West Virginia Mountaineers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

WVU's Rich Rodriguez is Six Wins Away From a Historic Milestone

Rich Rodriguez isn’t in the deal to chase down milestones, but if the West Virginia Mountaineers get off to a scorching-hot start in 2026, he could achieve something very few in the history of college football have reached against one of his former teams.

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The 3 Biggest Secret Weapons on WVU Football's 2026 Roster

By now, I’m sure you are all aware of West Virginia’s most important players and dynamic playmakers on both sides of the ball. There are a few, however, who may not have as big a role as some of the “household names” but could have a bunch of success this fall.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / July 21

West Virginia Called a 'Big 12 Sleeper' by Prominent College Hoops Analyst

Even after Ross Hodge and his coaching staff put together a top 15 high school recruiting class and transfer portal class, West Virginia seems to be flying under the radar ahead of the 2026-27 season.

Ben Cutter News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / July 19

Ben Cutter Gives Clear Answer on Whether He'll Return to WVU in 2027

The NCAA is moving to a new age-based eligibility model , which will give student-athletes five years to play five. This means that players entering their senior year this fall who haven't used a redshirt, like West Virginia linebacker Ben Cutter, will have the opportunity to return in 2027.

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

WVU Bolsters Pitching Staff With Hard-Throwing Portal Addition

West Virginia picked up an interesting commitment out of the transfer portal on Saturday, gaining a pledge from two-way player Ryan Brown from Queens University (A-Sun Conference).

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / July 18

Could This WVU True Freshman QB Have a Brighter Future at Wide Receiver?

The only chance West Virginia freshman quarterback John Johnson III will have to see the field this fall will be sometime within the first two weeks of the season when the Mountaineers face Coastal Carolina and UT Martin.

The WVU All-Hype Team: Which Players Have the Biggest Buzz?

As we enter the back half of July, you’ll start to hear more about the names who could make a big impact for the Mountaineers this fall. There are a handful, however, that have been generating a ton of buzz inside the building throughout the off-season and are expected to be a massive part of this team's success.

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

Two WVU Teammates Team Up for a Highlight-Reel Defensive Gem

Flashing the leather is just a part of a West Virginia Mountaineers’ DNA, and Colton Sims and Weston Mazey put that on full display this week, teaming up for incredible play in the Northwoods League for the Richmond Flying Mummies.

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

How Gavin Kelly Did with Team USA in the World Collegiate Baseball Championship

West Virginia superstar catcher/2nd baseman Gavin Kelly just wrapped up play with the US national collegiate team on Wednesday morning, falling to Japan in the gold medal game of the first-ever World Collegiate Baseball Championship in extra innings, 6-3.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.