Podcast appearances and mentions of Rich Rodriguez

WVU football and coach Rich Rodriguez are in the mix for two highly rated high school recruits for the 2026 class that previously committed to Penn State, but reopened their recruitment after the Nittany Lions fired James Franklin. In this live show, Couz will talk about both of those players and WVU's chances of landing them. He will also talk about a unique recruit WVU is going after, along with some WVU men's basketball talk. Kevin Brown is a 4-star offensive lineman with ties to WVU and it appears the Mountaineers are in a good spot to land him. However, they have tough competition with the Ohio State Buckeyes. Can WVU pull it off? Another star recruit WVU is in the mix for is 5-star Safety, Matt Sieg. The dual threat athlete is also committed to Penn State, but WVU has made his final cut for a unique reason. WVU could also sign a former pro basketball player. Couz will talk about that as well. Finally, Couz will give his take on WVU basketball's win over Campbell in game two of the Ross Hodge era. #wvu #wvufootball #wvumountaineers Sources: On3/Rivals: https://www.on3.com/rivals/news/west-virginia-building-momentum-for-a-major-flip-in-the-2026-class/ 247 Sports WVSportsNow: https://wvsportsnow.com/top-wpial-prospect-penn-state-commit-matt-sieg-to-take-wvu-ov/ WPIAL Insider: https://x.com/wpial_insider?s=21 ⭐️Sponsors: ⭐️ DraftKings Sportsbook: https://www.draftkings.com/ Appalachia Digital: http://appalachiadigital.com/couz/ Get Your Tailgating Stuff HERE: http://victorytailgate.pxf.io/CouzCornhole

After snapping a five-game losing streak, West Virginia enters Saturday's matchup against visiting Colorado as the favorite. The question now — have the Mountaineers truly embraced the Hard Edge mentality that Rich Rodriguez has preached since his return?Meanwhile, Colorado arrives in Morgantown reeling from back-to-back blowout losses to Utah and Arizona, a combined 105–24 margin.In this episode, the “Guys” break down what to expect on Saturday, explore the key matchups, and review the first two games of the WVU men's basketball season.Listener questions and comments wrap up the show.

The West Virginia Mountaineers are welcoming the Colorado Buffaloes to Morgantown on Saturday, November 8 for a Big 12 football matchup. Both teams enter the contest at 3-6 (1-5), but seem to be headed in opposite directions. Coach Deion Sanders' Buffaloes have allowed over 50 points in two straight blowout losses. Meanwhile, Rich Rodriguez and the Mountaineers are coming off their first Big 12 win of the season; a 45-35 victory on the road against a ranked Houston Cougars squad. This game will feature two freshmen quarterbacks. Scotty Fox Jr. will start for WVU. After being thrust into action due to injuries to the veteran quarterbacks ahead of him, the Ohio native is coming off two solid performances. He threw for over 300 yards in a loss at home against TCU. He then accounted for three scores in last week's win at Houston. Former five-star recruit Julian Lewis is getting the start for Colorado. Sanders is going to the true freshman after his offense has struggled the previous two weeks. Lewis will replace Kaiden Salter, the transfer from Liberty who had started most of the season for the Buffs. In this episode of the Gold & Blue Breakdown, Co-hosts Couz and Jonathan will preview the game. They will each give their three keys to victory for West Virginia, as well as two key position battles, a key Mountaineer to watch, and their score prediction. Stay tuned to find out who the guys pick. In the meantime, leave your score prediction in the comments section. #wvu #wvufootball #coloradobuffaloes 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

WVU football received a commitment from Keon Hutchinson, a blazing fast wide receiver from the JUCO ranks. The 6-foot-2 inch sophomore is a 3-star recruit per 247 Sports and currently plays at Northwest Mississippi Community College. In this episode, Couz will break down Hutchinson's game and how he thinks the 2026 recruit could help Rich Rodriguez and the West Virginia Mountaineer program. In the second segment, Couz will recap WVU basketball's win over Mt. St. Mary's in game one of the Ross Hodge era in Morgantown. He will talk about the negatives and positives from West Virginia's performance. He will talk about team stats and individual player stats, especially the performances by Jasper Floyd and Brenen Lorient, who each followed Hodge from North Texas. He will also talk about the shooting struggles of Honor Huff and Treysen Eaglestaff. In the final segment, Couz will give his thoughts to the first College Football Playoff rankings of the 2025 season. He will look at where Big 12 teams landed and how that could help the conference the rest of the way. He will also talk about the controversies surrounding Notre Dame and Miami. #wvufootball #wvubasketball #wvu 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

Mitch Harper and Alex Kirry host First & 12: Big 12 Football Podcast with a Top 10 showdown awaiting for BYU-Texas Tech – Second Week in a row, the Big 12 hosts College Gameday. Rich Rodriguez earns his first Big 12 win by going on the road and taking down nationally-ranked Houston. QB Scotty Fox accounts for 222 yards (65 on the ground with 2 rush TDs). 

