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This 2026 WVU Football Record Projection Won't Age Well

No one is expecting the West Virginia Mountaineers to contend for a Big 12 title in 2026, but they also won't be among the worst teams in the league, although that seems to be the perception from most outsiders.

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WVU Is Retiring No. 5, But Jaden Bray Will Still Wear It in 2026

September 5th, 2026, will be a special day in the history of West Virginia football as the Mountaineers will hold a ceremony on the day of their season opener against Coastal Carolina to unofficially retire Pat White's No 5 jersey.

Three Games That Will Decide Whether WVU Exceeds Expectations

Every year, you can usually point to a few games on the schedule and say, " Those are the ones that will determine if the year will be considered a success or not." For West Virginia, I see three of them in 2026.

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

Rich Rod Pounds the Table to Bring Back Regional Conferences

West Virginia in the Big 12 has never been an ideal fit in the geographical sense. Even with the recent additions of Cincinnati and UCF, the Mountaineers would be better suited to be in one of the other three Power Four leagues, making road trips more feasible for fans and less expensive for the athletic department.

Nick Krahe News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / July 9

Rich Rod Thinks WVU Has a Future Star on the Offensive Line

Coming into the 2025 season, West Virginia offensive lineman Nick Krahe had logged a grand total of 30 in-game snaps. He wasn't necessarily thrown into the fire in 2026 because he had a couple of years of development under the previous staff, so Rich Rodriguez and Co.

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

WVU-North Carolina Might Be Off, but Another Blue Blood Could Be in Play

Earlier this offseason, The Field of 68's Rocco Miller reported that West Virginia and North Carolina were "finalizing an agreement" to play a neutral site game in Charlotte on Black Friday, as part of the 2nd annual Dick Vitale Invitational.

College Football News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / July 7

WVU Offensive Lineman Removed From Team's Official 2026 Roster

The West Virginia Mountaineers recently updated their roster for the 2026 season, and redshirt freshman offensive lineman Phillip Bowser is nowhere to be found, spelling the end of his time in Morgantown.

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

One Player Still Missing From West Virginia's 2026 Football Roster

As expected, Rich Rodriguez did not include a preseason depth chart in this year's WVU football media guide, which was released on Tuesday morning, ahead of Big 12 Media Days in Frisco.

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

West Virginia Lands Two Players on Preseason All-Big 12 Team

Big 12 Media Days will get started on Tuesday, so today, the conference released its preseason All-Big 12 team, as voted on by the media. West Virginia has two players represented, both on the offensive side of the ball in running back Cam Cook and fullback Kayden Luke.

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

What Rich Rodriguez Might Reveal at Big 12 Media Day About WVU’s 2026 Season

This week, Rich Rodriguez and a few Mountaineers will be headed to Frisco, Texas to participate in Big 12 Media Days. The event will begin tomorrow, but the Mountaineers won't be available to speak until Wednesday.

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

If You Use WVU's Playbook in College Football 27, You're Basically Cheating

If you haven't purchased EA Sports' College Football 27 video game yet and you're a West Virginia fan, all I'm saying is you might want to consider it.

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

Incoming WVU Slugger is Tearing Up the Northwoods League

The one area West Virginia wasn't highly productive in during the 2026 season was putting baseballs over the fence. As a team, the Mountaineers hit 58 home runs on the year with Gavin Kelly leading the way, belting 19 out of the park.

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

WVU Baseball Officially Adds Three Transfers to Open July

Three more transfer portal commits have put pen to paper, officially becoming Mountaineers. To begin the month of July, West Virginia announced the signings of outfielder Chase Ecker and left-handed pitchers Colton Hartman and Robert Satin.

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

WVU Plans to Hire Architect to Study Expansion Options at Kendrick Family Ballpark

West Virginia baseball isn't some overnight success story. In fact, it's far from it. The success they have experienced over the past three years isn't just some random blip on the radar, either.

College Football News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / July 1

WVU Football Unveils Change to One of Its Helmet Options

The 2026 college football season is just around the corner, and once again, the West Virginia Mountaineers have made a slight change to their uniform. There is no need to panic; it's nothing too crazy, and it makes a lot of sense.

WVU Women's Basketball Accepts Invite to Battle 4 Atlantis

West Virginia women’s basketball is coming off one of their most accomplished seasons in program history. Now with some added national attention as the defending Big 12 Tournament champions, the team was invited to play in one of the most prestigious in-season tournaments this upcoming season.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / July 1

Where WVU’s 2027 Recruiting Class Stands Right Now (And What’s Missing)

A crazy busy month of June on the recruiting trail is now behind Rich Rodriguez and the West Virginia coaching staff. Official visits are complete, and we are now in a dead period, so outside of communication via text/call, things will slow down quite a bit over the next few weeks.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / Heartland College Sports / June 26