Photo by Aaron M. Sprecher/Getty Images The Mountaineers go on the road after a much-needed bye week to take on Mike Gundy’s Cowboys. Here’s everything you need to know to catch all the action. How To Watch WVU vs. Oklahoma State Date: Saturday, October 5, 2024 Kickoff Time: 4:00 ET Location: Boone Pickens Stadium, Stillwater,… ... Continue Reading

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Ben Queen-Imagn Images Fresh off the bye week, the guys are back to discuss an awesome weekend of football and a matchup with the Pokes in Stillwater. Listen to this episode and more on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and all major platforms. Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter @smokingmusket and @West_By_Pod to stay… ... Continue Reading

Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images Good morning! This is the Shotgun/Throwdown, your daily West Virginia sports roundup. Welcome to The Shotgun/Throwdown, your daily West Virginia sports roundup (that we didn’t already talk about in another article) with some sophomoric humor and daily distractions thrown in for good measure. And if there’s something we missed, be sure… ... Continue Reading

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Good morning! This is the Shotgun/Throwdown, your daily West Virginia sports roundup. Welcome to The Shotgun/Throwdown, your daily West Virginia sports roundup (that we didn’t already talk about in another article) with some sophomoric humor and daily distractions thrown in for good measure. And if there’s something we missed, be sure to talk about it in… ... Continue Reading

The Preseason is here! The Big 12 schedule is here (It’s A Longer Gauntlet)! Let’s talk about the scheduling hand dealt to WVU. Let’s also look at the shooting stats for Drake under DeVries. Have DeVries’ guys made shots? Listen to this episode and more on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Stitcher, and all major… ... Continue Reading

Good morning! This is the Shotgun/Throwdown, your daily West Virginia sports roundup.

Welcome to The Shotgun/Throwdown, your daily West Virginia sports roundup (that we didn’t already talk about in another article) with some sophomoric humor and daily distractions thrown in for good measure. And if there’s something we missed, be sure to talk about it in the comments.

West By Pod — A WVU Football Podcast: Kansas Review | The Smoking Musket
The guys break down a rollercoaster day in Morgantown, a crazy day around the Big 12, and discuss the bye week on the latest episode

FOOTBALL

United Bank Playbook – Mountaineers Hit Pause Button on Game Action | West Virginia University Athletics
West Virginia hits the pause button on game action this weekend, but there is plenty of work going on over at the Milan Puskar Center this week.

Improvement from pass defense encouraging, but Brown doesn't feel Mountaineers have 'arrived by any means' | WV MetroNews
After allowing a season-low 184 passing yards and recording its first interception of the season, West Virginia’s defense proved it is capable of limiting the opposition through the air for the first time in its fourth game — a 32-28 victory against Kansas last Saturday to open Big 12 Conference play.

Garrett Greene named semifinalist for William V. Campbell Trophy | Gold and Blue Nation
West Virginia senior quarterback Garrett Greene is one of 203 semifinalists for the William V. Campbell Trophy, regarded as college football’s premier academics-based award.

BASKETBALL

Kellogg says hosting NCAA Tournament games is a priority for WVU | WV MetroNews
Members of the WVU women’s basketball team were guests at a crowded and high-profile party last March when they visited the University of Iowa in the NCAA Tournament. This year, the Mountaineers want to host the party.

Women’s Basketball to Host Track or Treat | West Virginia University Athletics
The West Virginia University women's basketball team is set to host its annual "Track or Treat" event this year from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 30.

FÚTBOL

West Virginia Treks to Tempe for Match at Arizona State | West Virginia University Athletics
The West Virginia University women's soccer team begins its first-ever trip to the state of Arizona with a contest at Arizona State on Thursday, Sept. 26. Kickoff at Sun Devil Soccer Stadium in Tempe is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. MST.

Men’s Soccer to host Kentucky in Sun Belt Conference home opener | The Daily Athenaeum
The WVU men’s soccer team will host the University of Kentucky at 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 27 at Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium.