WVU football's five-game losing streak is over. The Mountaineers earned their first Big 12 Conference win under head coach Rich Rodriguez by taking down No. 22 Houston in 45-35 fashion. It's the program's first ranked win away from since 2018. On this episode, presented by Mountain State Oral and Facial Surgery, hosts Nick Farrell and Cody Nespor react to the game. 

The West Virginia Mountaineers will go on the road to take on the 22nd ranked Houston Cougars in game six of their Big 12 Conference schedule. WVU is coming off a close loss at home to TCU, while Houston is coming off a big win over number 24 Arizona State. Houston is led by one of the league's best defenses. They are number 21 in the country in scoring defense, number 36 in total defense, 38th in rushing defense and number 52 in passing yards allowed. Meanwhile, WVU football's offense is one of the worst in the country. Rich Rodriguez's unit ranks 98th in total offense, 113th in scoring and 114th in passing offense. The Mountaineers are top 50 nationally in rushing offense, coming in at number 47. Zac Alley's Mountaineer defense, led by safety Fred Perry and linebacker Chase Wilson, will be charged with slowing down the Houston offense led by quarterback Conner Weigman. The junior transfer from Texas A&M has thrown for 1,581 yards and 12 touchdowns. He has also ran for 354 yards on 87 carries. Couz is joined by Garrett Ross from @365SportsYT  to break down the Cougars and see if there are any areas the WVU team may be able to gain an advantage. #wvufootball #wvu #wvumountaineers Check out the 365 Sports Newsletter: https://365sports.video 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

Rich Rodriguez pre Houston.

In a recent episode of College GameDay, Pat McAfee shared information about WVU football's financial situation that has some fans concerned. Rich Rodriguez has also shared in press conferences that the Mountaineers need approx. $10 million in NIL money to compete in the Big 12 Conference. Does this mean WVU is not in a good spot financially to compete in power 4 football? Couz will talk about that in this episode. Couz will also share how fans can help support West Virginia Mountaineer sports. He will talk about Gold & Blue Enterprises and the different membership levels they offer. He will also talk about some of the perks that come along with joining. #wvu #wvumountaineers #wvufootball To join Gold & Blue Enterprises, call (304) 293-2294. __________________________________________ Sources: Song: Smoke Rising Music by: CreatorMix.com Video: https://youtu.be/_oaZzkn0bW4 WVU Athletics __________________________________________ ⭐️Sponsors: ⭐️ DraftKings Sportsbook: https://www.draftkings.com/ Appalachia Digital: http://appalachiadigital.com/couz/ Get Your Tailgating Stuff HERE: http://victorytailgate.pxf.io/CouzCornhole

WVU football coach Rich Rodriguez has admitted that he and his staff missed on evaluating many of the players brought in from the transfer portal in 2025. He also confessed that WVU did not have the money they needed at the time to bring in a lot of high-end talent. He says they are in a better spot as they prepare to take on the transfer portal in 2026. In this episode, Couz will examine whether or not the Mountaineers should focus on building the defense through the portal versus trying to bring in elite offensive players. He will use stats from the five previous Big 12 Conference champions to make his case. In the second half of the show, Couz will talk about recent comments made by Pat McAfee on College GameDay about the financial situation at West Virginia and how he was asked to step in and fill a gap where another donor did not honor their commitment. Couz will give his thoughts on this and explain how we as WVU fans can help. #wvu #wvufootball #wvumountaineers 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

