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The Shotgun Throwdown: Monday Open Thread

The Shotgun Throwdown is our daily open thread, a place to keep tabs on what’s happening throughout the day. This is your space to talk through the stuff that pops up throughout the day (and night) — news, rumors, random thoughts, questions, complaints, celebrations, anything you think feels worth talking about. I’ll be dropping in […]

1 day ago | 0 reads

Unreasonable Doubt: WVU drops second straight, falls 60–54 at TCU

Listen to this episode and more on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and all major platforms. Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter @smokingmusket and @imjoshwhitt to stay updated on future episodes. Powered by RedCircle  Subscribe Now!  Spotify  Apple Podcasts  Amazon Music  RSS If you’re interested in sponsoring Unreasonable Doubt, please reach out to us at [email protected]. We appreciate your support!

2 days ago | 0 reads

How to Watch & Game Preview: West Virginia Mountaineers vs. TCU Horned Frogs — TV info, streaming, betting odds and more

Date: Saturday, February 21, 2026 Tipoff Time: 5:00PM ET Location: Schollmaier Arena — Fort Worth, Texas Broadcast Information Channel: NBC Sports Network/Peacock Streaming: Peacock Announcers: James Westling and Jordan Cornette Radio: Mountaineer Sports Network (Radio Affiliates) | SiriusXM Channel 381 and Streaming Channel 971 | WVU Gameday App (Apple | Android) Radio Announcers: Tony Caridi and Brad Howe Reminder: It is against […]

3 days ago | 2 reads

The Shotgun Throwdown: Thursday Open Thread

The Shotgun Throwdown is our daily open thread, a place to keep tabs on what’s happening throughout the day. This is your space to talk through the stuff that pops up throughout the day (and night) — news, rumors, random thoughts, questions, complaints, celebrations, anything you think feels worth talking about. I’ll be dropping in […]

5 days ago | 0 reads

Unreasonable Doubt: WVU’s bubble hopes take a hit in 61–56 home loss to Utah

Listen to this episode and more on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and all major platforms. Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter @smokingmusket and @imjoshwhitt to stay updated on future episodes. Powered by RedCircle  Subscribe Now!  Spotify  Apple Podcasts  Amazon Music  RSS If you’re interested in sponsoring Unreasonable Doubt, please reach out to us at [email protected]. We appreciate your support!

5 days ago | 0 reads

How to Watch & Game Preview: West Virginia Mountaineers vs. Utah Utes — TV info, streaming, betting odds and more

Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2026 Tipoff Time: 8:30PM ET Location: Hope Coliseum — Morgantown, West Virginia Broadcast Information Channel: FS1 Streaming: FOX Sports App (TV provider login required) Announcers: Noah Reed and Laphonso Ellis Radio: Mountaineer Sports Network (Radio Affiliates) | SiriusXM Channel 389 and Streaming Channel 979 | WVU Gameday App (Apple | Android) Radio Announcers: Tony Caridi and […]

6 days ago | 0 reads

The Shotgun Throwdown: Wednesday Open Thread

The Shotgun Throwdown is our daily open thread, a place to keep tabs on what’s happening throughout the day. This is your space to talk through the stuff that pops up throughout the day (and night) — news, rumors, random thoughts, questions, complaints, celebrations, anything you think feels worth talking about. I’ll be dropping in […]

6 days ago | 0 reads

Unreasonable Doubt: WVU storms back at UCF

Listen to this episode and more on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and all major platforms. Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter @smokingmusket and @imjoshwhitt to stay updated on future episodes. Powered by RedCircle  Subscribe Now!  Spotify  Apple Podcasts  Amazon Music  RSS If you’re interested in sponsoring Unreasonable Doubt, please reach out to us at [email protected]. We appreciate your support!

9 days ago | 1 read

How to Watch: West Virginia Mountaineers vs. UCF Knights — TV info, streaming, betting odds and more

Date: Saturday, February 14, 2026 Tipoff Time: 6:00PM ET Location: Addition Financial Arena — Orlando, Florida Broadcast Information Channel: FS1 Streaming: FOX Sports App (TV provider login required) Announcers: Jake Marsh and Jess Settles Radio: Mountaineer Sports Network (Radio Affiliates) | SiriusXM Channel 383 and Streaming Channel 973 | WVU Gameday App (Apple | Android) Radio Announcers: Tony Caridi and […]

10 days ago | 0 reads

The Shotgun Throwdown: Wednesday Open Thread

The Shotgun Throwdown is our daily open thread, a place to keep tabs on what’s happening throughout the day. This is your space to talk through the stuff that pops up throughout the day (and night) — news, rumors, random thoughts, questions, complaints, celebrations, anything you think feels worth talking about. I’ll be dropping in […]

13 days ago | 1 read

Unreasonable Doubt: No. 13 Texas Tech hands WVU second straight home loss

Listen to this episode and more on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and all major platforms. Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter @smokingmusket and @imjoshwhitt to stay updated on future episodes. Powered by RedCircle  Subscribe Now!  Spotify  Apple Podcasts  Amazon Music  RSS If you’re interested in sponsoring Unreasonable Doubt, please reach out to us at [email protected]. We appreciate your support!

