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

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

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'

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

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 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

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?

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

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...

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.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / September 19
Nicole Auerbach Says WVU-Virginia Winner Gets ‘Country Roads’ — Wait, What?

Nicole Auerbach Says WVU-Virginia Winner Gets ‘Country Roads’ — Wait, What?

You would think that there would be a ton of bad blood between West Virginia and Virginia, but outside of a couple of pep band halftime shows by UVA making fun of West Virginians, there's not much hate or history to truly call the matchup a rivalry.

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

ESPN's SP+ Predicts Final Score for WVU vs. Virginia

West Virginia is heading to Charlotte as double-digit dogs, and that's what ESPN analytics guru Bill Connelly expects to take place, with his SP+ model projecting Virginia to beat the Mountaineers, 30-20.

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

Chris Talley Is Still Out — Now WVU Needs Another RB to Step Up

It'll be another week without freshman running back Chris Talley for the West Virginia Mountaineers, who is still working his way back from a tweaked hamstring.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / September 17
Confidence Meter: How Much Do WVU Fans Believe in an Upset vs. Virginia?

Confidence Meter: How Much Do WVU Fans Believe in an Upset vs. Virginia?

For the first time this season, West Virginia will enter a game playing the role of the underdog. But if you were to ask head coach Rich Rodriguez, it's probably the role he prefers, as does every Mountaineer.

Darius Wiley News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / September 16

WVU Defensive Lineman Darius Wiley Underwent Successful Surgery

The road to recovery has officially begun for West Virginia defensive lineman Darius Wiley, who suffered a lower-body injury in the team’s season-opening win over Coastal Carolina.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / September 16
Zac Alley: WVU Has ‘No Shot’ If the Defense Doesn’t Communicate

Zac Alley: WVU Has ‘No Shot’ If the Defense Doesn’t Communicate

Defensively, the West Virginia Mountaineers are far from where they want to be. At the same time, they have shown what they are capable of in pockets throughout their first two games.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / September 16

What the FPI Matchup Predictor Says About WVU's Chances to Upset No. 25 Virginia

It's a big weekend coming up for Rich Rodriguez and the West Virginia Mountaineers, who will find out what they are made of when they go to battle against 25th-ranked Virginia in Charlotte.

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

Mountaineers in The NFL: Week 1 Roundup

The West Virginia Mountaineers are off to a 2-0 start for the first time since 2018. Couple that with the NFL kicking off its regular season last week, and we are truly in the best time of the year.

Noel Devine News / EssentiallySports / September 14
Victim Claims West Virginia Coach Traced Her Location as New Details Emerge in Alleged Assault Case

Victim Claims West Virginia Coach Traced Her Location as New Details Emerge in Alleged Assault Case

Noel Devine, a 38-year-old former West Virginia University star running back who returned to his alma mater in 2025 as an assistant RB coach, was arrested on September 13 following a felony strangulation charge.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / Heartland College Sports / September 5
West Virginia Defensive Lineman Darius Wiley Carted Off vs. Coastal Carolina

West Virginia Defensive Lineman Darius Wiley Carted Off vs. Coastal Carolina

West Virginia suffered a concerning injury during Saturday’s game against Coastal Carolina, as defensive lineman Darius Wiley was carted off the field.

Michael Hawkins News / Yardbarker / August 28
Former Oklahoma QB named starter for Big 12 school

Former Oklahoma QB named starter for Big 12 school

In the offseason, Michael Hawkins Jr. left Oklahoma for the transfer portal. Hawkins then ended up at West Virginia, and it looks like he will be the starting QB for the Mountaineers.  

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