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The West Virginia Mountaineers plan to bring their explosive offense and overcome their defensive flaws when they head to Fort Worth for another Big 12 matchup.

Cam Cook News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / October 21

WVU Superstar RB Cam Cook Comments on Possibility of Returning for 5th Year

Really, since the day both players signed, West Virginia QB Mike Hawkins Jr. and RB Cam Cook have been compared to Pat White and Steve Slaton. Obviously, that's some major hype and to some degree, you could even say unfair for a couple of guys who had never played a down in Morgantown prior to this season.

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

WVU Changed One Thing, and It Unlocked the Best Version of Mike Hawkins Jr.

During the first six weeks of the season, the West Virginia passing game was heavily reliant on explosive plays. They didn't necessarily have to throw it as much because of how dominant the run game had been, but to make things easier on Cam Cook and Mike Hawkins Jr.

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Cam Cook News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / October 17

What Cincinnati Head Coach Scott Satterfield Said About Cam Cook, Losing to WVU

Saturday afternoon, a 35-yard field goal kick from Jack Cassidy gave West Virginia a 45-42 win at the buzzer over Cincinnati, which also gave the Mountaineers their 19th win over the Bearcats in 23 tries.

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25 most intriguing storylines to follow for the 2026 college football season

College football has historically been known as a sport that caters to the elite. It is very difficult to win a national championship if you aren't Notre Dame, Alabama, Ohio State, or a host of other schools that have great programs that invest heavily in keeping them at the top.

College Football News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / October 13

Rich Rod Says It's 'Fiction' That WVU Spent the Bulk of Its Money on Offense

The terms of the deals that West Virginia quarterback Mike Hawkins Jr. and running back Cam Cook received aren't public, but between those two, the Mountaineers had to have spent a good bit of coin.

College Football News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / October 11

Sunday Morning Thoughts: WVU’s Margin for Error Continues to Shrink

West Virginia’s 52-31 loss to Arizona on Saturday further proved that the Mountaineers are going to have to outscore teams in shootouts to win games in 2026.

College Football News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / October 11

Sunday Morning Thoughts: WVU’s Margin for Error Continues to Shrink

West Virginia’s 52-31 loss to Arizona on Saturday further proved that the Mountaineers are going to have to outscore teams in shootouts to win games in 2026.

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

The Arrow is Pointing Up: WVU is Playing Championship-Caliber Ball in Two Phases

The most obvious improvement for West Virginia has been its offense and, in particular, its ability to run the football. As I mentioned earlier this week (with stats to show the comparison is legitimate) Rich Rodriguez has recreated Pat White and Steve Slaton with Mike Hawkins Jr.

College Football News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / October 7

Rich Rodriguez Sends a Message About Mike Hawkins Jr.’s Passing Ability

It's no secret that West Virginia likes to run the football, and when you have two dynamic players like Cam Cook and dual-threat quarterback Mike Hawkins Jr., it's easy to see why.

College Football News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / October 3

Stock Up, Stock Down After WVU's 45-42 Loss To Iowa State

The West Virginia Mountaineers came up just short against the Iowa State Cyclones on Saturday, as they fell 45-42 in Ames. There wasn’t a whole lot of defense played by either team, making for a truly entertaining back-and-forth contest that came down to the game's final drive.

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Ranking all the new FBS head coaches for the 2026 season

Coaching changes happen every year, but they don't all happen the same way. We have had some wild offseason coaching moves in recent seasons, and 2025-2026 wasn't any different.

College Football News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / September 27

What Eric Morris Said About WVU and QB Mike Hawkins Jr.

It was an odd night for West Virginia. At first, it looked like the offense couldn't be stopped with the dynamic duo of Mike Hawkins Jr. and Cam Cook running the ball, but a very predictable unit was slowed down in the second half, and Oklahoma State's offense just kept on humming right along.

