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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.

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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

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.

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

Mike Hawkins Jr. Calls Cam Cook the Best Player He's Ever Shared the Field With

Mike Hawkins Jr. is having a spectacular first season as the starting quarterback for the West Virginia Mountaineers, and because of it, he's getting some love for the Heisman Trophy.

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

Which WVU Freshmen Could Make a Bigger Impact Before the Season Ends?

The 2026 freshman class for West Virginia hasn't seen a ton of playing time this season, and a big reason for that is because of the veteran presence they have populating the two-deep on both sides of the football.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / October 26

WVU Is on the Cusp of Bowl Eligibility — Here's Where the Mountaineers Could Go

For the first time this season, the West Virginia Mountaineers won a game because of their defense. That said, the offense should still get its flowers for scoring 24 points on the Big 12's best defense, which is double the points TCU had been giving up.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / October 24

Initial Thoughts From West Virginia's Down-to-the-Wire Win Over TCU

What a nail-biter that was for the Mountaineers in Fort Worth. West Virginia's defense gets a key stop at the end of the game to take down TCU 24-20 and head into the bye week on a two-game winning streak, owning a 5-3 (2-3) record.

Honor Huff News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / October 24

Honor Huff Enters Transfer Portal, Still Seeking Extra Year of Eligibility

Honor Huff will not be returning to the West Virginia basketball team after all. The veteran guard is hoping to gain a "fifth" year of eligibility through the courts, and in the meantime, has entered the transfer portal.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / October 23

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 23

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.

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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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.

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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