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Rich Rodriguez Voices His Frustration With WVU's Continued Defensive Struggles

It's no secret what West Virginia's problem is right now. They can't stop anybody or anything. The run, the pass, play-action pass- you name it, opponents are gashing the Mountaineers in Big 12 play.

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WVU vs. Cincinnati: Preview, Storylines

The Mountaineers are reeling, having lost each of their first three games in Big 12 play, and are hoping to avoid dropping below .500 on the season when they host the Cincinnati Bearcats this upcoming weekend.

College Football News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / October 11

Sunday Morning Thoughts: WVU’s Margin for Error Continues to Shrink

West Virginia’s 52-31 loss to Arizona on Saturday further proved that the Mountaineers are going to have to outscore teams in shootouts to win games in 2026.

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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West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / October 9

The 2027 West Virginia Baseball Schedule Revealed

The West Virginia University baseball program released its 2027 schedule on Friday. The Mountaineers open the season on the road at College of Charleston for a three-game series on Friday Feb.

How Many Wins Can WVU Still Get in 2026? Phil Steele Weighs In

A couple of losses in a row may seem like the world is crumbling, but in all reality, there is still a ton of football left for the Mountaineers, and a successful season can still be had.

College Football News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / October 9

Phil Steele Drops Prediction for WVU's Crucial Matchup vs. Arizona

College football expert Phil Steele has been riding with the West Virginia Mountaineers since the preseason and despite back-to-back disappointing performances to open Big 12 Conference play, he's not ready to sell all of his stock in the Old Gold and Blue.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / October 8

Three WVU Players Listed as 'Questionable', TE Cam Ball is 'Doubtful' vs. Arizona

The first availability report of the week has been submitted by the West Virginia Mountaineers, and there are some things we will need to keep a close eye on leading up to kickoff.

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 / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / October 7

Rich Rodriguez Sends a Message About Mike Hawkins Jr.’s Passing Ability

It's no secret that West Virginia likes to run the football, and when you have two dynamic players like Cam Cook and dual-threat quarterback Mike Hawkins Jr., it's easy to see why.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / October 7

Mountaineers in the NFL: Week 4 Roundup

The West Virginia Mountaineers suffered their second consecutive loss after a 3-0 start to the season in Ames this weekend as they fell 45-42 to the Iowa State Cyclones this past Saturday.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / October 7

Mountaineers in the NFL: Week 5 Roundup

The West Virginia Mountaineers suffered their second consecutive loss after a 3-0 start to the season in Ames this weekend as they fell 45-42 to the Iowa State Cyclones this past Saturday.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / October 6

Alley Admits WVU is Doing Too Much: 'It's Simple to Say That It Ain't F------ Worked'

When the West Virginia defense takes the field this year, it's usually a pretty good time to get up, go to the bathroom, get a snack, flip through the channels to see other scores, etc.

College Basketball News / Busting Brackets / October 5

West Virginia Basketball: 2026-27 season preview for the Mountaineers

After what’s certainly been a rocky stretch in program history, West Virginia is finally realizing some stability. Legendary coach Bob Huggins was dismissed, then interim coach Josh Eilert was shown the door after one season before Darian DeVries bolted from Morgantown for the Indiana job after just one year.

Honor Huff News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / October 5

Honor Huff Seeking Fifth Year of Eligibility, Files Complaint Against the NCAA

West Virginia is a month away from the start of the 2026-27 season, and they are not entirely sure what their roster will look like. Brenen Lorient and Javan Buchanan were granted a preliminary injunction by the courts for a fifth year of eligibility, but the NCAA is appealing the decision.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / October 5

Big 12 Power Rankings: Two Big Risers, West Virginia Tumbles Near the Bottom

The second full weekend of Big 12 Conference play is in the books, and we have a couple of big movers in our weekly power rankings with Baylor and Iowa State shooting up the list, thanks to wins over Arizona State and West Virginia.

WVU's Bowl Stock Tanks After 2nd Straight Loss — Now in Danger of Missing the Postseason

Well, just a few weeks ago, West Virginia was projected to play in some quality bowl games and was a consensus pick to make it to the postseason. Now, after two straight losses, including one to one of the perceived worst teams in the Big 12 (Iowa State), their hopes of making a bowl are in danger, especially when you look at the road ahead.