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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.

WVU's new men's basketball coach is impressing recruits and addressing concerns as he gets settled before the start of his first season. 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

The boys are back to talk the 1st loss of the football season (later than usual), along with a host of other Houston Cougar-related topics to metaphorically nosh on... including the following (w/time stamps): 3:50- Tech game recap 42:38- Phillip Slavin, our Ten12 Network empresario, joins to help preview Oklahoma State & talk Big 12 football 1:10:15- Additional OSU preview thoughts 1:20:11- Down w/the Pickness, weeks 6/7 1:25:10- Soccer gets a result vs BYU, drops a frustrating one vs Utah, travels to a tough WVU team 1:34:27- Volleyball struggles at Baylor/Colorado, finishes the road swing against the Utah Big 12 schools 1:40:06- Cougar Golf Corner off a 3rd (!!!!) men's golf individual title of the fall season 1:44:02- Quickly noting Cougar tennis' return to action later this week @ ITA Texas Regionals

Look back and project ahead as WVU gets a break in the middle of the season. 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

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.

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.

Hans Olsen, Scott Garrard, Coach Ron McBride & Alema Harrington Utah responded with win over West Virginia BYU can't overlook WVU Final thoughts  

Hour 1 Starting Lineup Rich Rod offense going to come out swinging Week 6 CFB weather report with KSL TV chief meteorologist Kevin Eubank Hans Olsen, Scott Garrard, Coach Ron McBrid & Alema Harrington Hour 2 Bronco running a tight ship BYU made adjustments against Colorado High school football Hour 3 Utah responded with win over West Virginia BYU can't overlook WVU Final thought

Coach Hunter joins the show live from Provo, Utah as the guys continue their preview of WVU vs BYU; high school football previews from around the state; listener texts

4 Top 10 Teams Fall in Week 5! We started with our recap of Oregon's massive win in White-Out conditions, Bama going between the hedges and coming out with a W, as well as other scores and news from last weekend. In our CFB News segment we discussed the firing of Sam Pittman and who may fill the shoes in Fayetteville, the new AP poll, University of Montana president with a special pizza delivery, Mcafee honored at WVU, $2 Billion private capital deal potential for the Big 10, and much more. In our Games of the Week we ran through some of Week 6's hottest games along with Chew's and the AI Bot's picks!

Hour 2 of Jake & Ben on October 3, 2025 Utah Insider for KSLSports.com Steve Bartle joined on a bye week to talk about how Utah can improve before an important slate of games.  Super Bowl winning Quarterback & WVU Alum Jeff Hostetler is going to be awarded at tonight's BYU vs WVU game. Jeff joins the show to talk about QB United and how the organization is raising awareness for suicide prevention. 

Jake & Ben Full Show from October 3, 2025 Hour 1 Previewing BYU vs West Virginia Top 3 Stories of the Day: A lot of byes this week around the state, but not BYU! The 49ers beat the Rams in an exciting TNF Matchup. Any other CFB games to keep an eye on?  The Utah Mammoth fan base is growing by the day.  Hour 2 Utah Insider for KSLSports.com Steve Bartle joined on a bye week to talk about how Utah can improve before an important slate of games.  Super Bowl winning Quarterback & WVU Alum Jeff Hostetler is going to be awarded at tonight's BYU vs WVU game. Jeff joins the show to talk about QB United and how the organization is raising awareness for suicide prevention. 

Today on MetroNews This Morning: --Governor Patrick Morrisey says WV will help keep open a couple of National Park Service units duuring the federal government shutdown--Two more vaccination lawsuits are filed in West Virginia courts--A bust in Mercer County is the biggest haul of illegal drugs ever in West Virginia --In Sports: the high school football season hits the halfway point and WVU plays a rare Friday night game on the road with a very late kickoff. 

Joe Statler, Vice-Chair of the House Education Committee, discusses the school aid formula and the challenges of making changes. Fox News' Jared Halpern has the latest on the government shutdown. Brad Howe previews WVU's trip to BYU. Chris Stirewalt rants on the ineptness of Congress. Plus, STEAM RELEASE!!!

