The West Virginia Mountaineers will look to remain unbeaten when they welcome the UT Martin Skyhawks to Milan Puskar Stadium on Saturday afternoon in Morgantown.
Sep 5, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers wide receiver Armoni Weaver-Bomar (25) makes a catch for a touchdown during the first quarter against the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers at Milan Puskar Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images
Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM ET
Channel: ESPN+

#Milan #puskar #saturday #skyhawks

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Cam Cook rushed for 142 yards and two short touchdowns, Michael Hawkins Jr. threw for one score and passed for another TD, and West Virginia held on for a 31-24 win over Coastal Carolina in the teams' season opener Saturday.
On a day in which West Virginia retired the No. 5 jersey of record-setting quarterback Pat White, the Mountaineers dominated the game early but looked disheveled on both sides of the ball for much of the second half.
Coastal Carolina's Nico Cavanillas Alti kicked a 32-yard field goal with 27 seconds left to cap the Chanticleers' rally from a 24-0 deficit. But the ensuing onside kick went out of bounds and West Virginia survived.
With 88 new players on the roster, it's going to take some time for West Virginia to work the kinks out, especially on defense.
At least they're set with two marquee positions on offense.

#west #morgantown #saturday

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Pat White's record-setting career at West Virginia two decades ago came full circle Saturday when the school retired his No. 5 jersey.
A ceremony was held before kickoff of the Mountaineers' season opener against Coastal Carolina. The crowd was decked out in white T-shirts and jerseys while West Virginia's players donned white road jerseys and pants, the same combination used 18 years after the school honored White in his final home game on a snowy December night.
White went 35-8 as a starter and established himself as one of the nation's top dual-threat quarterbacks. He is the only starting quarterback in NCAA history to win four bowl games, including the Sugar Bowl against Georgia after the 2005 season and the Fiesta Bowl against Oklahoma after the 2007 season.
"Twenty years later, they're still talking about what he did and what his teammates did," West Virginia coach Rich Rodriguez told reporters earlier in the week.
Rodriguez recruited White out of Daphne, Alabama, in 2004. Rodriguez gave him the chance to play quarterback, unlike other schools that wanted him to switch to different positions.

#virginia

It's important to remember that the strength of non-conference schedules can differ wildly from team-to-team. However, don't be fooled by thinking that an SEC team playing a lowly FCS program translates to piles of fantasy points for your respective players. Oftentimes the marquee players are on ice by the time the second half rolls around in these lopsided matchups.
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Accordingly, I prefer to target players on respectable P4 offenses that have something to prove and are facing reasonably competent G6 opponents who can hang around long enough for the starters to stay in the game for three quarters. With that in mind, here are my starts and sits for college fantasy football Week 1.
In last year's Apple Cup, Williams eviscerated the Cougs, completing 16-of-19 passes for 298 yards with four passing touchdowns, while rushing for 88 yards and another rushing score. This prodigious production came against a credible Wazzu defense that allowed 20 PPG and 174 passing yards per game with 31 sacks. This year, Wazzu loses all 11 starters and bring in from Missouri new HC Kirby Moore, who is an offensive-minded coach. I expect the Huskies to do anything they want and give Wazzu a little extra since they're rivals and they want to score some style points in Game 1, meaning Williams should have another huge fantasy game in this year's Apple Cup.
West Virginia is going to run the ball with aplomb in Year 2 of the Rich Rodriguez resurgence in Morgantown. WVU went 4-8 last year as Rich Rod reorganized the roster in his visage, but this year the Mountaineers boast 120 line starts after portaling in four FBS starting offensive linemen and hiring OL guru Rick Trickett, which should greatly increase their middling 161 rushing yards per game average last year. For their part, CCU and new HC Ryan Beard are just serviceable enough to keep WVU's starters in the game until Q4. That is important since CCU was gorged for 5.1 YPC and 208 rushing yards per game in 2025. Cook should clear 100-yards and punch in at least one TD against the soft underbelly of the Chanticleers defensive front.

