Couz’s Corner

Two weeks into preseason practice, there are still some questions that need answered about the 2025 version of WVU football. In this episode, Couz will attempt to answer some of those questions. Fans and media have talked about the quarterback position and offensive line a ton. However, there are other areas of the team that also need addressed. Couz will do that in this episode. #wvufootball #wvu...

WVU football coach Rich Rodriguez announced at his daily press conference that only two running backs were active for practice; Jahiem White and Diore Hubbard, due to injuries and eligibility concerns of the other backs. He also announced the possible addition of one legacy running back, Andre Devine. Couz will talk about the situation in the WVU running back room and the addition of Devine in thi...

The second run for Rich Rodriguez as head coach of the WVU football program begins on August 30, 2025. How many games will Rich Rod win in his first season back? Couz and Jonathan give you their thoughts in episode 39 of the Gold & Blue Breakdown show. From the season opener against Robert Morris, to the Backyard Brawl, to nine games of Big 12 play; the 2025 college football season is full of...

The WVU football program has been waiting on the NCAA to approve waivers for four of their incoming transfer players for 2025. The players have now sued the NCAA to try and get eligibility for the season. In this episode, Couz breaks down what this means for Rich Rodriguez and the West Virginia team. He will also give some details about the lawsuits and will reference an article from Rivals. #wvu...

Matt Baker from The Athletic joins Couz to discuss his recent article about the value of Power 4 college football teams. In the article, he ranked WVU football at #53 out of only 68 teams. Couz will ask Matt to explain the criteria used for the rankings, as well as why he rated WVU so low. The guys will also discuss what West Virginia can do to improve their overall ranking and where they sit in t...

CBS Sports recently ranked all Big 12 football coaches. WVU's Rich Rodriguez came in at number 12 in those rankings. In this episode, Couz will explain why CBS Sports got it wrong. He will compare Rich Rod's resume to the coaches above him in the rankings. Couz will also talk about the praise being heaped on WVU running back Jahiem White by media outlets, primarily PFF. Finally, Couz will provide...

In this episode, Couz talks about WVU football and WVU sports as a whole being ranked well below its peers in brand value. He will show data sourced from both The Athletic and CNBC and prove why Mountaineer fans should be concerned about the future of Mountaineer sports. In the second half of the show, he will talk about ways Wren Baker and the administration are combating these low value numbers....

The West Virginia Mountaineers are bringing in Rich Rodriguez to lead the football program, along with a major roster overhaul. Both of these scenarios can create a challenging season for the Mountaineers. However, in this episode, Couz will explain why he thinks the Big 12 schedule alone may be the toughest challenge facing WVU football in 2025. He will explain why each Power 4 opponent on the sc...

During day two of Big 12 Media Days, WVU football coach, Rich Rodriguez, spoke about his expectations for his quarterback room in 2025. The answer has surprised many Mountaineer fans. He actually said he has three QBs who could win in the Big 12. In this episode, Couz will discuss that and give his take on whether or not that's accurate. He will also compare the career stats of the three possible...

West Virginia football has struggled on the defensive end of the field a lot the last few seasons. With the return of Rich Rodriguez as head coach, and the hiring of Zac Alley from Oklahoma to be defensive coordinator, the Mountaineer defense should be much improved in 2025. In this episode, Couz will breakdown why he believes that's the case. He will talk about several players who could make an i...

The Athletic's Scott Dochterman compiled a list of the top 100 rivalries in college football. Much to the surprise of WVU and Pitt fans, the Backyard Brawl did not make the top 25 on this list. In this episode, Dochterman joins the show to explain to Couz why the heated rivalry did not make it as high as many fans expected. He will also reveal his criteria and metrics used to create his rankings....

Former West Virginia quarterback, Chad Johnston, joins Couz to talk WVU football and let Mountaineer fans know what he's doing these days. Chad gives his thoughts on why he thinks Rich Rodriguez can still be successful in Morgantown. They will also talk about the scheduling model that may have made it harder for Neal Brown to win at WVU. The guys will also chat it up about former Mountaineer playe...

In this episode, Couz breaks down why WVU fans, and all Big 12 fans, should care about conference realignment. He looks at some of West Virginia's recent history as it relates to changing conferences and even Big 12 Conference expansion and how that impacted the Mountaineers. He will also talk about why realignment is important to the future of WVU and why he is concerned about all WVU sports, but...

