West Virginia Mountaineers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Mountaineers in The NFL: Geno Smith Puts Up Big Numbers, Frazier and McKivitz Shine

It was a huge weekend for football, as the Mountaineers fell 41-24 to the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Milan Puskar Stadium on Saturday. Week 3 of the 2026 NFL season is also in the books after the Bears' thrilling victory on Monday Night Football.

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Ben McDougal Cleared to Return for Fifth Season

West Virginia University reliever Ben McDougal was granted a fifth season following a federal court ruling on Wednesday. US District Judge John Preston Bailey for the Northern District of West Virginia granted a preliminary injunction for McDougal.

College Football News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / September 28

Odds for WVU's First Road Game of the Season Against Iowa State

With what happened last night in Morgantown, you would think it would be safe to assume that West Virginia will come out ticked off next week when they hit the road to take on the Iowa State Cyclones.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / September 25

Nick Saban Believes WVU Has 'A Chance' to Contend in the Big 12

Milan Puskar Stadium is going to be rocking Saturday night under the lights for the Mountaineers' Big 12 opener against Oklahoma State. With a win, not only will they begin league play 1-0, but they will almost certainly become a ranked team by Sunday afternoon.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / September 25

Is WVU a Legit Big 12 Contender? Phil Steele Can See a 7-0 Start to the Season

Nationally, there weren't very many folks buying stock in the West Virginia Mountaineers heading into year two under Rich Rodriguez. College football expert Phil Steele was one of the select few.

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

Zac Alley 'Mad' About Finish vs. Virginia: 'We Played to Not Lose, We Didn't Play to Win'

West Virginia's 38-27 win over Virginia last week can be a little deceiving if you just happened to glance at the final scores from Week 3 of college football.

College Football News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / September 23

Six WVU Players Questionable or Probable in First Availability Report vs. OSU

So far, the West Virginia Mountaineers have had much better luck on the injury front compared to what they went through last year. In Week 2 last fall,

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

Rich Rodriguez Delivers Good Injury News on Several Key WVU Players

There were a few moments when West Virginia fans were holding their breath during last weekend's game against Virginia, seeing starting left guard Nick Krahe and wide receiver Jaden Bray exit the game, as well as reserve tight end Cam Ball.

College Football News / 5 GOATs / September 22

Oklahoma State at West Virginia odds: Opening point spread revealed

Oklahoma State and West Virginia are ready for a pivotal Big 12 showdown to highlight Week 4 of the college football regular season and the odds, via the Polymarket App, have been revealed.

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

WVU's Biggest Night in Years Could Tell Us If the Mountaineers Are Really Back

It's been a minute since Milan Puskar Stadium hosted a big-time matchup with something more on the line than bragging rights over heated rival Pitt. I'd argue the last really intense night game the Mountaineers had was against Oklahoma in 2018, playing for a spot in the Big 12 championship.

College Basketball News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / September 21

Quick Hits: Ross Hodge on WVU’s Roster, Defense and More

The West Virginia University men’s basketball team began their first official day of practice Monday morning. West Virginia welcomes six freshmen, six transfers and return three Mountaineers from the previous season.

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

Could ESPN's College GameDay Come to WVU This Season?

Following West Virginia's big win over No. 25 Virginia, there was some hope that ESPN's College GameDay would take advantage of the 3-0 start by the Mountaineers and come to Morgantown this weekend for the showdown with Oklahoma State, who just took down sixth-ranked Oregon a couple of weeks ago.

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

WVU’s Bowl Projections Are Improving Fast After Statement Win

Well, if you were worried about West Virginia's chances to make a bowl game this season, their win on Saturday over Virginia should help relieve much of those concerns.

Owen Schmitt News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / September 19

Owen Schmitt’s Gut Guarantee: ‘West Virginia Hard Edge Football’ Is Coming

This is a big one for the Mountaineers. And if they are able to leave Charlotte with a W, it's going to put West Virginia back on the college football map for the first time in years.

Virginia Trolls WVU with 'Defend Our State' Hype Video, There's Just One Problem...

West Virginia-Virginia isn't the Backyard Brawl, and it's nowhere near the level of hatred between WVU and Virginia Tech. There is some distaste toward one another, though, largely fueled by Virginia, which had a couple of pep band halftime shows that went a little too far.