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West Virginia opens as underdogs for next Saturday’s game in Tempe

West Virginia opens as a 9.5-point underdog on FanDuel Sportsbook for next Saturday’s trip to Tempe to face Arizona State. The Mountaineers sit at +315 on the moneyline, while the Sun Devils come in as -410 favorites. The total is set at 47.5 points. The line reflects where both teams stand heading into the final […]

What I think… about West Virginia putting together a winning streak

It may not have been what everyone was expecting, but around 4 o’clock yesterday, West Virginia won their second Big 12 game, moving into thirteenth place and keeping their slim but real bowl chances alive. This game featured a significant number of plays and chances but never felt as if West Virginia was in danger […]

How to Watch & Game Preview: West Virginia Mountaineers vs. Lehigh Mountain Hawks — TV info, streaming, betting odds and more

Date: Sunday, November 9, 2025 Kickoff Time: 3:00PM ET Location: Hope Coliseum, Morgantown, West Virginia Broadcast Information Channel: ESPN+ Announcers: Andrew Caridi, Warren Baker and Anjelica Trinone Streaming: ESPN+ (subscription required) Radio: Mountaineer Sports Network (Radio Affiliates) | SiriusXM Streaming Channel 990 | WVU Gameday App (Apple | Android) Radio Announcers: Tony Caridi (PBP) and Brad Howe (analyst) Reminder: It is against […]

Unreasonable Doubt — A WVU Basketball Podcast: Sorting through WVU’s 73–65 win over Campbell

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 @imjoshwhitt to stay updated on future episodes. Powered by RedCircle  Subscribe Now!  Spotify  Apple Podcasts  Amazon Music  RSS If you’re interested in sponsoring Unreasonable Doubt, please reach out to us at [email protected]. We appreciate your support!

How to Watch & Game Preview: West Virginia Mountaineers vs. Campbell Camels — TV info, streaming, betting odds and more

Date: Thursday, November 6, 2025 Kickoff Time: 7:00PM ET Location: Hope Coliseum, Morgantown, West Virginia Broadcast Information Channel: ESPN+ Announcers: Nick Farrell (play-by-play) and Warren Baker (analyst) Streaming: ESPN+ (subscription required) Radio: Mountaineer Sports Network from IMG (Radio Affiliates) | Sirius Channel 386 and Streaming Channel 976 | WVU Gameday App (Apple | Android) Radio Announcers: Tony Caridi (PBP) and […]

The Shotgun/Throwdown (11/6/25): Tarik Phillip leads strong week overseas for former Mountaineers in league and EuroCup play

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. OVERSEAS CHECK-IN Several WVU basketball alumni continue to stay active overseas as […]

How to Watch & Game Preview: West Virginia vs. Colorado — TV info, streaming, betting odds and more

Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025 Kickoff: 12:00 p.m. ET Location: Milan Puskar Stadium, Morgantown, West Virginia Broadcast Information Channel: TNT / TruTV / HBO Max Announcers: J.B. Long (play-by-play), Mike Golic Jr. (analyst), Jared Greenberg (sideline) Streaming: HBO Max (subscription required) Radio: Mountaineer Sports Network from IMG (Radio Affiliates) | SiriusXM Ch. 162 or 198 and Streaming Channel […]

West By Pod — A WVU Football Podcast: Houston recap & Colorado preview

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 updated on future episodes and exciting content. If you’re interested in sponsoring West By Pod, please reach out to us at [email protected]. We appreciate your support! Powered by RedCircle  Subscribe Now!  Spotify  Apple Podcasts  Amazon Music  RSS You can follow […]

Unreasonable Doubt — A WVU Basketball Podcast: Takeaways from WVU’s season-opening win over Mount St. Mary’s

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 @imjoshwhitt to stay updated on future episodes. Powered by RedCircle  Subscribe Now!  Spotify  Apple Podcasts  Amazon Music  RSS If you’re interested in sponsoring Unreasonable Doubt, please reach out to us at [email protected]. We appreciate your support!