College Football News / Oklahoma State Cowboys on SI / September 24

Oklahoma State Football vs. West Virginia: Preview, Breakdown

The Oklahoma State Cowboys have an 18-game Big 12 losing streak they would love to put behind them. They just need to win in Morgantown on Saturday. Easier said than done.

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College Football News / Mike Farrell Sports / July 22

Will Cam Cook Lead West Virginia Back to the Postseason?

The return of head coach Rich Rodriguez to West Virginia in 2025 did not have the results the program nor its fans had hoped for. Back on the sidelines in Morgantown for the first time since the 2007 season ended, the Mountaineers finished with a disappointing 4-8 record.

College Football News / Mike Farrell Sports / April 1

Why Cam Cook Will Thrive at WVU as Rich Rodriguez’s Feature Back

When Cam Cook announced he was transferring to West Virginia, head coach Rich Rodriguez landed the nation’s leading rusher from the 2025 season. While at Jacksonville State in 2025, Cook rushed for 1,659 yards.

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / March 14

1,600-Yard RB Predicted to Take College Football by Storm in 2026 Season

Much of the transfer portal consists of shuffling familiar names to unfamiliar places. If stardom (or big money) eludes a top player at one top school, he hads to another.

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / January 5

College football’s leading rusher linked to two college football programs in transfer portal

Jacksonville State finished the 2025 season 9–5 overall and 7–1 in Conference USA, advancing to the C-USA Championship Game behind an offense that leaned heavily on its workhorse back, Cam Cook.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / January 4

Latest transfer portal development opens the door for the Tennessee Vols to land a top target at a big position of need

The Tennessee Vols could be on the verge of landing a top transfer portal target at a big position of need. Tennessee is looking to add a transfer running back to its roster after losing sophomore running back Peyton Lewis Tennessee is expected to receive a visit from Jacksonville State transfer running back Cam Cook.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / January 2

Tennessee Vols are receiving a transfer visit from a dynamic playmaker that put up big numbers in 2025

The Tennessee Vols are reportedly receiving a visit from a dynamic playmaker that put up some impressive numbers in 2025. According to On3, Tennessee is set to receive a visit from Jacksonville State transfer running back Cam Cook.

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / December 26

Top 3 transfer portal landing spots for college football's leading rusher Cam Cook

One of the most intriguing players to announce their transfer portal intentions this week -- really, this whole cycle overall -- is Jacksonville State running back Cam Cook, who is on the move again after leading college football in rushing yards this season.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / December 24

1,600-Yard Running Back Set to Enter College Football Transfer Portal

One of the best FBS running backs in college football is set to enter the transfer portal when it opens on Jan. 2. According to Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports, Jacksonville State running back Cam Cook is set to enter the portal.

College Football News / Field Level Media / December 24

FBS rushing leader Cam Cook of Jacksonville State to enter portal

Jacksonville State running back Cam Cook, the FBS rushing leader, announced on Wednesday that he plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal. Cook, who transferred from TCU to Jacksonville State for the 2025 season, leads the FBS in yards (1,659) and carries (295) and shares fourth in rushing touchdowns (16) in 13 games.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / October 15, 2025

Delaware vs. Jacksonville State Prediction and Game Preview

Jacksonville State hosts Delaware in a key Conference USA showdown on Wednesday night in Week 8 of the 2025 college football season. The Blue Hens are ineligible to play for the CUSA title in their first season of FBS play, but the Gamecocks are one of two teams with a perfect record so far in league action.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / October 9, 2025

Jacksonville State vs. Sam Houston Prediction, Game Preview

Jacksonville State, which has yet to win on the road this season, is away again this week against Sam Houston, one of three remaining winless teams in the FBS.

College Football News / Field Level Media / November 9, 2024

TCU stacks up touchdowns in routing Oklahoma State

Savion Williams and Cam Cook each scored two touchdowns as TCU became bowl eligible with a 38-13 win over Oklahoma State on Saturday in the Big 12 Conference matchup in Fort Worth, Texas.