#yards #fantasy #starters

There's something in the air when August comes around. Is it hot humid weather? Maybe it's the sounds of the insects, or birds, or the angle of the sun? But it's something. The memories come flooding back. Two-a-days, sweating, those god-awful morning conditioning runs. I thought I had gone out for track! 8-220's, 4-440's, 2-880's and a mile run under time or you repeat them. No, I'm not exaggerating. Then lunch with the team, a break, then afternoon practice. Sound like a Division I program? No, it was a small Single A high school, but the memories are deeply embedded in my soul. Every year it is the same when August begins.
There's something in the air; I can feel it! My first foray to old mountaineer field was in 1960 at old Mountaineer field and I still get that excitement in my chest just waiting; anticipating. Those memories: Being a student when we kicked that field goal to beat Pitt and rushed the field and yes, tearing down the goal post. Up to Sunnyside to celebrate! Was that the first fire-in-the-street?
It's been 221 days since the last college football game and-it-starts today, finally. I must wait 8 days for my favorite team to start but any football is better than none. As always, I have high hopes for my beloved Mountaineers! I have confidence in the coaching staff and their decisions to bring in this bunch of guys. Year 2 under Rich will mean improvement and they just might take a huge leap forward. Don't count them out but just remember it's year 2.
I'm looking forward to a MUCH-improved running game since the addition of Coach Trickett and a loaded running-back room, more speed on defense and a healthy QB room. Running the ball makes everything else easier and we need big plays out of the running game!
Have a great year, all of you Mountaineer fans, be safe and kind.

#running #days #game

The Mount Vernon Mountaineers hosted Forsythe, McDonald County and Strattford high schools to kick off the 2026 football season with exhibition play on Friday night.
Each school got a chance to play against one another, taking turns on both offense and defense. While there were highlights on both sides of the ball for all schools, hosting Head Coach Tom ****** feels like a jamboree is a great way to start the season.
"It's real important to see different schemes, different abilities, different types and styles of coaching and playing," he said. "It helps us getting ready for the long season."
Cox's Mountaineers showed promise with several offensive touchdowns and multiple forced turnovers. They start their 2026 season with a matchup against a Nevada Tigers team that finished the 2025 season 8-4.
McDonald County High School starred in the jamboree as well, using its quarterbacks to rush for long touchdowns on multiple occasions. The Mustangs open up their 2026 schedule with a visit to Marshfield.

#season #mountaineers #high #play

Aug. 21—Gonzaga hasn't released its final nonconference schedule, but anyone willing to do some digging can probably discover a few of the missing pieces.
For example, a quick internet search of Montana State's schedule would've led someone to the third known home game of Gonzaga's 2026-27 nonleague slate.
According to Montana State's athletics website, the Bobcats are scheduled to visit Gonzaga on Nov. 17, one week before Mark Few's program takes on the 16-team Players Era Festival in Las Vegas.
A tipoff time and television broadcast details will be announced at a later date.
SB Nation's Gonzaga website, Slipper Still Fits, identified the matchup with Montana State hours after The Spokesman-Review discovered another home game against NAIA Eastern Oregon, thanks to an updated schedule on the Mountaineers' site.

#bobcats

Maryland head coach Mike Locksley knows that he'll need all the help he can get if he wants to turn around a defense that finished near the bottom of the Big Ten in points allowed last season.
The Terrapins are well into their preparation for the 2026 season, but they received a commitment from experienced defensive back Jordan Scruggs, who will have to learn the system on the fly.
Scruggs is permitted to play another season in college football after a judge's injunction granted him one more year of eligibility.
He's played at several different schools, including Washburn, Central Missouri, Hutchinson CC, South Alabama, and most recently, West Virginia. He redshirted at Washburn.
Scruggs seemed to be inclined to return to the Mountaineers, but changed course late in the process.

#scruggs #mike #locksley

For the first time in 61 years, UNC basketball will play West Virginia.
The Tar Heels and Mountaineers will play during the 2026-27 season on Nov. 27 as part of the second annual ******* Vitale Invitational, presented by Belk. The Charlotte Sports Foundation and ESPN will host the game at Spectrum Center, home of the NBA's Charlotte Hornets.
A tip time and ESPN network channel will be announced at a later date, UNC said in a school-issued release.
UNC is 0-5 in the all-time series against West Virginia, so the Tar Heels will be trying to do something for the first time in program history in their first season under coach Michael Malone. Malone is bringing in at least 10 newcomers around senior Jarin Stevenson, including key transfer additions Neoklis Avdalas (Virginia Tech), Matt Able (N.C. State) and Terrence Brown (Utah).
Ross Hodge is entering his second season with the Mountaineers, headlined by key transfers Joson Sanon (St. John's) and Finley Bizjack (Butler).

