MORGANTOWN, W.Va.--On Friday, West Virginia head coach Neal Brown added two former Mountaineers to his staff. Former defensive coordinator Jeff Casteel returns as to the WVU football staff as a defensive analyst. “I’m excited to welcome Jeff back to West Virginia and the Mountaineer football program,” Brown said. “He has been a
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Smith Named to FWAA Freshman All-American Team
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (January 13, 2020) – West Virginia University freshmen safety Tykee Smith was named to the Football Writers’ Association of America (FWAA)-Shawn Alexander Freshman All-America Team as announced by the organization. Smith, an All-Big 12 Honorable Mention performer, played in all 12 games and started in eight as a true
WVU’s Campbell applying for sixth year
MORGANTOWN, W.Va.--West Virginia wide receiver George Campbell has decided to apply for a sixth year.“We (are) pretty certain that he’ll be approved,” head coach Neal Brown said. “It’s really going to be a decision for him.” The 6-foot-4, 183-pound wide out became a clutch player for the Mountaineers during his
WVU finishes season with win over TCU
FORT WORTH, Texas--Isaiah Esdale caught a huge touchdown pass and West Virginia's defense stood tall twice, lifting the Mountaineers to a 20-17 victory over TCU on Friday afternoon. Esdale caught a 35-yard touchdown pass from Jarret Doege with 2:10 left to give WVU (5-7, 3-6 Big 12) the lead. The game-winning drive
Josh Norwood’s WVU career comes to an end
MORGANTOWN, W.Va.--On Saturday afternoon, Josh Norwood made a highlight reel interception but was injured on the play. It turns out the play was the last the senior safety's career at WVU. .@WVUfootball's Josh Norwood puts his body on the line with an acrobatic interception 👏 pic.twitter.com/1ZKDoB4Hfx— ESPN Player (@espnplayer) November 18,
Oklahoma State game time announced
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (November 17, 2019) – The Big 12 Conference has announced that WVU's Saturday, Nov. 23 home football game against Oklahoma State will be played at noon, ET and be televised on ESPN2. The Oklahoma State game, presented by Smart529, will be Senior Day at Milan Puskar Stadium, and tickets
Dropped passes continue to plague WVU
MORGANTOWN, W.Va.--It's easy to place blame on Austin Kendall for all of West Virginia's offensive woes. However, the junior quarterback hasn't had the most help from his supporting cast, especially the receiving corps. Dropped passes has been a common theme for the young Mountaineer receivers all season. On Saturday, the wide
Neal Brown and players talk Texas Tech loss
West Virginia has golden chance to get back in the win column against Texas Tech
WVU’s McKivitz invited to Reese’s Senior Bowl
MORGANTOWN, W.Va.--West Virginia senior Colton McKivitz will get the oppurtunity to show off his talents before the NFL Draft in the 2020 Reese's Senior Bowl. The game gives college players the chance to play for NFL coaches alongside other seniors before joining the professional ranks. The game takes place in Mobile,