WVU ATHLETICS

WVU volleyball falls to Cincinnati in first home match of Greeny era | Gold and Blue Nation
West Virginia head coach Jen Greeny will have to wait for her first win in Morgantown. WVU (6-6, 0-1 Big 12) fell to Cincinnati (10-2, 1-0 Big 12) in straight sets Wednesday night in both teams’ Big 12 opener at the WVU Coliseum.

Mountaineers Fall to Cincinnati in Home Opener | West Virginia University Athletics
The West Virginia University volleyball team (6-6, 0-1 Big 12) fell to Cincinnati, 3-0 on Wednesday night inside the WVU Coliseum in Morgantown. The Bearcats claimed the victory with scores of 15-25, 23-25 and 16-25.

Former Mountaineer Talley Hoping to Get a Call to The Hall | West Virginia University Athletics
Darryl Talley spent his professional career with the Buffalo Bills playing in the shadows of Jim Kelly, Thurman Thomas, Andre Reed, James Lofton, Bruce Smith, Cornelius Bennett and Shane Conlan, but many of his teammates and others are lending their hands to help change that.

Sources -- UNLV, Air Force to remain in MWC with financial incentives | ESPN
Air Force and UNLV are expected to remain in the Mountain West, sources confirmed to ESPN.

UNLV RB Michael Allen Joins QB Matt Sluka in Transfer Portal Amid NIL Fiasco | Sports Illustrated
UNLV running back Michael Allen became the second player to enter the transfer portal amid alleged issues with NIL agreements between player and school.

UNLV Administration, NIL Collective Issue Statements On Matthew Sluka Situation | Sports Illustrated
UNLV quarterback Matthew Sluka declared his intention to redshirt the remainder of the season after the school failed to uphold "representations" that were promised to him.

USC's Bear Alexander, unhappy with playing time, to redshirt | ESPN
USC defensive tackle Bear Alexander, who had expressed displeasure with his playing time, is taking a redshirt season in 2024.

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Ben Queen-Imagn Images The guys break down a rollercoaster day in Morgantown, a crazy day around the Big 12, and discuss the bye week on the latest episode Listen to this episode and more on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and all major platforms. Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter @smokingmusket and @West_By_Pod to… ... Continue Reading

Good morning! This is the Shotgun/Throwdown, your daily West Virginia sports roundup. Welcome to The Shotgun/Throwdown, your daily West Virginia sports roundup (that we didn’t already talk about in another article) with some sophomoric humor and daily distractions thrown in for good measure. And if there’s something we missed, be sure to talk about it in… ... Continue Reading

Ben Queen-Imagn Images Good morning! This is the Shotgun/Throwdown, your daily West Virginia sports roundup. Welcome to The Shotgun/Throwdown, your daily West Virginia sports roundup (that we didn’t already talk about in another article) with some sophomoric humor and daily distractions thrown in for good measure. And if there’s something we missed, be sure to talk… ... Continue Reading

Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images Good morning! This is the Shotgun/Throwdown, your daily West Virginia sports roundup. Welcome to The Shotgun/Throwdown, your daily West Virginia sports roundup (that we didn’t already talk about in another article) with some sophomoric humor and daily distractions thrown in for good measure. And if there’s something we missed, be… ... Continue Reading

Ben Queen-Imagn Images The Mountaineers showed some tenacity when it counted the most. Let’s see what the media is saying about the performance today. Recaps and Features What I Think After A Come-From-Behind Win for West Virginia | The Smoking MusketThe defense isn’t good, the offense was bad for 55 minutes and fans aren’t impressed.… ... Continue Reading

Ben Queen-Imagn Images The defense isn’t good, the offense was bad for 55 minutes and fans aren’t impressed. This is the state of the Mountaineers with Neal Brown’s best team in six years. What a thrilling, come-from-behind, never-give-up game for the West Virginia Mountaineers. The two teams engaged in a rock fight for most of… ... Continue Reading