Former WVU basketball coach Bob Huggins recently visited with the Pitt Panthers basketball program and appeared on an episode of their behind the scenes documentary, Unscripted. This has many WVU fans angry. In this episode, Couz will give his thoughts on the matter. Rich Rodriguez and the WVU football team landed a verbal commitment from a 3-star player who was originally committed to the Arkansas Razorbacks. Couz will go over his recruiting profile and give his thoughts on the young man's game. #wvu #wvumountaineers #wvubasketball _______________________________________________ Sources: Song: Smoke Rising Music by: CreatorMix.com Video: https://youtu.be/_oaZzkn0bW4 Unscripted - Full Show: https://youtu.be/zKpHi-eCitw 247 Sports WV Sports Chat _______________________________________________ ⭐️Sponsors: ⭐️ DraftKings Sportsbook: https://www.draftkings.com/ Appalachia Digital: http://appalachiadigital.com/couz/ Get Your Tailgating Stuff HERE: http://victorytailgate.pxf.io/CouzCornhole

The 2-5 WVU football team will host the 5-2 TCU Horned Frogs in a Big 12 Conference matchup on Saturday, October 25, 2025. Star quarterback Josh Hoover leads TCU into Morgantown to take on a struggling Mountaineer team, who will be relying on true freshman signal caller, Scotty Fox, who is being thrust into action due to injuries to multiple West Virginia quarterbacks. Sonny Dykes' TCU squad will also rely on wide receiver Eric McAllister, who has already eclipsed 600 yards receiving and seven touchdowns on the season. McAllister will be lined up against a WVU secondary that has been struggling since Big 12 play began. Rich Rodriguez's Mountaineer team has been decimated by injuries on the offensive side of the ball. In addition to quarterbacks Nicco Marchiol, Jaylen Henderson and Khalil Wilkins, WVU is also without their top two running backs in Jahiem White and Tye Edwards. Both players are out for the season. Wide receiver Jaden Bray also suffered a season ending injury earlier in the year. How does a freshman quarterback lead a struggling offense against team the caliber of TCU and pull off a win? Co-hosts Couz and Jonathan will lay it all out for you in this episode of the Gold & Blue Breakdown show. The guys will give their keys to a Mountaineer victory, key position battles to watch, and a key WVU player. They will also give their score predictions for the contest. In the final segment, they will discuss WVU men's basketball and their win over Maryland in a scrimmage game. Is that cause for excitement from Mountaineer fans? Couz and Jonathan give their take on just that. #wvu #wvumountaineers #wvufootball ____________________________________________ Sources: Song: Smoke Rising Music by: CreatorMix.com Video: https://youtu.be/_oaZzkn0bW4 PFF: https://premium.pff.com/ncaa/teams/2025/REGPO ____________________________________________ ⭐️Sponsors: ⭐️ DraftKings Sportsbook: https://www.draftkings.com/ Appalachia Digital: http://appalachiadigital.com/couz/ Get Your Tailgating Stuff HERE: http://victorytailgate.pxf.io/CouzCornhole

As the WVU football team continues to struggle in 2025, many fans are already talking about next season. In this episode, Couz embraces that and dives into what the Mountaineers need to address in the offseason to get better. He will list his top five priorities for Rich Rodriguez and the WVU staff. Will it involve coaching changes? What position rooms need to be addressed via the transfer portal? Couz tackles all of this and more. #wvu #wvufootball #wvumountaineers 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

WVU coach Rich Rodriguez pre TCU. TCU PXP Brian Estrich. 

Comments from head FB coach Rich Rodriguez prior to the UCF game. 

Penn State players are defending James Franklin after the firing. How much credit does he deserve for helping Penn State out of the depths following the Joe Paterno sanction years? Bill O'Brien was the first coach out of that scandal, but Franklin carried the ball much further down the field. What made it so ugly in State College? Did Franklin get a raw deal? Rich Rodriguez believes he did.

Penn State players are defending James Franklin after the firing. How much credit does he deserve for helping Penn State out of the depths following the Joe Paterno sanction years? Bill O'Brien was the first coach out of that scandal, but Franklin carried the ball much further down the field. What made it so ugly in State College? Did Franklin get a raw deal? Rich Rodriguez believes he did. Was it the right time for James Franklin to go? Tomlin Tidbit – Is Joey Porter Jr. ready to see Tee Higgins again?

