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SOURCES: West Virginia Has Reached Agreement to Keep Michael Hawkins Jr. for 2027

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia — In what could turn out to be one of the biggest victories for West Virginia football this season, sources have informed The Voice of Morgantown that the Mountaineers have reached an agreement to retain star quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. for the 2027 season. While nothing has been officially announced by West Virginia University or Hawkins’ representatives, sources familiar with the situation have indicated to VOM that an agreement has been reached and that Hawkins is expected to return to Morgantown next year. The financial terms of the reported agreement have not been disclosed, and VOM has not independently reviewed a signed contract, but the development would represent an enormous accomplishment for Rich Rodriguez and the future of the Mountaineer football program.

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'Intensity' the Watchword as Bridgeport Travels South Looking for 2nd Straight State Title

The Bridgeport Indians haven't lost a boys soccer game this year in defense of the program's first state title last year, so your eyes travel to the '2' in their 20-0-2 record. One of those '2' is on the 3-line and awaits the second-seeded Tribe in Thursday's Class AAA state...

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Texas Tech’s quarterback switch puts WVU’s tackling under the spotlight

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia. West Virginia’s next defensive test has changed at its most important position. Texas Tech’s move to Thomas Castellanos gives the Mountaineers a quarterback whose running ability must be accounted for alongside the Red Raiders’ backs when the teams meet Saturday night in Lubbock. In...

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Miles Sadler proves he's worthy of the hype in his West Virginia debut

Sadler has been one of the most highly-touted freshmen of all-time for the Mountaineers, and he showed exactly why that's the case in his first game.

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West Virginia tops JMU to win Sun Belt title

The No. 9 West Virginia University men’s soccer team defeated James Madison, 2-0, Tuesday evening at Sentara Park. With the victory, the Mountaineers claimed a share of the Sun Belt regular-season championship. West Virginia shares the trophy with Marshall and will be the No. 1 seed in the Sun Belt Conference tournament, meaning the Mountaineers […]

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Bridgeport Cross Country Coach Nathaniel Lutyens Receives State Award

During the awards ceremony for the 2026 state cross country meet, Bridgeport coach Nathaniel 'Looch' Lutyens was presented with his plaque as the 2025-26 NFHS Girls Cross Country Coach of the Year for West Virginia. Lutyens has guided the BHS boys and girls programs for six years as head coach...

Bridgeport, WV · 6d

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First CFP rankings put three top-20 opponents in WVU’s closing stretch

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia. West Virginia’s November schedule now comes with a clearer national measuring stick. The first College Football Playoff rankings, released Tuesday, place three of the Mountaineers’ four remaining opponents inside the top 20, including a top-three team waiting in the regular-season finale. Utah opened at No....

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Class AAAA regular season concludes Friday night

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Greg Carey and Joe Brocato begin their Week 11 high school football previews, taking a look at Class AAAA.

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No. 24 West Virginia vs. George Washington: Game time, TV/stream info, more

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — No. 24 West Virginia women’s basketball hosts its second straight former Atlantic 10 rival to start the season, hosting George Washington at Hope Coliseum on Thursday night. No. 24 WVU women’s basketball vs. George Washington game information. Date: Nov. 5, 2026. Time: 7 p.m.

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Bowl Projections for WVU with Four Games Remaining in the 2026 Season

New projections are out for the Mountaineers, who are coming out of a bye week.

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Major Shakeup in Week 10 Big 12 Power Rankings

A ton of movement following another week of surprising results.

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Watch: Rich Rodriguez recaps off week, previews Texas Tech

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia returns from its off week with a tough test at No. 13 Texas Tech on Saturday night. WVU head coach Rich Rodriguez spoke to members of the media on Tuesday afternoon to preview the game. Rodriguez talked about how the Mountaineers utilized the off week, with some guys getting healthy, […]

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WVU Football Falls in ESPN FPI During Week Off

In the midst of an up and down season so far, WVU football dropped in the latest ESPN FPI (Football Power Index) despite the week off. West Virginia enters the new week ranked at No. 64, falling three spots from where they were at this same point seven days earlier.

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Rich Rodriguez reveals he thought West Virginia's defense 'grew up' against TCU

West Virginia's defensive performance still has room for improvement, but looked much better against the Horned Frogs.

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Joey McGuire Says Texas Tech Has Its 'Hands Full' with 'Best Combo' in the Country

Mike Hawkins Jr. and Cam Cook have McGuire's full attention.

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Bridgeport to Remain in AAA in New WVSSAC Proposal

The West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission has released its new classifications, pending approval, on Friday to member schools for sports with 4 classes. The proposal would take effect in the fall of 2027, so next season, and run through the spring of 2031, going back to the 4-year cycle the WVSSAC had used before changing to a 2-year cycle recently.

Bridgeport, WV · 7d

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Big 12 Announces Late-Night Kick, TV Info for WVU at Texas Tech

Mountaineer fans will have to stay up late for this one.

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WVU Football Receives Prime-Time Slot at Texas Tech

With WVU on a bye, the Big 12 Conference announced the kickoff time and network for the Mountaineers’ next game late Saturday night. West Virginia will travel to Lubbock, Texas to face the Red Raiders on Nov. 7. The game will kickoff at 9:30 pm ET and be televised nationally on ESPN.

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With WVU ground game opposing Red Raiders’ rush defense, it’s strength against strength

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia’s defense allowed its lowest point total against a FBS opponent the last time out in a 24-20 victory at TCU. While there was noticeable improvement from a unit that’s struggled throughout 2026, the Mountaineers were also held to their lowest point total this season as that figure equaled the mark in a loss to Oklahoma State in the Big 12 Conference opener.

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