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Zac Alley 'Mad' About Finish vs. Virginia: 'We Played to Not Lose, We Didn't Play to Win'

West Virginia's 38-27 win over Virginia last week can be a little deceiving if you just happened to glance at the final scores from Week 3 of college football.

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Six WVU Players Questionable or Probable in First Availability Report vs. OSU

So far, the West Virginia Mountaineers have had much better luck on the injury front compared to what they went through last year. In Week 2 last fall,

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / September 22

Rich Rodriguez Delivers Good Injury News on Several Key WVU Players

There were a few moments when West Virginia fans were holding their breath during last weekend's game against Virginia, seeing starting left guard Nick Krahe and wide receiver Jaden Bray exit the game, as well as reserve tight end Cam Ball.

College Football News / 5 GOATs / September 22

Oklahoma State at West Virginia odds: Opening point spread revealed

Oklahoma State and West Virginia are ready for a pivotal Big 12 showdown to highlight Week 4 of the college football regular season and the odds, via the Polymarket App, have been revealed.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / September 22

WVU's Biggest Night in Years Could Tell Us If the Mountaineers Are Really Back

It's been a minute since Milan Puskar Stadium hosted a big-time matchup with something more on the line than bragging rights over heated rival Pitt. I'd argue the last really intense night game the Mountaineers had was against Oklahoma in 2018, playing for a spot in the Big 12 championship.

College Basketball News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / September 21

Quick Hits: Ross Hodge on WVU’s Roster, Defense and More

The West Virginia University men’s basketball team began their first official day of practice Monday morning. West Virginia welcomes six freshmen, six transfers and return three Mountaineers from the previous season.

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

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.

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

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.