2023 West Virginia University Football Guide

2023 WEST VIRGINIA FOOTBALL

The 2023 West Virginia University Football Guide has been published by the WVU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics.

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Managing Editor: Joe Swan

Editors: Mike Montoro, Michael Fragale

Writer: Mike Montoro

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Design: Kristin Coldsnow, Joe Swan

Printing: Morgantown Printing & Binding

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“The 5th Quarter Program provides education and resources needed to develop Mountaineer student-athletes holistically. Better people make better Mountaineers, and through this program, our players are positioned for success, not only on the playing field, but also in life beyond graduation.”

Chambers Elite Climbers travel to New York City and Europe for Educational and Networking Opportunities

West Virginia University football players took the longest road trip of their Mountaineer careers in May 2023. Garrett Greene (QB), Graeson Malashevich (WR), Ja’Quay Hubbard (OL), Nick Malone (OL), Jared Bartlett (BAN), Jalen Thornton (DL) and Malachi Ruffin (DB) visited numerous cities in Germany, including Cologne, Muenster, Bielefeld, and Berlin. In addition, the student-athletes enjoyed a free weekend during the 12 day trip to Europe, exploring Italy, Greece, and The Netherlands.

In March, the Chambers Elite Climbers visited New York City for a cultural field trip while enjoying some professional networking opportunities with WVU graduates running businesses in the Big Apple. Highlights included a trip to the UGG showroom, the Museum of Modern Art, Madison Square Garden for a Knicks game, and the Richard Rodgers Theatre on Broadway to see Hamilton.

The Chambers Elite Climbers program is the premier, enhanced, off-the-field development program in all of college football. The career preparation, cultural field trips, humanitarian efforts and networking opportunities shape the future of WVU student-athletes. Being able to study abroad is an amazing lifetime experience that very few college football players ever get to enjoy.

John and Elaine Chambers give $1.6M gift to 5th

Quarter Program

WVU Football’s 5th Quarter program created a unique educational opportunity for select student-athletes thanks to a nearly $1.6 million gift from WVU alumni John and Elaine Chambers. The Chambers Elite Climbers is a supplemental two-year program that provides additional personal and professional growth opportunities to student-athletes chosen through a competitive application process. Each cohort will dive deeper into key areas of interest – entrepreneurship and innovation, technology, financial education and communications – through a variety of educational resources, complete a study-abroad experience and select a West Virginia-focused humanitarian venture to pursue each year.

Serve and Develop Complete Mountaineers … Mountain Men Who Will Earn Their Degree, Earn Football Championships And Earn The Respect Of The Campus and Community.

5TH QUARTER FIVE PILLARS OF DEVELOPMENT

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT

WVU FOOTBALL STUDENT-ATHLETES WORK TO DISCOVER AND DEVELOP THEIR PERSONAL BELIEFS, HABITS, MORALS & IDEALS.

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

WVU FOOTBALL STUDENT-ATHLETES DISCOVER THEIR LEADERSHIP STYLE AND DEVELOP A PERSONAL LEADERSHIP PHILOSOPHY.

REAL LIFE

WVU FOOTBALL STUDENT-ATHLETES ARE EDUCATED ON ISSUES AND TOPICS THEY WILL ENCOUNTER IN EVERYDAY LIFE.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

WVU FOOTBALL STUDENT-ATHLETES ARE EXPOSED TO CAREER PATHS, MAJOR EXPLORATION & PRACTICAL CAREER EXPERIENCE.

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

WVU FOOTBALL STUDENT-ATHLETES POSITIVELY IMPACT SOCIETY THROUGH CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, SOCIAL AWARENESS & COMMUNITY SERVICE.

The Bridge Program provides Mountaineer student-athletes with structured programming to assist in their transition to college and ultimately into their lives after football.

