Mountaineer Moment - WVU Football and Basketball

Expectations skyrocket for West Virginia Basketball after the announced return of Brenen Lorient.West Virginia lands in the Rothstein 45Not too long ago, the Mountaineers were Rothstein's Sleeper Team in the Big 12...

Unofficially... Official QB1 Mike Hawkins Jr. is looking to REVIVE WVU Football3 Factors to Consider including the O-Line & WR RoomSky's the Limit for Hawkins?

Breaking: Brenen Lorient is BACK for WVU BasketballB-Lo was undoubtedly the "missing" piece to the puzzle for Ross Hodge & WVU Hoops.How much does this raise the bar for a team that some already had lofty expectations for? Are we "out of the woods" yet & how may the NCAA counter?

Whether you're a naysayer or all aboard the Mountaineer Hype Train... the possibility of WVU Football getting off to a HOT Start in 2026 is something to consider. Is there a realistic path to 5-0? 6-0? 7-0? Why a slow start would be catastrophic for WVU...

It's no secret that 2025 was a struggle for Rich Rod & WVU Football and it seems that 2026 is unpredictable as there are those with high expectations and others with very low expectations for the Mountaineers...Have these major issues facing WVU been resolved as we head into a new season?

Fall Camp is underway in Morgantown & one of the key position groups to watch is the Wide Receiver room. What did Rich Rod have to say regarding the receivers & who are the most likely candidates to step up when the season kicks off 4 weeks from today.

Football season is right around the corner in Morgantown... but what are appropriate & realistic expectations for Rich Rodriguez & this football team in 2026.What is the ceiling? What is the floor?

While many on the WVU 2026-27 Roster are getting plenty of hype and attention and deservingly so, there's one potential impact transfer flying under the radar.

It's not March, but it is Madness...A Class-Wide preliminary injunction has been implemented requiring players in the HS Class of 2022 to receive a waiver making them eligible for a 5th season.Javan BuchananBrenen LorientJordan ScruggsEddie KellyFred PerryWhat does this mean for the WVU Football & Basketball Programs and how will the NCAA fight this?

Javan Buchanan figures to be an important piece to the puzzle for Ross Hodge & WVU in the 2026-27 season... but he still needs a wavier from the NCAA to be eligible.This situation has been very quiet... Is No News, Good News?The Waiting Game & The Impact of Having Javan Buchanan & maybe even B-Lo on the roster

No one knows College Basketball like Jon Rothstein and he just called West Virginia his sleeper team in the Big 12.- Jon's Case for Ross Hodge & WVU- What is a "sizable jump" for Hodge & Co. from year 1 to year 2- How high should our expectations be?

Part 7 of 7 in our Position by Position Preview of WVU Football in 2026 - Defensive BacksIs CB1 already decided?Which transfers are poised for a big impactRich Rod, Zac Alley targeted a couple key attributes for DBs Can Gadget Freshman Matt Sieg play both sides?

Part 6 of 7 in our Position Preview Series is all about the WVU Linebackers led by Ben Cutter.Is there a redshirt freshman turning some heads?Which transfers may have the biggest impact?

This West Virginia Defensive Line Unit has something to prove! Maybe more than any other position group on the field for WVU Football in 2026. Who Steps Up?Who Leads The Way?Which Players are most likely candidates to make major strides in 2026?

Football Games are won or lost in the trenches....WVU learned that the hard way in 2025 with a struggling offensive line. Rich Rod said he'd "fix it" moving forward in 2026.Rodriguez brought in Rick Trickett, a haul of transfer portal pick ups, and impressive freshman to make this unit a STRENGTH for WVU Football rather than a Weakness...In Part 4 of our position group series, we preview the WVU Offensive Line. How improved can this unit be?

The WVU Wide Receiver Room certainly looks different for the 2026 season. How deep/dependable is this room?Which guys are most likely to see the field?Is the lack of productivity a cause for concern? Is there a true Alpha Dog and/or do they even need one?

Part 2 of our 7-Part Series Previewing this WVU Football Roster position by position...Running Backs... The Nation's Leading Rusher in 2025 is now in Morgantown, Cam Cook.While Cook figures to be the primary back, Amari Lattimer, Chris Talley, and Martavious Boswell figure to make some noise in this potentially deep RB Room.

