Rich Rodriguez did everything he could to make year one in his return to West Virginia successful. Obviously, things didn’t work out as the Mountaineers went 4-8 and were blown out on several occasions, but that’s what happens when you piece together a team over a handful of months with very little experience.
We may be in that "slow" time of the year before the ramp-up of the next college football season, but West Virginia head coach Rich Rodriguez is all over the place, making appearances throughout the month of June.
Pat McAfee is never shy about his allegiance to West Virginia. He'll pick them to win every week on ESPN's College GameDay. He'll find a way to bring them up in a College Football Playoff discussion even if there's no chance in hell they make it.
How many of the FBS college football teams with an animal nickname can you name?
Rich Rodriguez and West Virginia were both key players at the College World Series. The Mountaineer baseball squad, led by Steve Sabins, made its first-ever
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.
It's been a strong start for the Mountaineers on the recruiting trail and now, WVU head coach Steve Sabins is hoping to capitalize on the team's run to the College World Series to take this thing to the next level.
The game was right there for the taking on Sunday night in the 7th inning, and West Virginia beat itself by committing two costly errors that would ultimately come back to bite them.
How can you not be romantic about college baseball? Former West Virginia kicker Pat McAfee and current head football coach Rich Rodriguez were loving West Virginia’s 12-2 win over Cal Poly in Game 1 of the Super Regionals, toasting beers together after a grand slam.
Kevin Brown went viral for his commitment to West Virginia back in the winter, not just because he was a big-time recruit who was initially committed to Penn State.
Sunday evening, the West Virginia Mountaineers stormed back from a 13-point deficit to take down the Oklahoma Sooners in overtime of the College Basketball Crown.
The ability to star on the gridiron and in the entertainment world is an art few have mastered. Former wide receiver Nate Burleson and former defensive end Michael Strahan have both found success in the art, becoming prominent hosts on CBS Sports and Good Morning America, respectively.
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.
After taking a couple of days to reevaluate his situation, five-star wide receiver Chris Henry Jr. announced on The Pat McAfee Show that he would be sticking with Ohio State and signing with the Buckeyes today, the final day of the early signing period.
ESPN analyst Pat McAfee has emerged as one of the most talked-about personalities in sports over the past few years. McAfee was a kicker and punter during his football career.
The No. 5 Texas Tech Red Raiders finished their regular season 11-1 with a win over the West Virginia Mountaineers on Saturday, Nov. 29, improving to 8-1 in conference play.
West Virginia alum Pat McAfee had all sorts of fun this morning on ESPN's College GameDay show, taking jabs at Pitt fans with some Country Roads, WVU's rendition of Sweet Caroline, and bringing up the Mountaineers' win over the Panthers earlier this season.
ESPN’s flagship college football program hit the road again this weekend, as College GameDay pitched its tent in ACC country, as Notre Dame looks to take another step forward in the playoff race against Pittsburgh in a battle of ranked insurgent playoff contenders.
Thursday night, the West Virginia Mountaineers put it to the Pitt Panthers on the basketball court, winning 71-49 and improving to 4-0 on the young season.
The Colorado Buffaloes have not had much airtime on ESPN's College GameDay during the 2025 season, but the popular morning show took a moment to highlight Colorado freshman Julian "JuJu" Lewis making his first start for the Buffs.
Pat McAfee is the kind of personality who has always thrived under the spotlight. The former NFL punter spent 8 seasons with the Colts and made two Pro Bowls.
The Backyard Brawl is known for tight, down-to-the-wire finishes, epic comebacks, and the unthinkable happening. Former West Virginia kicker/punter Pat McAfee was a part of one of the most disappointing losses in program history.
After 38 unforgettable years on ESPN's "College GameDay" — and over 25 years as a college football coach — Lee Corso is set to don the headgear one final time this Saturday at the Horseshoe in Columbus, Ohio.
McAfee is receiving an honor that is rare for a special teams member.
On Tuesday evening, the West Virginia Mountaineers landed another commitment in the 2026 recruiting class, and his name alone, SirPaul Cheeks, has already made him a fan favorite.
The latest comment from Pat McAfee about WVU’s coaching search teases fans who are hoping for one particular candidate to claim the job. “Rich Rod is a part of the WVU conversation,” proclaimed McAfee during as segment of his show on Wednesday.
One of the most expensive field goals ever kicked was successfully converted on ESPN's "College GameDay" Saturday.
No one on the national media scene shows as much love to the West Virginia Mountaineers as Pat McAfee. But even McAfee couldn’t deny the disappointment of WVU losing on Coal Rush night.
Everyone knows Pat McAfee is a passionate Mountaineer, but people often forget Nick Saban is, too. Saban reminded McAfee whiling joining him on his show live from Dublin, Ireland to kickoff the 2024 college football season.
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