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On YouTubeTwo Former West Virginia Starters Are Hitting the Transfer Portal
The portal giveth and the portal taketh. Although West Virginia hasn't been bitten hard by the portal yet, they have taken some hits since the end of the season, with two former starters, pitcher Gavin Van Kempen and third baseman Chase Swain, set to leave the program.
Source: Class of 2026 West Virginia Signee to Enroll at Another School
West Virginia class of 2026 cornerback signee Tyrell Russell (5'11", 175) will not be playing his college ball at WVU, his high school coach Stephen Ayers tells West Virginia On SI.
WVU Just Crushed Hopes for the Backyard Brawl — But There’s One Last Shot
West Virginia's football schedule for the next several years has been mostly filled out, with Wren Baker recently announcing the addition of several games in non-conference play.
ESPN Lists West Virginia as Worst Big 12 Team in Future Power Rankings
ESPN’s Adam Rittenberg has released his two‑year future power rankings of all 68 Power-4 conference teams, and West Virginia earned a spot at No. 66—the lowest‑ranked Big 12 program, ahead of only Stanford and Purdue.
Dark Days Ahead? ESPN Buries West Virginia in Future Power Ranking
The future of West Virginia football is now in the hands of the man who had the greatest three-year run in program history, Rich Rodriguez. The expectation locally is that Rodriguez will have the Mountaineers back on track in no time, but that's not an opinion that folks on the outside share.
West Virginia Football Lands Commitment from 2026 DL Cam Mallory
West Virginia’s rising class of 2026 just got a serious shot in the arm with the commitment of defensive lineman Cam Mallory—an Alabama native who could make noise early in Morgantown.
West Virginia Guard Chance Moore Granted Eligibility for 2024-25 Season
West Virginia is inching closer to a season reloaded and refocused. Word dropped today that the NCAA granted guard Chance Moore a fifth season of eligibility, clearing the biggest off-court obstacle for what promises to be a roster overhaul under new coach Ross Hodge.
Yikes! Phil Steele Predicts West Virginia as Big 12's Worst Team in 2025
Wren Baker made the decision to end the Neal Brown era after six, long dreadful seasons in hopes of restoring the success that the West Virginia football program was once known for.
West Virginia Mountaineers News / The Smoking Musket / June 10
Mountaineers Clean Up After Busy Recruiting Weekend 
Good morning! This is the Shotgun/Throwdown, your daily West Virginia sports roundup. Welcome to The Shotgun/Throwdown, your daily West Virginia sports roundup (that we didn’t already talk about in another article) with some sophomoric humor and daily distractions thrown in for good measure.
Future Star in the Making? West Virginia Adds Talented Transfer Matt Ineich
With Brodie Kresser graduating, West Virginia has an opening at shortstop for the 2026 season. While the Mountaineers may have a few options already on the roster, they are looking to add competition and are off to a strong start by landing Ohio transfer Matt Ineich.
West Virginia Eyes Huge Commitment Decision as Top Safety Chance Collins Narrows List
An already big week of commits could get even bigger for West Virginia, and really soon. Class of 2026 safety Chance Collins (6'1", 185 lbs) out of Mansfield Timberview High School in Arlington, Texas, announced that he will be deciding between Texas A&M, Texas Tech, Utah, and WVU on Wednesday at 2 p.m.
Between The Eers: Massive Monday in Morgantown!
West Virginia started the week off with a bang, landing five commitments for the 2026 recruiting class. Schuyler Callihan takes a closer look at four of the commits and reveals what the Mountaineers are getting in each player.
2026 Linebacker Miles Khatri Commits to West Virginia
It's been a huge day for the West Virginia coaching staff, and it just got even bigger. Moments ago, class of 2026 linebacker Miles Khatri (6'0", 215 lbs) of Pike Road, Alabama, became the fifth recruit to commit to the Mountaineers today, joining OL Rhett Morris, EDGE Noah Tishendorf, DL Cam Mallory, and DB Simaj Hill.
Ross Hodge Announces the Signing of Jayden Forsythe
West Virginia University men’s basketball coach Ross Hodge announced the signing of guard Jayden Forsythe Monday afternoon. Forsythe, hailing from Brooklyn, New York, attended Westtown School in West Chester, Pennsylvania where he averaged 12.1 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.3 steals per game last season.
Defensive Lineman Cam Mallory Commits to West Virginia
West Virginia adds another body in the trenches, but this time on the defensive side of the football. Moments ago, class of 2026 defensive lineman Cam Mallory announced his commitment to West Virginia.
West Virginia Lands First Offensive Line Commit of 2026 Class
Just a couple of days removed from his official visit to West Virginia, class of 2026 offensive lineman Rhett Morris (6'3', 290 lbs) of Don Bosco Prep in Ramsey, New Jersey, announced his commitment to the Mountaineers.
Flip Alert: West Virginia Lands Commitment from Defensive Back Simaj Hill
Monday afternoon, the West Virginia Mountaineers received news that their 2026 recruiting class got a little bigger. James Madison defensive back pledge Simaj Hill (6'1", 180 lbs) of St.
MLB News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / June 8
Game 2 Starting Lineups for West Virginia vs. LSU
The West Virginia Mountaineers (44-15) take on the LSU Tigers (47-15) in the second game of the NCAA Super Regionals Sunday evening with the first pitch set for 6:05 p.m.
Rising JUCO Defensive Back Commits to West Virginia
West Virginia's coaching staff is hosting a number of class of 2026 recruits this weekend, and yes, that includes junior college transfers. Sunday afternoon, Fresno City College defensive back Jaylon Jones (6'2", 175 lbs) shut down his recruitment, committing to the Mountaineers while on his visit in Morgantown.
West Virginia Mountaineers News / Athlon Sports / June 8
Everything Steve Sabins Had to Say After West Virginia’s Loss to LSU
A trip to the College Baseball World Series is on the line for LSU or West Virginia. The Tigers won the first game 16-9 and have a chance to punch their ticket to Omaha with a win later today.
West Virginia Hammered in the Baton Rouge Super Regional Opener
Baton Rouge, LA – The West Virginia pitching staff put 13 LSU hitters on base and the Tigers (47-15) cashed in, highlighted with two grand slams as the Mountaineers were overwhelmed in the first game of the NCAA Super Regionals 16-9.
MLB News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / June 7
Starting Lineups for West Virginia at LSU
The West Virginia Mountaineers (44-14) take on the LSU Tigers (46-15) Saturday evening. The first pitch is set for 2:00 p.m. EST and the action will broadcast on ESPN.
College Baseball News / Just Baseball / June 5
2025 NCAA Super Regional Preview: West Virginia vs. LSU
Overall: 44-14 Conference: 19-9 RPI: 26 SOS: 93 Overall: 46-15 Conference: 19-11 RPI: 14 SOS: 41 You have a West Virginia team that has caught fire vs.
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