FRESHMAN BRIDGE

Preparing you to navigate college

College Transition

Academic Preparation

Campus Resources

Social Development

... and more

SENIOR BRIDGE

Preparing you to navigate life

Mentorship

Career Preparation

Identity Development

Personal Finance

... and more

PAST IRON MOUNTAINEER AWARD WINNERS

2023 - Marcis Floyd, Doug Nester, Jared Bartlett, Tony Mathis Jr.

2022 - Zach Frazier, Jared Bartlett, Graeson Malashevich, Doug Nester

2021 – Leddie Brown, Zach Frazier, Graeson Malashevich, Tony Mathis Jr., Scottie Young

2020 – Dante Bonamico, Bryce Ford-Wheaton, James Gmiter, Noah Guzman

2019 – Josh Chandler, Reese Donahue, Colton McKivitiz, Alec Sinkfield

2018 – Gary Jennings Jr., Colton McKivitz, David Sills V, Dylan Tonkery

2017 – Jon Lewis, David Long, Elijah Wellman

2016 – Darrien Howard, Tyler Orlosky, Daikiel Shorts Jr., Elijah Wellman

2015 – Jared Barber, Karl Joseph, Tyler Orlosky

2014 – Cody Clay, Mark Glowinski, Daryl Worley

2013 – Connor Arlia, Isaiah Bruce, Will Clarke

2012 – Jeff Braun, Will Clarke, Ryan Nehlen, Taige Redman

2011 – Will Clarke, Najee Goode, Keith Tandy

2010 – Don Barclay, Noel Devine, Matt Lindamood, Chris Neild

2009 – Noel Devine, Chris Neild, Nate Sowers, J.T. Thomas, Reed Williams

2008 – Zac Cooper, Nate Sowers, J.T. Thomas

2007 – Keilen Dykes, Ovid Goulbourne, Darius Reynaud

2006 – Pat Liebig, Marc Magro, Steve Slaton

2005 – Jason Colson, Owen Schmitt, Craig Wilson

2004 – Scott Gyorko, Mike Lorello, Craig Wilson

2003 – Pat Liebig, Quincy Wilson

2002 – Rasheed Marshall, Lance Nimmo

2001 – Shawn Hackett, David Upchurch

2000 – Avon Coubourne, Chris Edmonds, Khori Ivy, Antwan Lake

1999 – Barrett Green, Khori Ivy, Greg Robinette, Boo Sensabaugh

1998 – Eric de Groh, Shawn Foreman, Tanner Russell, Boo Sensabaugh

1997 – Curtis Keaton, Steve Lippe

1996 – Bernardo Amerson, Charles Emanuel

“Championships are won by those who embrace hard work and have the discipline to tolerate discomfort.”

Mike Joseph Assistant Athletics Director/Head Coach for Football Strength and Conditioning

(from left): Head Coach For Football Strength and Conditioning Mike Joseph, Marcis Floyd, Doug Nester, Jared Bartlett, Tony Mathis Jr., Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coaches Nick Meadows, Alex Mitchell, Nolan Harvath

C.J. COLE

2023 Tommy Nickolich Memorial Award winner as the program’s top walk-on

“Just to have my name mentioned in the same sentence as Tommy Nickolich makes me proud. I take a lot of pride in being a good person and a hard worker. I want to be a good person on and off the field and be a good example to those who follow me. I also want to be a hard worker, and that is what got me here. I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for my work ethic. As I’m here, I want to inspire those around to work even harder. That’s one of my roles on this team. There are a lot of things you can measure – speed and strength – but one thing you can’t measure is heart. So when you go out on special teams, giving 100% for that – however long it is – that’s what really separates me. Going back to my work ethic, I feel that every single time I step under the squat rack, benching or lining up for sprints, I am picturing myself in the game. When you have the opportunity, you have to take advantage of it.”

NICK MALONE

2022 Tommy Nickolich Memorial Award winner as the program’s top walk-on

“At West Virginia, we don’t get treated as a walk-on. The culture here, everybody is one. But being a Morgantown guy, and a walk-on, it’s a privilege to earn the Nickolich Award. I’m blessed to get it, and it was a very good feeling when I heard my name called.”

