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Pat McAfee Reacts to WVU's Walk-Off Win, Shows Love to Mike Hawkins Jr.

It hasn't necessarily been a roller coaster, but it has been a season full of strong optimism and skepticism around the West Virginia football program.

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Sunday Morning Thoughts: Mike Hawkins Jr. Is a Superstar & WVU Needs to Lock Him Up

Every single week, the West Virginia Mountaineers have a chance to win because of their offense. They have a chance to lose every game they play because of their defense, but we'll have plenty of time to talk about that throughout the week leading up to the TCU game.

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.

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

Take Me Home, Country Roads': Mountaineers Capture First Big 12 Win

The West Virginia Mountaineers (4-3, 1-3) outlasted the Cincinnati Bearcats (4-2, 1-2) Saturday afternoon 45-42. West Virginia was backed up at its own

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

Instant Reactions to West Virginia’s First Big 12 Win of the Season

Finally, the West Virginia Mountaineers are back in the win column, taking down the Cincinnati Bearcats on Saturday afternoon by a 45-42 score — their first victory since beating then-No.

SP+ Model’s Score Prediction Signals a Nail-Biter for WVU vs. Cincinnati

The vibes in the Mountain State have quickly turned. Just a few weeks ago, West Virginia was 3-0 and one win away from breaking into the AP Top 25 for the first time in eight years, and now they are hoping to avoid their fourth straight loss and dipping below .500 for the season.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / October 16

WVU Gets Potentially Encouraging Update on CB Nick Taylor

Late Thursday night, the West Virginia Mountaineers submitted a new availability report for this week's game against Cincinnati, and there's a bunch of good news that came with it.

Honor Huff News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / October 15

Ross Hodge Addresses Possibility of Bringing Back Honor Huff

Earlier this month, former West Virginia men's basketball player Honor Huff filed a complaint against the NCAA, seeking an additional year of eligibility.

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WVU Women’s Basketball Earns Spot in ESPN Preseason Top 25

The West Virginia University women’s basketball team appeared in ESPN’s preseason top 25 Wednesday afternoon at No. 25. The Mountaineers return one starter from an historic run a season ago.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / October 14

Mountaineers in The NFL: Week 5 Roundup

The West Virginia Mountaineers fell to 0-3 in Big 12 Conference play this weekend with their 52-31 loss to the Arizona Wildcats. While the Mountaineers continue to slide, their alumni are counting their season in the pros as Week 5 of the NFL season concluded with a thrilling overtime game on Monday between the Bills and Rams.

FPI Matchup Predictor Reveals Chances WVU Beats Cincinnati

We've reached the midway point of the season, and the last three weeks have not been kind to West Virginia, mostly due to the lack of defensive execution in their losses to Oklahoma State, Iowa State, and Arizona.

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

WVU’s Bowl Outlook Worsens Amid Three-Game Losing Streak

Week by week, West Virginia's chances of making a bowl game have decreased. The losing streak sits at three games, but if they end it this week against Cincinnati, they will put themselves in a decent position to make a postseason appearance.

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

Rich Rodriguez Still Believes WVU Can Turn Its Season Around

The first half of the season was a tale of two halves for WVU. A 3-0 start that included a ranked win over Virginia on a neutral field had the Mountaineers on the cusp of being ranked.

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.

Isaiah Mizell News / Yardbarker / October 10

Arizona WR Isaiah Mizell steps up, has career day in big win at West Virginia

Arizona Wildcats wide receiver Isaiah Mizell had a day.

Arizona extends winning streak, rolls past West Virginia 52-31

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

The 2027 West Virginia Baseball Schedule Revealed

The West Virginia University baseball program released its 2027 schedule on Friday. The Mountaineers open the season on the road at College of Charleston for a three-game series on Friday Feb.

How Many Wins Can WVU Still Get in 2026? Phil Steele Weighs In

A couple of losses in a row may seem like the world is crumbling, but in all reality, there is still a ton of football left for the Mountaineers, and a successful season can still be had.

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

Phil Steele Drops Prediction for WVU's Crucial Matchup vs. Arizona

College football expert Phil Steele has been riding with the West Virginia Mountaineers since the preseason and despite back-to-back disappointing performances to open Big 12 Conference play, he's not ready to sell all of his stock in the Old Gold and Blue.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / October 8

Three WVU Players Listed as 'Questionable', TE Cam Ball is 'Doubtful' vs. Arizona

The first availability report of the week has been submitted by the West Virginia Mountaineers, and there are some things we will need to keep a close eye on leading up to kickoff.

College Football News / SuperWest Sports / October 8

2026 Week 6 Top Big 12 College Football Storylines: Analyzing the current state of the conference heading into this weekend's games

The Big 12 enters Week 6 with five teams ranked in the AP Top 25. Only the SEC and Big Ten have more. That shows the respect the league currently enjoys on a national level.

College Basketball News / Busting Brackets / October 5

West Virginia Basketball: 2026-27 season preview for the Mountaineers

After what’s certainly been a rocky stretch in program history, West Virginia is finally realizing some stability. Legendary coach Bob Huggins was dismissed, then interim coach Josh Eilert was shown the door after one season before Darian DeVries bolted from Morgantown for the Indiana job after just one year.

College Football News / 5 GOATs / September 22

Oklahoma State at West Virginia odds: Opening point spread revealed

Oklahoma State and West Virginia are ready for a pivotal Big 12 showdown to highlight Week 4 of the college football regular season and the odds, via the Polymarket App, have been revealed.

Michael Hawkins News / Yardbarker / August 28

Former Oklahoma QB named starter for Big 12 school

In the offseason, Michael Hawkins Jr. left Oklahoma for the transfer portal. Hawkins then ended up at West Virginia, and it looks like he will be the starting QB for the Mountaineers.

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