Locked On West Virginia - Daily Podcast on West Virginia Mountaineers Football & Basketball

USA Today just released its rankings of every Big 12 head coach... and Rich Rodriguez came in at No. 10. Ahead of him? Deion Sanders. Dave Aranda. Scott Satterfield. Brent Brennan. So the question becomes... How are they better? Today, we're breaking down the entire list from top to bottom, examining each coach's résumé, current-school record, championships, and overall body of work to determine w...

West Virginia has released its updated 2026 roster, and there are some significant changes across the board. Today, we're breaking down the projected offensive and defensive depth charts, highlighting every major position battle while also examining the biggest offseason weight gains and losses. Which players transformed their bodies the most? Who appears to be climbing the depth chart? And which...

Rich Rodriguez didn't just spend Big 12 Media Days talking about West Virginia... He laid out a vision for the future of ALL of college football. Regional conferences. Historic rivalries. One massive television deal. And a return to the matchups that made the sport great. On top of that, Rich made perhaps his boldest statement yet about the 2026 Mountaineers, saying he feels West Virginia is "bett...

West Virginia has spent the entire offseason being overlooked by national media... But today... something changed. In On3's anonymous Big 12 coaches poll, the Mountaineers received a second-place vote, despite entering the season with a projected win total of just 5.5 games. Who cast that vote? Why do coaches inside the conference seem much higher on Rich Rodriguez's team than national analysts? A...

The NCAA just took a major legal hit. An Ohio judge granted an injunction allowing a group of college basketball players to receive another year of eligibility — and even transfer outside the portal window. Now the obvious WVU question becomes impossible to ignore: could Brenen “B-Lo” Lorient be next? West Virginia fans have been watching this closely because Lorient and Treysen Eaglestaff were tw...

Texas Tech stirs Big 12 controversy as fan frustration and rumors swirl about a possible move to the SEC. Can the Red Raiders back up bold ambitions with on-field dominance, or are they risking alienation in an evolving conference landscape? The panel breaks down Texas Tech’s restless stance, fan reactions to perceived slights, and the potential fallout of seeking greener pastures outside the Big...

The Big 12 Commissioner just said what West Virginia fans have been saying for years. At Big 12 Media Days, Brett Yormark didn't hold back. He called West Virginia a program that "makes a difference" in the conference, praised the Mountaineers' trajectory under Wren Baker, and said that when WVU is competitive, its fan engagement is "off the charts." ESPN's panel also highlighted Pat McAfee's role...

West Virginia may have landed two of Wisconsin's biggest transfer losses. In this episode, I'm joined by Ryan Harings, host of Locked On Badgers, to break down exactly what WVU is getting in Amari Latimer and Geimere Latimer II. Ryan watched both players up close during their time in Madison and explains why so many Badger fans hated seeing them leave the program. We discuss: Why Wisconsin fans we...

Houston head coach Willie Fritz was asked one simple question at Big 12 Media Days: *Is there a team that could separate itself from the pack?* One of the first teams he mentioned? *West Virginia.* After watching Rich Rodriguez and the Mountaineers physically dominate Houston last season, Fritz admitted they "got our butts kicked" and pointed to WVU as a team that could emerge in 2026. So why are...

Did Paul Finebaum just disrespect WVU's quarterback room? The ESPN pundit had high praise for Rich Rodriguez entering Year 2 of his return to Morgantown, but his comments about Michael Hawkins Jr. are sparking major debate. Is this just another classic case of SEC bias, or does Finebaum have a point about Hawkins struggling under duress? Mountaineer Paul and Jackson break down the controversial qu...

The preseason recognition is rolling in for West Virginia Football! Running back Cam Cook and fullback Kayden Luke have both been named Preseason All-Big 12, giving Rich Rodriguez's offense two first-team selections before a snap is played. Even more interesting? Kayden Luke is the only true fullback on a Big 12 roster, making WVU one of the few programs still embracing old-school, physical footba...

Former West Virginia guard Kerr Kriisa is facing federal fraud charges, but one allegation in the indictment has left everyone stunned. According to the indictment, prosecutors allege Kriisa told a victim he would "sell his organs" to repay money. That claim is one of several allegations contained in a federal case that also includes accusations involving fabricated stories, fake identities, and a...

