MORGANTOWN — The early line for the Sept. 8, 1984, home match-up with Louisville was a brisk 27-point WVU advantage. That was likely due more to the Cardinals’ […]
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West Virginia will win big against Youngstown State: College football picks
West Virginia 50, Youngstown State 16 — West Virginia has never lost to an FCS team, or I-AA as the old-timers still like to say, and there’s no […]
West Virginia receiver Gary Jennings has an uncanny catching ability
MORGANTOWN — Wide receiver Gary Jennings has become the reliable “catch everything” target for the West Virginia offense and quarterback Will Grier. While getting in the end zone […]
West Virginia vs. Youngstown State: five questions for Saturday’s game
By Allan Taylor and Sean Manning MORGANTOWN — Five questions as No. 14 West Virginia (1-0) hosts Youngstown State (0-1): Why play this game? Taylor: To quote Judge […]
Kansas State faces tall task against No. 18 Mississippi State
MORGANTOWN — It wasn’t an ideal way start to the season for Kansas State, narrowly sneaking past South Dakota in the fourth quarter at home. The Wildcats […]
Darius and Dante Stills keep family together on West Virginia’s football team
MORGANTOWN — Two years ago, Darius and Dante Stills wreaked havoc on offensive lines while playing at Fairmont Senior High School. After suffering a Class AA state championship […]
Charlie Benton injury further depletes linebacker position at West Virginia
MORGANTOWN — In the wake of Charlie Benton’s season-ending knee injury, “fake news” struck the West Virginia football depth chart. This week’s release from the sports information […]
West Virginia’s 1988 football team will be honored at Saturday’s game vs. Youngstown State
MORGANTOWN — For the gazillionth time it seems, College Football Hall-of-Fame coach Don Nehlen was asked to reminisce about his 1988 West Virginia team. “I don’t mind at […]
David Sills’, Marcus Simms’ great performances nitpicked by West Virginia receivers coach
MORGANTOWN — With two 100-yard receivers and another bushel of touchdown catches, you expected West Virginia assistant Tyron Carrier to emerge mostly satisfied with his unit’s output […]
Toyous Avery’s blitz hit also a smash in West Virginia’s film room
MORGANTOWN — Toyous Avery’s smashing hit on Jarrett Guarantano let loose plenty of pent-up energy, not to mention the Tennessee quarterback’s helmet. The iconic defensive play from […]
