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Attrition happens every offseason in college sports, coaching change or not. When there is a change in leadership, though, it often leads to half of the roster (or more) walking out the door.

College Football News / Texas Longhorns on SI / April 16

Texas Longhorns Coach Steve Sarkisian Discusses 'Awesome Addition' of Neal Brown

From old Big-12 foes on opposite sidelines, to now being friends and working on the same sideline. Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian added former West Virginia head coach Neal Brown to his coaching staff this offseason and the hiring is seemingly already paying dividends.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / April 2

Rich Rodriguez Reveals Honest Opinion of Former WVU Head Coach Neal Brown

The Neal Brown era at West Virginia is one Mountaineer fans are ready to bury in the past forever. Under his leadership, the Mountaineers produced four losing seasons in six years and only won more than six games in a season once (2023).

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West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / March 28

Rodney Gallagher Discusses Transition from Neal Brown to Rich Rod, Decision to Stay

Two of West Virginia's top receivers from a year ago, Traylon Ray and Hudson Clement, decided to transfer out of the program following the coaching change.

College Football News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / March 8

Ex-WVU Assistant/Defensive Coordinator is Headed to the NFL

Another former Neal Brown assistant has landed a new coaching job. According to Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports, ex-West Virginia linebackers coach/special teams coordinator and interim defensive coordinator Jeff Koonz is accepting a role on the Green Bay Packers' coaching staff.

College Football News / Texas Longhorns on SI / March 5

Report: Texas Longhorns Hire Former West Virginia HC Neal Brown

AUSTIN -- The Texas Longhorns have reportedly made a new addition to their coaching staff as the 2025 offseason treads on. Per reports from Anwar Richardson of OrangeBloods, the Longhorns have hired former West Virginia head coach Neal Brown to a role that remains unknown as of now.

College Football News / Heartland College Sports / March 4

Neal Brown Has Landed His Next Coaching Job

Neal Brown spent six seasons as the head coach at West Virginia and compiled a 37-35 record with the Mountaineers before being dismissed at the conclusion of the 2024 regular season after the team suffered a 52-15 loss at Texas Tech on November 30.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / March 3

SEC School is Targeting Former WVU Head Coach Neal Brown

Former West Virginia head coach Neal Brown is being targeted by the Texas Longhorns for a staff role, according to Pete Nakos of On3 Sports. In six years on the job at West Virginia, Brown compiled a record of 37-35, going 2-1 in bowl games.

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

Rich Rodriguez Set to Hire Larry Porter as Running Backs Coach

West Virginia University football head coach Rich Rodriquez lost running backs coach Chad Scott to Texas after retaining him from Neal Brown’s staff, and nearly two weeks later, Rodriguez appears to have his replacement.

College Football News / Mike Farrell Sports / February 20

Rich Rodriguez Says He “Threw Up” Watching Last Years Team

Most new coaches try to ease into their jobs, but Rich Rodriguez isn’t actually new so he took a different approach during a press conference today in Morgantown.

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

Domestic Battery Charges Dropped Against Former WVU DC Jordan Lesley

According to the West Virginia Magistrate Court system, domestic battery charges against former West Virginia defensive coordinator Jordan Lesley have been dismissed.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / February 19

Texas Longhorns Hiring West Virginia RB Coach Chad Scott

AUSTIN -- The Texas Longhorns have found their replacement for running backs coach Tashard Choice. Per reports from Matt Zenitz of 247Sports, Texas is expected to hire West Virginia Mountaineers running backs coach Chad Scott to the same role.

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

Where Neal Brown's Assistant Coaches Landed After Leaving West Virginia

At first, new West Virginia head coach Rich Rodriguez did not plan on keeping any full-time assistant coaches from Neal Brown's staff aside from Blaine Stewart.

College Football News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / February 11

Should Virginia Tech Hire Former Rival West Virginia Head Coach Neal Brown as it's Offensive Coordinator?

Virginia Tech is in search of a new offensive coordinator. Former coordinator Tyler Bowen left to be the new offensive line coach at Ohio State, leaving an open spot on the coaching staff.

