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One of the best parts of the NIL era, aside from the players getting paid, is seeing them on camera promoting a business. Recently, West Virginia quarterback

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / July 22

West Virginia Has Two of the Big 12’s Top Graded Corners, According to PFF

West Virginia's defense will come with many question marks in 2025, but the one area they should feel pretty good about is corner. They have a number of experienced players who have started a bunch of games throughout their careers, including Jordan Scruggs (South Alabama transfer) and Michael Coats Jr.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / July 22

Between The Eers: West Virginia Football's Interesting Hypothetical Valuation

The Athletic released a hypothetical valuation for every Power Four program in college football, putting an estimated price tag on what it may cost to buy a team, should it go on the open market.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / July 22

WVU Extends Steve Sabins Through 2031 After Best Season in Program History

After one tremendous season on the job as West Virginia's skipper. Steve Sabins has been rewarded with a contract extension, a source confirmed to West Virginia On SI.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / July 21

West Virginia Will Be a Top-25 Team by October — Bold or Realistic?

West Virginia may not be a true contender for the Big 12 title or College Football Playoff in 2025, but they can still make some noise and show signs of being a program that's well on its way to returning to national relevance.

College Football News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / July 21

NFL Scouts Are Watching These Five WVU Players — Here's Where They Rank

West Virginia has had at least one player selected in the NFL Draft in each of the last three years, and in 22 of the 25 drafts this quarter-century. To push that current streak to four, the Mountaineers will likely see it come from the defensive side of the ball.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / Heartland College Sports / July 20

West Virginia Bolsters Backcourt with Addition of Niyol Hauet

West Virginia has secured a standout transfer in guard Niyol Hauet, who officially announced his commitment on Instagram this week. The 6‑foot‑4 freshman originally hails from Yokohama, Japan, and spent his high school years in Ogden, Utah, before appearing at Weber State last season.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / July 20

West Virginia Shockingly Given Less Than One Percent Chance to Win Big 12

Winning the Big 12 Conference in 2025 seems a little unrealistic for West Virginia. They have a brand-new coaching staff and over 70 newcomers on the roster, creating major question marks at just about every position, including quarterback.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / July 20

Between The Eers: Explaining West Virginia's Spot in Preseason Big 12 Power Rankings

For many reasons, expectations for the West Virginia Mountaineers are low. Putting the bar at nine or ten wins in year one is unfair to the team and coaching staff, although achieving that win total is certainly possible if everything goes right.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / Heartland College Sports / July 19

WVU’s Wren Baker Says There’s ‘No Truth’ to Oklahoma Talk

West Virginia athletic director Wren Baker addressed the recent wave of speculation connecting him to the Oklahoma job and made it clear he’s not going anywhere.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / The Smoking Musket / July 18

West By Pod: Rich Rod Rewatchables | 2006 Sugar Bowl

The guys take the Rich Rod Rewatchables series to Heinz Field for the 2006 Backyard Brawl — a showdown where Pat White and Steve Slaton ran wild, WVU piled up 438 rushing yards, and the Mountaineers buried Pitt 45–27 on their own turf.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / July 17

Fran Fraschilla Says WVU ‘Hit the Jackpot’ with Freshman Guard Amir Jenkins

Ross Hodge and the West Virginia Mountaineers have been searching for a backup point guard to Jasper Floyd for a good portion of the summer, and it seems like they may have an answer with incoming freshman, Amir Jenkins.

College Football News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / July 17

The Backyard Brawl May Be College GameDay’s Boldest and Best Option for Week 3

On paper, West Virginia vs. Pitt doesn't look like a big matchup to those who reside outside of region, but college football junkies understand how intense and important this game is for both teams, particularly for WVU head coach Rich Rodriguez.

Pat McAfee News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / July 17

Pat McAfee Introduces Kirk Herbstreit to WVU Commit 'Jesus in Cleats' on ESPN

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.

Nicco Marchiol News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / July 16

The Athletic Ranks Nicco Marchiol in Bottom Tier of Power Four QBs for 2025

The trend continues for West Virginia quarterback Nicco Marchiol, who ranks toward the bottom of another preseason QB ranking list. Antonio Morales and Sam Khan Jr.

Noel Devine News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / July 16

WVU RB Commit SirPaul Cheeks Brings Devine-Like Burst and Big Play Potential

West Virginia picked up its third running back commit of the 2026 recruiting class on Tuesday as Richmond, Virginia, product SirPaul Cheeks (5'9", 185 lbs) announced his pledge.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / July 15

2026 RB SirPaul Cheeks Commits to West Virginia

Tuesday evening, class of 2026 running back SirPaul Cheeks (5'9", 185 lbs) of Richmond, Virginia, shutdown his recruitment and committed to West Virginia.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / The Smoking Musket / July 15

West By Pod: Rich Rod Rewatchables | 2006 Sugar Bowl

The guys rewind to the Mountaineers’ first BCS bowl appearance — a Sugar Bowl stunner that launched the White–Slaton–Schmitt era into the national spotlight.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / July 15

Pat McAfee Reps WVU While Stealing the Show at MLB’s Home Run Derby

He may not be for everyone, but you have to admit, Pat McAfee always brings the energy to every show, event, or game he's at. Last night, Major League Baseball invited him to not only conduct the press conference for this year's All-Star Game in Atlanta, but also to introduce the home run derby lineup.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / July 13

WVU Football's Latest 2026 Commit is Built to Make Immediate Noise

Earlier this week, the West Virginia Mountaineers picked up a commitment from class of 2026 cornerback Vincent Smith (6'2", 200 lbs) out of Carl Sandburg High School in Orland Park, Illinois.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / Heartland College Sports / July 12

Rich Rodriguez Plans to Light It Up—Literally—After Big Win

West Virginia coach Rich Rodriguez didn’t hesitate when asked about what he’d do after a big win this season. He joked that he would burn a couch in Morgantown, even if city rules stand in his way.

College Football News / College Football News / July 11

West Virginia Football Preview 2025: Mountaineers Season Prediction, Win Total Projection, Top Players

Come up with a third down stop. The Mountaineers can’t get better without coming up with more big plays on the key downs. Miserable last year, they allowed teams to convert 49% or more of their chances and went 0-5 when allowing teams to convert more than half their tries.

Javon Small News / Hoops Rumors / July 10

Grizzlies sign second-round pick to a two-way contract

He played college basketball at East Carolina, Oklahoma State and West Virginia, averaging 18.6 points and 5.6 assists in his final collegiate season with the Mountaineers.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / Heartland College Sports / July 2

Mountaineers Secure Four-Star PG Amir Jenkins in Class of 2025

West Virginia basketball has added a significant piece to its 2025–26 roster as four-star point guard Amir Jenkins has reclassified and committed to the Mountaineers.