MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Since Miami debuted its turnover chain, college football defenses from every time zone have incorporated sideline gimmicks ranging from baronial to bare-bones. Belts (Alabama), beads […]
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Viral boxing video aside, Yodny Cajuste says “I’m just here to play football”
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Many heavyweight boxing matches end up with a rematch, but it looks like we’ll have to hold off on a sequel between Yodny Cajuste and […]
What West Virginia receiver Simms does to get ready to play
MORGANTOWN — The sight of West Virginia receiver Marcus Simms puking during pregame warmups at Texas Tech brought a team manager rushing to his aid. Offensive coordinator Jake […]
West Virginia football notebook: Kenny Bigelow is “one large muscle”
MORGANTOWN, W. Va. — It got pretty hot at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas on Saturday afternoon, but at least WVU coach Dana Holgorsen and defensive […]
Texas Tech QB suffered partially collapsed lung against WVU
MORGANTOWN, W. Va. — Texas Tech quarterback Alan Bowman will be feeling his twin hit from West Virginia defensive end Ezekiel Rose and cornerback Keith Washington for […]
West Virginia moves up 3 spots in AP poll to No. 9
MORGANTOWN — After climbing three spots to No. 9 in the latest Associated Press poll Sunday, West Virginia achieved its highest ranking since 2012. The Mountaineers (4-0, […]
West Virginia’s defense bends then comes up big against Texas Tech
LUBBOCK, Texas – On paper, it looks like just another typical game between West Virginia and Texas Tech: A 42-34 Mountaineers win in which the teams surpassed […]
Texas Tech quarterback Jett Duffey led comeback against West Virginia
LUBBOCK, Texas – It turns out Jett Duffey was not named ironically. The speedy Texas Tech backup quarterback literally gave West Virginia coach Dana Holgorsen a headache […]
Marcus Simms is West Virginia’s best deep threat receiver
LUBBOCK, Texas – A different receiver seemingly steps up as West Virginia’s primary scoring weapon each week. But for the last three games, only one has consistently […]
West Virginia’s Keith Washington says he was just doing his job with game-saving interception
LUBBOCK, Texas — Keith Washington didn’t make much of a first impression at West Virginia, playing a measly four snaps in the opener against Tennessee. Awarded his […]