Dante Stills
West Virginia offensive lineman Zach Frazier (54) and West Virginia running back Tony Mathis Jr. (24) celebrate Mathis' touchdown during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Baylor in Morgantown, W.Va., Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
West Virginia to Texas Tech for matchup of 3-3 Big 12 teams

By The Associated Press Oct. 20, 2022 12:20 PM EDT

West Virginia offensive lineman Zach Frazier (54) and West Virginia running back Tony Mathis Jr. (24) celebrate Mathis' touchdown during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Baylor in Morgantown, W.Va., Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Mathis runs for 163, Legg's FG lifts WVU over Baylor 43-40

By John Raby Oct. 13, 2022 11:00 PM EDT

Texas Tech's Jaylon Hutchings (95) sacks Texas' Hudson Card (1) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
Texas and West Virginia desperate to avoid 0-2 Big 12 start

Sep. 29, 2022 10:22 AM EDT

FILE - West Virginia head coach Neal Brown reacts during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. The Backyard Brawl returns after a 10-year hiatus on Thursday night when 17th-ranked Pitt hosts West Virginia. (AP Photo/William Wotring, File)
No. 17 Pitt welcomes WVU as "The Backyard Brawl" returns

By Will Graves Aug. 31, 2022 11:52 AM EDT

FILE - Pittsburgh's Steve Malinchak (7) and teammates celebrate their 13-9 upset win over No. 2 West Virginia in an NCAA college football game Dec. 1, 2007, in Morgantown, W.Va. The rivalry between the longtime rivals will be renewed following an 11-year hiatus on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, when the 17th-ranked Panthers host the Mountaineers. (AP Photo/Jeff Gentner, File)
The Backyard Brawl is 'where the beast lives' for Pitt, WVU

By Will Graves Aug. 30, 2022 04:29 PM EDT

FILE - Georgia quarterback JT Daniels (18) talks with head coach Kirby Smart in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Charleston Southern Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Athens, Ga. Daniels transferred to West Virginia from national champion Georgia, where he lost his starting job last season. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
New coordinator, QB give West Virginia hope for improvement

By John Raby Aug. 19, 2022 10:15 AM EDT

Minnesota quarterback Tanner Morgan throws a pass against West Virginia during the first half of the Guaranteed Rate Bowl NCAA college football game Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Minnesota beats West Virginia 18-6 in Guaranteed Rate Bowl

By John Marshall Dec. 29, 2021 01:50 AM EST

Indiana quarterback Donaven McCulley (0) is tackled in front of Minnesota linebacker Jack Gibbens (47) in the second half during an NCAA college football game in Bloomington, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Minnesota set to play West Virginia in Guaranteed Rate Bowl

The Associated Press Dec. 05, 2021 05:45 PM EST

Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell celebrates with running back Breece Hall (28) after Hall's 4-yard touchdown run during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. Iowa State won 24-21. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Purdy, No. 22 Iowa State look for 4th straight win over WVU

By The Associated Press Oct. 28, 2021 04:29 PM EDT

West Virginia running back Leddie Brown (4) is defended by Texas Tech defensive back Dadrion Taylor-Demerson (25) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Baylor, West Virginia trying to get run games going again

By John Raby Oct. 07, 2021 10:41 AM EDT

West Virginia head coach Neal Brown,left, talks with Virginia Tech head coach Justin Fuente before an NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/William Wotring)
Virginia Tech at West Virginia 9/18/2021

Sep. 18, 2021 12:09 PM EDT

FILE - West Virginia running back Leddie Brown, right, shakes hands with Saint Philips School student reporter Raymond Smith, center, as teammate defensive lineman Dante Stills looks on after the players were interviewed during the NCAA college football Big 12 media days Wednesday, July 14, 2021, in Arlington, Texas. West Virginia went 6-4 a year ago and will need improvements, especially on offense, in order to challenge for a Big 12 title this season. The Mountaineers open the season Sept. 4 at Maryland. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
WVU tries to escape Big 12's bottom half in Brown's 3rd year

By John Raby Aug. 20, 2021 03:14 PM EDT

Oklahoma head football coach Lincoln Riley speaks from the stage with mannequins in the back ground during NCAA college football Big 12 media days Wednesday, July 14, 2021, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Big 12's Bowlsby: 'Very short-sighted' to go unvaccinated

By Stephen Hawkins Jul. 14, 2021 06:59 PM EDT

Kansas State wide receiver Chabastin Taylor (13) catches a long pass under pressure from Kansas safety Kenny Logan Jr. (1) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Manhattan, Kan. Kansas State won 55-14. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
No. 16 K-State goes after 5th straight win at West Virginia

By The Associated Press Oct. 29, 2020 04:31 PM EDT

West Virginia's Jake Abbott (51) and West Virginia's Winston Wright Jr. (16) tackle Texas Tech's Adrian Frye (7) during the first half of an NCAA football game on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
Freshmen duo leads No. 16 Kansas State to West Virginia

By John Raby Oct. 29, 2020 11:06 AM EDT

Texas Tech's Henry Colombi (3) lands in the end zone around West Virginia's Josh Chandler-Semedo (7) to score a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA football game against West Virginia, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
McPhearson fumble return lifts Texas Tech over West Virginia

Oct. 24, 2020 09:14 PM EDT

Oklahoma State head coach Mike Gundy, left, and Kansas head coach Les Miles talk before an NCAA college football game in Lawrence, Kan., Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Kansas hopes to have coach Les Miles back at West Virginia

By John Raby Oct. 15, 2020 09:21 AM EDT

West Virginia defensive end VanDarius Cowan (8) tackles Oklahoma State cornerback Jordan Reagan (26) during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Brody Schmidt)
West Virginia at Oklahoma State 9/26/2020

Sep. 26, 2020 04:37 PM EDT

West Virginia head coach Neal Brown questions an official during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas State in Manhattan, Kan., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Turnover-savvy Oklahoma St defense looks to get more at WVU

By The Associated Press Nov. 21, 2019 06:04 PM EST