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Who Starts at QB for West Virginia vs. Pitt? Rodriguez Isn’t Saying Yet

No one played well on the offensive side of the football for West Virginia in the loss to Ohio last week, including quarterback Nicco Marchiol. Yes, the

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“Disappointed, Not Discouraged” — Rodriguez’s Message After WVU’s Ugly Loss

It's been a brutal few days for the West Virginia football team. First, they lost to Ohio, marking their first regular-season loss to a Group of Six team since 2008.

Jahiem White News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / September 9

Between The Eers: Panic Mode for WVU? What's the Plan Without Jahiem White?

Bad news, good news. West Virginia officially lost running back Jahiem White (knee) and wide receiver Jaden Bray (foot) for the season, but did receive news that pass rusher Jimmori Robinson has been given the green light by the NCAA to play.

Clay Ash News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / September 9

Pat Narduzzi Compares West Virginia's Clay Ash to a Former Heisman Semifinalist

Rich Rodriguez is going to have to find a new answer (or two) at running back with Jahiem White now out for the remainder of the season with a knee injury.

Noel Devine News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / September 8

West Virginia Becomes the Second School to Offer Noel Devine Jr.

When Rich Rodriguez decided to return to West Virginia, he brought some of the former WVU greats with him on his staff. One of those greats was former star running back Noel Devine.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / Yardbarker / September 8

West Virginia gets terrible injury news after loss to Ohio

It can be tough when you add insult to injury, but the West Virginia Mountaineers are finding out that adding injury to insult in college football feels just as bad.

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West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / September 8

Everything Pitt Head Coach Pat Narduzzi Said About Rich Rod, West Virginia

It's Backyard Brawl week. And as we do each week, we take a peek over to the other sideline to see what the opposing coach is saying about the West Virginia Mountaineers.

Jahiem White News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / September 8

Projecting WVU's RB Depth Chart With Jahiem White Now Out of the Mix

West Virginia will have to navigate the rest of the 2025 season without star running back Jahiem White. The offense was already having issues finding its groove with him on the field, and now, they'll have to try and manufacture some answers without their most explosive player.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / Heartland College Sports / September 8

ESPN Believes This Big 12 Program Could Lose Out

According to the latest projections from ESPN’s Football Power Index, West Virginia is expected to lose every remaining game on its 2025 schedule. After dropping a 17–10 contest to Ohio in Week 2, the Mountaineers are sitting at 1–1, but the numbers suggest that may be the only win they see this year.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / September 7

West Virginia Loses 2026 Defensive Back Commit, Flips to Louisville

It's been one of those types of weekends for West Virginia. As if losing to Ohio wasn't bad enough, they're now impacted in the recruiting space. Moments

College Football News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / September 7

Highest & Lowest Graded Players by PFF from West Virginia's Week 2 Loss

It was one ugly performance in Athens on Saturday as the West Virginia Mountaineers fell to the Ohio Bobcats 17-10. There were mistakes on both sides of the ball, but because the offense couldn't stay on the field, the time of possession heavily tilted this one to Ohio.

Nicco Marchiol News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / September 7

Between The Eers: West Virginia Has Major Issues at Quarterback

West Virginia quarterback Nicco Marchiol really struggled in the loss to the Ohio Bobcats, and yes, there's enough blame to go around, but the Mountaineers must have more mobility at quarterback.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / September 7

Pat McAfee, Bruce Irvin React to West Virginia's Shocking Loss to Ohio

West Virginia knew they were going to get all they could handle this week against the Ohio Bobcats, a team that has won over thirty games over the last three years and just won the MAC championship going away in 2024.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / September 7

Three Reasons West Virginia Can Bounce Back and Beat Pitt

The West Virginia Mountaineers dropped a crushing one on the road in Athens, Ohio, on Saturday. WVU was handed a 17-10 loss and lost their star running back, Jahiem White, in the first half with an injury. This loss crushed the chances of Pat McAfee and College GameDay coming to Morgantown.

Rich Rodriguez News / Yardbarker / August 30

Rich Rodriguez's return to WVU was blast from past

When West Virginia brought back Rich Rodriguez to lead its football program for the 2025 season, it was a real turn back the clock moment as a middling program tried to rediscover some of its recent glory.

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West Virginia Mountaineers News / Heartland College Sports / August 26

Alabama Reworked Its Schedule, and West Virginia Is Out

Alabama and West Virginia have mutually agreed to cancel their scheduled home-and-home football series set for 2026 and 2027. The change comes as the SEC plans to move to a nine-game conference schedule, reducing flexibility for non-conference matchups.

Pat McAfee News / Yardbarker / August 22