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West Virginia University just sent a message that will echo across the Big 12. The Mountaineers are adding 140 new athletic scholarships, raising the total to 400 across 18 sports. The move marks one of the most significant investments in WVU Athletics history — with Olympic sports among the biggest beneficiaries, some nearly doubling their current scholarship limits. In this episode, Vice President and Athletic Director Wren Baker joins the “Guys” to explain the decision, its impact on student-athletes, and what it means for the future of the university. Listener questions and comments wrap up the show.

Friday night in Provo was wet, long, and ultimately disappointing for the Mountaineers.West Virginia's 38-24 loss to BYU sends the team into its bye week at 2-4 overall and 0-3 in Big 12 play. The much-needed break comes at the right time — a chance for both a physical and mental reset before the final six games of the season.In this episode, the “Guys” dissect what went wrong against the Cougars, examine where improvement must come from, and discuss realistic expectations for the stretch run.Listener questions and comments wrap up the show with another round of Textual Healing.

The App State offense got up early and the defense stepped up late in a 27-23 victory over Oregon State. Our radio crew breaks down the win, complete with highlights, analysis and postgame interviews with Dowell Loggains, Myles Farmer and JJ Kohl.

West Virginia head coach Rich Rodriguez spoke to reporters after BYU football defeated the Mountaineers 38-24 in Provo, on October 3, 2025. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast to stay up-to-date with all the daily episodes. Cougar Tracks is on YouTube and X every weekday at Noon (MT), and KSL NewsRadio at 6:30 p.m. (MT). Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 YouTube Podcast: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks Download the KSL Sports app Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bonneville.kslsports&hl=en_US  iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ksl-sports/id143593

WVU football's latest setback came at the hands of BYU. The Cougars bested the Mountaineers 38-24 on their home turf. The game ended early Saturday morning here in West Virginia. On this postgame edition of The Gold and Blue Nation Podcast, presented by Mountain State Oral and Facial Surgery, hosts Nick Farrell and Cody Nespor react to the action.

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JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry on October 3, 2025. Football Friday Sly Sylvester joins the program Reactions from Week 5 Utah at West Virginia; BYU at Colorado; USU at Vanderbilt Grading all the Locals through September Grading offense, defense, head coaches and quaterbacks for Utah, BYU and USU #23 BYU vs West Virginia NFL Blitz: 49ers take down the Rams in the NFC West

No. 23 BYU football hosts the West Virginia Mountaineers in Big 12 Conference play tonight in Provo. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper is joined by Cougar Sports Saturday co-host Kyle Ireland to preview the matchup and give their score predictions. BYU enters the game at 4-0 overall and 1-0 in the Big 12. West Virginia is 2-3 and 0-2 in the Big 12. Rich Rodriguez coaches the Mountaineers, while Kalani Sitake leads BYU. A victory tonight for Sitake would give him his fourth 5-0 start since he took over in 2016. Harper and Ireland review the stats they are watching in tonight's game, as well as key players to watch, and make bold predictions. You'll also hear from BYU Passing Game Coordinator Fesi Sitake. Ireland caught up with Sitake this week in preparation for tonight's game. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast to stay up-to-date with all the daily episodes. Cougar Tracks is on YouTube and X every weekday at Noon (MT), and KSL NewsRadio at 6:30 p.m. (MT). Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 YouTube Podcast: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks Download the KSL Sports app Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bonneville.kslsports&hl=en_US  iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ksl-sports/id143593

Mike Asti, covers West Virginia for WVSportsNow, joins the program to preview the West Virginia Mountaineers ahead of a week 6 match up against BYU on Friday night.

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The BYU Cougars return to LaVell Edwards Stadium tonight riding a 4-0 start and momentum from their gritty win over Colorado. They'll face West Virginia in a primetime Big 12 matchup, looking to stay perfect despite injuries and a tough test from the Mountaineers.