#time #west #heels #mountaineers

When the Kansas City Chiefs took the field for practice on Monday, there was a newcomer in the receiving corps. Matt Derrick of Chiefs Digest first reported the team signing former West Virginia wide receiver Jeff Weimer, and the team made it official, per Monday evening's NFL Transactions Report.
Chiefs sign wide receiver Jeff Weimer | NFL Transactions Report
Weimer took part in Monday's practice, even catching a pass on the sideline with the third-team offense, securing the throw on the boundary from rookie quarterback Garrett Nussmeier.
In 2025, Weimer caught 21 passes for 383 yards and scored twice for the Mountaineers over 12 games. The Chiefs have him listed at 6 feet 2 inches tall and 211 pounds.
Five Observations from Saturday's Practice | Chiefs Training Camp 8/1 | Chiefs.com

#weimer #team #jeff #transactions

Oklahoma Sooners head coach Brent Venables has long been viewed as one of the brightest defensive minds in college football. Since taking over in Norman, Venables has had to find the right balance between overseeing the entire program and continuing to lead the defense he built his reputation on.
When Venables first took over as head coach, Ted Roof called the plays defensively. It has been rumored that Venables took over play calling in Year 2, but nothing has been confirmed on that front. Then in Year 3, he hired Zac Alley to call the defense. Alley left after one season to become the defensive coordinator for the West Virginia Mountaineers. So, Venables returned to calling the defense. It might not be a coincidence that the two seasons Venables allegedly called the defense, Oklahoma went 10-3 both years, whereas the two years he didn't, the team went 6-7 both years.
Venables' ability to balance his responsibilities as a head coach while still leading the defense has earned respect throughout the SEC, including from Ole Miss Rebels head coach Pete Golding. He faced a similar transition after serving as Ole Miss' defensive coordinator before being promoted to head coach following the regular season. During SEC media days, Golding revealed that Venables was the first person he reached out to for advice on managing both roles.
"He was my first phone call," Golding said via OU Nightly. "There's so much respect for him and the job that he's done… I knew that he had been through it. Didn't do it in Year 1 and did it in Year 2. Brought in the protege and didn't do it in Year 3... He's like, 'look, man, ******* ody's going to call it like you. It's your system. You've done a great job.'"
Venables has spent his career building elite defenses, and Oklahoma's recent success has shown the value of his direct involvement. While balancing play calling with being a head coach is a difficult challenge, Venables has found a way to make it work.

#defense #didn 't

The Kentucky Wildcats didn't have much going for them just a few short months ago.
They were able to get commitments from a few potential backcourt studs in Alex Wilkins and Zoom Diallo, but it is still up in the air how their play will transition to the SEC. However, Mark Pope came through, as later in the spring the team was able to get Malachi Moreno back, and he looks primed to be one of the best big men in the conference. Moreno was soaring up draft charts and could've been taken in the first round. However, he opted to join the Cats for a second season.
Then, Pope really started to find his groove when the Cats were able to add Iowa State sniper Milan Momcilovic. Momcilovic averaged 16.9 points per game last season and was arguably the best shooter in the country. Those four players should be huge for the Cats, as will several other talented transfers that Pope was able to add.
That said, this team is really starting to find its identity, and Pope's hope and a three-point-centric roster may be coming to fruition. West Virginia might soon find that out as the two sides are reportedly in negotiations for a fall ball right before Thanksgiving. Per Matt Jones of Kentucky Sports Radio, the Cats and the Mountaineers could take to the hardwood in Nashville prior to the holiday on Black Friday.
It still appears there are some negotiations to be had to finalize things, but it seems more likely than not that the two parties will be able to figure it out. West Virginia didn't have a great season a year ago, but it has been a talented Big 12 side at times throughout the past decade.

