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Rich Rod wants his team to understand that fully.</description><pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:25:02 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3426,h_1927,x_1348,y_675/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/mountaineers_now/01m6gvgq2cx0ndm3j2w9.jpg" caption="Oct 17, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers head coach Rich Rodriguez walks the sideline during the second quarter against the Cincinnati Bearcats at Milan Puskar Stadium. 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West Virginia freshman poin</description><pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 04:08:49 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4559,h_2564,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/voltaxMediaLibrary/mmsport/mountaineers_now/01m6fsc3qeanh9b38yms.jpg" caption="West Virginia University head coach Ross Hodge | Christopher Hall - West Virginia on SI"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Christopher Hall"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Instant Reactions to West Virginia&#39;s Season Opening Win Over Niagara</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/westvirginia/basketball/instant-reactions-to-west-virginia-s-season-opening-win-over-niagara?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Christopher Hall</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m6fd5vxqfr</guid><description>Here are some initial thoughts on the Mountaineers win against the Purple Eagles</description><pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 02:18:32 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6483,h_3646,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/voltaxMediaLibrary/mmsport/mountaineers_now/01m6fhntzt0agb50gkzx.jpg" caption="West Virginia University guard Miles Sadler | Christopher Hall - West Virginia on SI"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Christopher Hall"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>West Virginia Pounds the Niagara Purple Eagles to Lift Lid on 2026-27 Season</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/westvirginia/basketball/west-virginia-pounds-the-niagara-purple-eagles-to-lift-lid-on-2026-27-season?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Schuyler Callihan</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m6fe87fnw6</guid><description>The Mountaineers begin the season with a W.</description><pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 01:58:45 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5196,h_2922,x_0,y_541/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/mountaineers_now/01m6fhhzw5h6ez9a5tns.jpg" caption="Nov 2, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA;  West Virginia Mountaineers guard Miles Sadler (1) celebrates after a play during the first half against the Niagara Purple Eagles at Hope Coliseum.  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Updates for WVU vs. Niagara</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/westvirginia/basketball/live-game-thread-updates-for-wvu-vs-niagara?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Schuyler Callihan</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m6ewfd5772</guid><description>Keep track of all the action in the Mountaineers&#39; season opener against Niagara.</description><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 19:51:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2560,h_1440,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/voltaxMediaLibrary/mmsport/mountaineers_now/01m62g9pz2cq33dry19w.jpg" caption="West Virginia University center Amadou Seini | Christopher Hall – West Virginia on SI"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Schuyler Callihan"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Score Predictions for WVU&#39;s Season Opener vs. Niagara</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/westvirginia/basketball/score-predictions-for-wvu-s-season-opener-vs-niagara?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Schuyler Callihan</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m6e9axes8a</guid><description>Picking tonight&#39;s game between the Mountaineers and Purple Eagles.</description><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:23:30 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2560,h_1440,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/voltaxMediaLibrary/mmsport/mountaineers_now/01m62gk93gpr92sct2ez.jpg" caption="West Virginia University guard Martin Somerville | Christopher Hall – West Virginia on SI"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Schuyler Callihan"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Bowl Projections for WVU with Four Games Remaining in the 2026 Season</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/westvirginia/football/bowl-projections-for-wvu-with-four-games-remaining-in-the-2026-season?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Schuyler Callihan</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m6e3kq680z</guid><description>New projections are out for the Mountaineers, who are coming out of a bye week.</description><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:03:07 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4000,h_2250,x_814,y_344/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/mountaineers_now/01m6e8epj35vn2bxkfh2.jpg" caption="Oct 10, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers head coach Rich Rodriguez talks to West Virginia Mountaineers quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. (3) during the third quarter against the Arizona Wildcats at Milan Puskar Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Schuyler Callihan"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Major Shakeup in Week 10 Big 12 Power Rankings</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/westvirginia/football/major-shakeup-in-week-10-big-12-power-rankings-nov-2?