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West Virginia WR Marcus Simms enters NCAA transfer portal

Apr. 29, 2019 05:23 PM EDT
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia wide receiver Marcus Simms is looking to transfer. The school confirmed Monday that Simms has put his name into...

Texas Tech's Erik Ezukanma (84) breaks away from Jake Kirkpatrick (32) during an NCAA college football spring game, Saturday, April 13, 2019, in Frisco, Texas. (Brad Tollefson/Lubbock Avalanche-Journal via AP)
Big 12 players poised for potential breakouts this season

By The Associated Press Apr. 24, 2019 04:08 PM EDT

West Virginia University's new NCAA college football head coach Neal Brown gestures during a press conference in Morgantown, W.Va., Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019. (Craig Hudson/The Charleston Gazette-Mail via AP
Brown brings lighthearted coaching style to West Virginia

By John Raby Jan. 10, 2019 03:17 PM EST

West Virginia running back Kennedy McKoy walks off the field after the Camping World Bowl NCAA college football game against Syracuse Friday, Dec. 28, 2018, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Syracuse tops West Virginia in Camping World Bowl, 34-18

By Tim Reynolds Dec. 28, 2018 08:59 PM EST

FILE- In this Nov. 24, 2018 file photo, Syracuse head coach Dino Babers looks on during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Boston College, Saturday in Boston. Babers has transformed Syracuse into a winner in three years at the helm. The Orange, who have won nine games and are ranked No. 17, meet No. 15 West Virginia on Friday, Dec. 28, 2018 in the Camping World Bowl. Babers, who just inked a contract extension, feels this is the start of sustained success that could lead to greater heights. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm, File)
All eyes on Dungey, as Syracuse faces off with West Virginia

By Tim Reynolds Dec. 27, 2018 12:10 PM EST

Syracuse takes on West Virginia in Camping World Bowl

Dec. 27, 2018 12:07 PM EST
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Camping World Bowl: No. 15 West Virginia (8-3) vs. No. 17 Syracuse (9-3), Friday, 5:15 p.m. EST (ESPN). Line: Syracuse by 1. ...

West Virginia shores up secondary with 5 DBs signed

Dec. 19, 2018 05:31 PM EST
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia has shored up its secondary by signing five defensive backs. The Mountaineers landed 16 players Wednesday on the...

West Virginia quarterback Will Grier (7) looks for a receiver during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma on Friday, Nov. 23, 2018, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Raymond Thompson)
Slugfest: No. 6 Oklahoma outlasts No. 12 WVU 59-56

By John Raby Nov. 24, 2018 12:09 AM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018 file photo, West Virginia quarterback Will Grier warms up before an NCAA college football game against Iowa State in Ames, Iowa. No. 6 West Virginia and No. 12 Oklahoma meet Friday night in Morgantown, W.Va., with the winner earning a berth in the Big 12 championship game next week. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Title game berth on line with No. 6 Oklahoma at No. 12 WVU

By John Raby Nov. 22, 2018 10:18 AM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 3, 2018, file photo, West Virginia quarterback Will Grier (7) scores the game-winning two-point conversion during an NCAA college football game against Texas, in Austin, Texas. Grier, a senior, will play in his final home game Friday night, Nov. 23, when No. 12 West Virginia hosts No. 6 Oklahoma. (Nick Wagner/Austin American-Statesman via AP, File)
Grier looks for win in final home game for No. 12 WVU

By John Raby Nov. 20, 2018 03:48 PM EST

Kansas running back Pooka Williams Jr., center, is tackled by Oklahoma safety Robert Barnes, left, and linebacker Curtis Bolton, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)
Oklahoma defense struggling heading into W. Virginia game

By Cliff Brunt Nov. 19, 2018 09:01 PM EST

Northwestern running back Isaiah Bowser runs up field during a 34-yard touchdown run in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Iowa City, Iowa. Northwestern won 14-10. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
AP Top 25 Heat Check: After top-tier, parity reigns in poll

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 12, 2018 02:56 AM EST

West Virginia quarterback Will Grier runs in the game winning two point conversion with 16 second to go in an NCAA college football game against Texas, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Austin, Texas. West Virginia won 42-41. (AP Photo/Michael Thomas)
Grier 2-point conversion run sends West Virginia over Texas

By Jim Vertuno Nov. 03, 2018 08:01 PM EDT

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) warms up before an NCAA college football game against LSU in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
College football: No. 1 Alabama beats No. 4 LSU 29-0

By The Associated Press Nov. 03, 2018 05:50 PM EDT

West Virginia quarterback Will Grier (7) signals for a first down after running the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Baylor, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Raymond Thompson)
No. 13 WVU uses 31-point second quarter to beat Baylor 58-14

By John Raby Oct. 25, 2018 10:28 PM EDT

Kansas State quarterback Skylar Thompson (10) rushes for a 27-yard touchdown during the third quarter of a college football game against UTSA in Manhattan, Kan., Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
No. 12 West Virginia returns from break, hosts Kansas State

By John Raby Sep. 21, 2018 02:35 PM EDT

No. 12 WVU heavy favorite in Big 12 opener vs. K-State

By The Associated Press Sep. 20, 2018 02:40 PM EDT
Kansas State (2-1, 0-0 Big 12) at No. 12 West Virginia (2-0, 0-0), 3:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Line: West Virginia by 16 Series record: Kansas...

West Virginia's Will Grier (7) looks to pass against Tennessee in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Grier leads No. 17 West Virginia past Tennessee 40-14

By Steve Reed Sep. 01, 2018 03:45 PM EDT

Appalachian State defenders Thomas Hennigan (5), Corey Sutton (2) and Josh Thomas (7), break up a pass intended for Penn State's KJ Hamler (1) in the end zone during the first half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018. (AP Photo/Chris Knight)
No. 10 Nittany Lions survives in OT vs Appalachian State

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2018 11:57 AM EDT