GRAESON MALASHEVICH

2021 Tommy Nickolich Memorial Award Winner As The Program’s Top Walk-On

“Being a walk-on gave me the opportunity I needed. I knew I had to put in a lot of hard work and effort in every day to earn the respect of my teammates. There are guys from all over the country coming in who were great, were stars at their high school. I just looked for any way and did anything I could to work hard, compete and earn my way.”

WALK-ONS WHO HAVE EARNED SCHOLARSHIPS UNDER NEAL BROWN

“I know every little boy, in West Virginia, has the same dream, to put on the Old Gold and Blue and have a Flying WV on your chest. It means something different than just that you can play football. I love the game, but I definitely love this state more than I love the game of football. That is what pushed me.” – Jake Abbott

NAJEE GOODE

Member of 2018 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles

“When I first walked on, I was just trying to get to the next level. For me, that next level was getting a scholarship and playing hard. After I got there, the next level was to become a consistent starter and a good leader. Once I did that, it was keep improving and maybe have the possibility of playing in the NFL. It was a long shot. I was hoping and praying for it, and I just kept working hard. Now that it’s here, I still can’t believe it.”

DANTE BONAMICO 2019 JAKE ABBOTT 2019 BRENON THRIFT 2019 KYLE POLAND 2020

OSMAN KAMARA 2020 LORENZO DORR 2020 AUSTIN BRINKMAN 2021 CASEY LEGG 2021

GRAESON MALASHEVICH 2021 TYLER SUMPTER 2021 MALACHI RUFFIN 2021

PRESTON FOX 2022

NICK MALONE 2022

CHARACTER

Public, land-grant institution, founded in 1867.

RESEARCH CLASSIFICATION

R1: Doctoral Universities – Highest Research Activity, as described by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

ACCREDITATION

WVU is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Many programs hold specialized accreditation.

GOVERNANCE

The WVU Board of Governors is the University’s governing body. The Higher Education Policy Commission in West Virginia is responsible for developing, establishing and overseeing the implementation of a public policy agenda for the state’s four-year colleges and universities. E. Gordon Gee is WVU’s 24th president.

CAMPUS LOCATIONS AND FACILITIES

The WVU System is a family of distinctive campuses united by a single mission. From the groundbreaking research of our flagship in Morgantown (ranked R1, the highest research category institution) to the student-centered focus of WVU Potomac State College in Keyser to the technology-intensive programs at WVU Institute of Technology in Beckley, we are leveraging our talents and resources to create a better future for West Virginia and the world.

The WVU Institute of Technology in Beckley offers more than 25 majors, including undergraduate engineering programs that have consistently ranked among the top in the nation according to U.S. News & World Report.

WVU Potomac State College in Keyser has one of the lowest tuition rates of all the nation’s four-year institutions. Offering more than 60 majors, this campus combines the personal attention of a small college with the affordable benefits of a major university.

The WVU System also includes Health Sciences locations in Charleston and Martinsburg; School of Nursing campuses in Charleston, Keyser, Bridgeport and Beckley; farms and five forests throughout the state; and WVU Jackson’s Mill State 4-H Camp.

The WVU Morgantown campus is in a town that has been named “No. 1 Small City in America” by BizJournals.com for its exceptional quality of life. Morgantown, population 30,277, was also rated the ninth best college town in America by Business Insider and is within easy traveling distance of Washington, D.C., to the east, Pittsburgh, Pa., to the north, and Cleveland and Columbus, Ohio, to the northwest. Other rankings: Kiplinger.com included Morgantown in their 10 great places to live list; one of “Best Sports Cities” by Sporting News; 5th “Best Small Metro” by Forbes; a “Top 50 College Town” by Parade magazine; and Movoto ranked Morgantown the “#1 Most Exciting Place in West Virginia” for its music, art and nightlife.

