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Trey Lathan Throws Some Tampa 2 Shade and Reveals Nicco Marchiol's Tendency

Former West Virginia linebacker Trey Lathan had himself a night to remember on Saturday, picking up a dominating 41-10 win over his former school and also picking off his former teammate, Nicco Marchiol, for his first interception of the season.

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WVU Women's Basketball Big 12 Conference Schedule Unveiled

The Big 12 Conference and the West Virginia University Department of Athletics announce the released of the 2025-26 league schedule on Monday. The Mountaineers will meet three Big 12 opponents for a home and home this season - Cincinnati, TCU and UCF and face the remaining 12 conference foes once, split evenly, six at home and six on the road.

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

WVU’s Spot in CBS Sports' Rankings Might Surprise You After Kansas Meltdown

Things couldn't have gone worse for the Mountaineers in the Big 12 opener. The offensive line play, somehow, took a step BACK from the poor play they've put on tape through the first three games, and with Tye Edwards out, West Virginia had zero rushing attack.

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

2026 Center Aliou Dioum Commits to West Virginia

Ah, yes, some good news for West Virginia athletics. Moments ago, class of 2026 center Aliou Dioum (6'10", 200 lbs) announced his verbal commitment to the Mountaineers.

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

WVU’s Loss to Kansas Was Not Just About the Situation — It’s Deeper

The narrative entering West Virginia's Big 12 opener against Kansas was that it was a horrible situation for the Mountaineers and the exact opposite for the Jayhawks.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / September 20

Everything Rich Rodriguez Said Following the Blowout Loss to Kansas

Big 12 play opened up on a sour note for Rich Rodriguez and the West Virginia Mountaineers, dropping to Kansas 41-10. Here's everything Coach Rodriguez had to say in his postgame press conference.

College Football News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / September 20

Stock Up, Stock (Mostly) Down: Several Players Trending in the Wrong Direction

Alright, another game is in the books as West Virginia was pounded by Kansas, 41-10. As we do after each and every game, it's time to take a look at the WVSE — the West Virginia Stock Exchange.

Pat McAfee News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / September 20

Pat McAfee is All In on WVU This Week as His Super Dog Pick Against Kansas

This morning on ESPN's College GameDay, former Mountaineer kicker/punter Pat McAfee picked West Virginia as his super dog pick of the week. “I wasn’t allowed to pick them last week in the Backyard Brawl, but I’ll take West Virginia this week, getting 13.5 in Kansas," McAfee said.

College Football News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / September 19

Phil Steele Thinks WVU’s Rally Against Pitt Could Be the Spark They Needed

Things looked bleak for the Mountaineers at one point in the fourth quarter of last week's game against Pitt in the Backyard Brawl. After leading and controlling the first half and change, West Virginia quickly found itself in a 10-point deficit with just a handful of minutes to work with.

Trey Lathan News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / September 19

Trey Lathan Looks Like a New Player at Kansas Ahead of Matchup With West Virginia

West Virginia lost several players to the transfer portal this past offseason, but Kansas linebacker Trey Lathan is just one of two former Mountaineers they'll see this season.

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

WVU Cracks Top Four for 2027 OL After Unforgettable Backyard Brawl Visit

The Backyard Brawl produced not only a win in the win column for the West Virginia Mountaineers in 2025, but it scored some victories on the recruiting trail as well.

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

Predicting Each of West Virginia's Nine Big 12 Conference Games

The Backyard Brawl was a massive win for the West Virginia Mountaineers, but now, league play is set to begin, and the slate is wiped clean for everybody.

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

WVU’s Rich Rodriguez Says New Transfer Portal Rule Mirrors NFL Free Agency

The West Virginia Mountaineers football team was hit hard by the transfer portal this offseason, as well as every other college football program, as the college sports world continues to change rapidly.

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

In His Second Run, Rich Rod is Getting the Backing WVU’s Administration Once Withheld

During his first stint as the head football coach of the West Virginia Mountaineers, Rich Rodriguez and the university's administration did not see eye to eye when it came to the future of the program and how to sustain the success they had conjured up from 2005-07.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / Heartland College Sports / September 17

Rich Rodriguez Cracked a Joke WVU Fans Will Love

West Virginia head coach Rich Rodriguez joined The Pat McAfee Show this week after the Mountaineers’ 31-24 win over Pitt in the Backyard Brawl, and the segment quickly produced a memorable moment between the coach and his former player.

College Football News / Heartland College Sports / September 13

Watch: Rich Rodriguez Gets Emotional After Backyard Brawl Upset

Following West Virginia‘s upset of Pittsburgh in the Backyard Brawl on Saturday, an emotional Rich Rodriguez was immediately approached for an interview at midfield, and was clearly emotional in his first game back in the rivalry in nearly two decades.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / Heartland College Sports / September 12

Backyard Brawl to Continue Through 2036 as Pitt, WVU Extend Series

The historic Backyard Brawl between West Virginia and Pittsburgh has been extended through 2036, ensuring the rivals will face off yearly from 2029 to 2036, per Brett McMurphy.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / Yardbarker / September 8

West Virginia gets terrible injury news after loss to Ohio

It can be tough when you add insult to injury, but the West Virginia Mountaineers are finding out that adding injury to insult in college football feels just as bad.

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Rich Rodriguez News / Yardbarker / August 30

Rich Rodriguez's return to WVU was blast from past

When West Virginia brought back Rich Rodriguez to lead its football program for the 2025 season, it was a real turn back the clock moment as a middling program tried to rediscover some of its recent glory.

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