West Virginia Mountaineers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Could ESPN's College GameDay Come to WVU This Season?

Following West Virginia's big win over No. 25 Virginia, there was some hope that ESPN's College GameDay would take advantage of the 3-0 start by the Mountaineers and come to Morgantown this weekend for the showdown with Oklahoma State, who just took down sixth-ranked Oregon a couple of weeks ago.

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WVU’s Bowl Projections Are Improving Fast After Statement Win

Well, if you were worried about West Virginia's chances to make a bowl game this season, their win on Saturday over Virginia should help relieve much of those concerns.

Owen Schmitt News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / September 19

Owen Schmitt’s Gut Guarantee: ‘West Virginia Hard Edge Football’ Is Coming

This is a big one for the Mountaineers. And if they are able to leave Charlotte with a W, it's going to put West Virginia back on the college football map for the first time in years.

Virginia Trolls WVU with 'Defend Our State' Hype Video, There's Just One Problem...

West Virginia-Virginia isn't the Backyard Brawl, and it's nowhere near the level of hatred between WVU and Virginia Tech. There is some distaste toward one another, though, largely fueled by Virginia, which had a couple of pep band halftime shows that went a little too far.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / September 19

Nicole Auerbach Says WVU-Virginia Winner Gets ‘Country Roads’ — Wait, What?

You would think that there would be a ton of bad blood between West Virginia and Virginia, but outside of a couple of pep band halftime shows by UVA making fun of West Virginians, there's not much hate or history to truly call the matchup a rivalry.

College Football News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / September 18

ESPN's SP+ Predicts Final Score for WVU vs. Virginia

West Virginia is heading to Charlotte as double-digit dogs, and that's what ESPN analytics guru Bill Connelly expects to take place, with his SP+ model projecting Virginia to beat the Mountaineers, 30-20.

Chris Talley News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / September 18

Chris Talley Is Still Out — Now WVU Needs Another RB to Step Up

It'll be another week without freshman running back Chris Talley for the West Virginia Mountaineers, who is still working his way back from a tweaked hamstring.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / September 17

Confidence Meter: How Much Do WVU Fans Believe in an Upset vs. Virginia?

For the first time this season, West Virginia will enter a game playing the role of the underdog. But if you were to ask head coach Rich Rodriguez, it's probably the role he prefers, as does every Mountaineer.

Darius Wiley News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / September 16

WVU Defensive Lineman Darius Wiley Underwent Successful Surgery

The road to recovery has officially begun for West Virginia defensive lineman Darius Wiley, who suffered a lower-body injury in the team’s season-opening win over Coastal Carolina.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / September 16

Zac Alley: WVU Has ‘No Shot’ If the Defense Doesn’t Communicate

Defensively, the West Virginia Mountaineers are far from where they want to be. At the same time, they have shown what they are capable of in pockets throughout their first two games.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / September 16

What the FPI Matchup Predictor Says About WVU's Chances to Upset No. 25 Virginia

It's a big weekend coming up for Rich Rodriguez and the West Virginia Mountaineers, who will find out what they are made of when they go to battle against 25th-ranked Virginia in Charlotte.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / September 15

Mountaineers in The NFL: Week 1 Roundup

The West Virginia Mountaineers are off to a 2-0 start for the first time since 2018. Couple that with the NFL kicking off its regular season last week, and we are truly in the best time of the year.

Prince Strachan News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / September 14

WVU WR Prince Strachan Trending in the Right Direction, Could Make Debut vs. Virginia

West Virginia head coach Rich Rodriguez said on his radio show on Monday night that the Mountaineers came out of the UT Martin game healthy and also added that wide receiver Prince Strachan could make his WVU debut this Saturday against Virginia in Charlotte.

Noel Devine News / EssentiallySports / September 14

Victim Claims West Virginia Coach Traced Her Location as New Details Emerge in Alleged Assault Case

Noel Devine, a 38-year-old former West Virginia University star running back who returned to his alma mater in 2025 as an assistant RB coach, was arrested on September 13 following a felony strangulation charge.

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

New WVU Football Bowl Projections Entering Week 3

It's been a while since West Virginia fans were still feeling pretty good about the football team two weeks into a season. Sure, this team has plenty of things to correct and is far from a complete product, but entering mid-September unbeaten with a chance to take down a Top 25 team on a neutral site has created some optimism.

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

PFF Grades: 6 Mountaineers Who Impressed, 6 Who Struggled vs. UT Martin

The PFF grades are in, so let's not waste any more time and take a look at the three highest and lowest graded offensive and defensive players for West Virginia from their 52-7 win over UT Martin.

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

WVU vs. Virginia: Kickoff Time, TV Channel, and Streaming Info

Two weeks in, the West Virginia Mountaineers remain unbeaten — that marks the first 2-0 start since 2018, and they will look to secure their first 3-0 start in eight years as well when they square off with a ranked Virginia team in Charlotte next weekend.

Rich Rodriguez News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / September 12

What Rich Rodriguez Said Following the Win Over UT Martin

The West Virginia Mountaineers (2-0) handled the UT Martin Skyhawks (1-2) Saturday afternoon 52-7. WVU head coach Rich Rodriguez met with the media following the game and gave his assessment on the Mountaineers’ improving to 2-0 for the first time since 2018.

College Football News / Heartland College Sports / September 5