STUDENT PROFILE

Fall 2022 WVU System enrollment was 27,300+

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

WVU recipients of prestigious scholarships include 25 Rhodes Scholars, 26 Truman Scholars, 47 Goldwater Scholars, 4 George C. Marshall (British) Scholars, 6 Morris K. Udall Scholars, 5 USA Today All-USA College Academic First Team Members (and 11 academic team

honorees), 28 Boren Scholars, 106 Gilman Scholars, 74 Fulbright Scholars, 3 Department of Homeland Security Scholars, 37 Critical Language Scholars, one Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Graduate Scholar, 27 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships and one Schwarzman Scholar

FACULTY AND STAFF PROFILE

Excellent faculty — 19 of whom have been named Carnegie Foundation Professors of the Year — guide and mentor students. Sixty-six percent of WVU Morgantown classes are taught by full-time instructional faculty.

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

Thirteen Morgantown colleges and schools offer 355 majors in agriculture, natural resources and design; applied and human sciences; arts and sciences; business and economics; creative arts; dentistry; engineering and mineral resources; law; media; medicine; nursing; pharmacy; public health. Hundreds of distance education and online classes are available.

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

Students can choose from among nearly 500 student organizations or participate in an active intramural program and a variety of club sports.

SERVICE AND LEARNING

The Center for Service and Learning develops and organizes service learning and volunteer opportunities for students and faculty. WVU is one of only 75 schools recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for Community Engagement (recognized since 2010).

PARENTS CLUB

The Mountaineer Parents Club, with 20,000-plus members, connects parents and families with the student experience.

ALUMNI

Chartered in 1873, the WVU Alumni Association is made up of more than 210,000+ graduates worldwide in some 135 nations.

LIBRARIES

The WVU Libraries encompass seven libraries statewide. Facilities in Morgantown include the Downtown Campus Library, Evansdale Library, Health Sciences Library, Law Library and the West Virginia and Regional History Center. Onsite collections include over 936,000 books, 1.5+ million e-books and 700+ databases.

ADMISSION AND APPLICATION TIMELINE

It’s painless to apply — no required essays or recommendations, students are automatically considered for scholarships and can be admitted with or without ACT or SAT scores. Test scores may be required for certain majors or scholarships. Apply directly to WVU or use the Common Application. WVU offers a rolling admission (there is no official application deadline). Applicants can self-report courses and grades or submit a transcript to the WVU Office of Admissions. All students are required to submit an official final high school transcript upon enrolling. Applications are processed beginning Aug. 22 for admission the following fall. March 1 is the deadline for West Virginia residents to submit Promise Scholarship applications. Visit admissions.wvu.edu to learn more, including how to submit official transcripts and test scores.

