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

Texas Tech softball ignites controversy as Jason Williams gets ejected for flipping off Florida Gators fans during a heated Super Regional. Can the Red Raiders’ postseason run fuel Big 12 pride against SEC rivals? The Big 12 Squad breaks down the latest Big 12 action, spotlighting Texas Tech’s gritty softball win and the electric response from Williams after Florida’s classless tactics. The crew p...

#WVU #WestVirginia #Mountaineers WVU football may have its DEEPEST roster in YEARS… but now comes the hardest part: Who actually WINS these position battles? On today’s Locked On West Virginia, we go FULL MESTEMAKER on the biggest camp battles heading into the 2026 season for Rich Rodriguez and the Mountaineers. 🔥 Michael Hawkins vs Scotty Fox Jr. 🔥 Is Cam Cook truly RB1 — or is Amari Latimer fo...

#WVU #WestVirginia #Mountaineers The momentum around WVU football recruiting is starting to feel VERY real. Rich Rodriguez and the Mountaineers just landed 4-star defensive back Carter Bonner out of national powerhouse St. Frances Academy — and the more you dig into this recruitment, the bigger it feels. Why did WVU beat out Virginia Tech and others? Why did Rod West’s vision for Bonner matter so...

#Sandy #WVU #WVUFootball Here is a high-energy, SEO-friendly show description tailored for both YouTube and podcast platforms, designed to drive clicks and highlight your guest's elite evaluation. Show Description: Is 4-star running back Amari Latimer the next elite weapon for West Virginia football? Today on Locked On West Virginia, Mountaineer Paul is joined by sports analyst and scout Najeh Wil...

#WVU #WestVirginia #Mountaineers West Virginia just added THIRTEEN new players to the roster as the summer arrivals officially begin hitting Morgantown — and this group is LOADED with speed, length, athleticism, upside, and immediate intrigue. In today’s FULL FILM ROOM episode, Mountaineer Paul breaks down EVERY new addition: 🔥 Wyatt Brown’s dual-threat upside 🔥 SirPaul Cheeks and his INSANE 10....

#WestVirginia #Big12 #WVU I decided to do something different. I reached out to several people close to the WVU football program — including players, family members, and media members — and asked a simple question: 👉 Which young players are people quietly buzzing about right now? And interestingly enough… the SAME names kept coming up. In this episode of Locked On WVU, we go FULL MESTEMAKER on th...

#WestVirginia #Big12 #WVU The NCAA’s proposed new “5-for-5” eligibility model may have just changed EVERYTHING for WVU basketball… and the news is NOT sounding great for Brenen Lorient. In today’s episode of Locked On West Virginia, we break down the NCAA’s latest eligibility proposal, why Lorient’s chances at returning suddenly look VERY slim, and why Javan Buchanan’s situation may still be COMPL...

#WestVirginia #Big12 #NIL Wren Baker may have just revealed the MOST important thing happening inside WVU athletics right now… and it has NOTHING to do with a touchdown or a jump shot. Before this year, West Virginia had only FOUR donations of $5 million or more in SCHOOL HISTORY. Now? Wren says WVU already has THREE this year… with FOUR MORE verbal commitments they’re trying to close. That’s pote...

Texas Tech’s postseason dreams hang in the balance as Brendan Sorsby’s NCAA eligibility battles mental health claims and strict gambling rules. Are the Red Raiders’ hopes tied to this high-stakes legal fight? The panel unpacks Sorsby’s unprecedented injunction, the Big 12’s reputation, and the lingering shadow of betting controversies on college football. Key questions arise: Can Sorsby’s “fitting...

#WVU #WestVirginia #Mountaineers WVU just added TWO more explosive South Florida athletes to the future roster — and honestly… this feels MUCH bigger than people realize. Trevoris Finley might be the PERFECT Zac Alley / Deke Adams EDGE prospect: 🔥 16 sacks 🔥 27 TFLs 🔥 violent first-step explosion 🔥 offers from Miami, Auburn, Penn State & Ole Miss Meanwhile Lee Prince Jr. brings STATE-CHAMPION...

#WestVirginia #TransferPortal #Big12 West Virginia may have just landed the PERFECT running back for Rich Rodriguez’s offense… and somehow national rankings STILL don’t seem to understand it. Cam Cook arrives in Morgantown after leading ALL OF FBS in rushing at Jacksonville State, piling up nearly 2,000 total yards while becoming one of the most productive backs in the country. Yet despite that pr...

#WestVirginia #TransferPortal #Big12 West Virginia’s athletic department is entering an entirely DIFFERENT era… and Wren Baker just said the quiet part out loud. The WVU AD revealed the Mountaineers are on pace for the BEST FUNDRAISING YEAR IN SCHOOL HISTORY — and that changes EVERYTHING. From exploding donor support… to Rich Rodriguez strategically banking NIL money… to WVU believing it’s finally...

