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The guys take the Rich Rod Rewatchables series to Heinz Field for the 2006 Backyard Brawl — a showdown where Pat White and Steve Slaton ran wild, WVU piled up 438 rushing yards, and the Mountaineers buried Pitt 45–27 on their own turf.

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

Fran Fraschilla Says WVU ‘Hit the Jackpot’ with Freshman Guard Amir Jenkins

Ross Hodge and the West Virginia Mountaineers have been searching for a backup point guard to Jasper Floyd for a good portion of the summer, and it seems like they may have an answer with incoming freshman, Amir Jenkins.

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

The Backyard Brawl May Be College GameDay’s Boldest and Best Option for Week 3

On paper, West Virginia vs. Pitt doesn't look like a big matchup to those who reside outside of region, but college football junkies understand how intense and important this game is for both teams, particularly for WVU head coach Rich Rodriguez.

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

Pat McAfee Introduces Kirk Herbstreit to WVU Commit 'Jesus in Cleats' on ESPN

On Tuesday evening, the West Virginia Mountaineers landed another commitment in the 2026 recruiting class, and his name alone, SirPaul Cheeks, has already made him a fan favorite.

Nicco Marchiol News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / July 16

The Athletic Ranks Nicco Marchiol in Bottom Tier of Power Four QBs for 2025

The trend continues for West Virginia quarterback Nicco Marchiol, who ranks toward the bottom of another preseason QB ranking list. Antonio Morales and Sam Khan Jr.

Noel Devine News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / July 16

WVU RB Commit SirPaul Cheeks Brings Devine-Like Burst and Big Play Potential

West Virginia picked up its third running back commit of the 2026 recruiting class on Tuesday as Richmond, Virginia, product SirPaul Cheeks (5'9", 185 lbs) announced his pledge.

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

2026 RB SirPaul Cheeks Commits to West Virginia

Tuesday evening, class of 2026 running back SirPaul Cheeks (5'9", 185 lbs) of Richmond, Virginia, shutdown his recruitment and committed to West Virginia.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / The Smoking Musket / July 15

West By Pod: Rich Rod Rewatchables | 2006 Sugar Bowl

The guys rewind to the Mountaineers’ first BCS bowl appearance — a Sugar Bowl stunner that launched the White–Slaton–Schmitt era into the national spotlight.

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

Pat McAfee Reps WVU While Stealing the Show at MLB’s Home Run Derby

He may not be for everyone, but you have to admit, Pat McAfee always brings the energy to every show, event, or game he's at. Last night, Major League Baseball invited him to not only conduct the press conference for this year's All-Star Game in Atlanta, but also to introduce the home run derby lineup.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / July 13

WVU Football's Latest 2026 Commit is Built to Make Immediate Noise

Earlier this week, the West Virginia Mountaineers picked up a commitment from class of 2026 cornerback Vincent Smith (6'2", 200 lbs) out of Carl Sandburg High School in Orland Park, Illinois.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / Heartland College Sports / July 12

Rich Rodriguez Plans to Light It Up—Literally—After Big Win

West Virginia coach Rich Rodriguez didn’t hesitate when asked about what he’d do after a big win this season. He joked that he would burn a couch in Morgantown, even if city rules stand in his way.

College Football News / College Football News / July 11

West Virginia Football Preview 2025: Mountaineers Season Prediction, Win Total Projection, Top Players

Come up with a third down stop. The Mountaineers can’t get better without coming up with more big plays on the key downs. Miserable last year, they allowed teams to convert 49% or more of their chances and went 0-5 when allowing teams to convert more than half their tries.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / July 11

CBS Sports Analyst Joins Growing List of Doubters Picking WVU to Finish Last in Big 12

If you haven't warmed up to the feeling of West Virginia being picked to finish dead last in the Big 12 Conference this football season, you might want to start to.

Javon Small News / Hoops Rumors / July 10

Grizzlies sign second-round pick to a two-way contract

He played college basketball at East Carolina, Oklahoma State and West Virginia, averaging 18.6 points and 5.6 assists in his final collegiate season with the Mountaineers.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / Heartland College Sports / July 10

Class Of 2026 3-Star DB Vincent Smith Commits To WVU

The West Virginia Mountaineers added to their 2026 recruiting class with three-star defensive back Vincent Smith. Smith chose WVU over Purdue and Iowa, but also held offers from Kentucky and USC, per 247Sports.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / July 10

2026 DB Vincent Smith Picks West Virginia Over Two Big Ten Schools

Thursday afternoon, the West Virginia Mountaineers saw their 2026 recruiting class grow as defensive back Vincent Smith (6'2", 200 lbs) out of Carl Sandburg High School in Orland Park, Illinois, announced his pledge to the Mountaineers.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / July 10

WVU Ranked Last and Phil Steele Says it All Comes Down to These Two Things

In his 2025 college football preview magazine, the czar of college football, Phil Steele, predicted West Virginia to finish 16th (dead last) in the conference.

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

Ross Hodge Bought DeVries’ Morgantown Home and Found WVU Gear Still Inside

Ross Hodge is not only replacing Darian DeVries as the West Virginia men's head basketball coach, but he's also filling the void in his Morgantown home.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / The Smoking Musket / July 9

Rich Rodriguez Set for First Big 12 Media Days as WVU Head Coach

Good morning! This is the Shotgun/Throwdown, your daily West Virginia sports roundup. Welcome to The Shotgun/Throwdown, your daily West Virginia sports roundup (that we didn’t already talk about in another article) with some sophomoric humor and daily distractions thrown in for good measure.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / July 5

One Voice in the National Media Just Picked West Virginia as a Big 12 Dark Horse

The 2025 season is widely viewed as the start of a rebuild for West Virginia, with many having low expectations for the Mountaineers, myself included. Anytime you have this much turnover in one offseason and no true answer at quarterback, it's hard for anyone to set the bar high.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / Heartland College Sports / July 2

Mountaineers Secure Four-Star PG Amir Jenkins in Class of 2025

West Virginia basketball has added a significant piece to its 2025–26 roster as four-star point guard Amir Jenkins has reclassified and committed to the Mountaineers.