West Virginia Mountaineers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

The Two Former Mountaineers Who Are Suddenly Back in the Conversation

Much of last year's West Virginia basketball team either graduated or transferred elsewhere. There are two seniors from that team, though, who could be an option for Ross Hodge to bring back to the 2026-27 roster — Treysen Eaglestaff and Brenen Lorient.

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WVU Lands Massive Hard-Throwing Right-Handed Pitcher for 2028 Recruiting Class

On Saturday, the West Virginia Mountaineers picked up their first commitment in the 2028 recruiting class with right-handed pitcher Tyler Puffer (6'8", 205 lbs) of McKees Rocks, PA, announcing his pledge to the program on social media.

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

Ross Hodge Gives the Latest on Javan Buchanan's Eligibility Status

West Virginia senior forward Javan Buchanan (6'7", 230 lbs) will need some help in order to play for the Mountaineers in 2026-27 after his waiver was denied by the NCAA.

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

A Second Former WVU Defender is Pursuing an Extra Year of Eligibility

On Wednesday, former West Virginia cornerback Jordan Scruggs told West Virginia On SI that he will be seeking a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction against the NCAA so he can play one more season of college football, with the intent of doing so at WVU.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / Heartland College Sports / July 29

West Virginia Needs the Backyard Brawl More Than Ever in the Big 12

When West Virginia joined the Big 12 in 2012, one of the biggest concerns was whether the Mountaineers would lose the rivalries that helped define the program.

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

The WVU True Freshmen Closest to Cracking the Starting Lineup

The Mountaineers will have a young football team in 2026, and with that comes a bunch of question marks. Some second of third-year guys may not live up to expectations, opening the door for a promising true freshman.

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

A Dream Schedule? Why WVU's 2027 Slate Could Change Everything

Of course, West Virginia wants to win in 2026, as do the fans. They don't want to hear about next year or anything regarding the future, which is understandable given how six of the last seven seasons have gone.

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

WVU Women's Basketball to Return to The Greenbrier to Face Big Ten Opponent

Mark Kellogg and the West Virginia women's basketball team are coming off one of their most successful seasons in program history, and expectations for the 2026 season are sky-high.

College Basketball News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / July 23

Jeff Goodman Believes WVU Basketball is a Threat in the Big 12 This Season

National college basketball analyst Jeff Goodman believes the West Virginia Mountaineers have a real chance to make some noise in the Big 12 conference this season.

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

WVU's Rich Rodriguez is Six Wins Away From a Historic Milestone

Rich Rodriguez isn’t in the deal to chase down milestones, but if the West Virginia Mountaineers get off to a scorching-hot start in 2026, he could achieve something very few in the history of college football have reached against one of his former teams.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / July 21

The 3 Biggest Secret Weapons on WVU Football's 2026 Roster

By now, I’m sure you are all aware of West Virginia’s most important players and dynamic playmakers on both sides of the ball. There are a few, however, who may not have as big a role as some of the “household names” but could have a bunch of success this fall.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / July 21

West Virginia Called a 'Big 12 Sleeper' by Prominent College Hoops Analyst

Even after Ross Hodge and his coaching staff put together a top 15 high school recruiting class and transfer portal class, West Virginia seems to be flying under the radar ahead of the 2026-27 season.

Ben Cutter News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / July 19

Ben Cutter Gives Clear Answer on Whether He'll Return to WVU in 2027

The NCAA is moving to a new age-based eligibility model , which will give student-athletes five years to play five. This means that players entering their senior year this fall who haven't used a redshirt, like West Virginia linebacker Ben Cutter, will have the opportunity to return in 2027.

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

WVU Bolsters Pitching Staff With Hard-Throwing Portal Addition

West Virginia picked up an interesting commitment out of the transfer portal on Saturday, gaining a pledge from two-way player Ryan Brown from Queens University (A-Sun Conference).

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / July 18

Could This WVU True Freshman QB Have a Brighter Future at Wide Receiver?

The only chance West Virginia freshman quarterback John Johnson III will have to see the field this fall will be sometime within the first two weeks of the season when the Mountaineers face Coastal Carolina and UT Martin.

The WVU All-Hype Team: Which Players Have the Biggest Buzz?

As we enter the back half of July, you’ll start to hear more about the names who could make a big impact for the Mountaineers this fall. There are a handful, however, that have been generating a ton of buzz inside the building throughout the off-season and are expected to be a massive part of this team's success.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / July 17

Two WVU Teammates Team Up for a Highlight-Reel Defensive Gem

Flashing the leather is just a part of a West Virginia Mountaineers’ DNA, and Colton Sims and Weston Mazey put that on full display this week, teaming up for incredible play in the Northwoods League for the Richmond Flying Mummies.

Miles Sadler Says Fellow WVU Freshman Was 'Made in a Lab'

Length and overall size were certainly an issue for the West Virginia men’s basketball team in Ross Hodges first year on the job. I think it’s safe to say that the issue has been resolved, thanks to all the work they did on the recruiting trail and in the transfer portal this summer.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / July 15

How Gavin Kelly Did with Team USA in the World Collegiate Baseball Championship

West Virginia superstar catcher/2nd baseman Gavin Kelly just wrapped up play with the US national collegiate team on Wednesday morning, falling to Japan in the gold medal game of the first-ever World Collegiate Baseball Championship in extra innings, 6-3.