Hour 1 Starting Lineup: BYU's offense Vs. WVU defense What You May Have Missed Utes Preview Show Hour 1 Utes offense looked strong against WVU, but is that the real Utes offense Utah gets a little banged up against WVU Are two way players hurting performance on defensive side of the ball Hour 2 Utes need to show they can put up impressive offensive stats against better competition Tackling issues on defense | John Henry Daley continues to shine Final thoughts

Utes offense looked strong against WVU, but is that the real Utes offense Utah gets a little banged up against WVU Are two way players hurting performance on defensive side of the ball

Starting Lineup: BYU's offense Vs. WVU defense What You May Have Missed

The pressure is on WVU as it plays Friday night's road game against No. 23 BYU. 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

BYU analyst Hans Olsen. WVU players Nick Krahe & Justin Smith-Brown. 

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

Today on MetroNews This Morning:--It's day two of the Government shutdown and a number of West Virginians who work for the feds are impacted--A plane had to make an emergency landing in Monongalia County--State Board of Education President Paul Hardesty pulls no punches in his criticism of lawmakers and the state of public education--In Sports: The Reds' season is over and WVU prepares for a long and difficult road trip

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. 

Hour 1 West Virginia is really bad BYE week comes at a good time for Utah What You May Have Missed Cougar Preview Show Hour 1 BYU remaking defensive line and replacing starting QB from last year Colorado head coach Deion Sanders speaks out about CU fans anti-LDS chants BYU offense against WVU defense Hour 2 BYU PxP Greg Wrubell Does short week bother players? Final thoughts

BYU remaking defensive line and replacing starting QB from last year Colorado head coach Deion Sanders speaks out about CU fans anti-LDS chants BYU offense against WVU defense

On Wednesday's edition of WagerTalk Today, Ralph Michaels shares NFL Trends and Angles that you need to know before betting Week 5 of NFL action and also gives a best bet on Thursday's West Viriginia vs BYU matchup. Teddy Covers stops by to talk Red Sox vs Yankees in MLB Playoff action and share his favorite play in Boise State vs Notre Dame. Andy Lang provides props and shares free picks – don't miss out!00:00 Introduction00:55 Ralph Michaels: CFB Week 6 WVU vs BYU07:50 NFL Totals by Month/Turf Chart12:00 Ralph's Weekend Warrior Promo14:40 MLB Playoff Totals - Are Unders the Play?15:40 Red Sox vs Yankees19:45 CFB Week 6: Boise State vs Notre Dame24:20 This NFL Line Makes NO SENSE - Broncos vs Eagles29:25 Andy's Biggest Let Down Spot Wager31:20 All Around the World - 3 Free Plays

WVU is searching for a spark on offense but will see a stingy defense at the end of a short week. 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

WVU football is coming off back-to-back blowout losses in conference play. Their next game is a trip to Provo, Utah to take on the undefeated BYU Cougars. In this episode, Couz is joined by  @saturdayswarriorbyu  to breakdown the Cougars team on both sides of the ball. They will look at where BYU could be vulnerable, if at all. They will talk about freshman quarterback, Bear Bachmeier, and why he's been so good for the Cougars. They will look at the stout BYU running attack led by L.J. Martin and why he may be a tough matchup for this WVU defense. They will talk about this and much more. #wvu #wvufootball #byufootball Find Saturday's Warrior on YouTube Here:

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

Today on MetroNews This Morning: --Counties where the MVP runs will reap significant tax benefits from the gas line--The coal industry hails a big boost from President Donald Trump--A West Virginia fisherman got more than he expected on the back of his boat--In Sports: Hope Gas leaders talk about buying the naming rights to Hope Coliseum at WVU

Hour 1 Starting Lineup: Film review of BYU's win over Colorado Utah State head coach Bronco Mendenhall What You May Have Missed Hour 2 Kalani Sitake Weekly presser Good, Bad & Ugly Whole World News Hour 3 Utah picks up 48-14 win over WVU Sports Roulette Final thoughts

Utah picks up 48-14 win over WVU Sports Roulette Final thoughts

Pitt blew a 17-point first quarter lead and fell apart in the 4th quarter. Can Pitt win four more games to reach bowl eligibility? West Virginia has lost by a combined 65 points the last two weeks. Austin officially breaks up with Drew Allar, for now. Austin is 95% out on Allar being the Steelers quarterback. Austin said before the game this game would define him, it has.

Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson react to the football teams of Pitt, Penn State and WVU all losing over the weekend.

Today on MetroNews This Morning: --Comments on the MARL line to the PSC are exclusively negative--Raleigh County Commission tries to tackle problems with panhandling--Federal Judge John Copenhaver turns 100--In Sports: Back to the drawing board for both Marshall and WVU after rough weekend outings 

Kaitlin McCormick, with Next Era Transmission, discusses the proposed route for the MARL transmission line. Brad Howe previews WVU's matchup with Utah. Plus, STEAM RELEASE!

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.

For the second week in a row, WVU gave up more than 40 points and was soundly defeated by a Big 12 team. This time, the Utah Utes were the opponent. Nick Farrell and Sydney Cariel react to the game.

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

EP - 44 “The Sports Room 05”Episode 44 of The Slanted Attic Experience delivers the fifth installment of The Sports Room Series, where sports talk meets strategy, humor, and sharp analysis. Host Tyler sits down with Graham and Liam to cover everything from the MLB postseason outlook to bold ideas about restructuring college football with relegation systems inspired by the EPL.Meet the Guest Panel:Graham: Born in North Carolina, Graham grew up a die-hard Duke fan in the heart of Tobacco Road before becoming a loyal Hokie at Virginia Tech. While still tuned into U.S. sports, his weekends now revolve around the EPL, where he proudly supports Brighton & Hove Albion.Liam: Straight out of Philadelphia, Liam's sports loyalty runs deep with the Phillies, Eagles, and his alma mater, WVU. A lifelong lacrosse player and fan, he is now hooked on the rise of the PLL while still riding the highs and heartbreaks of Philly sports.Topics Covered (in order of discussion):IntroMLB Postseason Outlook and FormatNFL Kickoff – Eagles opening games, Chiefs v Chargers, and whether KC is showing cracksHowie Roseman's roster moves and Pittsburgh's Omar KhanThe challenge of finding a franchise QBNIL and transfer portal trends – will players stay in school longer?Eli Manning's draft day storyVirginia Tech's Week 1 loss and early college football landscapeTransferring in CFB vs EPL – fault or evolution?Relegation in college football – could it work?Designing a tier system with relegation and inter-season tournamentsCollege season outlooks – WVU and Virginia TechNFL Predictions – Eagles, AFC North, Parsons trade, AFC/NFC Champions, notable teamsOutroFrom postseason drama to bold college football restructuring, The Sports Room 05 blends deep analysis with spirited debate and plenty of sideline humor.New episodes release bi-weekly at 10:30 AM EST, with surprise episodes along the way. Stay connected with us at dot.cards/slantedattic.

Donny Football and Austin Bechtold give their game picks for college football and NFL Week 4!

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

Today on MetroNews This Morning: --WVU President goes underground in a West Virginia coal mine--Start getting used to calling is "Hope Coliseum"--DHS reports they have gotten a much better handle on turnover among their personnel--In Sports: It's a football Friday, we'll talk high school games as well as preview WVU and Marshall's weekend matchups

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.

WVU is searching for many answers as it plays host to Utah on Saturday afternoon. 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

WVU players Jeff Weimer, Oliver Straw & Mike Coates pre-Utah. WVU Hall of Famer Bill Kirelawich. 

Shepherd's defense is cooked. The Ravens got dominated in the trenches. The Steelers only beat the Patriots off turnovers. WVU couldn't meet the standard of “just don't be horrible”.At least some other teams had some fun this weekend.

WVU football welcomes the Utah Utes to Morgantown for game two of the Big 12 Conference slate. The Utes are led by quarterback, Devon Dampier, the New Mexico transfer who is a dual threat. Coach Kyle Whittingham will have a stout defense again in 2025. How will this struggling Mountaineer offense move the ball against this Utah team? Couz is joined by WildUte from  @TheCFBMafia  to discuss just that and break down the game. How will the WVU offense match up with the Ute defense? How will the Mountaineer defense match up with the Utah offense? The guys discuss all of this and tell you who they think wins the game. #wvu #wvufootball #utahfootball _____________________________________________ Sources: Song: Smoke Rising Music by: CreatorMix.com Video: https://youtu.be/_oaZzkn0bW4 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 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.