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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 […]

about 18 hours ago | 0 reads

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 […]

2 days ago | 0 reads

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. WVU’s first home loss of the season came with a familiar theme: another extended scoring drought. Josh digs into why the offense stalled against Baylor, what it means when Huff […]

3 days ago | 0 reads

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 […]

4 days ago | 0 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 […]

5 days ago | 0 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 […]

5 days ago | 0 reads

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 […]

6 days ago | 0 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 […]

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 […]

7 days ago | 1 read

Unreasonable Doubt: West Virginia holds off Kansas State at home

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!

7 days ago | 0 reads

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

Date: Tuesday, January 27, 2026 Tipoff Time: 8:30PM ET Location: Hope Coliseum — Morgantown, West Virginia Broadcast Information Channel: FS1 Streaming: Fox Sports (TV provider login required) Announcers: Jake Eisenberg and Nick Bahe Radio: Mountaineer Sports Network (Radio Affiliates) | SiriusXM Channel 390 and Streaming Channel 980 | WVU Gameday App (Apple | Android) Radio Announcers: Tony Caridi (PBP), Brad […]

8 days ago | 1 read

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 […]

8 days ago | 1 read

Unreasonable Doubt: WVU runs into top-ranked Arizona on the road

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!

10 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 […]

NFL

13 days ago | 1 read

Unreasonable Doubt: West Virginia picks up first road win of the season at Arizona State

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 | 1 read

How to Watch & Game Preview: West Virginia Mountaineers vs. Arizona State Sun Devils — TV info, streaming, betting odds and more

Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2026 Tipoff Time: 9:00PM ET Location: Desert Financial Arena — Tempe, Arizona Broadcast Information Streaming: Peacock Announcers: Pete Sousa and Matt Muehlebach Radio: Mountaineer Sports Network (Radio Affiliates) | SiriusXM Channel 389 and Streaming Channel 979 | WVU Gameday App (Apple | Android) Radio Announcers: Tony Caridi (PBP) and Brad Howe (analyst) Reminder: It is against site […]

14 days ago | 1 read

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 […]

14 days ago | 1 read

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 […]

NFL

15 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 […]

16 days ago | 1 read

Unreasonable Doubt: WVU takes care of business against Colorado

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!

17 days ago | 1 read

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

Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026 Tipoff Time: 6:00PM ET Location: Hope Coliseum — Morgantown, West Virginia Broadcast Information Channel: CBS Sports Network Announcers: Andrew Catalon and Steve Lappas Radio: Mountaineer Sports Network (Radio Affiliates) | SiriusXM Channel 382 and Streaming Channel 972 | WVU Gameday App (Apple | Android) Radio Announcers: Tony Caridi (PBP) and Brad Howe (analyst) Reminder: It […]

18 days ago | 1 read

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 […]

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 […]

20 days ago | 3 reads

Unreasonable Doubt: WVU gets reality check on the road at Houston

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!

21 days ago | 1 read

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 […]

21 days ago | 3 reads