New Series Alert!!! This is Part 1 of a 7 Part Series previewing different position groups on the WVU Football Roster.Depth Chart Talk, Positions Battles and more as we get familiar with this new-look Mountaineer team for Rich Rodriguez & Co.First Up... Quarterbacks, of course.Has Mike Hawkins Jr. secured the job already? What about Scotty Fox Jr. & the rest of the guys?

Saint John's transfer Joson Sanon figured to play a big role for the Mountaineers in the 2026-27 Season.Could his offensive production be THE biggest X-Factor for Ross Hodge and this Mountaineer team?

While July & August are typically the season of optimism for college football fans, sometimes we gotta be realistic.In this episode you'll find my 3 Potential Concerns for WVU Football in 2026.

Reacting to a great article by Schuyler Callihan: The 5 Biggest ‘What If?’ Questions Facing WVU This SeasonMike Hawkins breakout seasonBehind Cam CookCornerback RoomHot Start?2 Pivotal Home Games

Ever since the NCAA's 5-for-5 rule was passed, we knew lawsuits were incoming... Several collegiate athletes in the state of Ohio have taken the NCAA to Court and found success... Could Brenen Lorient do the same & fill the final roster spot for Ross Hodge & WVU Hoops?

Has the QB1 Position already been decided?Who gets the bulk of the workload behind Cam Cook at RB?Is there a true alpha in the WR Room? Has any starting position been solidified along the offensive line?

Expectations in Morgantown are surging for Ross Hodge & WVU Basketball. WVU features a new-look, balanced roster made up of star power in Miles Sadler & Veteran leadership via the transfer portal. They will be tested early through the non-conference schedule... how optimistic should we be heading into the 2026-27 Season?

Dawson Montesa Joins The Show to talk about:- The MLB Draft Combine Experience - Omaha- His unforgettable performance in the Morgantown Regional - Teammate SuperlativesThanks for joining Mountaineer Moment, Dawson!

LSU Transfer TaRon "Manchild" Francis will look to have a big impact at Wide Receiver for the Mountaineers this year. Is Francis THE Breakout Candidate in the WR Room this season?

Pat McAfee has HIGH HOPES for Rich Rod & West Virginia in 2026What are realistic expectations for the season ahead?A glance at the 2026 Schedule Has Rich Rod really been able to get "his guys" for this 2026 roster?

Ross Hodge & the WVU Coaching Staff have done a great job recruiting via HS & the Transfer Portal. A highly-talented Roster led by Miles Sadler has Mountaineer fans feeling cautiously optimistic heading in the 2026-27 Season.What is the floor & What is the ceiling for this team?

If you don't know the name already, Miles Sadler is the one to know. The highest-rated recruit in the history of West Virginia basketball is set to lead the Mountaineers in the 26-27 Season.Does he have the potential to be one of the top freshmen in the country? Could a star-level season land him in the 2027 NBA Draft?

As expected, the NCAA has passed the 5-for-5 ruling, allowing college athletes 5 years to play 5 seasons. Who & How does this impact the current WVU Basketball Roster? Lawsuits Incoming? Certainly... Let's be honest, we'd all love to see B-Lo on the court for Ross Hodge & WVU Hoops in 2026-27.

One of the greatest Mountaineers of all time (in any sport) will have his jersey retired... officially during the West Virginia season opener vs Coastal Carolina In this episode we take a trip down memory lane through Pat White's legendary career. Congrats, 5A WHITE OUT Season Opener is a MUST!!!

Rick Trickett is back on Rich Rod's Staff in Morgantown and the hope is the O-Line will fair much better in 2026 after a season to forget in 2025... how much better will they be? Can Rick Trickett really fix it?

Reese Bassinger joins to talk about his Faith in Christ, baptizing teammates, and all things Omaha....Oh, and of course, some teammate superlatives!

West Virginia has 4 of the 5 most experienced teams in the Country on their schedule in 2026.What does this mean? What does it not mean? Is there reason for optimism as it relates to one position group in particular?