Ben Queen-Imagn Images The Mountaineers surged back from an 11-point deficit with just over five minutes left to clinch a dramatic 32-28 victory over the Jayhawks. After a nearly two-hour weather delay in Morgantown, the West Virginia Mountaineers (2-2, 1-0 Big 12) rallied late to secure a 32-28 win over the Kansas Jayhawks (1-3, 0-1… ... Continue Reading

Join the conversation as the Mountaineers seek redemption against the Jayhawks and aim to settle the score from their 2022 loss in Morgantown.

Welcome to the Game Thread. Veterans of the Game Thread know how we do things around here but, for the uninitiated, we have a few rules. Our community guidelines apply and basically say be cool, no personal attacks, and don’t be a troll.

GAME VITALS

Date: Saturday, September 21, 2024

Time: Noon ET

Location: Milan Puskar Stadium, Morgantown, West Virginia

WVU Football

WATCH/LISTEN

Channel: ESPN2

Announcers: Brian Custer (PBP), Rod Gilmore (analyst), and Lauren Sisler (sideline)

Online Streaming: ESPN with a valid cable subscription

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Radio: Mountaineer Sports Network from IMG (Radio Affiliates) | SiriusXM 162/198 & Streaming Channel 952 | WVU Gameday App (Apple | Android)

Radio Announcers: Tony Caridi (PBP), Dwight Wallace (analyst), Jed Drenning (sideline), Andrew Caridi, and John Antonik (Pre/Postgame Show)

Betting Odds: West Virginia -1, Total 56.5 points via DraftKings Sportsbook

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THE ENEMY

Where are they from? Lawrence, Kansas

Series History: Today’s matchup will be the 13th meeting between the two schools, with West Virginia leading the series 10-2. Kansas won the last meeting, 55-42 in overtime, on September 10, 2022 in Morgantown when Jayhawks cornerback Jacobee Bryant picked off a pass from JT Daniels and returned it 86 yards to steal the win.

2023 Record: 9-4 (5-4 Big 12); beat UNLV, 49-36, in the Guaranteed Rate Bowl

Head Coach: Lance Leipold (4th season)

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PREGAME READING & UPDATES

West Virginia Football Preview: Mountaineers Kick Off Big 12 Play with Kansas Showdown | The Smoking Musket
Revenge is a dish best served cold. Two years later.

West By Pod — A WVU Football Podcast: Pitt Review & Kansas Preview | The Smoking Musket
The guys recap a gut-wrenching weekend in Pittsburgh and zoom out for Kansas and the outlook for the rest of the season

West Virginia Football: Predicting the Mountaineers vs. Kansas | The Smoking Musket
Our football clairvoyants have a vision—here’s how WVU will fare in today’s showdown with the Jayhawks in Morgantown.

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Our football clairvoyants have a vision—here’s how WVU will fare in today’s showdown with the Jayhawks in Morgantown. The time has come once again for the staff at The Smoking Musket to dust off our crystal ball and look ahead to today’s matchup between the West Virginia Mountaineers and the Kansas Jayhawks in Morgantown. Pinto… ... Continue Reading

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Ben Queen-USA TODAY Sports Revenge is a dish best served cold. Two years later. OPENING THOUGHTS I feel even more strongly now than I did before the game - Pitt sucks. Like, suuuuuccccksssss man. What the hell. Let's not sugar coat it - last weekend was the worst lost in Neal Brown’s long sad history… ... Continue Reading

Photo by Aaron M. Sprecher/Getty Images Can the Mountaineers right the ship at home vs. Kansas? Here’s everything you need to know to catch all the action. How To Watch WVU vs. Kansas Date: Saturday, September 21, 2024 Kickoff Time: Noon ET Location: Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium, Morgantown, West Virginia Channel: ESPN2 Announcers:… ... Continue Reading