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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 / 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.

WVU’s Future Backfield Got a Lot Scarier With the Addition of Christopher Talley

West Virginia received some fireworks on the evening of the 4th of July, picking up a commitment from class of 2026 running back Christopher Talley (5'9", 175 lbs) out of Memphis, Tennessee.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / July 4

2026 RB Christopher Talley Commits to West Virginia

The West Virginia coaching staff received some good news on the 4th of July, scooping up a commitment from class of 2026 running back Christopher Talley (5'9", 175 lbs) out of Whitehaven High School in Memphis, Tennessee.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / July 4

WVU Football's All-Time Record vs. Every Opponent in 2025

We are 57 days away from the West Virginia Mountaineers starting their 2025 season. With the season approaching, let's open up up the history books and see how the Mountaineers have performed versus their 2025 opponents.

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.

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

West Virginia Reportedly Nearing Two-Year Neutral Court Series with ACC School

It's that part of the offseason where West Virginia athletic director Wren Baker and others in the WVU basketball facility begin piecing together the schedule for the upcoming season.

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

West Virginia Snags Southpaw in Transfer Portal After One Year at Hawai'i

Recently, the West Virginia Mountaineers added another arm to the pitching staff, snagging a commitment out of the transfer portal from southpaw Joshua Surigao, who is coming off his true freshman season at Hawai'i.

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

Point Guard Amir Jenkins Commits to West Virginia

Ross Hodge has had to build an almost entirely new roster for the Mountaineers this offseason. He continues that today, with the new addition of point guard Amir Jenkins.

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

Transfer Portal Delivers Again as WVU Lands Georgia Southern’s Sean Smith

West Virginia continues to add to its transfer portal class, picking up a veteran bat in the form of former Georgia Southern outfielder Sean Smith (6'1", 205 lbs).

College Football News / Heartland College Sports / June 29

Can Rich Rodriguez Prove Lindy’s Wrong About WVU in 2025?

The West Virginia Mountaineers football team finally made a coaching change in the offseason and went back in time to make a new hire. Out went Neal Brown, who underachieved in his time with WVU, and in came Rich Rodriguez, who led the Mountaineers to some of their greatest triumphs before he set off to coach at Michigan in 2008.

Nicco Marchiol News / Heartland College Sports / June 27

Nicco Marchiol’s Moment: Can WVU’s New Era Start Under Center?

WVU redshirt junior quarterback Nicco Marchiol elected to return to the Mountaineers this offseason, following the firing of former Head Coach Neal Brown.

Jahiem White News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / June 26

Jahiem White Posts Impressive 40 Time After Two Offseason Surgeries

West Virginia running back Jahiem White didn't get the chance to finish out the 2024 season, thanks to an unspecified injury in the team's bowl loss to Memphis in the Scooter's Coffee Frisco Bowl, which occurred just before the half.

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

Help on the Way? West Virginia Hosts Reigning Big 12 Steals Leader on Official Visit

Much of the 2025-26 roster is in place for the West Virginia Mountaineers, but first-year head coach Ross Hodge still needs to fill a couple of more spots to feel better about the team's depth.

College Football News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / June 25

Ranking Every WVU Football Position Group Ahead of the 2025 Season

West Virginia will have new starters all over the field, and almost at every single position. This leaves a lot of unanswered questions, but I am going to attempt to answer some of them as I rank each position group from worst to best.

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

Minikon Johnson Becomes Second Member of West Virginia's 2027 Class

West Virginia has been busy in the month of June filling out their 2026 recruiting class. However, that does not mean they aren't already focused on 2027.

Nicco Marchiol News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / June 24

Between The Eers: Why the Low Ranking for Nicco Marchiol?

Earlier this week, I released my preseason Big 12 starting quarterback rankings, and as expected, West Virginia fans weren't too thrilled with Nicco Marchiol checking in at No.

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

Every WVU Football Road Game Ranked by How Hostile the Environment Will Be

West Virginia will play six games away from Milan Puskar Stadium in 2025, five of which will take place in Big 12 Conference play. At first glance, the road slate looks pretty favorable, but if the Mountaineers aren't careful, they could trip up and fall in one of the games they should be favored in.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / Heartland College Sports / June 23