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West Virginia buried early as No. 5 Texas Tech dominates first half in Morgantown
West Virginia trails No. 5 Texas Tech 28–0 at halftime in Morgantown after a first half dominated by the Red Raiders. WVU opened with two quick drives that ended up three-and-outs and a third derailed by a holding call, while Texas Tech scored touchdowns on their first three drives to build a 21–0 lead by […]
West Virginia shut out by No. 5 Texas Tech in season finale
West Virginia closed out the 2025 season with a long afternoon against No. 5 Texas Tech, falling 49–0 to finish 4–8 (2–7 Big 12). The Red Raiders moved to 11–1 (8–1 Big 12) controlled the game from the opening series and never gave the Mountaineers a way back into the game. WVU opened with a […]
GAME THREAD: West Virginia Mountaineers vs. No. 5 Texas Tech Red Raiders — Pre-game updates, TV info, betting odds and more
Welcome to the Game Thread. Veterans of the Game Thread know how we do things around here but, for the uninitiated, we have a few rules. Our community guidelines apply and basically say be cool, no personal attacks, and don’t be a troll. GAME VITALS Date: Saturday, November 29, 2025 Kickoff: Noon ET Location: Milan Puskar Stadium, […]
West By Pod — A WVU Football Podcast: Breaking down WVU vs. Texas Tech
Listen to this episode and more on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and all major platforms. Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter @smokingmusket and @West_By_Pod to stay updated on future episodes and exciting content. If you’re interested in sponsoring West By Pod, please reach out to us at [email protected]. We appreciate your support! Powered by RedCircle Subscribe Now! Spotify Apple Podcasts Amazon Music RSS You can follow […]
How to Watch & Game Preview: West Virginia vs. No. 5 Texas Tech — TV info, streaming, betting odds and more
Date: Saturday, November 29, 2025 Kickoff: Noon ET Location: Milan Puskar Stadium, Morgantown, West Virginia Broadcast Information Channel: ESPN Announcers: Roy Philpott (PBP), Samuel Acho (analyst), and Taylor Davis (sideline) Streaming: ESPN (provider login required) Radio: Mountaineer Sports Network from IMG (Radio Affiliates) | SiriusXM Ch. 201 and Streaming Channel 963 | WVU Gameday App (Apple | Android) Radio Announcers: […]
Unreasonable Doubt — A WVU Basketball Podcast: Mountaineers drop third-place game to Xavier
Listen to this episode and more on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and all major platforms. Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter @smokingmusket and @imjoshwhitt to stay updated on future episodes. Powered by RedCircle Subscribe Now! Spotify Apple Podcasts Amazon Music RSS If you’re interested in sponsoring Unreasonable Doubt, please reach out to us at [email protected]. We appreciate your support!
Unreasonable Doubt — A WVU Basketball Podcast: Mountaineers fall to Clemson in the Charleston Classic
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West By Pod — A WVU Football Podcast: Arizona State Recap
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When you post on SB Nation, we don’t want you to miss all the conversations and responses that follow. So starting today, whenever a user replies to your comment or to your post on the Feed, you’ll see a notification at the top right corner of the page. And of course, this means that when […]
West Virginia lands four-star offensive tackle Kevin Brown
West Virginia landed a major addition to their 2026 class this afternoon as Harrisburg (Pa.) offensive lineman Kevin Brown announced his commitment to the Mountaineers live on The Pat McAfee Show. Brown, a former Penn State pledge, had been committed to the Nittany Lions since July 2024 before reopening his recruitment following James Franklin’s midseason […]
Unreasonable Doubt — A WVU Basketball Podcast: WVU beats Lafayette to move to 5–0
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How to Watch & Game Preview: West Virginia Mountaineers vs. Lafayette Leopards — TV info, streaming, betting odds and more
Date: Monday, November 17, 2025 Kickoff Time: 7:00PM ET Location: Hope Coliseum, Morgantown, West Virginia Broadcast Information Channel: ESPN+ (subscription required) Announcers: Nick Farrell (PBP), Warren Baker (Analyst), and Amanda Mazey (Reporter) Streaming: ESPN+ (subscription required) Radio: Mountaineer Sports Network (Radio Affiliates) | SiriusXM Channel 382 and Streaming Channel 972 | WVU Gameday App (Apple | Android) Radio Announcers: Tony […]
West Virginia mounts a comeback in Tempe but falls late to Arizona State
West Virginia had every chance to steal one on the road, clawing back from a 22–10 halftime deficit to grab a late lead, but two empty red-zone trips and a late interception proved too much to overcome. Arizona State (7-3, 5-2 Big 12) answered with a long field goal and held on for a 25–23 […]
West Virginia trails Arizona State, 22-10, in Tempe
West Virginia (4–6, 2–5 Big 12) opened their final road trip of the season with the start they wanted — a stop, a score, and early control after winning the toss and deferring to the second half. But Arizona State (6–3, 4–2 Big 12) punched back with three second-quarter touchdowns to take a 22–10 lead […]