ALPHABETICAL ROSTER

39 Danny King K 5-10 181 r-So. SQ Cumberland, Md./Fort Hill

1 Lee Kpogba LB 6-1 234 Sr. 1vl Winston-Salem, N.C./Parkland/Syracuse/E. Miss. CC

42 RJ Kocan K 5-10 226 r-Fr. RS West Islip, N.Y./St. John the Baptist

52 Nick Krahe OL 6-6 293 Fr. HS Erie, Pa./Harbor Creek

19 Trey Lathan LB 6-1 222 r-Fr. RS Goulds, Fla./Gulliver

Lubbock, Texas/Monterey/Abilene Christian

11 Cortez Braham WR 6-2 199 Sr 1vl Baltimore, Md./Westwood/Hutchinson CC

36 Noah Braham TE 6-3 234 Fr. HS Morgantown, W.Va./University

38 Donald Brandel LB 6-0 218 r-Fr. RS Morgantown, W.Va./University

43 Austin Brinkman LS 6-4 235 Jr 2vl Bel Air, Md./The John Carroll School

2 Aubrey Burks S 5-11 204 Jr 1vl Oakridge, Fla./Auburndale

48 Tyler Cain LB 6-2 240 r-Fr. HS Beaver Falls, Pa./Beaver Falls/Navy Prep

5 Devin Carter WR 6-3 215 r-Sr. TR Clayton, N.C./Clayton/NC State

84 Hudson Clement WR 6-1 197 r-Fr. RS Martinsburg, W.Va./Martinsburg

23 Keyshawn Cobb S 5-10 208 Sr TR Fort Valley, Ga./Peach Valley/Buffalo

18 Grant Cochran QB 6-5 220 Fr. HS Princeton, W.Va./Princeton

83 CJ Cole WR 6-4 207 r-So. SQ Washington, Pa./McGuffey

32 Raleigh Collins III SPEAR 6-2 199 r-Fr. RS Newark, Del./Neumann Goretti

89 DJ Cotton DL 6-2 260 Fr. HS Reston, Va./The Avalon School

17 Jackson Crist QB 6-2 211 r-So. SQ Canfield, Ohio/Canfield

15 Ben Cutter LB 6-0 223 Fr. HS Denver, N.C./East Lincoln

39 Quayvon Cyrus CB 6-1 186 Fr. HS Parkersburg, W.Va./Parkersburg

81 Treylan Davis TE 6-3 255 r-So. 1vl Jackson, Ohio/Jackson

47 Anthony Del Negro DL 6-0 246 s-Sr 1vl Bohemia, N.Y./Connetquot/Stony Brook

5 Lance Dixon SPEAR 6-2 221 r-Jr. 1vl Oak Park, Mich./West Bloomfield/Penn State

86 Will Dixon TE 6-5 227 r-Fr. RS Hillsborough, N.J./Hillsborough

4 CJ Donaldson Jr RB 6-1 238 So 1vl Miami, Fla./Gulliver Prep

RS Morgantown, W.Va./University

52 Corey McIntyre Jr DL 6-3 305 Fr. HS Port St. Lucie, Fla./Treasure Coast

13 Hershey McLaurin SPEAR 6-1 212 Jr 1vl Friendship, Miss./Collins/Jones County JC

0 Montre Miller CB 5-11 188 r-Sr. TR Blythewood, S.C./Westwood/Kent State

74 Wyatt Milum OL 6-6 310 Jr 2vl Kenova, W.Va./Spring Valley

Macguire Moss LS 6-1

r-Fr. RS Batavia,

30 Brayden Dudley BAN 6-2 247 r-So. SQ Buford, Ga./Mill Creek 3 Tomiwa Durojaiye DL

278 r-Fr. TR Middletown, Del./Middletown/Kentucky

Tyler Evans WR 5-7 184 r-Fr. RS Austintown, Ohio/Austintown Fitch

Carson Everhart TE 6-5 229 r-Jr. TR East Wenatchee, Wash./Eastmont/Simon Fraser

Jairo Faverus LB 6-0 217 r-So. SQ Amsterdam, The Netherlands/Bristol Academy of Sports

Oryend Fisher DL 6-6 217 Fr. HS Georgetown, Ky./Great Crossing

Taran Fitzpatrick WR 6-1 192 r-Fr. RS Charleston, W.Va./George Washington

Marcis Floyd S 6-0 197 r-Sr. 1vl Louisville, Ky./Du Pont Manual/Murray State

Preston Fox WR 5-10 188 r-So. SQ Morgantown, W.Va./Morgantown

Zach Frazier OL 6-3 311 Jr 3vl Fairmont, W.Va./Fairmont Senior 2 Rodney Gallagher III WR 5-10 167 Fr. HS Uniontown, Pa./Laurel Highlands

