West Virginia Mountaineers
Texas running back Bijan Robinson (5) carries against West Virginia during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Stephen Spillman)
Card to Worthy connections lead Texas over WVU 38-20

By Jim Vertuno 15 hrs ago

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

West Virginia wide receiver Bryce Ford-Wheaton (0) attempts to catch a pass as Virginia Tech's Dorian Strong (44) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
Daniels, defense lead West Virginia past Virginia Tech 33-10

By Jimmy Robertson Sep. 22, 2022 11:25 PM EDT

Virginia Tech's wide receiver Da'Wain Lofton (3) catches a pass from quarterback Grant Wells during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Blacksburg Va. . (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
West Virginia, Virginia Tech to square off in Lane Stadium

By The Associated Press Sep. 21, 2022 02:04 PM EDT

West Virginia running back Tony Mathis Jr. (24) rushes in for a touchdown against Towson during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/William Wotring)
Donaldson, Mathis piled up rushing TDs, WVU whips Towson

By John Raby Sep. 17, 2022 04:36 PM EDT

West Virginia quarterback JT Daniels looks for a receiver during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Kansas in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
West Virginia looking for first win, hosts FCS Towson

By The Associated Press Sep. 15, 2022 01:02 PM EDT

West Virginia coach Neal Brown speaks with an official during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Kansas in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
After 0-2 start, WVU's Brown trying to salvage season, job

By John Raby Sep. 12, 2022 02:18 PM EDT

Kansas running back Torry Locklin (12) and long snapper Luke Hosford (60) celebrate after Locklin recovered a fumble during the second half of an NCAA college football game against West Virginia in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Jalon Daniels, Bryant lead Kansas over WVU 55-42 in OT

By John Raby Sep. 10, 2022 10:16 PM EDT

Houston coach Dana Holgorsen reacts to a call during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against UTSA on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Holgorsen back to future as No. 25 Houston visits Texas Tech

By Schuyler Dixon Sep. 08, 2022 12:40 PM EDT

West Virginia tight end CJ Donaldson (12) celebrates in front of Pittsburgh linebacker Bangally Kamara (11) and linebacker SirVocea Dennis (7) after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
It's Daniels vs. Daniels as Kansas, WVU start Big 12 play

By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2022 12:38 PM EDT

FILE - Pittsburgh head coach Pat Narduzzi, front, works the sideline as his team plays against West Virginia during an NCAA college football game, Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, in Pittsburgh. No. 17 Pittsburgh hosts No. 24 Tennessee on Saturday.(AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
No. 24 Tennessee eyes respect, revenge at No. 17 Pittsburgh

Sep. 08, 2022 10:53 AM EDT

West Virginia tight end CJ Donaldson (12) celebrates in front of Pittsburgh linebacker Bangally Kamara (11) and linebacker SirVocea Dennis (7) after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Big 12 teams score multiple touchdowns on blocked punts, FG

By John Raby Sep. 06, 2022 03:06 PM EDT

Talkington throws 5 TDs, E Washington tops Tennessee St

Sep. 03, 2022 08:51 PM EDT
CHENEY, Wash. (AP) — Gunner Talkington's fifth touchdown pass, a 13-yarder to Efton Chism III with 2:39 to play, lifted FCS No. 12 Eastern Washington to a 36-29 win...

West Virginia wide receiver Kaden Prather (3) catches a pass for a first down against Pittsburgh defensive back M.J. Devonshire (12) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Devonshire's late Pick 6 lifts No. 17 Pitt over WVU, 38-31

By Will Graves Sep. 01, 2022 11:26 PM EDT

FILE - Iowa State defensive end Will McDonald IV (9) plays during the first half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football game against Oregon, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. McDonald was selected to The Associated Press preseason All-America team Monday, Aug. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)
'Backyard Brawl' to open Big 12 season, plus transfer QBs

By Stephen Hawkins Aug. 31, 2022 11:55 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 quarterback Kedon Slovis (9) scrambles as head coach Pat Narduzzi, right, looks on during their annual NCAA college football intrasquad Blue-Gold scrimmage in Pittsburgh, April 9, 2022. The Backyard Brawl returns after a 10-year hiatus on Thursday night when 17th-ranked Pitt hosts West Virginia. (AP Photo/Philip G. Pavely, File)
No. 17 Pitt hosts WVU in return of "The Backyard Brawl"

By The Associated Press Aug. 31, 2022 11:28 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, File)
For West Virginia QB JT Daniels, staying healthy is key

By John Raby Aug. 29, 2022 01:57 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