West Virginia Considers Eight-Man Football | Charleston News

West Virginia is considering elevating eight-man football to varsity status to save struggling programs, as declining enrollment makes full 11-man teams unsustainable—drawing on proven success from states like Michigan and Iowa where the format revived school spirit and even led to returns to 11-man play. Despite logistical hurdles like scattered school locations and scheduling challenges, the push continues, fueled by junior high momentum and a shared goal: keeping football alive for students and communities that love the game. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://wchstv.com/news/local/west-virginia-schools-weigh-8-man-football-as-enrollment-dips More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/02c944e6a0144c6a Report issues to [email protected].