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Brett Ciancia of Pick Six Previews looks at the upcoming weekend's action. Chuck and Heath discuss multiple CFB topics. Mike Morgan of Elite Media previews Miami at FSU and other weekend action. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can the West Virginia Mountaineers rebound after two straight blowout losses to start Big 12 play? On this week's episode of the Gold & Blue Breakdown Show (Episode 45), Couz welcomes Tyler from the  @TheCoalCountryPodcast  to break down WVU football's tough road test against BYU in Provo. The guys dive into the quarterback situation with Nicco Marchiol's injury and whether Khalil Wilkins could step up in a hostile environment. We also analyze Rich Rodriguez's offense, WVU's struggles on third down, and the Mountaineers' keys to victory: Starting fast on offense Tackling and slowing down BYU RB LJ Martin Avoiding costly penalties and special teams mistakes Tyler and Couz also shares insights on BYU's freshman QB Bear Bachmeier, the Cougars' strong linebacker duo of Jack Kelly and Isaiah Glasker, and why special teams could swing this game under the Friday night lights on ESPN. They will also give their score predictions for the game and talk about key players to watch for the Mountaineers. If you're a fan of WVU football, the Big 12, or just love college football breakdowns, this episode is packed with analysis, predictions, and honest talk about where the Mountaineers go from here. Sources: Song: Smoke Rising Music by: CreatorMix.com Video: https://youtu.be/_oaZzkn0bW4 ⭐️Sponsors: ⭐️ DraftKings Sportsbook: https://www.draftkings.com/ Appalachia Digital: http://appalachiadigital.com/couz/ Get Your Tailgating Stuff HERE: http://victorytailgate.pxf.io/CouzCornhole

Fresh off her outstanding showing at the ITA All America tournament in Cary, App State's top tennis player Savannah Dada-Mascoll joins the pod. Plus, Bret and Adam preview the upcoming football game against Oregon State, including a visit with rookie running back Jaquari Lewis. #DSOTDP

The App State football team is back home this Saturday against Oregon State and we're previewing it with head coach Dowell Loggains, DE Kevin Abrams-Verwayne and RB Rashod Dubinion

A massive challenge awaits the Mountaineer football team Friday night in Provo. West Virginia enters as a three-touchdown underdog against No. 23 BYU. The Cougars return home riding momentum after last week's road win at Colorado. Meanwhile, WVU's quarterback situation remains unsettled. Coach Rich Rodriguez says the starter will be decided by this week's practice sessions, adding another layer of intrigue heading into the matchup. In this episode, the “Guys” break down the key numbers, spotlight the most important matchups, and set the stage for Friday night's showdown. Listener questions and comments round out the show. 

Episode 233 of the #CRW podcast attempts to break down the upcoming #WVUfootball road game as the Mountaineers hit the road to travel to Provo to take on a top-25 ranked BYU team. After breaking down the matchups on each side, the episode details a potential key to victory for #WVUfootball before making score predictions for both the WVU-BYU contest and the rest of the week's conference games as well!

BYU football is preparing to take on the West Virginia Mountaineers in Provo on Friday, October 3, 2025. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper sets the stage for the matchup as 4-0 and nationally-ranked BYU hosts a Mountaineers squad that is struggling at 2-3 and 0-2 in Big 12 play. One of the storylines for the Cougars is the depth at running back after star ball carrier LJ Martin. Should there be reason for concern? Harper shares his thoughts. Also in this episode of the Cougar Tracks Podcast, Mitch catches up with West Virginia insider Keenan Cummings of WVSports.com, part of the Rivals and On3 network, to get the lowdown on this Mountaineer squad in the return of Rich Rodriguez to Morgantown. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast to stay up-to-date with all the daily episodes. Cougar Tracks is on YouTube and X every weekday at Noon (MT), and KSL NewsRadio at 6:30 p.m. (MT). Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 YouTube Podcast: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks Download the KSL Sports app Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bonneville.kslsports&hl=en_US  iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ksl-sports/id143593

