Notebook: Rodriguez welcomes continuing depth chart battles, wishes for typical August heat

WVU hosts Coastal Carolina in 16 days to open the 2026 season.

Mountaineers welcome Penn State for Top 25 showdown

The Nittany Lions have had the upper hand of late in a series between two nationally-relevant programs.

West Virginians remember Willie Akers the player, coach, and man

Basketball legend died Tuesday at the age of 89.

WVU & Logan High School legend Willie Akers has passed away

Akers led Logan to four Class AAA state championships.

Stratford navigating injuries as the Mountaineers prepare for Thursday’s season opener at Charlotte

Dan Stratford enters his seventh season leading his alma mater.

3 Guys Before The Game – WVU Football – Over Unders Part 1 (Episode 732)

Preseason camp is over and expectations are rising. The “Guys” unveil their first WVU football over/unders with the spotlight on Rich Rodriguez’s offense.

With extra emphasis on adding size, West more comfortable with cornerback room

West Virginia added several cornerbacks with a bigger stature than many that saw extensive action a season ago, when a lack of size often proved problematic.

Epps hoping to build off successful 2025 campaign in first season with Mountaineers

A Troy transfer, inside receiver DJ Epps made a major impact for the Trojans in 2025. In his final season of college football and first at West Virginia, the former walk-on hopes to continue showcasing that playmaking ability.

With surplus of experience at several high-level programs, Wilson on track to play important role in WVU secondary

Kamari Wilson played at Florida, Arizona State and Memphis before choosing West Virginia for his final season of college football.

Mountaineers would welcome Chambers’ return to secondary

Jason Chambers is participating in team activities as he awaits an official ruling on a potential fifth year of eligibility, while Jacob Barrick will opt to begin coaching instead of returning to play tight end.

Mountaineers control second half to down Dayton 2-0 in opener

No. 20 West Virginia scored in the first minute of the second half to take the lead and was stout defensively throughout to top the Flyers.

3 Guys Before The Game – Ross Hodge Visits – WVU Football Update (Episode 731)

WVU coach Ross Hodge joins the “Guys” to explain what Brenen Lorient’s return would mean for the Mountaineers’ roster.

Izzo-Brown looking for more lasting memories in 31st season guiding WVU women’s soccer

Nikki Izzo-Brown believes it's important to celebrate an abundance of notable past program achievements, but remains aware there is an opportunity for more in the future as the Mountaineers enter the 2026 campaign with a No. 20 national preseason ranking.

Lorient to return to WVU for fifth season of eligibility

Six-foot-9 forward Brenen Lorient will be back with the Mountaineers for the 2026-27 campaign following a recent ruling from a U.S. District Judge in Colorado that granted all high school class of 2022 athletes an additional year of eligibility.

For defensive front to be more disruptive, Mountaineers need new additions to prove their worth

Nate Gabriel and Corey McIntyre Jr. are the only holdovers on the defensive line with valuable experience in a West Virginia uniform, but several additions from junior college figure to factor into the plan.

Cutter strives for more production to aid in defense’s quest for improvement

Linebacker Ben Cutter has more experience at West Virginia than any teammate. After the unit's struggles in 2025, the veteran looks to lead the way for what he hopes is a surplus of improvement.

With several returners, large contingent of newcomers, WVU hopeful for improved play up front under direction of Trickett

Improvement along the offensive line is a must for West Virginia to showcase the same after the unit struggled too often in 2025.

Beilein headlines seven new additions to WVU Sports Hall of Fame

The 2026 class will be inducted the weekend of October 10 when the Mountaineers welcome Arizona in football. Outside of John Beilein, the seven-member class includes Kadeisha Buchanan, Dennis Fowlkes, Bria Holmes, Alex Kasich, Ashley Lawrence and Craig Turnbull.

Mountaineers, UNC finalize late November matchup in Charlotte

WVU will do battle with the Tar Heels for the first time in 61 years on November 27 at the Spectrum Center.

3 Guys Before The Game – WVU Football Begins – Wren Baker Visits (Episode 730)

The countdown is on. The “Guys” recap WVU’s first preseason practice, talk with athletic director Wren Baker about the Antero Resources uniform announcement, and share Obvious Observations and Textual Healing.