West Virginia’s football program is gearing up for season two with Rich Rodriguez back at the helm. As a former WVU football player and coach, as well as a local, Rodriguez is determined to restore the team’s glory and foster a deep sense of pride and loyalty among the fans and players.
Rodriguez’s second year promises growth as WVU builds on its transfer portal class and adapts new coaching styles.
West Virginia’s football prospects are heating up with Roscoe Hayes, a 6-foot-6 wide receiver, committing to the Mountaineers. After a standout junior year with 47 catches and six touchdowns at Westlake High School, Hayes has opted for WVU over powerhouse programs like Pitt and NC State.
Rich Rodriguez sees Mossor as a game-changer for WVU, promising excitement and success in Morgantown.
Syracuse will reportedly appointBrandon Napoleon, former WVU football player and accomplished coach, to elevate its defensive backfield coaching staff
The Georgia Bulldogs are making a strategic move by hiring WVU football assistant Coach Larry Knight to coach outside linebackers in Athens. While details remain scarce, Knight’s departure is poised to challenge WVU’s defense under Rich Rodriguez’s leadership.
By: Justin “Couz” Walker | WV Sports Chat When four-star offensive lineman Kevin Brown was looking at where he’d play college football, West Virginia University
By: Jonathan K. Martin | WV Sports Chat McKeesport (PA) four-star wide receiver Javien Robinson has trimmed his recruitment to a final five schools: Miami,
The West Virginia football program has been a transfer destination for several players who left SEC or Big 10 programs looking for an opportunity. In a recent episode of the Cross Roads Show, the host lists several players who have achieved that goal at WVU and some who can do so in 2026.
Excitement and challenges await WVU football as Rich Rodriguez’s 2026 squad reshapes under CBS Sports’ Shehan Jeyarajah’s Power Rankings. With 69 new players, can the Mountaineers find consistency? Discover more at WV Sports Chat.