In the second half of last Saturday's game against the Utah Utes, WVU quarterback Khalil Wilkins impressed fans with his ability to run the football and make plays down the field. Many fans think it's time to turn to him as the new starter at the position as the Mountaineers travel to BYU to take on the Cougars in Provo. In this episode, Couz will give his thoughts on the topic. He will dig into stats and PFF grades. He will also talk about how offensive line play could have impacted each QB against Utah. He will also talk about handling the hostile environment in Provo and how that could be a factor in coach Rich Rodriguez's decision as to who starts on Friday night. #wvu #wvufootball #wvumountaineers Sources: Song: Smoke Rising Music by: CreatorMix.com Video: https://youtu.be/_oaZzkn0bW4 PFF: https://premium.pff.com/ncaa/games/2025/5/west-virginia-mountaineers/offense ⭐️Sponsors: ⭐️ DraftKings Sportsbook: https://www.draftkings.com/ Appalachia Digital: http://appalachiadigital.com/couz/ Get Your Tailgating Stuff HERE: http://victorytailgate.pxf.io/CouzCornhole

App State falls at Boise State in 47-14. Our radio crew recaps the contest, plus game highlights and the postgame thoughts of head coach Dowell Loggains.

Episode 232 of the #CRW podcast begrudgingly discusses the 48-14 blowout loss that the Mountaineers were handed by the Utah Utes on Saturday in Morgantown. The hosts attempt to find some positive takeaways for #WVU and the program's future in spite of the overall negative performance. Additionally, they breakdown the stats from the game before recapping the Week 5 #big12 scores and providing an update on the current conference standings to conclude the episode! #WVUFootball #WestVirginia #Wvumountaineers #westvirigniamountaineers #westvirginiafootball

It was a major step backward for the Mountaineer football team. Saturday's 48–14 loss to visiting Utah left WVU with more questions than answers.Making their first-ever trip to Morgantown, the Utes looked completely at home—dominating in all three phases of the game: offense, defense, and special teams.The performance served as a painful reminder of just how far the Mountaineers must climb to compete at the upper level of the Big 12.In this episode, the “Guys” take a deep dive into the game, breaking down the analytics and exploring what the future holds for this WVU team.Listener questions and comments wrap up the show.

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App State falls at Boise State in 47-14. Our radio crew recaps the contest, plus game highlights and the postgame thoughts of head coach Dowell Loggains.

JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry on September 25, 2025. First Year Head Coaches in College Football CFP Format is still up in the air Would You Rather? Mike Asti, covers West Virginia athletics for WVSportsNow Big 12, SEC and ACC say they'll play 10 power 4 opponents, why won't the Big 10? The Top 10: NHL teams with the best odds for a Stanley Cup #25 BYU at Colorado NFL Blitz: People have to let QB Jaxson Dart be great Best and Worst of the Day

The Mountaineer football team enters Saturday's home clash with Utah shrouded in uncertainty.Coach Rich Rodriguez's squad faces major offensive questions: a new starting quarterback takes the reins, and injuries have reshuffled the depth chart at running back. It's hardly the ideal setup against a Utah team still stinging from its first loss of the season.The result? West Virginia finds itself a rare double-digit underdog inside Milan Puskar Stadium—something fans don't often see in Morgantown.In this episode, the “Guys” sort through the week's storylines, break down the matchup with a full analytical lens, and tackle listener questions and comments in Textual Healing.

Mike Asti, covers West Virginia athletics for WVSportsNow, joins the program to preview the West Virginia Mountaineers ahead of a week 5 match up against Utah.

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Bret and Adam begin the pod by reflecting on their relationship with Shawn Clark. As the show turns toward football this weekend, they preview the Boise State game on Saturday and catch up with former defensive star Akeem Davis-Gaither, now with the Arizona Cardinals. Plus, with field hockey still red hot, Bret sits down with Frederique Grimbergen =

This week's guests include head football coach Dowell Loggains, DT Dylan Manuel and TE David Larkins