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Schuyler Callihan</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m6e3kq8w49</guid><description>A ton of movement following another week of surprising results.</description><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:31:30 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5970,h_3358,x_0,y_411/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/mountaineers_now/01m6e6pzfbwaeegzf5x3.jpg" caption="Sep 26, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers head coach Rich Rodriguez talks with Oklahoma State Cowboys head coach Eric Morris before the game at Milan Puskar Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Schuyler Callihan"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>How to Watch WVU vs. Niagara: Tip-Off Time, TV Channel, and Odds</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/westvirginia/basketball/how-to-watch-wvu-vs-niagara-tip-off-time-tv-channel-and-odds?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Schuyler Callihan</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m6e20rc73x</guid><description>Getting you set for the first-round matchup between the Mountaineers and Purple Eagles.</description><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:24:13 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2560,h_1440,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/voltaxMediaLibrary/mmsport/mountaineers_now/01m62gerq0yc82tb9g9z.jpg" caption="West Virginia University forward Brenen Lorient | Christopher Hall – West Virginia on SI"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Schuyler Callihan"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Predicting WVU Basketball&#39;s Record for the 2026-27 Season</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/westvirginia/basketball/predicting-wvu-basketball-s-record-for-the-2026-27-season?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Schuyler Callihan</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m6bgdaa0nk</guid><description>How many games will the Mountaineers win in year two under Ross Hodge?</description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2026 23:03:30 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6943,h_3905,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/voltaxMediaLibrary/mmsport/mountaineers_now/01k9n9za2vceywxyj6tj.jpg" caption="West Virginia University head coach Ross Hodge | Christopher Hall - West Virginia on SI"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Schuyler Callihan"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Stock Up, Stock Down: WVU Offensive Position Groups with Four Games Left</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/westvirginia/football/stock-up-stock-down-wvu-offensive-position-groups-with-four-games-left?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Schuyler Callihan</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m69cxkc5ha</guid><description>A stock report on the offense during the bye week.</description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2026 12:05:16 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_822,h_462,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/voltaxMediaLibrary/mmsport/mountaineers_now/01m5vhrpbj347bzvgnkn.jpg" caption="WVU Athletics Communications"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Schuyler Callihan"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>WVU Enters Texas Tech Matchup as Big Underdogs — What the Odds Say</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/westvirginia/football/wvu-enters-texas-tech-matchup-as-big-underdogs-what-the-odds-say?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Schuyler Callihan</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m6bdvwpjw7</guid><description>Spread and over/under revealed for the Mountaineers vs. Red Raiders.</description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2026 11:59:32 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1881,h_1058,x_407,y_66/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/voltaxMediaLibrary/mmsport/mountaineers_now/01m55g4ypsbfvnmrn30z.jpg" caption="West Virginia University receiver Cyrus Traugh | Christopher Hall - West Virginia on SI"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Schuyler Callihan"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Big 12 Announces Late-Night Kick, TV Info for WVU at Texas Tech</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/westvirginia/football/big-12-announces-late-night-kick-tv-info-for-wvu-at-texas-tech?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Schuyler Callihan</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m6bd07fkmz</guid><description>Mountaineer fans will have to stay up late for this one.</description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2026 11:28:03 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2560,h_1440,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/voltaxMediaLibrary/mmsport/mountaineers_now/01m5b661qj5ke7r311dt.jpg" caption="West Virginia University head coach Rich Rodriguez chats with quarterback Mike Hawkins Jr | Christopher Hall - West Virginia on SI"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Schuyler Callihan"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>The Three Former Mountaineers Who Will Face West Virginia This Season</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/westvirginia/football/the-three-former-mountaineers-who-will-face-west-virginia-this-season?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Schuyler Callihan</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m698msx6cx</guid><description>West Virginia fans will see some familiar faces this season in a different colored uniform.