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Baseball: Backyard Brawl will be at PNC Park in Pittsburgh in 2019

The Mountaineers and Panthers will duel in the MLB park.

By BartimusPrime Sep 20, 2018, 5:05pm EDT

Who will challenge Oklahoma for the Big 12 Title?

Will West Virginia, TCU, or Texas knock the Sooners out of the top spot in the Big 12?

By Nick Shoemaker Sep 20, 2018, 10:30am EDT

Three Guarantees For West Virginia Against Kansas State

Let’s get back to Gameday

By WVUNite Sep 20, 2018, 7:01am EDT

Continuity is the key opponent on Saturday for West Virginia

The Mountaineers must overcome a long-standing philosophy on Saturday.

By BartimusPrime Sep 19, 2018, 3:20pm EDT

Will Grier an NFL Draft first-rounder according to scouts

While he has the highest grade according to ProFootballFocus, Grier is currently listed as the second QB off the board

By Michael Miller Sep 19, 2018, 10:08am EDT

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WEST BY POD VIRGINIA: The Not-So-Wildcats

HEY WE’VE GOT A GAME THIS WEEK (and no Kansas State guest to talk about it with).

By Michael Miller and Matt Kirchner September 18

Being the heavy favorite could work in West Virginia’s favor

The Mountaineers are currently undefeated when favored by double digits in Big 12 play since joining the conference.

By Nick Shoemaker September 18

Early Kickoff Time for West Virginia’s trip to Lubbock

The Mountaineers will face the Red Raiders in a noon game on Saturday, Sept. 29.

By BartimusPrime September 17

What I Think About West Virginia, Florence and This Season

The lack of a game didn’t ruin my confidence in this team

By WVUNite September 17

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Hurricane Florence Fails To Dampen West Virginia's Rise In The Polls

Keep moving up boys

By WVUNite September 16

Week 3 Top 25 Recap and My Top 25

There was some #TeamChaos this week, let’s see how it shakes out

By WVUNite September 16

West Virginia Mountaineers Football Scholarship Distribution Chart

Given the recent departures from the Mountaineer football program, we thought it best to keep a running chart to see what we’re working with

By Michael Miller May 16

Big 12 Roundup and Recap: Oklahoma Is Scary Good

Kyler Murray keeps OU undefeated

By WVUNite September 16

Cancelled NC State Game Doesn’t Hurt Grier In Heisman Rankings

No real separation for Heisman contenders

By WVUNite September 16

HURRICANE WATCH: Games to watch now that West Virginia at NC State is canceled

Since the Mountaineers are no longer playing this weekend, let’s settle in for a great day of college football action.

By BartimusPrime September 14

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The Smoking Musket Tailgate Menu: Hurricane Preparedness

Might as well use all that food you just bought and the food that’s gonna spoil to make something tasty!

By BartimusPrime September 14

Smoking Musket College Pick ‘Em Gauntlet: Week Two Results

Join in on the fun picking the winners each week. Overall winner at the end of the year will win a Nike shirt.

By Michael Miller September 14

Could lost game have impact on West Virginia’s playoff chances?

WVU players understood the gravity of the situation, though the football-half of their brains couldn’t help but entertain some what-ifs.

By Michael Miller September 14

Leddie Brown could be a star in the making

Freshman running back Leddie Brown has had a good start to what could be a great career as a Mountaineer.

By Nick Shoemaker September 13

Big 12 Power Rankings and Bowl Watch: Week Two - Witty Titles Were Canceled Edition

The second week of college football proved to be kind of a snooze-fest in the Big 12, but there was a break through for Kansas!!!

By statsboyandi September 12

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Kansas State Wildcats @ West Virginia Mountaineers

3:30 PM - Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium - Morgantown, WV
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Kansas Jayhawks @ West Virginia Mountaineers

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Will Grier worried about home-state residents, not Heisman campaign

West Virginia’s senior quarterback has the perspective to realize what is actually at stake – namely, the lives of family, friends and total strangers who find themselves directly in the projected path of Hurricane Florence.

By Michael Miller September 12

Will Grier’s daughter, Eloise, steals the show during Tuesday’s press conference

This week in athlete’s kids doing cute things...

By Michael Miller September 12

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BREAKING: West Virginia-N.C. State game in Raleigh CANCELED due to Hurricane Florence

The two schools have not set a plan to make up the game.

By Michael Miller and BartimusPrime September 11

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Dana Holgorsen provides hurricane updates on Saturday’s WVU-N.C. State game

The team is still preparing to play the Wolfpack in Raleigh

By BartimusPrime September 11

The Film Room: The Little Things Needed to Create Big Plays

It's generally the things happening away from the ball that make-or-break big play opportunities

By Jordan Pinto September 11

Gary Jennings Moves to Third Nationally with Four Touchdown Receptions

A career record of three touchdown receptions against Youngstown State boosts Gary Jennings to third nationally with four receiving touchdowns this season.

By Nick Shoemaker September 11

WEST BY POD VIRGINIA: Hurricane Florence and the Deep State Conspiracy

West By Pod Virginia is blowing the top off a massive conspiracy at work against Will Grier’s Heisman campaign and the West Virginia Mountaineers

By Michael Miller September 10

West Virginia vs. NC State: What impact will Hurricane Florence play on Saturday’s matchup?

As a large, dangerous hurricane churns off the coast of North Carolina, rumors abound about possible implications for WVU’s game vs NC State in Raleigh this Saturday.

By statsboyandi September 10

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WEST BY POD VIRGINIA: Talkin’ About ‘Canes feat Joedy McCreary

We’re joined this week by AP sports writer and West Virginia ex-pat Joedy McCreary to look at this Saturday’s possible matchup between the Mountaineers and the Wolfpack.

By Michael Miller and Matt Kirchner September 10

Kickoff Time Set for WVU’s Conference Opener against K-State

WVU fans again receive favor from the scheduling gurus.

By BartimusPrime September 10

Don’t look now, but West Virginia has a Top 30 defense

Yes, it’s still early and, yes, they’ve only faced Tennessee and Youngstown State, but it looks as though some of our fears about the defense can be put to bed

By Michael Miller September 10

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The Mountaineers Are Playing With New Uniforms

It’s a subtle change but one for the better

By WVUNite September 10

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What I Think Following Gary Jenning’s 3-TD Performance

A lot of young Mountaineers grew up yesterday.

By WVUNite September 10

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Poll Watch: West Virginia Stays In Top 15

There was not a lot of #TeamChaos so the polls remain relatively stagnant.

By WVUNite September 9

Featured Fanshot

West Virginia began a beautiful new tradition before Saturday’s game against Youngstown State

By Michael Miller September 9