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Outdoor Alliance is the only organization in the U.S. that unites the voices of outdoor enthusiasts to conserve public lands. They help ensure those lands are managed in a way that embraces the human-powered experience. Sam and Adrian host Adam Cramer, CEO of Outdoor Alliance, and Nicole Brown, Communications & Public Engagement Manager. Adam and Nicole's passion for the outdoors is clear, and their joy in representing and connecting human powered users is contagious. - With the first public comment period on rescinding the Roadless Rule recently closing, Adam shares the importance of sharing your voice with your representatives. - Nicole dives into some of the Outdoor Alliance's recent big wins, most notably the 10 year process of advocating for and working with policy makers to develop and pass the EXPLORE Act. - With ongoing threats to our public lands, Adam and Nicole emphasize the importance of these protected areas, and what can be done to continue fighting for them. Outdoor Alliance is a nonprofit coalition of national advocacy organizations that includes American Whitewater, American Canoe Association, Access Fund, International Mountain Bicycling Association, Winter Wildlands Alliance, the Mountaineers, the American Alpine Club, the Colorado Mountain Club, and the Surfrider Foundation. Visit www.outdooralliance.org for more information, or follow Outdoor Alliance on Instagram, Facebook, X or LinkedIn. Follow our podcast on Instagram @duffelshufflepodcast where you can learn more about us and our guests. Visit our website at www.duffelshufflepodcast.com and join our mailing list. The Duffel Shuffle Podcast is supported by Alpenglow Expeditions, an internationally renowned mountain guide service based in Lake Tahoe, California. Visit www.alpenglowexpeditions.com or follow @alpenglowexpeditions on Instagram to learn more.

The Mountaineers are hurting. We talk about the Kansas game and preview the Utah game for Throwback Saturday.

Coming off its first loss of the season, Utah football now faces a difficult cross-country test against an injury-riddled West Virginia team. Utah is a 12-point favorite in the road game, but is it a make-or-break scenario for the Utes en route to a season of success? Host Josh Furlong jumps into the numbers to see where this Utah team can get an edge, while talking about what's at stake for the team going into Morgantown. He's also joined by West Virginia beat writer Spencer Ripchik to provide an inside look into the Mountaineers program and where they stand with all their injuries. Stay up to date with University of Utah athletics news and coverage from KSL.com Sports on social media platform X @KSLcomSports and on KSL.com. Follow Josh Furlong @JFurKSL

Chris Anderson from Eer Sports joined DJ & PK to preview the Utah-West Virginia matchup Saturday from the Mountaineers perspective. 

Episode 231 of the #CRW podcast features coverage of the home conference opener for the Mountaineers as #WVU welcomes Utah into Morgantown for the first time ever, and they will do it while wearing the 1965 Throwback Uniforms! Following a breakdown of the matchups in the game, the hosts provide both their key to victory and score prediction before making their picks for the rest of the week five action around the #Big12 conference! #wvufootball #westvirginia #wvumountaineers #westvirginia #westvirginiamountaineers #westvirginiafootball

The mailbox is full once again as fans wonder what's wrong with the Mountaineers and how thigns get back on track. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Post-Gazette Pitt insiders Stephen Thompson and Abby Schnable continue to sort through the issues the Panthers' Backyard Brawl loss to West Virginia revealed. And look ahead to the start of ACC play this week against the Louisville Cardinals. Was Pat Narduzzi's coaching or player execution the bigger issue against the Mountaineers? Can fans reasonably expect the team to improve when veterans like QB Eli Holstein and OL Lyndon Cooper are the guys making the big mistakes? Are there any personnel changes Narduzzi, OC Kade Bell or DC Randy Bates should consider this week? What's Desmond Reid's status at RB? And how does our duo see the WR situation playing out with Blue Hicks and others? Stephen and Abby tackle those questions and more. Try ZipRecruiter for FREE at ZipRecruiter.com/audio Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 230 of the #CRW podcast attempts to uncover what went wrong for #wvu on Saturday in Lawrence as the Mountaineers fell to the Kansas Jayhawks 41-10 in the 4th game of the 2025 #WVUfootball season. After attempting to identify possible adjustments that could be made to improve the offense, the hosts breakdown the stats from the game before recapping the rest of the game scores from around the #big12 conference this past weekend to conclude the episode! #westvirginia #wvumountaineers #westvirginiamountaineers #westvirginiafootball #cfb

