Meet OL Nick Krahe, WVU’s latest 2023 commit

by Rachel Libert | Aug 14, 2022 | Big 12, Featured, WVU Football, WVU Recruiting, WVU Sports

Offensive lineman Nick Krahe is the most recent commit of WVU football’s class of 2023. The three-star recruit had 23 total offers, with several from Power 5 schools, but knew West Virginia was home as soon as he arrived in Morgantown.    “When I got there,...

Position Group Previews: Linebackers

by Jenks O’Donovan | Aug 12, 2022 | Big 12, WVU Football, WVU Sports

With middle linebacker being one of the most critical positions for the Mountaineers the last few seasons, losing Josh Chandler-Semendo to the transfer portal was undoubtedly a blow to Neal Brown’s defense. However, West Virginia did add several players through...

Marcis Floyd may have been “overlooked” in the FCS, but now has the opportunity to be a defensive force for the Mountaineers  

by Rachel Libert | Aug 12, 2022 | Big 12, Featured, WVU Football, WVU Sports

Marcis Floyd came out of high school with only one FCS offer, an offer from Murray State. Floyd accepted the offer and played for the college for four years, but always knew he could play at a higher level. “Coming out of high school I didn’t really go to many camps,”...

Doug Nester is ready to prove himself among talented offensive line

by Rachel Libert | Aug 10, 2022 | Big 12, Featured, WVU Football, WVU Sports

Doug Nester transferred to WVU in 2021 following two seasons at Virginia Tech. While he made several starts for the Hokies in 2019 and 2020, Nester felt that he still had to prove himself as the new guy in the offensive line room.   “It was like being a freshman...

D-Line coach Andrew Jackson talks about Stills’ leadership and having a competitive room

by Rachel Libert | Aug 9, 2022 | Big 12, Featured, WVU Football, WVU Sports

Following a successful day of fall camp, defensive line coach Andrew Jackson said his group of linemen have shown great improvement this year, describing them as being more consistent, with better leadership and competitiveness. Jackson says this leadership is led by...

Five West Virginia Opponents Ranked in the Initial Coaches Poll

by Jenks O’Donovan | Aug 8, 2022 | Big 12, Featured, WVU Football, WVU Sports

This afternoon, the American Football Coaches Association released the inaugural poll for the 2022 college football season. While preseason rankings change drastically compared to the end of the year, polls generate excitement amongst fans and build anticipation for...