WVU football coach Rich Rodriguez has said he wants to build the program using mainly high school recruits. In today's world of college football with the transfer portal, is that the right strategy? Many WVU fans think it's not. In this episode, Couz is going to explain why those fans are wrong and why building through the high school ranks is still the best strategy for the Mountaineers. Could we see softball at West Virginia University? Couz will touch on that in segment two of the show. He will include a quote from Athletic Director, Wren Baker and discuss why softball could potentially show up in the future, but not anytime soon. Finally, the coal rush game for WVU has been announced. Couz will discuss this as well. #wvu #wvumountaineers #wvufootball ______________________________________________________ Sources: Song: Smoke Rising Music by: CreatorMix.com Video: https://youtu.be/_oaZzkn0bW4 ESPN.com ______________________________________________________ ⭐️Sponsors: ⭐️ DraftKings Sportsbook: https://www.draftkings.com/ Appalachia Digital: http://appalachiadigital.com/couz/ Get Your Tailgating Stuff HERE: http://victorytailgate.pxf.io/CouzCornhole

After another ugly loss in Big 12 play by WVU football, this time to the BYU Cougars, were there any positive takeaways from WVU's performance? In this episode, Couz says there is and he will explain what they are. He will also talk about the negative takeaways, however, and go over those as well. Khalil Wilkins was the third starting quarterback on the season for the Mountaineers and his results were mixed. However, he seemed to get stronger as the game went on. True freshman Scotty Fox also received some playing time in the game. Couz breaks down the game played by both, including PFF grades, and talks about their future potential as signal callers for Rich Rodriguez's offense in Morgantown. Couz will also talk about the continued struggles by the Mountaineer offensive line and the sudden regression of the defense. Two weeks in a row they were eaten up in the pass game. Couz will talk about some of the reasons for that and will use PFF grades as a guide. Couz will also touch on many other aspects of the game that were positives and negatives for West Virginia. #wvu #wvufootball #wvumountaineers _____________________________________________________ Sources: Song: Smoke Rising Music by: CreatorMix.com Video: https://youtu.be/_oaZzkn0bW4 PFF College: pff.com/college _____________________________________________________ ⭐️Sponsors: ⭐️ DraftKings Sportsbook: https://www.draftkings.com/ Appalachia Digital: http://appalachiadigital.com/couz/ Get Your Tailgating Stuff HERE: http://victorytailgate.pxf.io/CouzCornhole

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

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

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

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

WVU coach Rich Rodriguez comments on upcoming BYU game. WVU golf coach Sean Covich. 

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

The WVU football team was blown out in their fist Big 12 Conference home game of 2025. The Utah Utes came into Morgantown and left with a 48-14 victory over Rich Rodriguez's squad. In this instant postgame reaction, Couz will give his thoughts on the game. He will give team and individual players' stats, talk about key moments or players and just give his overall thoughts on the game. He will also talk about whether this changes his opinion on the hiring of Rich Rodrigiez at West Virginia. #wvu #wvufootball #wvumountaineers ⭐️Sponsors: ⭐️ DraftKings Sportsbook: https://www.draftkings.com/ Appalachia Digital: http://appalachiadigital.com/couz/ Get Your Tailgating Stuff HERE: http://victorytailgate.pxf.io/CouzCornhole

After WVU football's latest loss to the Kansas Jayhawks, many Mountaineer fans are complaining that Rich Rodriguez is doing no better than Neal Brown did during his time at West Virginia. Couz will examine that in this live episode. Couz will also discuss whether or not Rich Rodriguez should start playing younger players more to prepare them for the future. With the season off to a rocky start, some fans seem to think that's the best course of action. An updated availability report is out for WVU's matchup against Utah. Couz will talk about that and who he thinks will start at quarterback. Finally, Couz will talk some WVU hoops. He will talk the Big 12 Conference schedule and react to Ross Hodge's season opening press conference. #wvu #wvufootball #wvumountaineers _____________________________________________ Sources: Song: Smoke Rising Music by: CreatorMix.com Video: https://youtu.be/_oaZzkn0bW4 WV Sports Chat: https://wvsportschat.com/2025/09/26/wvu-qb-nicco-marchiol-ruled-out-for-this-weekend-vs-utah/ On3/Rivals: https://www.on3.com/sites/wv-sports/news/west-virginia-set-to-complete-hoops-staff-with-yusuf-ali/ WVU Sports: https://wvusports.com/news/2025/9/25/general-hope-coliseum.aspx _____________________________________________ ⭐️Sponsors: ⭐️ DraftKings Sportsbook: https://www.draftkings.com/ Appalachia Digital: http://appalachiadigital.com/couz/ Get Your Tailgating Stuff HERE: http://victorytailgate.pxf.io/CouzCornhole

Pre-Utah comments from WVU FB coach Rich Rodriguez. 