</description><pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2026 16:20:42 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3433,h_1931,x_0,y_235/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/mountaineers_now/01m69bs7qkepa4gs79k2.jpg" caption="Jan 21, 2026; Syracuse, New York, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies forward Amani Hansberry (13) drives against Syracuse Orange forward Donnie Freeman (1) during the second half at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Schuyler Callihan"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Where Every WVU Opponent Sits in KenPom&#39;s Preseason Ratings</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/westvirginia/basketball/where-every-wvu-opponent-sits-in-kenpom-s-preseason-ratings?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Schuyler Callihan</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m68xpta1ez</guid><description>West Virginia has a challenging 2026-27 schedule.</description><pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2026 14:47:58 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2560,h_1440,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/voltaxMediaLibrary/mmsport/mountaineers_now/01m64fzmmhmfe6njgzgb.jpg" caption="West Virginia University head coach Ross Hodge | Christopher Hall – West Virginia on SI"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Schuyler Callihan"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>College Hoops Insider Calls WVU &#39;Top Half&#39; Team in the Big 12, March Madness Bound</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/westvirginia/basketball/college-hoops-insider-calls-wvu-top-half-team-in-the-big-12-march-madness-bound?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Schuyler Callihan</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m68vjhjshj</guid><description>Some preseason love for the Mountaineers.</description><pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2026 12:12:36 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2560,h_1440,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/voltaxMediaLibrary/mmsport/mountaineers_now/01m64ga7qvb7pe7t4wmp.jpg" caption="West Virginia University guard Joson Sanon | Christopher Hall – West Virginia on SI"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Schuyler Callihan"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Could WVU See a New QB When They Play Texas Tech Next Week?</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/westvirginia/football/could-wvu-see-a-new-qb-when-they-play-texas-tech-next-week?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Schuyler Callihan</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m68s4dxxfp</guid><description>WVU might have to prepare for something different coming out of the bye.</description><pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2026 11:29:54 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6200,h_3487,x_0,y_180/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/mountaineers_now/01m68s9gj7j4spfps35j.jpg" caption="Oct 24, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA;  Texas Tech Red Raiders quarterback Will Hammond (15) drops back to pass against the Cincinnati Bearcats in the first half at Nippert Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Schuyler Callihan"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Brett Yormark Stepping Down as Big 12 Commissioner</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/westvirginia/football/brett-yormark-stepping-down-as-big-12-commissioner?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Christopher Hall</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m67kza3vkf</guid><description>Brett Yormark leaves behind a reshaped Big 12 after overseeing a period of significant growth and change for the conference</description><pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2026 00:04:35 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_8256,h_4644,x_0,y_414/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/mountaineers_now/01m67m2jgtmmhcmymbbz.jpg" caption="Dec 6, 2025; Arlington, TX, USA; Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark walks on the field during the first half between the Texas Tech Red Raiders and the BYU Cougars at AT&amp;T Stadium. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Christopher Hall"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>3 Bold Predictions for the Final Month of WVU Football&#39;s 2026 Season</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/westvirginia/football/3-bold-predictions-for-the-final-month-of-wvu-football-s-2026-season?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Schuyler Callihan</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m66sg77kth</guid><description>With four games left in the Mountaineers&#39; season, I have a few bold predictions that I want to toss out there.</description><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:03:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2919,h_1641,x_1524,y_635/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/mountaineers_now/01m66z6dn66j18ty1ew0.jpg" caption="Oct 17, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA;  West Virginia Mountaineers quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. (3) throws a pass during the second quarter against the Cincinnati Bearcats at Milan Puskar Stadium.  Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Schuyler Callihan"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Rich Rodriguez vs. Joey McGuire: What the History Says About Bye Weeks</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/westvirginia/football/rich-rodriguez-vs-joey-mcguire-what-the-history-says-about-bye-weeks?