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New Report Claims Growing Tension Between Pat McAfee, ESPN

New Report Claims Growing Tension Between Pat McAfee, ESPN

Pat McAfee first entered the public eye as a punter for the West Virginia Mountaineers from 2005-08. That led to an eight-year NFL career with the Indianapolis Colts.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / October 24

It's a Possible Program-Altering Recruiting Weekend for Ross Hodge, West Virginia

Ross Hodge is prepping for the 2025-26 season, but is also getting ready for what is a massive recruiting weekend for the program. Three prospects will be on campus, two of which are top-100 players in their respective classes.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / October 23

WVU Releases Coal Rush Uniform Video with Local Miners

For just the second time in program history, the West Virginia Mountaineers will be wearing all black uniforms, paying homage to the state's coal mining industry and all of the hard-working folks who risk their lives every day doing a very difficult job underneath the Earth's surface.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / October 23
Is West Virginia's Starting QB for 2026 Already on the Roster?

Is West Virginia's Starting QB for 2026 Already on the Roster?

It's been a long, long year for Rich Rodriguez and the West Virginia Mountaineers. They've dealt with a long list of injuries, and because of it, they've been unable to find an identity or rhythm on the offensive side of the ball.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / Heartland College Sports / October 22
Rich Rod Snaps at Reporter Over Negativity Toward Program

Rich Rod Snaps at Reporter Over Negativity Toward Program

When West Virginia brought back Rich Rodriguez to lead the program in 2025, the buzz around Morgantown was hard to ignore. With the return of one of the most important coaches in school history and a dramatically revamped roster, the hope was that the Mountaineers could jumpstart a new era and bring some pride back to the program.

Scott Kean News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / October 21

Could WVU Walk-On QB Scott Kean Take Reps This Week? It’s Not Off the Table

The injuries just continue to pile up for West Virginia with seemingly no end in sight. At the very end of last week's blowout loss to UCF, redshirt freshman quarterback took a brutal hit and exited the game.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / October 21
Rich Rodriguez Did Not Hold Back on What Went Wrong in the Transfer Portal

Rich Rodriguez Did Not Hold Back on What Went Wrong in the Transfer Portal

When Rich Rodriguez was hired last December, West Virginia was behind in recruiting the transfer portal, and by the time he got his staff in place, the portal was pretty picked over.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / Yardbarker / October 20
Rodriguez searching for the bottom, but West Virginia can keep falling

Rich Rodriguez searching for the bottom, but West Virginia can keep falling

It has been a rough season for Rich Rodriguez and the West Virginia Mountaineers. Rich-Rod made his long-awaited return to Morgantown ahead of this 2025 season.

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Khalil Wilkins News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / October 20
Rich Rod Shares the Latest Injury Update on Khalil Wilkins, Fred Perry

Rich Rod Shares the Latest Injury Update on Khalil Wilkins, Fred Perry

At the end of the fourth quarter, West Virginia redshirt freshman quarterback Khalil Wilkins exited the game after taking a brutal shot to the middle of his body.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / October 20
What Happened to WVU Football and How Long Before it Finally Gets Better?

What Happened to WVU Football and How Long Before it Finally Gets Better?

"He looks, he fires, it's incomplete! It's all over! The Mountaineers have won the Backyard Brawl!" That was the call from WVU play-by-play announcer Tony Caridi the moment Pitt QB Eli Holstein's pass hit the ground, sealing the deal on an instant classic as WVU pulled off the come-from-behind win in overtime just a little over a month ago.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / Heartland College Sports / October 9
A Bold New Era Is Coming to WVU Athletics

A Bold New Era Is Coming to WVU Athletics

West Virginia is making a striking move ahead of the 2026‑27 season: the Mountaineers will add 140 new athletic scholarships, boosting their total from 260 to 400 across all varsity sports.

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