This offseason, Rich Rodriguez has been super busy recreating the West Virginia roster and completely overhauling the running back room. The only returning player from last year's group of backs is Andre Devine, the son of Mountaineer legend Noel Devine, who didn't see any offensive snaps in 2025.
Some high school players develop a legendary status during their recruiting process. This is especially true if their highlight tape is memorable. That was the case with running back Noel Devine, who eventually enjoyed a very successful collegiate career with West Virginia.
West Virginia head coach Rich Rodriguez is browsing the transfer portal for running back help after going through another practice with limited options.
Former Mountaineer great Noel Devine has officially joined the WVU football coaching staff, new head coach Rich Rodriguez announced Sunday morning. “Noel knows how I run my program, and more importantly, he wants to give back to the place that has given him so much,” Rodriguez said in a statement.
A WVU legend is returning to West Virginia and reuniting with Rich Rodriguez. West Virginia legend Noel Devine is joining the WVU football staff, a source tells WV Sports Now.