GAME THREAD: West Virginia Mountaineers vs. Arizona State Sun Devils — Pre-game updates, TV info, betting odds and more
Welcome to the Game Thread. Veterans of the Game Thread know how we do things around here but, for the uninitiated, we have a few rules. Our community guidelines apply and basically say be cool, no personal attacks, and don’t be a troll. GAME VITALS Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025 Kickoff: 1:00PM ET Location: Mountain America Stadium, […]
Unreasonable Doubt — A WVU Basketball Podcast: WVU dominates Pitt in the Backyard Brawl
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Obioha leads West Virginia to 71-49 win over Pitt in the Backyard Brawl
West Virginia improved to 4–0 on tonight, beating Pitt 71–49 at Hope Coliseum in the Backyard Brawl. The Mountaineers fell behind early, but once they settled in late in the first half, the game started to tilt their way and stayed there the rest of the night. Harlan Obioha led WVU with 19 points on […]
West Virginia falls to Marshall on golden goal in Sun Belt semifinal
West Virginia’s Sun Belt tournament run ended in the final minute of the second overtime period Wednesday night, as third-seeded Marshall converted a golden-goal penalty to defeat the Mountaineers 3–2 at Dick Dlesk. After a scoreless first half, the match opened up quickly after the break. Marshall struck first in the 48th minute through Carl […]
How to Watch & Game Preview: West Virginia Mountaineers vs. Pitt Panthers — TV info, streaming, betting odds and more
Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025 Kickoff Time: 6:00PM ET Location: Hope Coliseum, Morgantown, West Virginia Broadcast Information Channel: FS1 Announcers: Connor Onion and Miles Simon Streaming: Fox Sports (TV provider login required) Radio: Mountaineer Sports Network (Radio Affiliates) | SiriusXM Channel 383 and Streaming Channel 973 | WVU Gameday App (Apple | Android) Radio Announcers: Tony Caridi (PBP) and Brad […]
How to Watch & Game Preview: West Virginia vs. Arizona State — TV info, streaming, betting odds and more
Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025 Kickoff: 1:00PM ET Location: Mountain America Stadium, Tempe, Arizona Broadcast Information Channel: TNT / TruTV / HBO Max Announcers: J.B. Long (play-by-play), Mike Golic Jr. (analyst), Coy Wire (sideline) Streaming: HBO Max (subscription required) Radio: Mountaineer Sports Network from IMG (Radio Affiliates) | SiriusXM Ch. 384 and Streaming Channel 974 | WVU Gameday […]
West By Pod — A WVU Football Podcast: Colorado recap & Arizona State preview
Listen to this episode and more on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and all major platforms. Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter @smokingmusket and @West_By_Pod to stay updated on future episodes and exciting content. If you’re interested in sponsoring West By Pod, please reach out to us at [email protected]. We appreciate your support! Powered by RedCircle Subscribe Now! Spotify Apple Podcasts Amazon Music RSS You can follow […]
How to Watch & Game Preview: West Virginia men’s soccer vs. Marshall — TV info, radio, streaming, and more
Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2025 Kickoff: 7:00PM ET Location: Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium, Morgantown, West Virginia Broadcast Information Channel: ESPN+ (subscription required) Radio: U92 (91.7FM) ( Online Stream) Reminder: It is against site policy to post links to illegal streams in the comments. Game Preview West Virginia and Marshall face off again Wednesday night at Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium with […]
Unreasonable Doubt — A WVU Basketball Podcast: WVU moves to 3–0 with a win over Lehigh
Listen to this episode and more on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and all major platforms. Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter @smokingmusket and @imjoshwhitt to stay updated on future episodes. Powered by RedCircle Subscribe Now! Spotify Apple Podcasts Amazon Music RSS If you’re interested in sponsoring Unreasonable Doubt, please reach out to us at [email protected]. We appreciate your support!
Mountaineers survive in PKs, will face Marshall in Sun Belt semifinal
West Virginia men’s soccer is still standing. The second-seeded Mountaineers advanced to the Sun Belt semifinals after a 2-2 draw with Old Dominion, winning 5-4 in penalty kicks Sunday afternoon at Dick Dlesk. WVU took a first-half lead after Isaac Scheer buried his first goal of the season in the 33rd minute. That lead held […]
West Virginia opens as underdogs for next Saturday’s game in Tempe
West Virginia opens as a 9.5-point underdog on FanDuel Sportsbook for next Saturday’s trip to Tempe to face Arizona State. The Mountaineers sit at +315 on the moneyline, while the Sun Devils come in as -410 favorites. The total is set at 47.5 points. The line reflects where both teams stand heading into the final […]
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