88 Donovan Grayson DL 6-4 238 Fr. HS Stafford, Va./Brooke Point

6 Garrett Greene QB 5-11 198 Jr 2vl Tallahassee, Fla./Chiles

34 Luke Hamilton FB 5-11 241 r-Sr. TR Cumberland, Md./Fort Hill/Towson

85 Jaeden Hammack WR 6-0 170 Fr. HS Morgantown,

71 Maurice Hamilton OL 6-3 321 r-Fr. RS Cleveland, Ohio/Cleveland Heights

55 Davoan Hawkins DL 6-3 270 s-Sr TR Lauderdale Hill, Fla./Chaminade-Madonna/ Kentucky/Tennessee State

56 James Heard Jr. BAN 6-2 229 Fr. HS

22 Michael Hayes K 5-9 187 r-Jr. TR Florence, S.C./West Florence/Georgia State

98 Harry Hilvert DL 6-0 250 r-Fr. RS

13 EJ Horton WR 6-0 178 Jr TR Louisville, Ky./Palmetto Academy/Marshall

66 Ja’Quay Hubbard OL 6-5 326 r-Jr. 1vl Hermitage, Pa./Sharpsville/Virginia

25 Jordan Jackson CB 5-11 178 Fr. HS

22 Josiah Jackson CB 6-0 182 Fr. HS

26 Justin Johnson Jr RB 5-11 202 Jr 2vl St. Louis, Mo./Edwardsville

80 TJ Johnson TE 6-3 219 Fr. HS Chesapeak

76 Charlie Katarancic OL 6-4 293 r-Fr. RS Pittsburgh, Pa./Choate Rosemary School (Conn.)

15 Scott Kean QB 6-2 203 r-Fr. RS Weston, Fla./St. Thomas Aquinas

95 Zachariah Keith DL 6-6 258 Fr. HS Atlanta,

NUMERICAL ROSTER

PRONUNCIATION GUIDE

FIRST NAMES

Aden (Tagaloa-Nelson) Ay-din

Asani (Redwood) Ah-sohn-E

Braham (Cortez) bray-ham

Braham (Noah) bram

Davoan (Hawkins) day-vee-own

Fatorma (Mulbah) Fuh-torm-uh

Graeson (Malashevich) gray-son

Jaheim (White) juh-heem

Jairo (Faverus) Jai-Eh-roe

Ja’Quay (Hubbard) juh-KWAY

Jarel (Williams) juh-rell

Malachi (Ruffin) Mal-uh-kigh

Marcis (Floyd) mar-kus

Oryend (Fisher) oh-ry-en

Taran (Fitzpatrick tuh-ran

Taurus (Simmons) Tar-us

Tirek (Austin-Cave) tah-reek

Tomas (Rimac) Toe-moss

Tomiwa (Durojaiye) Toe-me-wah

Traylon (Ray) tray-lin

Treylan (Davis) tray-lin

Zeiqui (Lawton) Zigh-key

LAST NAMES

Bechdel (Leighton) beck-dole

Brandel (Donald) brand-ol

Durojaiye (Tomiwa) durr-oh-jy-yay

Faverus (Jairo) Fahv-russ

Katarincic (Charlie) cat-en-rin-sic

Kpogba (Lee) Ko-buh

Kocan (T.J.) ko-chan

Krahe (Nick) cray

Malashevich (Graeson) Mal-uh-shev-ich

Mallinger (Davis) mal “like cow” – in-jer

Marchiol (Nicco) Mark-E-ole

Milum (Wyatt) my-lum

Mulbah (Fatorma) mall-buh

Rimac (Tomas) ree-mack

Shabazz (Deuce) shuh-bazz

Tagaloa-Nelson (Aden) tag-uh-low-uh

Vesterinen (Edward) vest-ur-en-in

Weidman (Sullivan) weed-man

Wikstrom (Victor) wick-strum

WVU FOOTBALL QUICK FACTS

General

Name of School: West Virginia University City: Morgantown, W.Va.

