West Virginia’s first Big 12 Conference contest under head coach Rich Rodriguez comes in the form of a matchup against Kansas at recently-renovated David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.
Both teams enter with 2-1 records and have completed non-conference play.
The Jayhawks have the luxury of extra preparation as they enter off a bye week after playing three consecutive weeks and opening the season one week earlier than the Mountaineers.
WVU has won 11 of 13 meetings with KU, including four of five
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Marshall and Middle Tennessee State meet at 7 p.m. Saturday in a crucial matchup for both that could help decide their direction for the rest of the season.
The game at Johnny “Red” Floyd Stadium in Murfreesboro, Tennessee can be seen on ESPN+ and marks the Blue Raiders’ Homecoming contest.
Marshall (1-2) defeated Eastern Kentucky 38-7 last Saturday at Joan C. Edwards Stadium, while Middle Tennessee (1-2) scored two late touchdowns to win at Nevada 14-13, ending a five-game
by WV MetroNewsWest Virginia offered a strong response to its first loss by rallying for an overtime win in last week’s Backyard Brawl against Pittsburgh.
Now the Mountaineers get a chance to see how they handle an emotional victory against a rival when they start Big 12 Conference play at 6 p.m. Saturday with a matchup against Kansas at David Booth/Kansas Memorial Stadium. The contest is airing on FS1.
“If there’s any hangover or anything from the last game, I’ll probably notice it early in practice and get
by WV MetroNewsMORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Morgantown and West Virginia University skyline will get an upgrade in the coming months with a new look for the University Water Tower on the Evansdale campus.
WVU President Michael T. Benson
“The heartfelt pride we all feel for this University should be physically reflected on our campus grounds which serve as a critical initial introduction for visitors — whether they be prospective students, University supporters or community members,” WVU President Michael T. Benson
by WV MetroNewsThe Knights of Columbus Bocce league of 60 members and non-members finished up this week with the Team of Ron Straight, JC Nigh, Kenny Stottlemire, Bobby Debellis, Rick Menas, and Frank Latocha beating Mike Dukich, Mike Hursh, Mike Smith, and…
NEW YORK — In August, East Fairmont Middle School STEAM Center director Marge Suder was named Educator of the Year by the Marion County Chamber of Commerce. Now, she has earned another recognition for her work bringing science and technology…
HUNTINGTON — Local officials, community-based organizations, representatives from health care systems and residents felt the weight of living in poverty that some people deal with every day for two hours during a poverty simulation Friday at Facing Hunger Foodbank.
On Sept. 28, two sites in Cabell County, West Virginia, recently added to the National Park Service National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom, will celebrate the dedication of their markers as part of their place in the Appalachian Freedom Heritage…
Notable results from across West Virginia in Week 4 of high school football season:
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MORGANTOWN 48, Connellsville (Pa.) 21: The Mohigans outscored the Falcons 27-0 after halftime to remain unbeaten. Isaiah Thompson rushed for four touchdowns for MHS.
SPRING MILLS 20, Musselman 0: The Cardinals recorded their third shutout this season and got two rushing scores from Bradley Butts along with Javon Jones’ touchdown reception.
PARKERSBURG 20, Parkersburg South 17: The Big Reds overcame a
by WV MetroNewsMORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The 13th-ranked West Virginia men’s soccer team opened Sun Belt play with a 2-1 win over James Madison on Friday night at Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium.
Junior Pablo Pozos tallied his Sun Belt-leading seventh goal of the season for the Mountaineers (5-1-1) in the 13th minute. Senior Marcus Caldeira recorded three points on his fifth goal and sixth assist of the year. Caldeira’s goal was scored on a free kick at the 48-minute mark.
JMU (0-5-1) scored its goal on a penalty kick
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