Ian Korn wants he and his teammates be remembered as LEGENDS for being the first WVU Baseball team to make it all the way to Omaha. In this episode Ian breaks down what his journey was like to get to WVU and highlights an incredible run to Omaha.Ian hands out some teammate superlatives and plays Rapid Fire!Thanks so much, Ian! Let's Go Mountaineers!

Remember when Paul Schoenfeld hit the biggest, best, loudest home run in the history of WVU Baseball during the Morgantown Regional against Kentucky?In this episode of Mountaineer Moment you get Paul's thoughts on that EPIC Home Run & the WVU Run to OmahaHe also hands out some teammate superlatives & plays a game of Rapid Fire!

The West Virginia Baseball team made it all the way to the College World Series in Omaha for the first time in program history...In this episode of Mountaineer Moment you will find 7 Takeaways from an unforgettable, unbelievable 2026 Season.

West Virginia sees its season come to an end in Omaha after being knocked out by the North Carolina Tar Heels by a final score of 12-7.What went wrong?Comeback Effort falls shortTaking a trip down memory lane...

Pitching Matchup: Boaz vs ColeWhy is no one talking about Jason DeCaro for UNC & why save him for Thursday?This West Virginia lineup has revenge in mind after being held to just 2 runs on Sunday night. Find a way to win! Let's Go Mountaineers

We're not dead yet!!WVU Cruises to a 12-0 Victory over Troy as the Offense Comes Back to Life led by Gavin Kelly & Pitching Staff Delivers led by Dawson Montesa

After falling to UNC on Sunday night, West Virginia will see Troy in an elimination game on Tuesday...Taking a look at each team's pitching situation Both teams have been here before... is anything different?How can West Virginia focus on getting 1 game at a time?

It's a disappointing loss for the Mountaineers as they fall to UNC by a final score of 5-2. Despite a strong showing from Maxx Yehl on the mound, West Virginia struggles to manufacture runs & two costly errors in the 7th inning spark 3 UNC runsWest Virginia will square off with Troy in an elimination game on Tuesday

The Stage Is Set for a Primetime ESPN Matchup between WVU & UNC on Sunday Night. Big 12 Pitcher of the Year, Maxx Yehl will get the start for the Mountaineers... who will it be for the Tar Heels?All that & more in this Game Preview of the big time Showdown in Omaha.

These Battle Tested Mountaineers have proven to be able to win games in a variety of ways.Tyrus Hall gets a 2-rbi knock in the bottom of the 8th to give West Virginia a 7-5 lead & Ben McDougal slammed the door shut in the top of the 9th.West Virginia awaits the winner of North Carolina & Ole Miss

The West Virginia Mountaineers will face the Troy Trojans on Friday afternoon in Omaha. Get ready for the game as we look at how both teams made it to the College World Series, Keys for WVU, Notable Storylines, Notable Players, and Pitching Rotations.

How can the Mountaineers win ball games in order to Survive & Advance in Omaha?- Hot Bats- Game 1 is HUGE- Strategic with Arms- Star Power

Country Roads, Take Me to Omaha!The Stage is Set for America's Team in the College World Series. Preview the action & count down to 1st Pitch with us on this episode of Mountaineer Moment as we break down the bracket and key in on some numbers for each team. Let's Go Mountaineers!

Your 2026 West Virginia Mountaineers just punched their ticket to Omaha for the College World Series!West Virginia rolls by the Cal Poly Mustangs en route to their first ever Super Regional Series Victory.In this episode you'll find: a game recap and sights & sounds from around the Stadium!Let's Go Mountaineers!

In this episode of Mountaineer Moment you will hear from Wren Baker, Coach Randy Mazey & Amanda Mazey, Paul AckermanChansen Cole goes 7 strong innings Sean Smith & Tyrus Hall carry the offense to 12 runs on 14 hits One More Win to Punch a Ticket to Omaha Let's Go Mountaineers

The West Virginia Mountaineers will host an NCAA Super Regional for the first time in program history this weekend. In this episode we take a deep dive into the Cal Poly Mustangs and get you ready for first pitch. Keys for the Mountaineers to get to Omaha!Let's Go!!!!