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Schuyler Callihan</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m66jjx6mah</guid><description>Will the rested Mountaineers have a chance to upset the Red Raiders?</description><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 16:03:51 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4818,h_2710,x_0,y_382/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/mountaineers_now/01m66qksv37fmmcr8x68.jpg" caption="Nov 29, 2025; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers head coach Rich Rodriguez talks with Texas Tech Red Raiders head coach Joey McGuire after the game at Milan Puskar Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Schuyler Callihan"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Ross Hodge Opens Up About One Thing He Wasn&#39;t Prepared for When He Took the WVU Job</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/westvirginia/basketball/ross-hodge-opens-up-about-one-thing-he-wasn-t-prepared-for-when-he-took-the-wvu-job?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Schuyler Callihan</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m66gr70248</guid><description>Hodge understood there would be criticism, but he wasn&#39;t expecting it to be as harsh on the players.</description><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:12:22 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2560,h_1440,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/voltaxMediaLibrary/mmsport/mountaineers_now/01m64fg9tny1wxtyyp0d.jpg" caption="West Virginia University head coach Ross Hodge | Christopher Hall – West Virginia on SI"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Schuyler Callihan"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>&#39;I Made a Mistake&#39;: Ross Hodge Reflects on His Interaction With Aliou Dioum</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/westvirginia/basketball/i-made-a-mistake-ross-hodge-reflects-on-his-interaction-with-aliou-dioum?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Schuyler Callihan</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m66edg6bpp</guid><description>Ross Hodge shows his appreciation for Aliou Dioum after getting on him.</description><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 13:42:17 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1336,h_751,x_22,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/voltaxMediaLibrary/mmsport/mountaineers_now/01m63v9ntrtt60p74wph.jpg" caption="ESPN+"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Schuyler Callihan"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>WVU&#39;s 2026 Schedule: BPI Gives Win Probabilities for Every Game</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/westvirginia/basketball/wvu-s-2026-schedule-bpi-gives-win-probabilities-for-every-game?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Schuyler Callihan</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m66bhh78mp</guid><description>Taking a look at which games the Mountaineers are expected to win and which ones they aren&#39;t.</description><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 12:55:28 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2554,h_1436,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/voltaxMediaLibrary/mmsport/mountaineers_now/01m64hfffgt8qk2wjj5f.jpg" caption="West Virginia University guard Seydou Traore | Christopher Hall – West Virginia on SI"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Schuyler Callihan"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>BPI Reveals WVU&#39;s Record Projection, Strength of Schedule and Big 12 Title Chances</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/westvirginia/basketball/bpi-reveals-wvu-s-record-projection-strength-of-schedule-and-big-12-title-chances?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Schuyler Callihan</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m668nh07cy</guid><description>How successful will the Mountaineers be in year two under Ross Hodge?</description><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 12:02:55 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1900,h_1068,x_377,y_65/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/voltaxMediaLibrary/mmsport/mountaineers_now/01m64g140511jash8tf4.jpg" caption="West Virginia University head coach Ross Hodge | Christopher Hall – West Virginia on SI"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Schuyler Callihan"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Three Takeaways From WVU&#39;s Defensive Grades and Snap Counts</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/westvirginia/football/three-takeaways-from-wvu-s-defensive-grades-and-snap-counts?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Schuyler Callihan</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m64c4j8z32</guid><description>Let&#39;s spin the block and look at the West Virginia defense at the bye week and how well (or poorly) each individual has played.</description><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:42:56 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2060,h_1158,x_320,y_18/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/voltaxMediaLibrary/mmsport/mountaineers_now/01m5b53sg9q4s23kkbkh.jpg" caption="West Virginia University linebacker Isaiah Patterson | Christopher Hall - West Virginia on SI"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Schuyler Callihan"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Former WVU Center Zach Frazier is Emerging As One of the Best Linemen in the NFL</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/westvirginia/mountaineers-in-the-pros/former-wvu-center-zach-frazier-is-emerging-as-one-of-the-best-linemen-in-the-nfl?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Joey Bray</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m6498pyx7f</guid><description>The former Mountaineer is the class of the center position.