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

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

On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys are joined by 3x Super Bowl Champion, 2x AP Coach of the Year, Bruce Arians to recap last night's Monday Night Doubleheader and to wrap up week 2 of the NFL season as a whole. Joining the progrum to recap last night's massive win, the culture change in LA, his relationship with Justin Herbert, Jim Harbaughism's, and much more is 4x All-Pro, 4x Pro Bowler, and current superstar Safety for the Los Angeles Chargers, Derwin James Jr.. Later, West Virginia Head Football Coach, Rich Rodriguez joins the show to chat about a massive Backyard Brawl against Pitt, if the hard edge is starting to form, and more. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you, we'll see you tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After surrendering a 10-point lead at Pitt a season ago, West Virginia overcame a 10-point deficit to force overtime and then beat Pitt 31-24, giving head coach Rich Rodriguez a bit of redemption along the way. Hosts Nick Farrell and Sydney Cariel recap the action.

In episode 43 of the Gold & Blue Breakdown show, Couz and Jonathan preview WVU football's upcoming game against the Pitt Panthers. In what will be the 108th edition of the Backyard Brawl, Pitt travels to Morgantown to face the Mountaineers in Rich Rodriguez's first game back against a Power 4 team. It's a chance for Rich Rod to get redemption for the 2007 loss that ended his first run as the head coach for WVU. In this episode, the guys will look at keys to victory for West Virginia, key position battles to watch, a key player that can provide a spark for WVU and they will give their score prediction in the end. #wvu #wvufootball #wvumountaineers 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

Couz is joined by  @talkingcfbwithJJKitchen  to preview the upcoming Backyard Brawl between WVU football and Pitt. J.J. will educate Mountaineer fans on what they can expect on Saturday from the Panthers. They will talk about key players to watch on both sides of the ball, the history between Pat Narduzzi and Rich Rodriguez, whether WVU's loss to Ohio was really that bad, and more. #wvu #wvufootball #backyardbrawl Talking College Football with J.J. Kitchen: https://youtube.com/@talkingcfbwithJJKitchen?si=VBOmlrKDHLJdo-0o 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

Comments from Mountaineer coach Rich Rodriguez prior to the Pitt game. Chris Peak from Panther-Lair.com.

Mistakes in the first half and poor offensive execution in the second half doomed WVU in a 17-10 loss to the Ohio Bobcats. Now, head coach Rich Rodriguez says the Mountaineers have to make corrections quickly ahead of next week's Backyard Brawl and the start of Big 12 Conference play later this month. On the latest postgame edition of The Gold and Blue Nation Podcast, presented by Mountain State Oral and Facial Surgery, hosts Nick Farrell and Sydney Cariel share their takeaways from Saturday's game and bring you postgame sound from Rodriguez.

College football does not waste time. Seven days after opening its season to the roar and adoration of Mountaineers fans, West Virginia will travel to Athens, Ohio for a much anticipated showdown with defending MAC champion Ohio University. It's been 76 years since a Mountaineer football team played in Athens.  The uniqueness of the visit has some calling it one of the biggest home games in the Bobcats' history.  A sold-out crowd, that will include thousands of WVU fans, will be featured in a matchup between the defending MAC champions and Rich Rodriguez's rebuilt Mountaineers. In this episode, the "Guys" dive deep into the Ohio roster and breakdown the keys to the game. Listener questions and comments complete the episode.

The start to the second chapter of Rich Rodriguez's tenure as West Virginia's football coach was a success. In earning a 45-3 victory, the Mountaineers displayed the DNA of a Coach Rod team.  WVU played fast and physically dominated visiting Robert Morris on the scoreboard and stat sheet. In this episode, the "Guys" dive deep into the numbers and what it all means as West Virginia quickly turns its attention to Saturday's date at Ohio University. Listener questions and comments complete the show. 

Head coach Rich Rodriguez earned his 61st win at WVU in 45-3 fashion over Robert Morris. The game, as does any season opener, featured plenty of good and not-so-good moments. We recap the action on this episode of The Gold and Blue Nation Podcast, presented by Mountain State Oral and Facial Surgery. 

