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TodayOctober 9, 2026

No. 16 West Virginia downs 20th-ranked BYU, 2-0

The Mountaineers got a stellar effort from goalkeeper Bailey Herfurth to go with two goals from Sophia Nickel in a victory that enhances their postseason resume.

YesterdayOctober 8, 2026

Kriisa pleads guilty in multi-million dollar fraud case

Former WVU basketball player Kerr Kriisa to be sentenced in December in Wheeling.

3 Guys Before The Game – WVU Football vs Arizona Game Preview (Episode 745)

Opportunity meets urgency in Morgantown. WVU tries to end a two-game slide against Arizona and record-setting quarterback Noah Fifita.

Aggressive Arizona defense faces unique challenge trying to slow Mountaineers on the ground

The Wildcats blitz often, but will likely have to dedicate a spy to WVU quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr., creating an interesting battle between Rich Rodriguez and Danny Gonzales.

TuesdayOctober 6, 2026

WVU exhausting all avenues to improve defensively, but hope is scaling back leads to better execution

Positives have been few and far between for the Mountaineers' defense over the first two Big 12 games. With Arizona visiting Morgantown this weekend, West Virginia is striving to simplify things to yield better results.

MondayOctober 5, 2026

WVU football commit Chris Wilson shot and killed

A defensive end, Wilson was to graduate from Yorktown High School in 2027 and then join the Mountaineers.

SundayOctober 4, 2026

Huff files complaint in Monongalia County Circuit Court for fifth season of eligibility

The Mountaineers' leading scorer from last season, guard Honor Huff is the latest to seek an additional year of eligibility.

3 Guys Before The Game – WVU Football vs Iowa State Game Recap (Episode 744)

After a second straight Big 12 defeat, the question is unavoidable: Can the Mountaineers find enough defense to turn their season around?

Mountaineers and South Carolina play to 1-1 draw in showdown of top 20 squads

West Virginia scored in the 12th minute, but couldn't muster another goal, while the Gamecocks got even in the 71st minute and had what looked to be a late game-winning goal waved off.

SaturdayOctober 3, 2026

From bad to worse: Defensive struggles mount for West Virginia in 45-42 loss at Iowa State

One week after allowing 41 points and 609 yards in a home loss to Oklahoma State, the Cyclones gained 577 yards and scored two late touchdowns to prevail.

Marshall at James Madison: What to watch for

Daunting challenge awaits Herd in Sun Belt opener.

Follow along: West Virginia falls short at Iowa State, 45-42

Mountaineers in search of first victory at Jack Trice Stadium since 2016.

Mountaineers hope to offer strong response to first loss in matchup at Iowa State

West Virginia takes on the Cyclones with both teams in search of their first Big 12 victory.

FridayOctober 2, 2026

Improved tackling a focus for Iowa State defense in quest to slow West Virginia’s ground game

Similar to the Mountaineers, the Cyclones enter their fifth game off their worst defensive showing this season.

ThursdayOctober 1, 2026

Awareness of all Cyclones do in lead-up to snaps will be pivotal for WVU defense looking to move forward

Iowa State offensive coordinator Tyler Roehl regularly rotates personnel in an effort for his unit to change the picture and create confusion. It'll be a far different test for the West Virginia defense, which struggled mightily in its last outing.

3 Guys Before The Game – WVU Football vs Iowa State Game Preview (Episode 743)

Just how good is this WVU football team? Saturday’s first Big 12 road test at Iowa State should provide more answers. The “Guys” break down the Cyclones and the matchups that could decide the game in Ames.

WednesdaySeptember 30, 2026

Bailey rules in favor of four WVU athletes, grants fifth season of eligibility

Men's basketball players Brenen Lorient and Javan Buchanan, football player Jason Chambers and baseball player Ben McDougal have received a preliminary injunction against the NCAA allowing the group to compete for roster spots at WVU in the 2026-27 academic year.

TuesdaySeptember 29, 2026

Defensive struggles well-documented, but Rodriguez notes ‘we can play a lot better offensively’

The Mountaineers' head coach backtracked on his postgame statement pertaining to a lack of patience with second-half play selection against Oklahoma State, but noted there must be better answers when things aren't working.

MondaySeptember 28, 2026

Maturity, ability to adapt aid in Somerville’s transition to WVU

Junior guard Martin Somerville is at his sixth different school in seven years dating back to the start of high school, but says he's found beauty in change and meeting new people, which are aspects that should help in his first season with the Mountaineers.