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Phil Steele Reacts to WVU's Opener, Predicts What We'll See in Week 2 vs. UT Martin

West Virginia left Week 1 with a sour taste in its mouth after allowing Coastal Carolina to make it a one-score game despite jumping out to a 24-0 lead.

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WVU Is 26-0 vs. FCS Teams — But How Many Close Calls Have There Been?

This weekend, the West Virginia Mountaineers will look to improve to 2-0 for the first time since the 2018 season when they host UT Martin from the FCS level.

WVU Football Reveals Uniform for Week 2 vs. UT Martin

After wearing an all-white uniform at home for the first time in program history, and just the second time they've donned white jersey at Milan Puskar Stadium, the West Virginia Mountaineers are turning to a more traditional look for this weekend's game against FCS opponent, UT Martin.

Rich Rod Reveals WVU Has More Than 25 Players on Multi-Year Deals — More Are Coming

Contain. Contain. Contain. That's the message that West Virginia head coach Rich Rodriguez and defensive coordinator Zac Alley are preaching to their defense this week.

Kevin Brown News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / September 9

Kevin Brown Just Gave WVU Fans a Glimpse of What's to Come

From the day West Virginia landed former Penn State commit Kevin Brown, they knew they had a major building block for the future. And by that, I mean the immediate future.

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Spread & Over/Under Predictions for West Virginia vs. UT Martin

Things did not go as well as the Mountaineers would have liked in Week 1 against Coastal Carolina, watching a 24-0 lead end in a 31-24 victory. This week's opponent, UT Martin, should pose no threat to West Virginia, and the real question is how many points will WVU win by?

Cam Cook News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / September 9

Rich Rod Isn't Worried Whatsoever About Overloading Cam Cook – That's a Dangerous Game

"Did he? I didn't even realize that," West Virginia head coach Rich Rodriguez said when Tony Caridi mentioned during his weekly radio show that running back Cam Cook had 30 carries in the team's season opener.

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New Bowl Projections Revealed for WVU After Week 1

After watching last weekend's second half in the season opener, you're probably thinking there's no way in heck that West Virginia looks like a team that will become bowl-eligible.

College Football News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / September 9

WVU Freshman RB is Week-to-Week with Injury, Possibly Shaking Up Order of Depth Chart

Cam Cook toted the rock 30 times in his West Virginia debut for 142 yards, and freshman Amari Latimer totaled six carries for 32 yards. They were the only two running backs to see action in the season opener against Coastal Carolina.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / September 8

UT Martin Head Coach Jason Simpson's Thoughts on the Matchup with WVU

The West Virginia Mountaineers (1-0) host FCS opponent, the UT Martin Skyhawks, Saturday (1-1) afternoon at Mountaineer Field. Kickoff is set for 1:00 p.m.

Prince Strachan News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / September 8

Rich Rod Reveals When WVU Could Get Prince Strachan Back

There's not been a ton of good or bad news on the injury front early in the season for West Virginia, but last night, head coach Rich Rodriguez officially announced that defensive lineman Darius Wiley had been lost for the season with a lower body injury, as expected.

Darius Wiley News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / September 8

Two WVU Players Poised for Bigger Roles After Darius Wiley's Injury

It's only one game into the 2026 season, and unfortunately, the injury bug has already penetrated a deep sting into West Virginia's defensive front. The Mountaineers officially lost defensive lineman Darius Wiley for the season with a lower-body injury, head coach Rich Rodriguez announced on Monday.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / September 8

Rich Rod Called a Staff Meeting 15 Minutes After WVU's Opener — He Was 'Pissed Off'

West Virginia's season opener was truly a tale of two halves. In the first 30 minutes, the Mountaineers looked like they were well on their way to accomplishing what they needed to — create a large lead and eventually get to the point where some younger guys can get into the game and get some experience.

Darius Wiley News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / September 7

A Big Blow to WVU's Defense: DL Darius Wiley Ruled Out for the Season

The fears surrounding West Virginia defensive lineman Darius Wiley have turned out to be true. The redshirt sophomore has been ruled out for the remainder of the 2026 season, according to WVU head coach Rich Rodriguez.

Cam Cook News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / September 7

West Virginia Running Back Cam Cook Tabbed Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week

West Virginia University running back Cam Cook was named the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week on Monday afternoon. The Round Rock, Texas, native rushed for 142 yards and two touchdowns and added a pair of receptions for 11 yards to help guide the Mountaineers to a 31-24 win over Coastal Carolina in the season opener.