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Week 11 Bowl Projections for WVU Include One Wacky Opponent

The West Virginia Mountaineers came oh so close to becoming bowl-eligible this past weekend in what would have been a statement way to do so against a top-15 team on the road.

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Updated Odds for West Virginia's Week 11 Game Against Kansas

It's going to take a few days (or more) for West Virginia fans to put the loss to Texas Tech behind them, and rightfully so. But next week's home game against Kansas is a chance to get right and pick up the sixth win of the season.

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

Phil Steele Gives WVU Better Than 50% Chance to Pull Off a Late-Season Upset

I've been saying it for weeks: with how good this West Virginia offense is, they are bound to pull off a big upset at some point. The defense has to get better, of course, but with how efficient and explosive the Mountaineers' run game is, they have what it takes to shock the country at least once, maybe twice.

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

What Ross Hodge Said Following the Win Over Stetson

The West Virginia Mountaineers (2-0) hammered the Stetson Hatters (0-3) Friday night at Hope Coliseum, 91-53. West Virginia freshman guard Miles Sadler

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

Instant Reactions to West Virginia's Win Over Stetson

Morgantown, WV – The West Virginia Mountaineers (2-0) cruised to a 91-53 victory over the Stetson Hatters (0-3) Friday night at Hope Coliseum. Freshman

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

West Virginia Announces Starting Five vs. Stetson

The West Virgina Mountaineers host the Stetson Hatterr Friday night at Hope Coliseum. Tip-off is set for 7:00 p.m. EST and the action will stream on ESPN+.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / November 3

WVU is Working to Keep Mike Hawkins Jr. — Here's Where Things Stand

The bye week has come and gone, and there is no new deal in place for West Virginia quarterback Mike Hawkins Jr. to remain a Mountaineer beyond the 2026 season...yet.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / November 3

WVU Basketball Stock Report: Miles Sadler, Defense Makes an Early Statement

The West Virginia Mountaineers opened up their 2026 campaign with a resounding 91-46 victory over the Niagara Purple Eagles. Ross Hodge’s second season as the head man of the Mountaineers basketball program is off to as good a start as you can ask for, as the team aims to make the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2023.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / November 2

Bowl Projections for WVU with Four Games Remaining in the 2026 Season

It was a stress-free weekend for West Virginia head coach Rich Rodriguez and Mountaineer fans everywhere, who were able to take a deep breath after some wild, yet thrilling victories in back-to-back weeks over Cincinnati and TCU.

College Basketball News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / November 1

Predicting WVU Basketball's Record for the 2026-27 Season

The West Virginia Mountaineers will open the lid on the 2026-27 season on Monday night against Niagara inside Hope Coliseum. How many games will WVU win in year two under Ross Hodge?

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / October 31

The Three Former Mountaineers Who Will Face West Virginia This Season

The transfer portal has impacted every team in college basketball, but I'm not sure there are many programs out there that have seen more turnover in their rosters than West Virginia over the last four years.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / October 30

Ross Hodge Opens Up About One Thing He Wasn't Prepared for When He Took the WVU Job

The greatest thing about West Virginia fans is that they are extremely passionate about the Mountaineers. And sometimes, that can be its biggest problem.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / October 30

WVU's 2026 Schedule: BPI Gives Win Probabilities for Every Game

A new season is upon us, and the expectations for Ross Hodge and the West Virginia Mountaineers are to get back to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since the 2022-23 season.

College Basketball News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / October 29

WVU Projected to Have the Second-Most Elite Three-Point Shooters in College Basketball

Shooting the three-ball was a major hiccup in West Virginia's offensive game a year ago, especially if you remove Honor Huff from the equation. Much of the Mountaineers' three-point production came from the 5'10" guard.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / October 29

'We Easily Could Have Nine or 10 Starters': Ross Hodge on WVU's Talent

When the West Virginia Mountaineers take the floor on Monday night for the season opener against Niagara, Ross Hodge will likely trot out a starting lineup that consists of Miles Sadler, Finley Bizjack, Joson Sanon, Brenen Lorient, and Mouhamed Sylla.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / October 29

Predicting All Four Games Remaining on WVU's Football Schedule

No game this weekend for the West Virginia Mountaineers, of course, so we don't have a prediction to give you as we normally do every Thursday. Instead, how about four predictions?

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / October 28

What Ross Hodge Said Following the Win Over Wheeling

The West Virginia Mountaineers wrapped up its preseason slate with a 98-55 win over the Wheeling Cardinals Wednesday night. WVU freshman guard Miles Sadler led all scorers with 15 points, while dishing six assists.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / October 28

Instant Reactions to West Virginia's Final Exhibition of the Preseason

The West Virginia Mountaineers capped its preseason schedule with a resounding 98-55 win over the Wheeling Cardinals Wednesday night. Here some of my initial takeaways from the Mountaineers third and final exhibition of the season.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / October 28

How Likely Is WVU to Win Its Final Four Games? ESPN FPI Weighs In

The Mountaineers have reached the bye week with a 5-3 record and a 2-3 mark in Big 12 Conference play. The daunting November gauntlet awaits them on the other side, where they will take on three ranked teams in the final month of the season.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / October 27

Predicting WVU's Biggest Transfer Portal Needs on Offense

Yes, we are still four games away from the end of the regular season, but we do have a pretty good idea as to which players West Virginia is going to want to retain and where they may need more help simply based on performance and/or a lack of depth at certain positions.

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.

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.

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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.

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