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

The future of West Virginia football is taking shape right before our eyes. Rich Rodriguez and his staff have assembled a 2027 recruiting class filled with speed, size, production, and elite athleticism—and today we're counting down every commit from **#7 all the way to #1**. We'll break down each player's: Height & Weight High School Production Recruiting Profile Six Biggest Traits Projection at...

On today's Locked On West Virginia, we're joined by one of the most respected voices in Georgia high school athletics—Geimere Latimer Sr., Assistant Principal, Athletic Director at Sandy Creek High School, and the father of WVU defensive back Geimere Latimer II and freshman running back Amari Latimer. We discuss Geimere II being selected to represent the Mountaineers at Big 12 Media Days, what tha...

If you've been wondering what Rich Rodriguez's offseason has looked like... Just look inside the weight room. Freshman offensive lineman *Kevin Brown* stunned everyone earlier this offseason with an unbelievable **655-pound squat**, setting a new standard for what the future of WVU football could look like. Now, transfer safety *Andrew Powdrell* has answered with a record-setting performance of hi...

West Virginia delivered two major headlines in one day. First, the Mountaineers announced a White Out for the 2026 season opener against Coastal Carolina to celebrate the retirement of Pat White's legendary No. 5 jersey. We'll look back at the unforgettable 2008 White Out and why bringing it back now is such a meaningful move for Mountaineer Nation. Then, Rich Rodriguez adds another piece to the f...

Could Pat McAfee somehow be connected to West Virginia's first-ever jersey patch sponsor? After Wren Baker said Pat McAfee's value to WVU is "maybe eight figures," it got me thinking. While there's no evidence Pat is involved, we break down why Baker made that statement, whether McAfee, Omaha Productions, or anyone in Pat's orbit could realistically be connected, and why I ultimately think another...

West Virginia basketball just received some HUGE national recognition, as elite freshman Miles Sadler is already generating legitimate 2027 NBA Draft buzz before ever playing a game in Morgantown. Today, we're breaking down why one of the nation's top NBA Draft experts believes Sadler is a future first-round pick, what makes his game so special, and how he could completely change the trajectory of...

Big 12 sends shockwaves through college football as legal battles with Texas Tech and Attorney General Ken Paxton escalate. Can the conference maintain control, or is Texas Tech setting itself up as an outcast—or even an SEC contender? The Big 12 Squad breaks down the legal firefight over Brennan Sorsby’s eligibility, Cody Campbell’s defiance, and what these moves mean for the Big 12’s future. The...

Steve Sabins has done it again. West Virginia has landed one of the most accomplished pitchers in the transfer portal, and Robert Satin brings a résumé that's almost impossible to ignore. After beginning his career at Florida, Satin transferred to the University of Tampa, where he became a Friday night ace, won a national championship, threw more than 113 innings, struck out 114 hitters, and emerg...

Michael Hawkins Jr. sat down for one of his most revealing interviews since arriving at West Virginia, and after listening to more than an hour of his thoughts, one thing became clear... This team believes it can be special. Today, we're breaking down everything Hawkins had to say about Rich Rodriguez's offense, why he thinks it's the easiest system he's ever learned, and why he believes the Mount...

West Virginia is targeting two of the most exciting young prospects in the country—and for very different reasons. 🏔️ Karontae Cunningham is one of the fastest athletes in America, posting a jaw-dropping 10.15 in the 100 meters while winning five Tennessee state championships as a sophomore. 🏈 Kaine Hill has quietly become one of the most productive quarterbacks in the nation, accounting for 91 t...

Mountaineer Nation, the national hype around Michael Hawkins is officially starting to build. After speaking with sources around the Big 12, CBS Sports described WVU's projected starting quarterback as a "dynamic" playmaker who can make throws and be an electric runner in Rich Rodriguez's offense. That's not coming from inside the building. That's not coming from teammates. That's coming from outs...

#westvirginia #wvu #countryroads Mountaineer Nation, this isn't an episode I ever expected to make. A viral video circulating across social media has put former West Virginia quarterback and WVU legend Geno Smith back in the headlines. In the video, a woman publicly accuses Smith of assault and claims he has neglected his responsibilities involving their special-needs son. But as of this recording...

Miles Sadler is already the crown jewel of Ross Hodge's recruiting class. But after new developments involving his cousin, 4-star guard Javian Tyndale, Mountaineer fans are starting to ask a very real question... Did Miles Sadler just recruit his OWN cousin to WVU? The Canadian cousins have played together before. WVU has already made Tyndale a priority. And now the possibility of a true family pa...