On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about tonight's slate of college football games to kick off week 1 of the season, as well as everything happening in the NFL with the season one week away. Joining the progrum to chat about Nebraska football tonight, Micah Parsons, Trey Hendrickson, as well as Bussin' with the Boys' new partnership with ESPN, 9 year NFL veteran, co-host of Bussin' with the Boys, Will Compton. Next, 3x Super Bowl Champion, former GM of the Cleveland Browns, current GM of the North Carolina Tar Heels, Michael Lombardi joins the show to chat about how the team is coming together and what he expects Monday night against TCU, and some of the different contractural situations in the NFL. Later, Head Coach of the West Virginia Mountaineers, Rich Rodriguez joins the show to chat about rebuilding the culture at West Virginia, what it takes to obtain a hard edge and how long it takes him to figure out whether or not a player will be a good fit, his coaching style, this upcoming season and much more. Lastly, ESPN Senior NFL Insider, Adam Schefter joins the progrum to chat about the news that the Cowboys are officially open to hearing trade offers for Micah Parsons, and that the Cowboys would like to get this situation resolved one way or another before their  Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you, we'll see you tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

YES!It's time for the first game preview of Rich Rodriguez's first season back in Morgantown. On Saturday, the Mountaineers pull the curtain back on a new chapter of West Virginia University football. What should we expect?  Go ahead and take a guess. (No one really knows)There will be over 120 players on the field between the Mountaineers and visiting Coloniols of Robert Morris.  That speaks volumes about the new world of college football expedited by a coaching change. In this episode, the "Guys" breakdown the matchup and what it all means.  Listener questions and comments complete the show. 

College football insider Max Olson of ESPN.com joins the show to break down the most compelling season openers, including Auburn's high-pressure trip to Baylor and West Virginia's dramatic roster overhaul under Rich Rodriguez. Olson shares insight on Nebraska vs. Cincinnati, Texas vs. Ohio State, and how the transfer portal has reshaped programs heading into 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan Decker and Cody Nespor preview West Virginia football's season opener against Robert Morris this week on the Gold and Blue Nation Podcast. They also give an overview of what should be a wide-open Big 12 title race this season and review WVU's first depth chart of the year. Hear from WVU head coach Rich Rodriguez on why he has hope for the Mountaineers this year.

It's here!  The countdown to one of the most anticipated West Virginia football seasons has entered GAME WEEK.  On Saturday afternoon, Rich Rodriguez will navigate the sidelines of Mountaineer Field for the first time in 17 years.  It's an event that many thought would never happen, and a needle-mover for the college football world. The return of Rodriguez brings with it more questions than answers.  Can Coach Rod rekindle his Mountaineer magic? Can a rebuilt WVU roster play with the Hard Edge the coach demands?  We'll begin to learn the answers on Saturday when Robert Morris provides the opposition to kick off WVU's 135th season of football. In this episode, the "Guys" put the Rodriguez return into perspective and answer listener questions and comments. 3 Guys returns Thursday with their preview of Saturday's game. 

We made it! Football is here! Week 0 may only be a small sample size, but if you ask Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger and Steven Godfrey, they don't care because we finally get to watch games. Even with Week 0 being only a few games, we are already getting a Top 25 matchup in Ireland. "Farmageddon" goes to Europe for this Big 12 rivalry as 22nd ranked Iowa State takes on 17th ranked Kansas State. Andy, Ross and Steven talk about the keys to this game and the impact this may have on a wide open Big 12. Plus, they dive into what to expect out of the Big 12 conference and how we could see Week 0 evolve into a much larger slate of games in the future. Could Week 0 become the new Week 1?Later in the show, Ross goes in-depth on his conversation with West Virginia head coach Rich Rodriguez. He chronicles the journey of the former West Virginia hero turned pariah being welcomed home! The guys discuss Rich Rod's stops along the way and how it always felt like West Virginia was where he wanted to get back to. The two-time Big East Coach of the Year led the Mountaineers to four Big East titles, but the football landscape is much different this time around. What are the expectations from the Mountaineer faithful? What is considered success and what are the realistic expectations in this new age of college football? Finally, bold season predictions must be made before games are played, otherwise the predictions become far less bold. That is exactly what the guys do to wrap up the show as the guys predict an underdog SEC team who may surprise some people, a guess at who will make the CFP and a prediction of who will win it all!The final College Football Enquirer before the season kicks off. Let's go! (4:39) - "Farmageddon" preview and the future of Week 0 games(28:12) - Rich Rod's journey to return to West Virginia(50:44) - Bold season predictions Subscribe to the College Football Enquirer on your favorite podcast app:

