MORGANTOWN — When it was announced Pitt running back Rodney Hammond was declared ineligible for the entire 2024 season, it appeared the Panthers had lost an important […]
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NOTEBOOK: DirecTV-Disney fight complicates Backyard Brawl viewing
MORGANTOWN — Saturday’s Backyard Brawl against Pitt is the most anticipated game on WVU’s football schedule this season. However, some fans might struggle to watch the game […]
Mountaineers look to get back on track against FCS national semifinalist Albany
MORGANTOWN — West Virginia is in need of a pick-me-up. Last week’s disappointing 34-12 loss to Penn State has put a damper on the beginning of the […]
Lesley thinks WVU’s defense has a chance if they can correct ‘fixable’ mistakes
MORGANTOWN — Jordan Lesley has an issue with what WVU’s defense played like against Penn State on Saturday, but he doesn’t have an issue with how the […]
WVU expecting a little bit of old and new from Penn State’s offense
MORGANTOWN — Nobody seems to quite know what Penn State’s offense is going to look like this season, just that the Nittany Lions have the potential to […]
Lesley feels WVU’s defense can be as deep as it’s ever been
MORGANTOWN — Thanks to transfers and returners, WVU defensive coordinator Jordan Lesley believes the Mountaineers’ defense in 2024 will be as deep as it’s ever been. WVU […]
Baylor QB Blake Shapen ‘not looking great’ to play against West Virginia on Saturday
MORGANTOWN — West Virginia got to know Baylor quarterback Blake Shapen very well last season. During an October game in Morgantown, Shapen shredded the Mountaineer defense, throwing […]
WVU takes its surprising defense to TCU looking to cement contender status
MORGANTOWN — A the beginning of the season, West Virginia’s defense was expected to be little more than a liability for the Mountaineers. After allowing nearly 500 […]
Transfers and depth have WVU’s defensive line playing above expectations to start the season
MORGANTOWN — After losing all three starters from last season, including first-team all-conference selection Dante Stills, the expectations for West Virginia’s defensive line heading into 2023 weren’t […]
Beanie Bishop is embracing his role as the ‘alpha’ in WVU’s secondary
MORGANTOWN — If there was one word ShaDon Brown would use to describe Beanie Bishop Jr., it would be “alpha”. WVU’s cornerbacks coach used that word four […]