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WVU beefs up OL with Big 12 transfer from K-State

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MORGANTOWN — West Virginia addressed one of its biggest issues in 2025, adding a veteran offensive lineman out of the transfer portal. Kansas State offensive lineman Devin Vass announced on social media Wednesday night that he’s committed to the Mountaineers, becoming the first offensive line addition for Rich Rodriguez. He chose WVU after taking a visit on Tuesday, and after a visit to Auburn. Vass was a 3-star recruit out of high school and chose the Wildcats over Vanderbilt. He didn’t see any action in his first two seasons, redshirting. In Year 3, Vass finally saw some ...

Hawkins has qualities to be WVU starting QB

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MORGANTOWN — Oklahoma football started the 2025 season 4-0 and was ranked at No. 5 in the AP Poll. Quarterback John Mateer was a Heisman Trophy hopeful after a signature win against Michigan. After a strong start, Mateer’s campaign looked rocky after suffering an injury. He needed surgery on his broken thumb, putting his future in question. The Sooners’ season and National Championship hopes were up in the air. With Mateer out for the foreseeable future, head coach Brent Venables had to rely on sophomore and former 4-star high school recruit Michael Hawkins Jr. Hawkins was ...

Bell, Wamsley help Bulldogs best Warriors

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DUNMORE — Parker Bell and Jacob Wamsley combined for 45 points to lead Tygarts Valley to a 67-53 victory over regional foe Pocahontas County Wednesday night in PVC action. The Bulldogs are now 2-4 and visit Notre Dame this evening. Tygarts Valley led 17-15 after one quarter and carried a 36-25 advantage into halftime. Bell netted 11 of his game-high 25 points in the second canto. The Warriors held a 16-13 scoring edge to get within 49-41 after three quarters but were outscored 18-12 in the final period. Wamsley finished with 20 points on the night. Adam Woods just missed double ...

Former 4-star SEC wide receiver transfers to WVU

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MORGANTOWN — West Virginia and Rich Rodriguez keep loading up in the transfer portal. LSU wide receiver TaRon Francis has committed to the Mountaineers, according to CBS Sports’ Chris Hummer. Francis picked WVU after a reported visit with Iowa State and his visit to Morgantown on Wednesday. Francis was a highly recruited 4-star prospect out of high school, the 7th-best player in Louisiana and the 21st-best in the class at the time. Francis appeared in five games his true freshman season and didn’t register a stat. The Tigers have received a major overhaul. Brian Kelly was ...

Successful 3-point Heave

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MORGANTOWN — Treysen Eaglestaff was caught in no-man’s land, so too maybe were his West Virginia teammates on Tuesday night. “I honestly don’t remember everything that happened,” the WVU guard said in the moments that followed the Mountaineers’ 62-60 victory against Cincinnati ...

WVU adds linebacker, pass rusher in portal

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MORGANTOWN — West Virginia added a linebacker and a pass rusher, adding another Power Four-level player to its 2026 roster. Illinois linebacker Malachi Hood is reportedly transferring to the Mountaineers, which was first reported by 247Sports’ Tom Loy. Later Tuesday night, Bowling Green EDGE David Afogho also announced he’d be transferring as well. Hood joined UNLV’s Isaiah Patterson, making it two linebackers for WVU this cycle. Afogho is the first pass rusher added and the second defensive lineman. Hood was a starter for the Illini last season and helped the squad to a 9-4 ...