, Rich Rodriguez and the West Virginia Mountaineers picked up a new talented wideout to throw to.

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West Virginia Linebacker Enter the Transfer Portal

West Virginia University linebacker Ben Bogle announced Tuesday afternoon on social media that he will enter the NCAA Transfer Portal with one year of eligibility remaining.

West Virginia vs. Cincinnati: Preview and odds

It's the Big 12 home opener tonight for West Virginia, as they look to bounce back from a blowout road loss to Iowa State and take care of business against the Cincinnati Bearcats.

College Football News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / January 6

Two WVU Defensive Transfers Choose the Same Destination in the Portal

The portal chaos is moving along at a rapid pace as over 3,000 players look to find a new home. On Monday, a pair of now-former West Virginia Mountaineer defenders are teaming up at their next destination.

College Football News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / January 6

West Virginia is Hosting an Ex-Big 10/Florida Atlantic Linebacker Transfer on a Visit

West Virginia head coach Rich Rodriguez and defensive coordinator Zac Alley are searching for some bad dudes who have a hard edge mindset, and it doesn't take you long to figure out why they are so interested in Florida Atlantic transfer linebacker Tyler Stolsky, who is in Morgantown for a visit.

College Football News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / January 5

Tony Gibson Plucks a Mountaineer Out of the Transfer Portal

Sunday night, former West Virginia offensive lineman Xavier Bausley announced that he will be rounding out his collegiate career at Marshall. The Dunbar, West Virginia native began his career at Jacksonville State, where he played for Rich Rodriguez and, as a redshirt freshman, earned All-America Second Team honors by The Athletic.

Ex-Kent State Defensive Back Locks in Visit with West Virginia

The West Virginia secondary is undergoing a complete makeover after losing several pieces to graduation and the transfer portal. The staff signed several players during the early signing period a month ago, but are far from finished.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / January 5

West Virginia is Hosting Another UNLV Starting Defender for a Portal Visit

Over the weekend, West Virginia scooped up a commitment from UNLV linebacker Isaiah Patterson. Today, they will be hosting his teammate, defensive back Andrew Powdrell, for a visit.

College Football News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / January 4

West Virginia Lands Second Transfer Portal Commitment on Defense

West Virginia University defensive coordinator Zach Alley has secured the program’s second commitment out of the NCAA Transfer Portal in as many days, landing UNLV linebacker Isaiah Patterson shortly after defensive lineman Will LeBlanc pledged to the Mountaineers on Saturday.

Wes King News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / January 4

West Virginia is Pursuing a Veteran Lineman Who Hasn't Allowed a Sack in Three Years

It's no secret that the West Virginia Mountaineers are going to be rebuilding the offensive line this offseason through the transfer portal. They need help in and in a big way, specifically on the interior.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / January 4

Sunday Morning Thoughts: The Horses Just Aren't There for West Virginia

As expected, West Virginia got blown out in its Big 12 opener against Iowa State, 80-59, dropping the Mountaineers to 9-5 on the season. It's becoming more and more clear that this year is going to be a constant uphill battle, and one that WVU may not be able to fix until the offseason.

College Football News / Heartland College Sports / January 3

West Virginia Set to Host Intriguing Transfer Quarterback

A name familiar to some Big 12 fans, Oklahoma quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr., is set for a visit in Morgantown to check out the West Virginia Mountaineers.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / January 3

West Virginia Cornerback Jordan Scruggs Makes Decision on Future

A year ago, when West Virginia signed South Alabama cornerback transfer Jordan Scruggs, they thought they'd only have him for one year. Well, with all of this uncertainty surrounding the eligibility of players who spent time in junior college, there's a chance that Scruggs can get one more year.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / January 2

Stock Up, Stock Down: Evaluations From West Virginia's Brutal Start to Big 12 Play

No. 3 Iowa State took care of business against West Virginia on Friday night in the Big 12 opener, winning by a score of 80-59. The loss drops the Mountaineers to 9-5 on the season, while the Cyclones remain unbeaten at 14-0.

Three Quick Thoughts Following West Virginia's Big 12 Opening Loss to Iowa State

Tonight's Big 12 opener went as expected for West Virginia. The Mountaineers were dominated by No. 3 Iowa State, and being without starting forward Brenen Lorient (undisclosed injury) didn't help the matter.

West Virginia Starting Five vs. No. 3 Iowa State

The West Virginia Mountaineers (9-4) are on the road for their first true road game of the season to open the Big 12 Conference schedule against No. 3 Iowa State (12-0).

Hammond Russell News / Heartland College Sports / December 31

West Virginia Losing Another Key Starter to the Transfer Portal

Another day, another transfer portal loss for West Virginia. This time, it’s starting defensive lineman Hammond Russell who’s heading out. That’s a big body gone from the middle of the Mountaineers’ defensive front, and it’s not one that’s easily replaced.