How to Watch & Game Preview: West Virginia vs. Mount St. Mary’s — TV info, streaming, betting odds and more

Date: Tuesday, November 4, 2025 Kickoff Time: 7:00PM ET Location: Hope Coliseum, Morgantown, West Virginia Broadcast Information Channel: ESPN+ Announcers: Nick Farrell, Warren Baker, and Amanda Mazey Streaming: ESPN+ (subscription required) Radio: Mountaineer Sports Network from IMG (Radio Affiliates) | Sirius Channel 382 and Streaming Channel 972 | WVU Gameday App (Apple | Android) Radio Announcers: Tony Caridi (PBP) and […]

The Shotgun/Throwdown (11/4/25): WVU women handle Purdue Fort Wayne in season opener

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. BACK TO BUSINESS The WVU women’s basketball team didn’t waste time easing […]

The Shotgun/Throwdown (11/3/25): No. 2 WVU opens Big 12 Tournament looking for redemption vs. Kansas in quarterfinal

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. BACK WHERE IT ENDED The No. 19 WVU women wrapped up the […]

What I think… after West Virginia stops the skid

Did you wake up this morning in a better mood than you have for the past month? Did you go to bed last night in a better mood? Does the sun feel like it’s brighter, the air crisper, the day more invigorating? Because I know I did and it does. For the first time in […]

WVU stuns No. 22 Houston, 45-35, for first ranked win since 2021

West Virginia walked into Houston looking to stop the bleeding after showing some signs of life in last week’s loss to TCU. After five straight losses and weeks of frustration, the Mountaineers (3–6, 1–5 Big 12) finally got one to go their way, knocking off No. 22 Houston (7-2, 4-2 Big 12), 45–35, for their […]

GAME THREAD: West Virginia Mountaineers vs. No. 22 Houston Cougars — Pre-game updates, TV info, betting odds and more

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, November 1, 2025 Kickoff Time: Noon ET Location: TDECU Stadium, […]

The Shotgun/Throwdown (10/30/25): West Virginia soccer wraps regular season with Big 12, Sun Belt conference titles within reach

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. IN THE HUNT Both WVU soccer teams have plenty on the line […]

West By Pod — A WVU Football Podcast: TCU recap & Houston preview

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 updated on future episodes and exciting content. If you’re interested in sponsoring West By Pod, please reach out to us at [email protected]. We appreciate your support! Powered by RedCircle  Subscribe Now!  Spotify  Apple Podcasts  Amazon Music  RSS You can follow […]

Unreasonable Doubt — A WVU Basketball Podcast: Prediction time with Mike Casazza

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 @imjoshwhitt to stay updated on future episodes. Powered by RedCircle  Subscribe Now!  Spotify  Apple Podcasts  Amazon Music  RSS If you’re interested in sponsoring Unreasonable Doubt, please reach out to us at [email protected]. We appreciate your support!

How To Watch Guide: West Virginia Mountaineers vs. No. 22 Houston Cougars — TV info, streaming, betting odds and more

Date: Saturday, November 1, 2025 Kickoff Time: Noon ET Location: TDECU Stadium, Houston, Texas Channel: FS1 Announcers: Connor Onion (PBP) and Mark Helfrich (analyst) Online Streaming: FOX Sports with a valid subscription Radio: Mountaineer Sports Network from IMG (Radio Affiliates) | Sirius Channel 381 and Streaming Channel 971 | WVU Gameday App (Apple | Android) Radio Announcers: Tony Caridi (PBP), […]

The Shotgun/Throwdown (10/27/25): No. 24 WVU women extend unbeaten run to 14; No. 10 men fall in road loss to Kentucky

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 Virginia women’s soccer kept things rolling on Senior Day, handling Oklahoma […]

Unreasonable Doubt — A WVU Basketball Podcast: Wheeling takeaways & first impressions

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 @imjoshwhitt to stay updated on future episodes. Powered by RedCircle  Subscribe Now!  Spotify  Apple Podcasts  Amazon Music  RSS If you’re interested in sponsoring Unreasonable Doubt, please reach out to us at [email protected]. We appreciate your support!

WVU falls 23–17 to TCU after late rally in Morgantown

What looked like it’d be another rough night for West Virginia (2-6, 0-5 Big 12) turned into a scrappy second half under the lights. The Mountaineers traded punches with TCU (6-2, 3-2 Big 12), showing a little hard edge with Scotty Fox and a defense that refused to quit. WVU clawed back from a 13-point […]