#WVU #WestVirginia #Mountaineers The NCAA has approved a major eligibility change that could have massive implications across college athletics, and West Virginia fans are asking one question: Who’s actually eligible to play? In today’s episode of Locked On West Virginia, we break down the NCAA’s latest ruling, what it means for current and former Mountaineers, and why players like Brener Lorient,...

#WVU #WVUBaseball #Mountaineers West Virginia baseball made history in Omaha... but Steve Sabins isn't interested in living in the past. While everyone else was asking who the Mountaineers might lose to the MLB Draft and transfer portal, Sabins was already building the next great WVU roster. Today's episode dives into one of the most fascinating additions of the offseason: Jack Cannon. The Le Moyn...

#WVU #WestVirginia #Mountaineers The Week 1 opener against Coastal Carolina has been treated like a guaranteed win by a lot of Mountaineer fans... But one Coastal Carolina insider isn't buying it. He believes the Chanticleers have the roster, the coaching, and the mentality to make this game far more competitive than anyone in Morgantown expects. So who's right? Is this exactly the type of game Ri...

#WestVirginia #WVU #FanDuel Vegas has spoken... and the message is pretty clear. FanDuel isn't just picking West Virginia to beat Coastal Carolina in Week 1—they're expecting the Mountaineers to handle business in a big way. From the hefty point spread to the overwhelming moneyline, the oddsmakers are showing more confidence in Rich Rodriguez's Year 2 squad than many fans may realize. But the stor...

#WestVirginia #WVU #PatMcAfee West Virginia keeps being told its brand is too small, too regional, and too undervalued nationally. But if that’s true… why does America keep watching when WVU matters? After WVU and North Carolina helped deliver one of the most-watched College World Series games ever, it’s time to ask whether the Mountaineer brand has been judged too harshly because of recent strugg...

#WVU #WestVirginia #Mountaineers Ross Hodge is making a statement. In the span of just a few days, West Virginia basketball extended offers to a FIVE-STAR guard in Kevin Wheatley Jr., one of the top wings in the 2027 class in Markus Kerr, and nationally-ranked 6-foot-10 center Mahamadou Diop. Coincidence? I don't think so. This isn't a staff recruiting scared. This isn't West Virginia staying in i...

#WVU #WVUBaseball #Mountaineers YouTube Description West Virginia's historic season came to an end in Omaha, falling to North Carolina 12-7 in the College World Series Semifinals. But don't let the final score define what this team accomplished. The Mountaineers finished 47-17, reached the first College World Series in program history, won their first-ever game in Omaha, captured a Regional and Su...

#HailWV #WVU #WestVirginia Mountaineer fans... Watching West Virginia make history in Omaha got me thinking. Because over the last decade, we've lived through some of the highest highs and lowest lows in WVU athletics history. From the Bob Huggins saga that shook Mountaineer Nation, to Rich Rodriguez's unbelievable return home. From the end of "The Climb" and Neal Brown's tenure, to Pat McAfee bec...

#WestVirginia #WVU #CountryRoads Phil Steele's 2026 College Football Preview is finally here, and while many fans are focused on West Virginia being tied for 7th in the Big 12, the real story may be hidden inside his projected depth chart. In today's episode of Locked On West Virginia, we break down why Steele's projected starters—Michael Hawkins Jr., Kevin Brown, and Cam Torbor—may reveal exactly...

treamed live on Jun 14, 2026 #WestVirginia #Omaha #NorthCarolina West Virginia's magical run through Omaha hit a bump in the road Sunday night as North Carolina knocked off the Mountaineers 5-2 in the College World Series. For six innings, Maxx Yehl gave WVU exactly what it needed against one of the nation's most dangerous offenses. But in the seventh inning, two costly defensive errors opened the...

#WVU #Mountaineers #CollegeWorldSeries West Virginia's magical run through Omaha has reached its most dangerous moment. For the second time in five days, the Mountaineers and Troy Trojans will meet on college baseball's biggest stage. But this time, there are no second chances. The winner gets another day in Omaha. The loser goes home. WVU survived the first meeting 7-5 behind a historic steal of...

One of the future faces of West Virginia Football joins the show! 2027 WVU running back commit Lee Prince Jr. stops by Locked On West Virginia to discuss why he chose the Mountaineers, his relationship with Rich Rodriguez and the coaching staff, what stood out during the recruiting process, and why he believes WVU is building something special. Prince is one of the most explosive young prospects i...