Rich Rodriguez and West Virginia are heading to Big 12 Media Days, and the rest of the conference isn't ready for what’s coming. While national analysts focus on Texas Tech and BYU, Rich Rod has quietly overhauled this roster with explosive portal talent like nation-leading rusher Cam Cook and dynamic quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. Year 1 was about fixing the culture—Year 2 is about exposing the...

Former West Virginia point guard Kerr Kriisa has reportedly been arrested by the FBI and is expected to be extradited to West Virginia as part of a reported federal investigation. In today's episode, we separate fact from speculation by breaking down everything that's been confirmed so far, what remains unknown, and why this has become one of the biggest former-player stories involving West Virgin...

Is West Virginia athletics entering a Golden Era? That question has been gaining momentum after comments from Athletic Director Wren Baker and longtime analyst Jed Drenning. While they approached the conversation from different perspectives, both pointed to the same conclusion: for the first time in years, the foundation is finally in place. In today's episode of Locked On West Virginia, we break...

Ross Hodge continues to stack elite talent on the recruiting trail. West Virginia will host TWO major 2027 four-star guards for official visits this fall, including Javion Tyndale—the first cousin of five-star WVU commit Miles Sadler—and rapidly rising Tennessee standout Justin Frison. In today's episode of Locked On West Virginia, we break down: 🏀 Javion Tyndale's complete scouting report 🏀 Jus...

West Virginia reached the College World Series in 2026 by doing just about everything well. Elite pitching. Great defense. Aggressive baserunning. Consistent hitting. But there was one area the Mountaineers knew they had to improve... POWER. Today, we're breaking down how Steve Sabins may have solved that problem by adding two of the most dangerous JUCO sluggers in America—Colin Coonradt and Ryan...

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West Virginia has sung "Take Me Home, Country Roads" after games for generations. To Mountaineers, it's more than a song—it's home. Now, the rest of the world is finally beginning to understand why. In this episode of Locked On West Virginia, we break down Wren Baker's incredible behind-the-scenes stories from the College World Series, including how ESPN's Tom Hart made the decision to let America...

Could West Virginia be one of the biggest surprise teams in college football this season? 👀 On today's episode of **Locked On West Virginia**, we're breaking down why there is growing belief inside the program that the Mountaineers are capable of shocking the college football world in 2026. 🏈 A trusted source tells us this team has looked so impressive through offseason work and practices that *...

ESPN has officially evaluated West Virginia wide receiver commit Chase Guers as a 4-star prospect... and he's the latest recruiting service to buy into what Rich Rodriguez saw first. When Guers committed to WVU, many Mountaineer fans were asking, "Who is Chase Guers?" Now, the recruiting world keeps answering that question. In this episode, we break down ESPN's new evaluation of the Blue Mountain...

Miles Sadler continues to prove why he's one of the most exciting young players in college basketball. The West Virginia five-star freshman has earned an invitation to the exclusive CP3 Elite Guard Camp, founded by NBA legend Chris Paul and widely regarded as one of the nation's premier invitation-only camps for elite point guards. What does this invitation really mean? Why are NBA scouts and eval...

The national recognition is starting to roll in for Rich Rodriguez's Mountaineers. Cam Cook has officially been named a Walter Camp Preseason All-American, putting him among the nation's elite running backs before the 2026 season even kicks off. But that's only half the story. After my exclusive interview with Geimere Latimer Sr., one comment stood out above all the rest... his comparison of fresh...

🚨 NEW LOCKED ON WEST VIRGINIA 🚨 Who is Darius Morant...and why is Rich Rodriguez suddenly talking about him? The former Temple walk-on arrived in Morgantown with almost no fanfare, but after an impressive spring, he's becoming one of the most intriguing names on WVU's roster. Could the 224-pound running back become Rich Rod's short-yardage weapon—and one of the best underdog stories of the 2026...

Is it finally time for West Virginia football to stop talking about rebuilding... and start talking about winning? In this week's mailbag, I'm answering YOUR biggest questions about the Mountaineers heading into the 2026 season. We dive into Rich Rodriguez's most important season since returning to Morgantown, Michael Hawkins' sky-high expectations, whether this offensive line can become one of th...