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Hodge Calls Brenen Lorient, Javan Buchanan's Fight for 5th Year a 'No-Brainer'

We are only ten days away from West Virginia opening its season against Niagara, and yet we are still unsure of whether or not the Mountaineers will have forwards Brenen Lorient and Javan Buchanan for the entire season.

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West Virginia Handles Glenville State in Second Exhibition

Glenville, WV - West Virginia traveled down I-79 to Glenville to take on Glenville State in its second exhibition game of the preseason schedule. The Mountaineers controlled the stat sheet, outrebounding the Pioneers 43-21, including 18 offensive rebounds, which contributed to 31 second chance points, as WVU pounded Glenville, 103-66.

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

Ross Hodge Believes WVU Can Dance in March with Revamped Roster

Aside from Brenen Lorient, Amir Jenkins, and "walk-on" MJ Feenane, everyone on the West Virginia men's basketball roster in 2026-27 is new. It seems like that has been the case for the Mountaineers for several years now, and that has more to do with the coaching changes than it does with just being the transfer portal era.

Difficult health news emerges about college coaching legend Bob Huggins

Legendary college basketball coach Bob Huggins is fighting a difficult health battle. Huggins’ family announced in a statement on Wednesday that the Hall of Fame coach is battling a progressive cognitive condition.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / October 21

Hall of Fame CBB coach Bob Huggins dealing with progressive cognitive condition

College basketball legend Bob Huggins, 73, is dealing with a progressive cognitive condition "that has begun to affect his memory and aspects of his daily life," according to his family in a joint statement released by the University of Cincinnati.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / New Baseball Media / October 21

2026 Fall College Baseball Reset: West Virginia

After years of flirting with a spot in Omaha, the West Virginia Mountaineers made it to the College World Series last June. West Virginia pulled off some heroics to get past Kentucky in the Regional, swept Cal Poly, and wound up winning two games before being eliminated by UNC.

Cam Cook News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / October 21

WVU Superstar RB Cam Cook Comments on Possibility of Returning for 5th Year

Really, since the day both players signed, West Virginia QB Mike Hawkins Jr. and RB Cam Cook have been compared to Pat White and Steve Slaton. Obviously, that's some major hype and to some degree, you could even say unfair for a couple of guys who had never played a down in Morgantown prior to this season.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / October 20

Rich Rodriguez Gives Malachi Hood Update, Reveals Bigger Opportunity for Jason Hall

Through the first seven games of the season, West Virginia has played Ben Cutter, Ashton Woods, Isaiah Patterson, and Cam Torbor the most at the linebacker spot.

Pat McAfee News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / October 18

Pat McAfee Reacts to WVU's Walk-Off Win, Shows Love to Mike Hawkins Jr.

It hasn't necessarily been a roller coaster, but it has been a season full of strong optimism and skepticism around the West Virginia football program.

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

WVU vs. TCU: Preview, Storylines

West Virginia was able to get back in the win column this week, and now they'll aim to move two games above .500 on the season when they take on TCU on the road for their final game before the bye.

WVU is a Near Touchdown Underdog for Road Game Against TCU

For the first time in nearly a month, West Virginia fans were able to sing John Denver's "Take Me Home, Country Roads" and have a smile on their face for the rest of the weekend as the Mountaineers edged out Cincinnati with a 45-42 win to improve to 4-3 on the year, while picking up their first Big 12 victory.

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

Sunday Morning Thoughts: Mike Hawkins Jr. Is a Superstar & WVU Needs to Lock Him Up

Every single week, the West Virginia Mountaineers have a chance to win because of their offense. They have a chance to lose every game they play because of their defense, but we'll have plenty of time to talk about that throughout the week leading up to the TCU game.

Cam Cook News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / October 17

What Cincinnati Head Coach Scott Satterfield Said About Cam Cook, Losing to WVU

Saturday afternoon, a 35-yard field goal kick from Jack Cassidy gave West Virginia a 45-42 win at the buzzer over Cincinnati, which also gave the Mountaineers their 19th win over the Bearcats in 23 tries.

Isaiah Mizell News / Yardbarker / October 10

Arizona WR Isaiah Mizell steps up, has career day in big win at West Virginia

Arizona Wildcats wide receiver Isaiah Mizell had a day.

Arizona extends winning streak, rolls past West Virginia 52-31

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College Football News / SuperWest Sports / October 8

2026 Week 6 Top Big 12 College Football Storylines: Analyzing the current state of the conference heading into this weekend's games

The Big 12 enters Week 6 with five teams ranked in the AP Top 25. Only the SEC and Big Ten have more. That shows the respect the league currently enjoys on a national level.

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.

Michael Hawkins News / Yardbarker / August 28

Former Oklahoma QB named starter for Big 12 school

In the offseason, Michael Hawkins Jr. left Oklahoma for the transfer portal. Hawkins then ended up at West Virginia, and it looks like he will be the starting QB for the Mountaineers.

Former Miami LB Wesley Bissainthe joins lawsuit seeking a fifth year of eligibility

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ACC joins Big Ten, SEC and Big 12 in banning former professional athletes

The 'College QBs who transferred schools' quiz

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