</description><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:08:20 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6039,h_3396,x_0,y_197/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/mountaineers_now/01m649bc53yz2ay5ykhj.jpg" caption="Oct 25, 2026; Paris, FRA;  Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) under center Zach Frazier (54) against the New Orleans Saints during the second quarter at Stade de France Stadium.  Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Joey Bray"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>WVU Projected to Have the Second-Most Elite Three-Point Shooters in College Basketball</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/westvirginia/basketball/wvu-projected-to-have-the-second-most-elite-three-point-shooters-in-college-basketball?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Schuyler Callihan</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m6404vryx2</guid><description>The three-ball could be an absolute weapon for the Mountaineers this season.</description><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 16:26:49 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2560,h_1440,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/voltaxMediaLibrary/mmsport/mountaineers_now/01m62gn7t6gsd1x1wmkv.jpg" caption="West Virginia University guard Joson Sanon | Christopher Hall – West Virginia on SI"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Schuyler Callihan"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>&#39;We Easily Could Have Nine or 10 Starters&#39;: Ross Hodge on WVU&#39;s Talent</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/westvirginia/basketball/we-easily-could-have-nine-or-10-starters-ross-hodge-on-wvu-s-talent?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Schuyler Callihan</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m63x8hcw48</guid><description>The depth on this year&#39;s roster is unlike anything we&#39;ve seen in quite a while.</description><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 14:12:06 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2560,h_1440,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/voltaxMediaLibrary/mmsport/mountaineers_now/01m62gbaaj5cwsmjc2rk.jpg" caption="West Virginia University head coach Ross Hodge | Christopher Hall – West Virginia on SI"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Schuyler Callihan"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Ross Hodge Gets After Aliou Dioum Following Rim-Hanging Technical</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/westvirginia/basketball/ross-hodge-gets-after-aliou-dioum-following-rim-hanging-technical?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Schuyler Callihan</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m63v2he99t</guid><description>The freshman big man learned a key lesson on Wednesday night.</description><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 13:14:03 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_788,h_443,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/voltaxMediaLibrary/mmsport/mountaineers_now/01k5ph1pjdcnfvrcb551.jpg" caption="Aliou Dioum"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Schuyler Callihan"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>WVU Basketball&#39;s Rotation After the Preseason: Who Starts and Who&#39;s Next?</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/westvirginia/basketball/wvu-basketball-s-rotation-after-the-preseason-who-starts-and-who-s-next?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Schuyler Callihan</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m63qh36f51</guid><description>Predicting how Ross Hodge will use his roster this season.</description><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 12:16:13 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2560,h_1440,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/voltaxMediaLibrary/mmsport/mountaineers_now/01m62gerq0yc82tb9g9z.jpg" caption="West Virginia University forward Brenen Lorient | Christopher Hall – West Virginia on SI"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Schuyler Callihan"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Predicting All Four Games Remaining on WVU&#39;s Football Schedule</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/westvirginia/football/predicting-all-four-games-remaining-on-wvu-s-football-schedule?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Schuyler Callihan</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m63nhe4hg2</guid><description>How many wins are left on the schedule for the Mountaineers?</description><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:37:54 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2224,h_1251,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/voltaxMediaLibrary/mmsport/mountaineers_now/01m5b678pjev1f1dsarm.jpg" caption="West Virginia University running back Cam Cook | Christopher Hall - West Virginia on SI"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Schuyler Callihan"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>What Ross Hodge Said Following the Win Over Wheeling</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/westvirginia/basketball/what-ross-hodge-said-following-the-win-over-wheeling?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Christopher Hall</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m62td59yh3</guid><description>Some quick hitters from West Virginia University head coach Ross Hodge</description><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 03:19:56 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2560,h_1440,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/voltaxMediaLibrary/mmsport/mountaineers_now/01m62gbaaj5cwsmjc2rk.jpg" caption="West Virginia University head coach Ross Hodge | Christopher Hall – West Virginia on SI"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Christopher Hall"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Instant Reactions to West Virginia&#39;s Final Exhibition of the Preseason</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/westvirginia/basketball/instant-reactions-to-west-virginia-s-final-exhibition-of-the-preseason?