Former NCAA basketball player Kerr Kriisa was arrested by the FBI in Kentucky in connection with an alleged multimillion-dollar fraud scheme, according to a report from Kentucky Sports Radio
Kriisa is expected to be extradited to West Virginia, where the alleged scheme reportedly took place during his 2023-24 season with the West Virginia Mountaineers men's basketball team
He will be extradited from Kentucky to West Virginia, per the report
Former NCAA basketball star Kerr Kriisa has been arrested by federal authorities.
The former Kentucky guard, 25, was arrested by the FBI in relation to a multimillion-dollar fraud scheme, per a report from Kentucky Sports Radio (KSR).

The Florida women's basketball team will travel to the Bahamas in November to participate in the fifth annual Battle 4 Atlantis along with the Davidson Wildcats, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the West Virginia Mountaineers, the program announced on Wednesday.
Battle 4 Atlantis will take place at Imperial Arena at Atlantis Paradise Island from Nov. 24-26. Matchups, game times and television designations will be announced at a later date.
If the Gators are matched up with the Fighting Irish, it would be the first-ever meeting between the two schools on the hardwood, while Florida and Davidson have met just once before, back on Dec. 29, 2019, when the Orange and Blue prevailed at the O'Connell Center, 55-50.
Florida has faced West Virginia five times prior dating back to 1991, with four wins and a loss over that stretch. The Gators dropped the first meeting on neutral court that year, but have prevailed since, with the other four games split between the respective schools' home courts. The last time they played was in 2000, when UF beat WVU in Morgantown, 96-70.
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Another piece of the Notre Dame women's basketball non-conference schedule is set.
The Fighting Irish will be spending Thanksgiving week in the Bahamas, participating in the Battle 4 Atlantis tournament Nov. 24 and 26. The latter game will be on Thanksgiving Day.
The tournament lineup, which was announced Wednesday, July 1, also includes Florida, West Virginia and Davidson. Game times and opponents will be announced at a later date.
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West Viriginia is the best potential opponent for the Irish. The Mountaineers were a 5 seed in last year's NCAA Tournament and have made the tournament in four consecutive seasons. They won the Big 12 Tournament last season as well.

Some things never get old. Sunny weather, winning cash prizes, and the end of a work week are some examples. However, trolling Michigan football beats them all if you are an Ohio State fan, and that's why Buckeye fans love them some Appalachian State.
Of course, you know the story by now if you have Scarlet and Gray in your wardrobe. Heck, if you follow college football at all, the story is like a Disney classic, a tale as old as time (sorry, 'Little Mermaid'). On the very savory date of September 1, 2007, Michigan had a scheduled game against FCS opponent Appalachian State, a game that was just supposed to be a tune-up for the season. Someone forgot to send the memo (likely a fax at that time) to the Mountaineers.
Instead of a glorified scrimmage for the "Leaders and Best," a real-live American collegiate football game broke out, with Appalachian State pulling arguably the greatest upset in college football history. In other words, "yes, there's an App for that."
And hence, what was born was the ability for Ohio State fans to troll the Michigan Wolverines for all of eternity -- until and if, that is -- OSU somehow loses to an FCS school like the Wolverines did that day. It's a trump card of all trump cards for the Ohio State/Michigan rivalry.
But, you know who else has the forever troll ready to lurk out from underneath the bridge when called upon? Yep, Appalachian State. The social media teams in the Western parts of North Carolina have had fun with it through the years as well, like the time it jumped on a social media post by Delta. And now, those thorns in the Maize and Blue side creative folks behind Appalachian State Athletics have struck again.

What's college baseball without a little drama, right? Especially in the College World Series, which UNC is currently hunting for its first National Championship within.
Despite the Mountaineers scoring six runs between the seventh and eighth innings, the Diamond Heels built themselves a large enough lead early, winning 12-7 and advancing to their third CWS Finals in program history.
North Carolina makes its first trip to the Finals since 2007, when it lost to national powerhouse Oregon State for a second-straight season. UNC now awaits the winner of Oklahoma-Georgia. If the Sooners win Wednesday night, the Diamond Heels play them. If the Sooners lose Wednesday and win Thursday, or if the Bulldogs win twice, North Carolina faces the boys in red.
UNC set the tone early on Wednesday, scoring eight runs in the first four innings. Add four more between the sixth and seventh, the Diamond Heels expanded their lead to 12-1.
Facing elimination and needing to play a desperate brand of baseball, West Virginia added six quick runs. The Mountaineer pitching, which struggled throughout, shut North Carolina down in the ninth and gave its batters one final chance.

