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West Virginia sets aside $7.5M for assistant coaches, support staff as part of Rich Rodriguez pact
Rich Rodriguez left West Virginia 17 years ago in part because he was frustrated over the school’s refusal to give him more money for his assistant coaches. He’ll have plenty for them this time around. Under his memorandum of understanding signed Dec. 11 and...
WVU will play No. 25 Memphis in Frisco Bowl before re-hired Rich Rodriguez returns to the sideline
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — West Virginia's first game after hiring Rich Rodriguez as head coach again will be in a bowl — just like it was the first time 24 years ago. But Rodriguez won't coach the Mountaineers (6-6) in the Frisco Bowl on Tuesday night against 25th-ranked Memphis...
Rich Rodriguez is returning to West Virginia for a second stint as head coach
Rich Rodriguez is returning to West Virginia for a second stint as head coach at his alma mater. Athletic director Wren Baker announced the hiring on Thursday, 17 years after Rodriguez made a hasty exit for what became a disastrous three-year experiment at Michigan. ...
No. 25 Memphis, West Virginia to meet in Frisco Bowl on Dec. 17
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — No. 25 Memphis and West Virginia will meet for the first time in the Frisco Bowl. Bowl officials on Wednesday announced the matchup for the game scheduled for Dec. 17 in Frisco, Texas. Memphis (10-2) has its second straight 10-win season under...
West Virginia fires coach Neal Brown after going 37-35 in six seasons
West Virginia fired coach Neal Brown on Sunday as the Mountaineers continue to flounder in the Big 12, finishing the season 6-6. Athletic director Wren Baker announced the firing in a statement, wishing Brown and his family “the very best in their next endeavor.” ...
Tahj Brooks shines in final home game as Texas Tech routs West Virginia 52-15
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Tahj Brooks ran for a season-high 188 yards and three touchdowns in the final home game for Texas Tech's all-time leading rusher, and the Red Raiders rolled to a 52-15 victory over West Virginia on Saturday. Texas Tech (8-4, 6-3 Big 12) briefly kept alive...
Texas Tech, West Virginia look to finish strong in Big 12 regular season finale
West Virginia (6-5, 5-3 Big 12) at Texas Tech (7-4, 5-3), Saturday, 12 p.m. EST (FS1) BetMGM College Football Odds: Texas Tech by 3 1/2. Series record: West Virginia leads 7-6. What's at stake? West Virginia and Texas Tech cling to faint...
Wild first season of expanded Big 12 comes down to what should be a chaotic weekend
A wild first season of the expanded Big 12 is down to what should be a chaotic final weekend. Through all the upsets, unexpected rises and falls, there are nine teams still in the mix to play in the conference championship game. No. 14 Arizona State and No. 17 Iowa...
CJ Donaldson has two short TD runs, West Virginia beats UCF 31-21 to become bowl eligible
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Garrett Greene and West Virginia's other seniors savored one last chance to sing John Denver's “Take Me Home, Country Roads” with fans after a home win. There haven't been many victories at Mountaineer Field this season. But this one was enough to help...
Baylor, West Virginia can become bowl eligible as both try to build on modest winning streaks
Baylor (5-4, 3-3 Big 12) at West Virginia (5-4, 4-2), Saturday, 4 p.m. EST (ESPN2) BetMGM College Football Odds: Baylor by 3. Series record: West Virginia leads 8-4. What's at stake? Either team will become bowl eligible with a win. Baylor...