When it comes to Rich Rodriguez, what you hear isn't always what you get. The veteran WVU football coach regularly uses his press conferences to send messages to his players, coaches and fans. So, how do you decipher Coach Rod? That's just one of many topics the "Guys" discuss as the Mountaineers begin week two of preseason practice. The crew also presents an historical summary of the winning percentage for first-year coaches in the Power 4 conferences. Listener questions and comments complete the episode. 

Richard and Alex preview Conference USA, as the league adds Delaware and Missouri State. In this episode:* Liberty remains the favorite, even with a downgrade at QB* Sam Houston is primed for regression after 10 wins and a coaching change* WKU goes back to a strategy that has worked time and again: portaling an entire offense from a lower-level program* UTEP might have a bit of juice under Scotty Walden* Jacksonville State slams the reset button after winning the league and seeing Rich Rodriguez return to West Virginia* FIU has … reason for optimism?* Missouri State is making an ambitious play by jumping to FBS, and we aren't sure it will work out well—at least not in the win column* Delaware looks poised for a smoother transition* Kennesaw State will be much more interesting, but still not good* Middle Tennessee is hunting for reasons for optimism* Louisiana Tech's coach looks to forestall what might be inevitable* New Mexico State makes changes after a turbulent offseasonProducer: Anthony Vito This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.splitzoneduo.com/subscribe

He's colorful, opinionated and the ultimate definition of a "FOOTBALL GUY".  Robert "Dusty" Rutledge begins his second tour of duty with West Virginia University's football program as Senior Associate Athletic Director and Chief of Staff for head coach Rich Rodriguez.  In this episode, Rutledge gives a behind-the-scenes look into over 40 years in the coaching business.  From his days as the last known college player-coach to his ongoing battle with cancer, it's an entertaining and informative visit with a key member of the Mountaineer football program. 

Shehan Jeyarajah, college football writer for CBS Sports, returns to the show to join Alex and Richard for a meaty preview of the Big 12. You may enjoy Shehan's recent report on the details behind Texas Tech's NIL boom. In this preview:* Arizona State loses Cam Skattebo but still has so much returning from a team that nearly made the playoff semifinals* Iowa State has questions … and probably answers* Cincinnati likely has its best team under Scott Satterfield, which isn't saying a ton but could still be fun* Colorado probably (famous last words) will be less of a media circus* Baylor has huge upside with a full year of Sawyer Robertson at QB* Kansas State needs a less sloppy season from Avery Johnson* BYU's linebackers rock, but the QB situation does not* Oklahoma State asks: Does Mike Gundy have one last job in him?* UCF reunites with Scott Frost but may find that the world has changed* Texas Tech spent millions of dollars on the No. 2 transfer portal class. Shehan explains the nuts and bolts of how the Red Raiders are trying to get a bang for their buck, and the group talks about reasonable expectations* WVU has Richard deeply intrigued as Rich Rodriguez comes home* TCU can't waste a quarterback like Josh Hoover* Kansas has Jalon Daniels back, a solid defense, and medical questions* Houston brings on Conner Weigman, who's hoping for a better second act* Arizona might no longer be the offense-first dynamo we thought they were* Utah should be much better … but how much better?We then award Big 12 preseason awards such as the Split Zone Duo Dude of the Year, the Low-Key Cool Game of the Year, and the Coach Who's Most Likely Not to Return. Thanks to Shehan for joining us and to you for listening.Tell us why you love college footballLeave us a voicemail, and we may include it in an upcoming show. You can leave us this voicemail in one of two ways:* Calling our Google Voice number: +1 201-429-5147* Submitting via this link: https://voicecast.app/szdLet us know your favorite team if you've got one, and leave your name or don't. We just want to hear why you enjoy the sport.Cool stuff from Split Zone Duo's partners* Use SZD20 for 20% off your first order at Homefield.* Enter your favorite CFB road trip at our Nokian Tyres landing page, and you'll be entered in a drawing to win free tires.Producer: Anthony Vito This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.splitzoneduo.com/subscribe