West Virginia Mountaineers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

With Armani Guzman Back, WVU Could Have Nation's Fastest Outfield in 2027

West Virginia received huge news over the weekend that outfielder/first baseman Armani Guzman would be returning to the Mountaineers in 2027. It's a huge boost for a team that will be looking to accomplish another first — reach the College World Series in consecutive seasons.

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Projected Roles for the 11 West Virginia Natives on WVU's Football Roster

The West Virginia Mountaineers typically have a dozen or so players who hail from the Mountain State, and that's no different this year, as they have one short of that number.

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The Eight Mountaineers Who Could be Selected in the 2027 MLB Draft

Six Mountaineers were taken in Major League Baseball's 2026 draft, if you include right-handed pitcher Chase Meyer, who left the team early in the year, and incoming freshman Kyle Casteel, who will have a difficult decision to make.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / July 14

What a Dream, Nightmare, & Realistic 2026 Season Looks Like for WVU

Each year, before I give my game-by-game predictions for the upcoming West Virginia football season, I like to lay out all of the different scenarios that could play out for the Mountaineers.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / July 13

The 11 Mountaineers Who Went Undrafted in the 2026 MLB Draft

I never expected Guzman to go undrafted. I thought he would go in the middle rounds, somewhere between 9-12, and have a tough decision to make. During the 14th round, Guzman announced that he would be returning to Morgantown for his senior year.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / July 12

WVU Star Armani Guzman Makes Decision on Future During MLB Draft

West Virginia baseball just got a little more entertaining in 2027. Speedy outfielder/first baseman Armani Guzman announced in a video on X that he will not be turning pro and is returning to Morgantown for his senior season.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / July 12

Predicting WVU's Team Leaders in Every Major Statistical Category

With so many new faces on the West Virginia football roster, it's going to take a few weeks for the casual fan to learn the top playmakers for the Mountaineers.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / July 12

Who's Next? Which Mountaineers Could Be Drafted on Day 2 of the MLB Draft

West Virginia pitchers Dawson Montesa (St. Louis Cardinals) and Maxx Yehl (Kansas City Royals) were selected on day one of the 2026 MLB Draft, and today, several others are hoping to hear their names called between rounds 5-20.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / July 11

Projected MLB Draft Pick Robert Satin Delivers Big News for WVU

This weekend, the 2026 MLB Draft will take place, and we will hear several West Virginia Mountaineers hear their name called, and for some of them, they will have a tough decision to make — sign or come back to Morgantown for another year.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / July 10

Larry Fitzgerald Didn't Just Rip WVU — He Went After the Entire State

There are few rivalries in college football, if any, where there is more hatred than what exists between West Virginia and Pitt. The two can't stand each other, and it doesn't matter how many years a player is removed from playing in the game; that feeling never goes away.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / July 10

The Order of WVU's Top MLB Draft Prospects May Surprise You

The 2026 MLB First-Year Player Draft is set to begin on Saturday with the first four rounds, while day two will be rounds 5-20. So by the end of the weekend, we'll know which former, present, and future West Virginia Mountaineers are selected.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / July 10

This 2026 WVU Football Record Projection Won't Age Well

No one is expecting the West Virginia Mountaineers to contend for a Big 12 title in 2026, but they also won't be among the worst teams in the league, although that seems to be the perception from most outsiders.

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WVU Is Retiring No. 5, But Jaden Bray Will Still Wear It in 2026

September 5th, 2026, will be a special day in the history of West Virginia football as the Mountaineers will hold a ceremony on the day of their season opener against Coastal Carolina to unofficially retire Pat White's No 5 jersey.

Three Games That Will Decide Whether WVU Exceeds Expectations

Every year, you can usually point to a few games on the schedule and say, " Those are the ones that will determine if the year will be considered a success or not." For West Virginia, I see three of them in 2026.

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

WVU-North Carolina Might Be Off, but Another Blue Blood Could Be in Play

Earlier this offseason, The Field of 68's Rocco Miller reported that West Virginia and North Carolina were "finalizing an agreement" to play a neutral site game in Charlotte on Black Friday, as part of the 2nd annual Dick Vitale Invitational.

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

WVU Offensive Lineman Removed From Team's Official 2026 Roster

The West Virginia Mountaineers recently updated their roster for the 2026 season, and redshirt freshman offensive lineman Phillip Bowser is nowhere to be found, spelling the end of his time in Morgantown.

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

One Player Still Missing From West Virginia's 2026 Football Roster

As expected, Rich Rodriguez did not include a preseason depth chart in this year's WVU football media guide, which was released on Tuesday morning, ahead of Big 12 Media Days in Frisco.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / July 6

West Virginia Lands Two Players on Preseason All-Big 12 Team

Big 12 Media Days will get started on Tuesday, so today, the conference released its preseason All-Big 12 team, as voted on by the media. West Virginia has two players represented, both on the offensive side of the ball in running back Cam Cook and fullback Kayden Luke.