Couz is joined by Carson Fox from  @Carson-Fox  to discuss several topics surrounding WVU and the Big 12 Conference. The guys will mainly focus on the major changes in college sports and what the future could look like, especially for the Mountaineers. They will discuss the Big 12's deal with PayPal and the advantages it brings to the league and its member schools and Big 12 athletes. They will al...

In this episode of the Gold & Blue Breakdown Show, Couz and Jonathan talk about some recent WVU football commits for the 2026 class. They will dive into a West Virginia in-state star who has committed to Coach Rodriguez and WVU, as well as an offensive lineman that has committed who is moving up the ESPN recruiting rankings. Despite these commitments, and being fourth in 247 Sports' Big 12 rec...

With Rich Rodriguez taking over as head coach for WVU football, excitement is building around Morgantown. But, will West Virginia football improve in year one under Rodriguez? In this episode, Couz explores that possibility on the offensive side of the ball. He will give his reasons why he thinks the WVU offense will be better in year one under Rodriguez. He will also compare numbers of the two co...

West Virginia Athletic Director, Wren Baker, recently appeared on  @3guysbeforethegame  to discuss the future of WVU sports. He talked about what ideas he and his staff have to increase revenue for the athletic department so they can compete better in the Big 12 and nationally. He discussed possible premium seating for WVU football, selling the naming rights to Mountaineer Field and the WVU Colise...

With the Southeastern Conference pushing for strength of schedule to count more when determining which teams make the cfp, is WVU football making the right decision related to their future football schedules? That’s what Couz will explore in this episode. He will give his thoughts on why scheduling less games against power four opponents may actually hurt West Virginia and not help them. #wvu #wvu...

Rich Rodriguez is dealing with an abnormally high amount of roster turnover in his first year back as head coach of the WVU football program. Some of the numbers are alarming when you compare them to the 2023 Colorado team led by Deion Sanders in 2023. In the episode, Couz compares the two roster overhauls. He will also take a look at the 2024 Indiana Hoosiers team. Which team will the 2025 West V...

In episode 36 of the Gold & Blue Breakdown show, Couz and Jonathan talk about the big recruiting weekend for WVU football. They breakdown all six commits, including one who flipped to the Mountaineers from another Big 12 program just before they recorded the show. The guys will also discuss WVU basketball coach Ross Hodge’s recruiting philosophy, as well as the center that is on the roster tha...

Since the transfer portal era began, WVU has had several players who made an impact on their respective teams; whether it be on the field, on the court, or in the hearts of fans. There have also been many grad transfers who made an impact before the transfer portal was even a thing. In this episode, Couz will countdown his top five one year players in the history of West Virginia Mountaineer sport...

In this episode, Couz discusses whether the West Virginia Mountaineers should consider going independent given the current state of college football realignment. He explores the potential benefits and drawbacks of leaving the Big 12 conference. Is it a viable option for WVU football to become an independent program? If so, what happens to WVU basketball and other sports? #wvu ⭐️Sponsors: ⭐️ http...

In this episode of the Gold & Blue Breakdown show, Couz and Jonathan talk about WVU baseball advancing to the Super Regionals. They also talk about former WVU football player Beanie Bishop Jr. and his actions that has Pitt Panther fans up in arms. They will also answer fan questions about a potential WVU basketball March Madness run, the quarterback position at WVU, win expectations for Coach...

In this episode Couz dives deep into the heated debate over the proposed College Football Playoff expansion models: the 4-4-2-2-1-3 vs. the 5+11 format. Couz breaks down both models, exploring their implications for the Big 12 and college football as a whole. Initially skeptical, Couz is starting to see eye-to-eye with FOX Sports’ Joel Klatt, who argues the 5+11 model could hurt the sport and marg...

With the College Football Playoff likely set to expand to 16 teams, there is a debate among the conference commissioners about what is the best model and format moving forward. That debate is also taking place among fans. In this episode, Couz debates Nathan “Bomb3r” Brown & WildUte from the  @TheCFBMafia  . Couz makes the argument for the 5 + 11 model that Big 12 Commissioner, Brett Yormark,...