West Virginia football got a harsh reality check Saturday night in its Big 12 opener. The well-rested Kansas Jayhawks rolled past the Mountaineers 41–10, exposing the gap WVU must close to become an upper-half team in the league.The Mountaineer offense never found a rhythm, and special teams surrendered a costly kickoff return touchdown.In this episode, the “Guys” break down what went wrong, the quick fixes needed before this week's clash with Utah, and the bigger picture takeaways from the loss. Listener questions and comments wrap up the show in another edition of Textual Healing.

One week after an incredible comeback win in the Backyard Brawl, WVU football came up well short against Kansas in its first Big 12 Conference contest of the season. The Mountaineers fell 41-10. Hosts Nick Farrell and Cody Nespor react to the action and bring you postgame comments from head coach Rich Rodriguez.

WVU football travels to Lawrence, Kansas to face the Kansas Jayhawks in the first Big 12 Conference matchup of the Rich Rodriguez era. After the big emotional win over Pitt, WVU will need to put that game behind them against a tough Jayhawks team. In this episode of the Gold & Blue Breakdown show, Couz and Jonathan will preview the game and discuss what the Mountaineers will need to do to get an upset win on the road. They will give keys to the game, position battles to watch, key players to watch and will give their score prediction for the game. #wvu #wvufootball #kansasfootball Sources: Song: Smoke Rising Music by: CreatorMix.com Video: https://youtu.be/_oaZzkn0bW4 PFF College : https://premium.pff.com/ncaa/teams/2025/REGPO ⭐️Sponsors: ⭐️ DraftKings Sportsbook: https://www.draftkings.com/ Appalachia Digital: http://appalachiadigital.com/couz/ Follow Couz's Corner on SWVLE: https://www.swvle.com/couz Get Your Tailgating Stuff HERE: http://victorytailgate.pxf.io/CouzCornhole

It's a jam-packed weekend of fall sports in Boone so Bret and Adam challenge the audience to attend every single one and hit for the sports cycle. Plus, we have conversations with women's golf head coach Chan Metts and legendary track and field coach John Weaver. #DSOTDPSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The first three weeks of the season have thrown a different challenge at the West Virginia football team. This Saturday brings yet another test: their first conference game on the road.Fresh off a come-from-behind overtime thriller, WVU travels to Kansas to face a well-rested Jayhawks squad. Kansas (2-1) is coming off a bye week, and super senior quarterback Jalon Daniels leads a team many consider a dark-horse contender for the Big 12 championship.In this episode, the “Guys” dig into the numbers, breaking down the strengths and weaknesses of both teams.As always, listener questions and comments wrap things up on Textual Healing.

The Mountaineers are revitalized after a comeback win over a rival and the Jayhawks are refreshed after a loss to their rival. Which matters more? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The 108th meeting between West Virginia and Pitt will be remembered for years to come—a classic that needed overtime to deliver a winner. In just his third game back, Coach Rich Rodriguez injected the adrenaline shot of “Hard Edge” he's been preaching since his return. The 31–24 victory gave Mountaineer Nation the back-to-the-future flashback it's been longing for, along with a renewed hope that better days are ahead. In this episode, the “Guys” break down every angle of the game: the analytics, standout performances, controversial officiating, and the series of suspicious, game-stopping “injuries” suffered by Pitt. Listener questions and comments wrap up the show in the always-popular Textual Healing segment.

Pitt rolls in as more than a touchdown favorite. West Virginia limps in after one of its most crushing defeats in decades. So what happens next in the 108th Backyard Brawl? If history tells us anything, it's to expect the unexpected. That's why this rivalry remains one of college football's longest, fiercest, and most unpredictable. In this episode, the “Guys” break down Saturday's showdown—digging into the analytics, the matchups, and the storylines that could swing the game. Listener questions and comments round out the show, making this a full-on Backyard Brawl primer.