College Football News / WV Sports Now / February 5

More Information Revealed About WVU’s Separation Agreement with Neal Brown

As Neal Brown searches for his next opportunity, we now know more news about his departure from West Virginia. In a final good deed, Brown decided to decline contract incentives he earned at WVU so they could be redirected to his staff.

College Football News / Heartland College Sports / February 3

247Sports Floats Big 12 Name as Ohio State’s Next Offensive Coordinator

With Ohio State offensive coordinator Chip Kelly leaving the Buckeyes to accept the same poison at the NFL ranks with the Las Vegas Raiders, the search for a new OC has officially started in northwest Ohio.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / December 11

West Virginia football eyeing Rich Rodriguez reunion as Neal Brown replacement

The West Virginia football teams’ head coaching opening ranks as one of the more intriguing Big 12 football opportunities. Now, the Mountaineers are in the process of replacing the fired Neal Brown.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / December 9

Jets commentator interviewing for Big 12 head-coaching job

A commentator for the New York Jets could be going a few hundred miles southwest for his next job.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / WV Sports Now / December 6

Neal Brown Still Energized, Expects Head Coach Role in 2025

After being fired from WVU on Sunday, Neal Brown expects to be a head coach again next season. Talking to Hoppy Kercheval on “MetroNews Talkline” Friday morning, Brown said that he not only wants to continue coaching, but that he expects to be a head coach somewhere in 2025.

College Football News / The Spun / December 3

Neal Brown Releases Classy Statement After Getting Fired By West Virginia

Another one bites the dust as the 2024 college football season wraps up and the coaching carousel starts kicking into full gear. This time it's the West Virginia Mountaineers who are saying goodbye to head coach Neal Brown.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / December 2

Former Tennessee Vols assistant named as an option to replace Neal Brown as the head coach at West Virginia

A former Tennessee Vols assistant coach was named by ESPN this week as a potential option to replace Neal Brown as the head coach at West Virginia. The

West Virginia Mountaineers News / Yardbarker / December 1

West Virginia fires Neal Brown just one year after signing extension

It wasn't even 10 months ago that West Virginia gave head football coach Neal Brown a contract extension through the 2027 season.

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College Football News / Field Level Media / December 1

West Virginia fires Neal Brown after six seasons

West Virginia fired coach Neal Brown on Sunday, one day after the Mountaineers were routed 52-15 by Texas Tech. West Virginia went 6-6 this season, including 5-4 in Big 12 play.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / December 1

West Virginia makes major decision on coach Neal Brown

Just one year after handing coach Neal Brown a contract extension, the West Virginia Mountaineers are moving on from him. West Virginia is firing Brown on the heels of a 6-6 campaign, according to Matt Zenitz of 247 Sports.

College Football News / Yardbarker / November 26

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Five hottest CFB seats: Why two power conference coaches might soon join Mack Brown

Mack Brown became the highest-profile head coach to be fired this season when North Carolina announced on Tuesday that the 2005 national champion at Texas won't return for the 2025 season.

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West Virginia Mountaineers News / WV Sports Now / November 22

National Analysts Mention Prominent Name to Replace Neal Brown at WVU

Neal Brown is still West Virginia’s head coach, but that’s not stoping people from speculating about the future of WVU football. WVU fans are also far from the only ones wondering who could be an option to replace Brown if the Mountaineers do decide to move on.

College Football News / Mike Farrell Sports / November 21

Report: West Virginia has a Target to Replace Neal Brown

West Virginia head coach Neal Brown is on the hot seat after a 5-5 start in Morgantown, so with that there are plenty of rumors about his future. A new one has the Mountaineers already identifying their next head coach and it is an interesting one.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / WV Sports Now / November 19

Would Neal Brown Actually Leave West Virginia for UMass?

Would Neal Brown consider leaving WVU for UMass? While highly unlikely, a reporter who covers the Minutemen is arguing Brown’s alma mater should try to convince him to do exactly that.