North Carolina vs. West Virginia baseball box score: Live stats from College World Series originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The North Carolina Tar Heels baseball team faces a critical game against the West Virginia Mountaineers on Wednesday afternoon.
For the first time in 20 years, UNC has started 2-0 in the College World Series. As for WVU, beating Troy puts them back to a second matchup against the Tar Heels in a four-day span. First pitch in Omaha will be at 2 p.m. ET.
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West Virginia vs. Troy baseball box score: Live stats from College World Series originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Troy Trojans baseball team faces the West Virginia Mountaineers on Tuesday afternoon in Omaha. Both look to keep their season's alive in the College World Series elimination game.
The Trojans already survived once with a win over Ole Miss, while the Mountaineers were on the wrong side of a 5-2 loss to North Carolina. The winner will advance to face UNC, and need two straight wins.
First pitch will be at 2 p.m. ET on ESPN.
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Troy baseball has a message for the college baseball world writ large: It isn't a cutesy little June story. Those don't put up 26 runs within 36 hours to win their region as a No. 3 seed. They don't beat a clearly overmatched super regional opponent by a combined score of a 19-4. And they certainly don't have a hitter whose nickname plays on one of the most famous players in baseball history.
Enter Jabe Boroff, the face of a Troy Trojans team that, in a word, mashes. Troy has put up double-digit runs in five of its nine Men's NCAA Tournament games, including 16-11 and 10-2 wins over Florida to escape the Gainesville Regional. Indeed, it's a team that has played its best baseball with its back against the wall, defeating Ole Miss 12-8 in a game that wasn't even as close as that score in the elimination bracket following an opening-game loss to West Virginia in its first ever College World Series.
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Boroff, who has adopted the nickname "Jabe Ruth," has earned the moniker. He has 21 RBI in the Men's NCAA Tournament to date, already the highest number since 2008. He hit the go-ahead double for the Trojans in their elimination game against Ole Miss in a 6-6 game in the seventh inning. And in a story we've seen so many times before, he's doing this as a diamond in the rough, a JUCO monster who is now getting a shot on college baseball's biggest stage.
It hasn't all been smooth sailing for Boroff. He struggled mightily through the regular season before finding his rhythm at the perfect time. He, like Troy, is an oddity. He was hitting sub-.200 in early May with just one home run to his name. His team made the tournament as a 29-loss Sun Belt team, and became the first 30-loss team (it lost its first game of regionals) to make the College World Series. But these underdogs aren't underdogs anymore. Here's what to know about Boroff heading into his next elimination game against the Mountaineers, who sent them down to the loser's bracket to begin with.

Day 3 of the Men’s College World Series started with a thrilling elimination game between Troy and Ole Miss, as the Trojans fell behind 6-2 before exploding for a 12-8 win.
Now it’s time for the nightcap, with Carolina and West Virginia facing off in a 1-0 game. Whoever comes out on top will be one win away from the championship series, while the loser will have to win three games in as many days to stay alive. In case you missed it, Thomas Blackington had a preview of the Mountaineers on Thursday (they beat Troy 7-5 in their opener on Friday), and Al Hood had the broadcast details this morning.
Share your thoughts in the comment section below as the game goes on. Here’s hoping the Tar Heels can keep it rolling!

West Virginia vs. Cal Poly baseball box score: Live stats from NCAA Baseball Championship Game originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The West Virginia Mountaineers baseball team is a win away from a trip to Omaha. After a double-digit win over the Cal Poly Mustangs on Friday, they're back at it in Morgantown a day later.
First pitch will be at Noon ET with coverage on ESPN2.
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Cal Poly vs. West Virginia baseball box score: Live stats from NCAA Baseball Championship Game originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The West Virginia Mountaineers baseball team is hosting their first-ever NCAA Super Regional and appear to be in the driver's seat. They'll welcome the Cal Poly Mustangs into Morgantown for a possible three-game series.
First pitch is set for noon ET on ESPN2. This is the first game of the Super Regional round on the way to the College World Series in Omaha.
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