MORGANTOWN — West Virginia added a linebacker and a pass rusher, adding another Power Four-level player to its 2026 roster. Illinois linebacker Malachi Hood is reportedly transferring to the Mountaineers, […]
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WVU adds UNLV transfer linebacker
West Virginia picked up its second transfer this cycle, and it’s second defensive player. UCLA and UNLV linebacker Isaiah Patterson announced his commitment to the Mountaineers on social media. This […]
Texas Tech’s balanced offense poses problems for WVU’s defense
MORGANTOWN — Texas Tech gets a lot of praise for its defensive front seven, and how aggressive it is. Between Heisman Trophy hopeful linebacker Jacob Rodriguez, and defensive end David […]
WVU’s defense might have more difficult time slowing down ASU backup QB Jeff Sims
MORGANTOWN — There was a lot of excitement after West Virginia’s win over No. 22 Houston. It was a big ranked win on the road, and the offense looked competent […]
Pass rush wreaked havoc against Colorado’s true freshman QB to help in win
MORGANTOWN — For most of the afternoon, Colorado true freshman quarterback Julian Lewis dropped back and was immediately running out of the pocket, trying to escape the pursuit of West […]
WVU defense to prepare for all three Colorado quarterbacks
MORGANTOWN — Colorado comes out with true freshman quarterback Julian Lewis under center, Liberty transfer Kaidon Salter lined up behind him, and then redshirt freshman Ryan Staub to the side. […]
WVU defensive coordinator Zac Alley knows all about Houston and head coach Willie Fritz
MORGANTOWN — In Week 2 of Oklahoma’s season last year, the Sooners faced non-conference opponent Houston. The now West Virginia defensive coordinator, Zac Alley, was on the Oklahoma sideline as […]
Josh Hoover, TCU passing attack pose threat to struggling WVU secondary
MORGANTOWN — Max Duggan was TCU’s quarterback from 2019 to 2022. Duggan was arguably the best quarterback of the modern era for the Horned Frogs. Duggan was tough, had a […]
WVU defense not playing with confidence, creating costly mistakes
MORGANTOWN — West Virginia’s defensive coordinator Zac Alley isn’t a quiet coach. He said he’s not a yeller, but he’s definitely loud in games and in practice. “I always say […]
WVU defense focused on tackling, basics during bye
MORGANTOWN — If you peek at West Virginia’s practice during the tackling period, usually, each position group tackles the other. Linebackers tackle linebackers, corners on corners and bandits on bandits. […]
