West Virginia coach Rich Rodriguez looks on during an introductory NCAA college football news conference Friday, Dec. 13, 2024, in Morgantown, W.Va. (Benjamin Powell/The Dominion-Post via AP)

West Virginia coach Rich Rodriguez hugs a fan following his introductory NCAA college football news conference Friday, Dec. 13, 2024, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/John Raby)

West Virginia coach Rich Rodriguez speaks during an introductory NCAA college football news conference Friday, Dec. 13, 2024, in Morgantown, W.Va. (Benjamin Powell/The Dominion-Post via AP)

West Virginia's Athletic Director Wren Baker introduces new West Virginia football coach Rich Rodriguez speaks during an NCAA college football news conference Friday, Dec. 13, 2024, in Morgantown, W.Va. (Benjamin Powell/The Dominion-Post via AP)

Fans fill the arena during an introductory NCAA college football news conference for West Virginia coach Rich Rodriguez, Friday, Dec. 13, 2024, in Morgantown, W.Va. (Benjamin Powell/The Dominion-Post via AP)

West Virginia's Athletic Director Wren Baker, left, introduces new West Virginia football coach Rich Rodriguez during an NCAA college football news conference Friday, Dec. 13, 2024, in Morgantown, W.Va. (Benjamin Powell/The Dominion-Post via AP)