MORGANTOWN — Jordan Lesley has an issue with what WVU’s defense played like against Penn State on Saturday, but he doesn’t have an issue with how the Mountaineers played. “We […]
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WVU expecting a little bit of old and new from Penn State’s offense
MORGANTOWN — Nobody seems to quite know what Penn State’s offense is going to look like this season, just that the Nittany Lions have the potential to be very good. […]
Lesley feels WVU’s defense can be as deep as it’s ever been
MORGANTOWN — Thanks to transfers and returners, WVU defensive coordinator Jordan Lesley believes the Mountaineers’ defense in 2024 will be as deep as it’s ever been. WVU brought in seven […]
Baylor QB Blake Shapen ‘not looking great’ to play against West Virginia on Saturday
MORGANTOWN — West Virginia got to know Baylor quarterback Blake Shapen very well last season. During an October game in Morgantown, Shapen shredded the Mountaineer defense, throwing for 326 yards […]
WVU takes its surprising defense to TCU looking to cement contender status
MORGANTOWN — A the beginning of the season, West Virginia’s defense was expected to be little more than a liability for the Mountaineers. After allowing nearly 500 total yards in […]
Transfers and depth have WVU’s defensive line playing above expectations to start the season
MORGANTOWN — After losing all three starters from last season, including first-team all-conference selection Dante Stills, the expectations for West Virginia’s defensive line heading into 2023 weren’t very high. At […]
Beanie Bishop is embracing his role as the ‘alpha’ in WVU’s secondary
MORGANTOWN — If there was one word ShaDon Brown would use to describe Beanie Bishop Jr., it would be “alpha”. WVU’s cornerbacks coach used that word four times when talking […]
Notebook: Lesley and Scott identify WVU’s early camp standouts
MORGANTOWN — It’s hard to make any determinations after just two practices without pads on, but West Virginia’s coordinators, Jordan Lesley and Chad Scott, offered their thoughts on some players […]
WVU football position preview: Sean Martin expected to lead group of up-and-coming defensive linemen
MORGANTOWN — WVU’s defensive line is in rebuilding mode entering 2023 after losing three starters from last season. Defensive tackle Dante Stills graduated and was taken in the NFL Draft […]
WVU football position preview: Unproved linebackers back up defensive leader Lee Kpogba
MORGANTOWN — There might not be a more top-heavy position on West Virginia’s roster entering 2023 than inside linebacker. Leading tackler Lee Kpogba returns to lead the group, but all […]