13 days ago | 3 reads

The Shotgun Throwdown: Tuesday Open Thread

The Shotgun Throwdown is our daily open thread, a place to keep tabs on what’s happening throughout the day. This is your space to talk through the stuff that pops up throughout the day (and night) — news, rumors, random thoughts, questions, complaints, celebrations, anything you think feels worth talking about. I’ll be dropping in […]

14 days ago | 1 read

How to Watch & Game Preview: West Virginia Mountaineers vs. No. 13 Texas Tech Red Raiders — TV info, streaming, betting odds and more

Date: Sunday, February 8, 2026 Tipoff Time: 1:00PM ET Location: Hope Coliseum — Morgantown, West Virginia Broadcast Information Channel: FOX Streaming: FOX Sports App (TV provider login required) Announcers: Connor Onion and Nick Bahe Radio: Mountaineer Sports Network (Radio Affiliates) | SiriusXM Channel 384 and Streaming Channel 974 | WVU Gameday App (Apple | Android) Radio Announcers: Tony Caridi and […]

16 days ago | 0 reads

Unreasonable Doubt: WVU closes late to escape Cincinnati with second Big 12 road win

Listen to this episode and more on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and all major platforms. Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter @smokingmusket and @imjoshwhitt to stay updated on future episodes. Powered by RedCircle  Subscribe Now!  Spotify  Apple Podcasts  Amazon Music  RSS If you’re interested in sponsoring Unreasonable Doubt, please reach out to us at [email protected]. We appreciate your support!

18 days ago | 1 read

How to Watch & Game Preview: West Virginia Mountaineers vs. Cincinnati Bearcats — TV info, streaming, betting odds and more

Date: Thursday, February 5, 2026 Tipoff Time: 7:00PM ET Location: Fifth Third Arena — Cincinnati, Ohio Broadcast Information Channel: ESPN2 Streaming: ESPN (TV provider login required) Announcers: Eric Rothman and King McClure Radio: Mountaineer Sports Network (Radio Affiliates) | SiriusXM Channel 383 and Streaming Channel 973 | WVU Gameday App (Apple | Android) Radio Announcers: Tony Caridi and Brad Howe […]

19 days ago | 1 read

The Shotgun Throwdown: Thursday Open Thread

The Shotgun Throwdown is our daily open thread, a place to keep tabs on what’s happening throughout the day. This is your space to talk through the stuff that pops up throughout the day (and night) — news, rumors, random thoughts, questions, complaints, celebrations, anything you think feels worth talking about. I’ll be dropping in […]

19 days ago | 2 reads

The Shotgun Throwdown: Wednesday Open Thread

The Shotgun Throwdown is our daily open thread, a place to keep tabs on what’s happening throughout the day. This is your space to talk through the stuff that pops up throughout the day (and night) — news, rumors, random thoughts, questions, complaints, celebrations, anything you think feels worth talking about. I’ll be dropping in […]

20 days ago | 0 reads

The Shotgun Throwdown: Tuesday Open Thread

The Shotgun Throwdown is our daily open thread, a place to keep tabs on what’s happening throughout the day. This is your space to talk through the stuff that pops up throughout the day (and night) — news, rumors, random thoughts, questions, complaints, celebrations, anything you think feels worth talking about. I’ll be dropping in […]

21 days ago | 1 read

The Shotgun Throwdown: Monday Open Thread

The Shotgun Throwdown is our daily open thread, a place to keep tabs on what’s happening throughout the day. This is your space to talk through the stuff that pops up throughout the day (and night) — news, rumors, random thoughts, questions, complaints, celebrations, anything you think feels worth talking about. I’ll be dropping in […]

22 days ago | 1 read

Unreasonable Doubt: WVU drops first home game as Baylor pulls away late

Listen to this episode and more on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and all major platforms. Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter @smokingmusket and @imjoshwhitt to stay updated on future episodes. Powered by RedCircle  Subscribe Now!  Spotify  Apple Podcasts  Amazon Music  RSS If you’re interested in sponsoring Unreasonable Doubt, please reach out to us at [email protected]. We appreciate your support!

23 days ago | 1 read

How to Watch & Game Preview: West Virginia Mountaineers vs. Baylor Bears — TV info, streaming, betting odds and more

Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026 Tipoff Time: 4:00PM ET Location: Hope Coliseum — Morgantown, West Virginia Broadcast Information Channel: ESPN2 Streaming: ESPN (TV provider login required) Announcers: Eric Frede and Mark Adams Radio: Mountaineer Sports Network (Radio Affiliates) | SiriusXM Channel 389 and Streaming Channel 979 | WVU Gameday App (Apple | Android) Radio Announcers: Tony Caridi and Brad Howe […]

24 days ago | 2 reads

Former WVU star Quincy Wilson files to run for WV House of Delegates in District 1

Quincy Wilson has officially filed to run for the West Virginia House of Delegates in District 1, taking on current incumbent and House Majority Leader Pat McGeehan, who has served in that seat since 2014 . Wilson filed his candidacy paperwork this morning, setting up a high-profile contest in the Northern Panhandle. The news was […]

25 days ago | 3 reads

The Shotgun Throwdown: Friday Open Thread

The Shotgun Throwdown is our daily open thread, a place to keep tabs on what’s happening throughout the day. This is your space to talk through the stuff that pops up throughout the day (and night) — news, rumors, random thoughts, questions, complaints, celebrations, anything you think feels worth talking about. I’ll be dropping in […]

25 days ago | 1 read

West By Pod — A WVU Football Podcast: New Schedule and Portal Roundup

Listen to this episode and more on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and all major platforms. Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter @smokingmusket and @West_By_Pod to stay updated on future episodes and exciting content. If you’re interested in sponsoring West By Pod, please reach out to us at [email protected]. We appreciate your support! Powered by RedCircle You can follow us for future […]

26 days ago | 1 read