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Christopher Hall</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m62mb3hvx6</guid><description>The West Virginia Mountaineers capped its preseason schedule with a resounding 98-55 win over the Wheeling Cardinals Wednesday night.  Here some of my initial t</description><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 01:32:11 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2560,h_1440,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/voltaxMediaLibrary/mmsport/mountaineers_now/01m62gsjg0k3n185hcp7.jpg" caption="West Virginia University guard Miles Sadler | Christopher Hall – West Virginia on SI"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Christopher Hall"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Five Mountaineers Reach Double Figures as WVU Rolls Past Wheeling in Final Exhibition</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/westvirginia/basketball/five-mountaineers-reach-double-figures-as-wvu-rolls-past-wheeling-in-final-exhibition?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Schuyler Callihan</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m62f5y0rvh</guid><description>WVU ends preseason play with a 2-1 mark.</description><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 01:00:57 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2560,h_1440,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/voltaxMediaLibrary/mmsport/mountaineers_now/01m62gj3ef2zav0zs8am.jpg" caption="West Virginia University basketball | Christopher Hall – West Virginia on SI"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Schuyler Callihan"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Live Game Thread &amp; Updates for WVU&#39;s Preseason Finale vs. Wheeling</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/westvirginia/basketball/live-game-thread-updates-for-wvu-s-preseason-finale-vs-wheeling?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Schuyler Callihan</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m61yz6vmk8</guid><description>Keep track of the West Virginia vs. Wheeling basketball score in tonight&#39;s exhibition matchup with our periodic game updates.</description><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 22:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_666,h_374,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/voltaxMediaLibrary/mmsport/mountaineers_now/01kz41knc4w8nbz4pf0k.jpg" caption="WVU Athletics Communications"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Schuyler Callihan"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>WVU&#39;s Mike Hawkins Jr. Ranks Among the Top 10 QBs in College Football</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/westvirginia/football/wvu-s-mike-hawkins-jr-ranks-among-the-top-10-qbs-in-college-football?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Schuyler Callihan</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m61kkc0mxg</guid><description>The Mountaineers hit the jackpot when it comes to Mike Hawkins Jr.</description><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 19:09:26 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1890,h_1063,x_375,y_62/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/voltaxMediaLibrary/mmsport/mountaineers_now/01m3g5kvm2j5mmxeqhbb.jpg" caption="West Virginia University quarterback Mike Hawkins Jr. | Christopher Hall - West Virginia on SI"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Schuyler Callihan"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>WVU&#39;s Defense May Have Found the Formula to Win Games</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/westvirginia/football/wvu-s-defense-may-have-found-the-formula-to-win-games?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Schuyler Callihan</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m61fvaqd4h</guid><description>The TCU win could be a turning point for Zac Alley&#39;s defense. Here&#39;s why.</description><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:54:48 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_966,h_543,x_0,y_8/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/voltaxMediaLibrary/mmsport/mountaineers_now/01m61jc9z72z1ghjyhns.png" caption="WVU Athletics Communications"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Schuyler Callihan"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Grades and Snap Counts for Every Player on WVU&#39;s Offense Through Eight Games</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/westvirginia/football/grades-and-snap-counts-for-every-player-on-wvu-s-offense-through-eight-games?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Schuyler Callihan</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m61bcm8975</guid><description>A look at how each Mountaineer has played this year on offense and how much.</description><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:50:18 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4755,h_2674,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/mountaineers_now/01m61d4c7483285qnbb0.jpg" caption="Oct 3, 2026; Ames, Iowa, USA;  West Virginia Mountaineers wide receiver DJ Epps (2) celebrates with teammates West Virginia Mountaineers wide receiver Prince Strachan (17) and West Virginia Mountaineers offensive lineman Carsten Casady (79) after the touchdown against the Iowa State Cyclones during the second half at Jack Trice Stadium.  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