#WVU #WestVirginia #Mountaineers Tonight’s episode is different. Football takes a back seat as we remember former West Virginia defensive back Will Davis, who tragically passed away at just 22 years old. We reflect on: • His journey from South Boston, Virginia • Becoming a standout star at Virginia Union • His rise to the FBS level at West Virginia • His transfer to Sam Houston State for a fresh o...

#WVU #WestVirginia #Mountaineers West Virginia keeps getting buried in preseason Big 12 rankings… and at some point, you have to ask WHY. CBS has WVU near the bottom of the conference. ESPN isn’t buying the Mountaineers either. And now major college football creator CFB Budge may have delivered the most disrespectful ranking yet — putting West Virginia DEAD LAST in the Big 12. On today’s Locked On...

1,708 views Streamed live on May 15, 2026 #WestVirginia #Big12 #WVU Rich Rodriguez is building this thing EXACTLY how old-school West Virginia football is supposed to look! On today’s episode of Locked On West Virginia, Paul goes FULL MESTEMAKER on the future of WVU football recruiting. We are talking massive offensive linemen, violent runners, athletic quarterbacks, and absolute freaks with chips...

#WVU #Mountaineers #WestVirginia Ross Hodge is in Memphis for EYBL Session II, and one name is at the top of the wishlist: Paul Osaruyi. The 5-star Canadian sensation is officially a 2027 recruit, but the buzz in the gym says otherwise. Could Ross Hodge and the Mountaineers be making a late, aggressive push to get Osaruyi to reclassify? We dive into why Hodge is prioritizing this scouting trip and...

Big 12 teams unanimously reject Brett Yormark’s $30 million private equity offer—does this signal deeper issues within the conference’s financial strategy? The Big 12 Squad tackles the fallout from the Big 12’s capital proposal, exploring why schools like BYU, Colorado, and Houston turned down “free money.” The crew debates risk vs. reward, hidden contract fine print, and whether teams should gamb...

#WVU #WestVirginia #Mountaineers Jaden Bray joined 3 guys before the game, and gave one of the MOST revealing looks yet into what’s happening inside West Virginia Mountaineers football under Rich Rodriguez 👀 Bray talks about: Why this WVU team feels COMPLETELY different The “hard edge” culture Rich Rod has brought back Why the locker room is far more connected Players wanting to PROVE people wron...

#WVU #Big12 #ESPN Rich Rodriguez just dropped a bombshell during an exclusive interview with ESPN’s Pete Thamel, and buddy... he may have just tipped his hand on the 2026 starting lineup! In this episode, we go FULL TILT on the reveals that have Mountaineer Nation buzzing. Rich Rod didn’t just give coach-speak; he volunteered specific names—including true freshmen—who are already forcing their way...

#TransferPortal #FridayNightLights #WVU We are breaking down the massive regular-season finale between West Virginia and Utah as they clash under the Friday Night Lights on November 27, 2026. This prime-time showdown at Rice-Eccles Stadium is more than just a game—it's a battle for Big 12 positioning in the final week of the season. Adding fuel to the fire is the recent transfer of Seydou Traore f...

#WVU #WestVirginia #Mountaineers West Virginia’s estimated NIL roster valuations are out… and buddy… the numbers are WILD. Michael Hawkins Jr. sitting near the top at nearly $1.7 MILLION?! The offensive line absolutely LOADED with value?! The WR room STACKED?! And Cam Cook’s valuation may be the biggest debate of them all. Tonight, we break down: Why Rich Rodriguez is investing HEAVILY in the tren...

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#WVU #Mountaineers #WestVirginia ALERT: West Virginia INSIDER Predicts HUGE SEASON for Mike Hawkins Jr! Could West Virginia have its next star quarterback? A massive new prediction from WVU Insider Schuyler Callihan is sending shockwaves through Morgantown, forecasting a HUGE, breakout season for Oklahoma transfer Michael Hawkins Jr.! On today's episode of Locked On West Virginia, host Paul Rockel...

#WVU #Mountaineers #WestVirginiaFootball HE LOOKS LIKE HE WAS ORDERED OFF THE RICH ROD MENU! We are going FULL MESTEMAKER on the newest West Virginia commitment, 2027 QB Andre Phillip II from Klein Oak High School in Texas! This isn't just another recruit—this is a SCHEMATIC STATEMENT. Phillip brings legitimate breakaway track speed to Morgantown, boasting a verified 10.57 100m and a 4.51 forty. H...

#WVU #WestVirginia #Mountaineers THE PORTAL KINGS HAVE ARRIVED! 👑 West Virginia Basketball is officially taking over the national landscape as BOTH the Men’s and Women’s programs have secured TOP 15 transfer portal classes! Join Mountaineer Paul as we go FULL MESTEMAKER on these roster builds. Ross Hodge just pulled off a precision-strike offseason, landing elite defensive anchors like Mouhamed S...