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Rich Rodriguez Reveals WVU Football Player Retention News

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – With WVU fans constantly speculating about which players will be back as Mountaineers in 2027, Rich Rodriguez dropped some news during his weekly press conference on Tuesday. While he’s not ready to release any names or go into detail, he said the program has already agreed...

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Michael Hawkins Jr. Named as Potential Transfer Portal Candidate

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia — The future of Michael Hawkins Jr. at West Virginia University continues to be one of the biggest storylines surrounding the Mountaineer football program, and a recent social media post has only added to the uncertainty about whether the talented quarterback will return to Morgantown for the 2027 season. SleeperCFB, a prominent college football account on X, recently included Hawkins on a list of 19 quarterbacks who could potentially enter the transfer portal this offseason. The list also featured several recognizable names, including Bryce Underwood, Marcel Reed, Demond Williams Jr. and CJ Bailey. While the post was speculative and offered no specific evidence that Hawkins intends to leave West Virginia, his inclusion is certainly noteworthy considering the questions that have surrounded his future in recent weeks.

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Bowl Projections Pair WVU Football With Fellow Historic Program

Even after a loss, WVU football remains included in the latest bowl game projections. Coming off a 53-48 shootout loss at Texas Tech, major outlets still expect West Virginia win at least one of their remaining three games to clinch bowl eligibility. Needing just one more with Big 12 bottom...

Morgantown, WV · 22h

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Report: Four WVU athletes remain eligible after judge denies NCAA stay

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia. Four West Virginia athletes reportedly retained the court protection allowing them to compete after a federal judge rejected the NCAA’s request to suspend a preliminary injunction on November 6. The reported ruling affects men’s basketball players Brenen Lorient and Javan Buchanan, football player Jason Chambers and baseball player Ben McDougal.

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Big 12 Decides on Kickoff Time, Network for WVU Football vs. Kansas

Still needing one more win for bowl eligibility, WVU football will head back home for a Week 11 matchup with Kansas. And after the conclusion of West Virginia’s 53-48 loss in a back and forth shootout at Texas Tech, the Big 12 decided on a kickoff time and network for the Mountaineers vs. the Jayhawks.

Morgantown, WV · 5d

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Leoni’s late equalizer forces overtime, but WVU exits Big 12 tournament on penalties

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia. Maya Leoni kept West Virginia’s Big 12 Tournament hopes alive with a goal eight seconds before the end of regulation Monday, but the Mountaineers could not complete the escape. No. 13 BYU advanced 4–2 on penalties after the teams played to a 1–1 draw through two overtime periods in Mansfield, Texas.

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A Modern Venue on Main Street

The Farm is Granville’s newest event venue, and it’s perfect for your next celebration. Remember The F.A.R.M.? It stood for Food, Art, and Recreation Market, and it was a retail storefront located right here in Granville, operated by yours truly: the New South Media team. Well, we closed that location when we opened our West Virginia Living Co. kiosk at Pittsburgh International Airport, offering West Virginia’s greatest products to a broader audience.

Granville, WV · 1d

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PEIA proposes premium increases of 2% to 24% for public employee health plans

MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - West Virginia teachers and other public employees could pay more for health insurance under a proposal from PEIA, with proposed premium increases ranging from 2% to 24%, depending on the plan. Public employees attended a hearing in Morgantown on the proposed changes to PEIA coverage. The...

Morgantown, WV · 3d

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Setting the scene for the first round of the Class AA playoffs

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Greg Carey and Joe Brocato put a wrap on the Class AA Week 11 results and they take a look at the top contests in the first round of the playoffs.

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Watch: Mouhamed Sylla on his progress this season

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia men’s basketball plays its final home game of the month against Mercer on Thursday evening. After facing the Bears, the Mountaineers hit the road for the rest of the month, playing in the Players Era 8 in Las Vegas next week, and then in the Dick Vitale Invitational in Charlotte, N.C. the following week.

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Six Mountaineers Ruled Out vs. Kansas, Matt Sieg Listed as "Probable"

A look at how things are on the injury front for the Mountaineers and Jayhawks.

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Hodge and Herl prepare WVU for quick turnarounds in Las Vegas

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia. West Virginia’s basketball staff is preparing for a different kind of test next week: changing opponents on consecutive days with little time to carry one game plan into the next. Ross Hodge and assistant Jase Herl outlined that preparation Wednesday as the Mountaineers approached a three-game tournament in Las Vegas.

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Lower Greenmont pedestrian bidge and greenscape continues to take shape

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Efforts to continue development of green space in the lower Greenmont neighborhood in Morgantown are starting to take shape. Morgantown Director of Engineering and Public Works Damien Davis confirmed that the pedestrian bridge located near the Essie’s Sweet Shoppe at the end of Pennsylvania Avenue is expected to be completed and open to the public within the next few weeks. The bridge that will be placed across Decker’s Creek to create another access into the downtown area will be the first of several projects that will take place over the next several months to develop the green space, including plans to address select parcels of property near the bridge.

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You can step behind a 30-foot waterfall in the mountains of southwestern Pennsylvania

Cucumber Falls drops 30 feet over a sandstone ledge in the mountains of southwestern Pennsylvania, and you can walk right up to it. The water pours in a thin, veil-like sheet into a clear pool surrounded by mossy rock and thick forest. It sits inside Ohiopyle State Park in Fayette...

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Be There To Be Square

Morgantown is a great place to cut a rug—you can try square dancing once a month at The Encore. Mountaineer Week Square Dance at The Encore on Saturday, November 14, 2026—live old-time music by the Lackawanna Longnecks, with Taylor Runner calling. Back in the day, physical education teachers...

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West Virginia Rural Health Association recognizes healthcare professionals, city officials as part of annual conference

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Mountain State healthcare professionals were recognized by the West Virginia Rural Health Association for their efforts to help patients in rural communities. Educators and students that have both graduated and are attending classes at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine were recognized along with professionals...

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WVU women sign three-player 2027 recruiting class

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia. West Virginia women’s basketball has signed a three-player 2027 recruiting class, adding two guards and a frontcourt prospect to Mark Kellogg’s future roster. Guards Chance Berry and Kayli Kellogg and forward Zya Small are set to join the Mountaineers for the 2027-28 season. BlueGoldNews reported...

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FPI Matchup Predictor Reveals WVU's Chances to Beat Kansas, Become Bowl Eligible

Can the Mountaineers pick up win No. 6 this Saturday?

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WVU Honors Four Students for October Emergency Responses

At Reynolds Hall, three students shared the response to a gym emergency; near Milan Puskar Stadium, Hannah Marks joined aid efforts during another medical crisis. WVU’s Student Government Association recognized Marks, Finian McKay, Jordan Sexstone and Julie Weisz on November 4 for their actions in the two October incidents.

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Report: Powdrell plans WVU return as Rodriguez details retention progress

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia. West Virginia’s preparations for the 2027 football roster have produced a public indication of continuity in the secondary. Andrew Powdrell reportedly plans to return to the Mountaineers next season, while Rich Rodriguez says some current players have agreed to return without identifying them. Mike Asti of...