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WVU vs Oklahoma St. Game Thread
WVU football is back under the lights. Get in here and hang out with some sicko Mountaineer fans.
How to Watch WVU vs Oklahoma State
WVU opens Big 12 play with a night game at Milan Puskar Stadium on national tv. Here is everything you need to know to tune into the game:
WVU vs Oklahoma State: What to Look For
In what felt like the biggest game in years, the West Virginia Mountaineers laid the hammer down against the Virginia Cavaliers in a 38-27 win. The Mountaineers now have their biggest conference game since…Oklahoma in 2018 ? This also has the chance to be the biggest home game at Milan Puskar Stadium since those Kyler […]
WVU Baseball 2027: Players to Watch as Fall Ball Begins
Baseball is already back in Morgantown. And after last season, expectations in Morgantown are going to be a whole lot higher. West Virginia opened its fall schedule Friday with its first Gold vs. Blue scrimmage at Kendrick Family Ballpark, giving fans their first look at the 2027 Mountaineers. And after last season, there is plenty to […]
We Need the Magic Back for Night Games
A night game in Morgantown. Those words used to strike fear into the hearts of college football teams across the country. And for good reason. Mountaineer fans have always been a rowdy bunch, regardless of what time a visiting team stepped onto Mountaineer Field. But give us a few extra hours of pregame festivities in […]
WVU Volleyball Opens Big 12 Play After Three Straight Wins
West Virginia volleyball could not have picked a much better time to start finding its groove. The Mountaineers wrapped up nonconference play with a perfect 3-0 weekend at the UNT Invitational, beating East Texas A&M, North Texas and Tarleton State. The weekend pushed WVU to 7-3 on the season and gave the Mountaineers a three-match […]
Let’s Grade Our Game Against Virginia
Y’all. Y’ALL. I’m writing this a day after Charlotte, and my voice is still a little rough from Saturday night. My wife and I made the trip down for the Duke’s Mayo Classic, and this was our first major college football game together in person. I’m not even going to lie—I was nervous. Virginia would […]
Michael Hawkins Jr. is the Highest Graded QB in the Country
We all saw it with our own eyes on Saturday. Michael Hawkins Jr. was the difference in the victory over UVA. Now the awards and honors are coming in across the country for his performance. Pro Football Focus announced that he was the highest graded quarterback in the country in Week 3 with a PFF […]
Why We Beat Virginia
With a 38-27 win over the University of Virginia in Charlotte, WVU football did what it had to do in order to begin the “climb” back to relevancy in the college football world. It’s just a first step, but it was a big one. Let’s go over the key reasons and clutch moments that lead […]
WVU vs Virginia Game Thread
It’s the Duke’s Mayo Classic in Charlotte. You’ll find some good company in here to watch the game with.
What to Look For Against Virginia
For the first time since 2018 the West Virginia Mountaineers are 2-0 and are looking to be 3-0 which they also haven’t done since the 2018 season. To do so they need to beat the 25th ranked Virginia Cavaliers this Saturday night in the Duke’s Mayo Classic in Charolette, North Carolina! It took a few […]
How to Watch West Virginia vs. Virginia
We’re 2-0. Say that out loud a couple times, because it still feels good. But after taking care of business against Coastal Carolina and steamrolling UT Martin 52-7, the schedule stops being gentle with us. This week we pack up and head to Charlotte for the Duke’s Mayo Classic against Virginia, and I’m not going […]
4 Unexpected Standouts Fueling WVU Football’s 2-0 Start
Photos by Tyler Thomas For the first time since 2018, West Virginia football is 2-0. There are plenty of names getting attention for the Mountaineers’ strong start, and rightfully so, but through the first two games, some of the players who have caught my attention the most aren’t necessarily the ones I expected to be […]
Every Couch Fire Starts with a Spark
On a cold night in November 2002, the West Virginia Mountaineers rolled into Blacksburg, Virginia, to take on the Virginia Tech Hokies on national television. Virginia Tech was right in the middle of its golden era of football under Frank Beamer. The Hokies had played for the national championship just three years earlier and entered […]
What UVA Head Coach Tony Elliott Had To Say About WVU
University of Virginia Head Coach Tony Elliott had his final press conference ahead of the WVU game today. Here is look at some of the things had to say about the matchup. When asked about what he remembers about playing for Coach Rodriguez at Clemson: “Rich Rod is intense, very intense, very demanding. Um, fast […]
Grading the Mountaineers: WVU 52, UT Martin 7
Alright fam, let’s talk about it. 52-7. That’s not a football score, that’s a statement. West Virginia went into Milan Puskar Stadium and made sure UT Martin knew exactly what kind of afternoon it was going to be from the jump. And look, I know it’s an FCS opponent, I know the argument that’s coming […]
5 Things We’ve Learned About WVU Football Through 2 Games
Alright we got the cupcake games out of the way and the Mountaineers are 2-0 for the first time since 2018. So what have we learned about this WVU football squad so far? The Offense is Much Better Through 2 games we are averaging 41.5 points per game. Even when you factor in our competition […]
WVU vs UT Martin Game Thread
Streaming consciousness of some unhinged M0untaineer fans during the UT Martin game. Come hang out!
The Tailgate Tape: West Virginia vs. UT Martin
Alright Mountaineer Nation, 1-0 and it feels good, doesn’t it? If you missed last week, this is The Tailgate Tape, the thing I’m gonna do every Saturday to get you ready for the game. Where to watch, what time to show up, who we’re playing, who to keep your eyes on. Basically what I’d tell […]
What We Need to See Against UT Martin
The West Virginia Mountaineers opened up the season 1-0 after a 31-24 victory of the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers. After a LONG offseason and even more roster turnover, we got to see a Mountaineer win. A win is a win right? Yes it was a tale of two halves, and yes the fact the Mounatineers only […]
Musket Meter Week 2 Results
The Musket Meter week 2 results are in and it’s clear that the 2nd half of the CCU overshowed a nearly flawless first half. If you’re not familiar with the Musket Meter process: I ask WVU fans on Twitter/X the day after a game to gauge their excitement level from 0-100 and the number you […]
Okay, WVU Women’s Soccer Really Is This Good.
Photos by Emma Lentz Well, I guess we can keep overreacting. Last week, I asked if WVU women’s soccer was really THIS good. The Mountaineers responded by beating Marshall 1-0, moving to 5-0 and giving me absolutely no reason to stop getting excited about this team. So, thanks for making my job easy. WVU is […]
Let’s Grade That Win Over Coastal Carolina by Position Group
Hope everybody enjoyed the holiday the right way. Grill going, family around, maybe a cold drink in your hand, and a win in the books to talk about while you do it. That’s the good life. Before we get too deep into the cookout, let’s talk about what we saw Saturday, because there’s a lot […]
Ex-Georgia DB JaCorey Thomas Commits to WVU – What You Need To Know
Today we received news that JaCorey Thomas committed to WVU. He has received a temporary restraining order against the NCAA in order to get a 5th year of eligibility. I break down everything you need to know about this confusing, but much needed defensive back commit. Who is he? JaCorey Thomas played 4 seasons with […]
WVU vs Coastal Carolina Game Thread
A stream of Mountaineer consciousness. Enter at your own risk.
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