Founded: 1867

Enrollment: 27,367

Nickname: Mountaineers

School Colors: Gold (PMS 124) and Blue (PMS 295)

Stadium: Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar

Stadium (1980)

Capacity: 60,000

Surface: FieldTurf

Affiliation: Football Bowl Subdivision

Conference: Big 12

President: Dr. E. Gordon Gee (Utah, ’68)

Director of Athletics: Wren Baker (Southeastern Oklahoma State, ‘01)

Official Web Site: WVUsports.com

History

First Year of Football: 1891

Seasons Played: 130

All-Time Record: 772-522-45 (.593)

All-Time Bowl Record: 16-23 (.410)

Last Postseason Appearance: 2021 Guaranteed Rate Bowl; lost 18-6 against Minnesota

Coaching Staff

Head Coach: Neal Brown (Massachusetts, ’02)

Record at School: 22-25 (4 years)

Career Record: 57-41 (8 years)

Best Time/Day to Reach Coach: Contact Mike

Montoro, Director of Football Communications

Administrative Associate: Lori Rice

Football Office Phone: (304) 293-4194

Assistant Coaches

Matt Moore (Valdosta State, ’96) – Assistant Head

Coach/OL

Jordan Lesley (Troy, ‘05) – Defensive Coordinator/OLB

Chad Scott (North Carolina, ’04) – Offensive

Coordinator/RB

ShaDon Brown (Campbellsville, ’03) – Co-Defensive Coordinator/DB

Jeff Koonz (Auburn, ‘04) – Special Teams Coordinator/ILB

Sean Reagan (North Georgia, ‘08) – Pass Game Coordinator/Quarterbacks

Andrew Jackson (LIU Post, ’11) – Defensive Line

Bilal Marshall (Purdue, ‘16) - Receivers

Blaine Stewart (James Madison, ‘16) - Tight Ends

Dontae Wright (Miami, Ohio, ’07) – Safeties

Football Staff

Jeff Casteel (California, Pa., ’84) – Defensive Analyst/ Director of High School Relations

Tyler Allen (LSU, ‘18) - Offensive Analyst/Special Assistant to the Head Coach

Randy Wilkins (Florida State, ‘00) - Defensive Analyst/

Special Assistant to the Head Coach

Jens Danielsen (Louisiana Tech, ‘15) - Offensive Analyst

Tony Thompson (Stony Brook, ’97) – Special Teams

Analyst

Cameron Hall (Tennessee, ‘20) - Assistant Director of Scouting

Tolbert Nance (South Carolina, ‘21) - Assistant Director of Scouting

Alex Leveille (Central Michigan, ‘17) - Associate Director of Video and Technology

Michael Crow (North Carolina, ‘20) - Offensive

Graduate Assistant

Ty Hinson (Valdosta State, ‘21) - Offensive Graduate Assistant

Nick Porecca (Eastern Michigan, ’21) – Offensive

Graduate Assistant

Jevaughn Codlin (Kansas Wesleyan, ‘20) - Defensive

Graduate Assistant

Luke Nardo (Ohio, ‘20) - Defensive Graduate Assistant

Jaysen Thompson (American International, ‘20) -

Defensive Graduate Assistant

Tucker Donati West Virginia, ’21) – Special Teams

Graduate Assistant

Administrative Staff

Coleman Barnes (Kentucky, ’02) – Senior Associate

Athletics Director/Chief of Staff for Football

Patrick Johnston (Troy, ‘17) – Assistant Athletics

Director/Football Operations/Internal Affairs

Rasheed Marshall (West Virginia, ’05) – Director of Player Relations

Trey Neyer (Alabama, ’17) – Director of Recruiting

Taylor West (Iowa, ’19) – Director of On-Campus

Recruiting/Assistant Director of Football Operations

Ken Signoretti (West Virginia, ‘21) - Assistant Director of Recruiting

Sierra Sabin (North Carolina, ‘22) – On-Campus

Recruiting Graduate Assistant

Jake Herron (California Univ. of Pa., ’21) – Associate Director of Recruiting Content

Andrew Malewicz (Western Michigan, ’22) – Assistant Director of Creative Video

Josh Bailey (Georgia Southern, ‘20) - Assistant Director of Player Transition and Recruiting Communications

Zack Fincher (Slippery Rock, ‘21) - Assistant Director of Chambers Elite Climbers

Dan Nehlen (West Virginia, ’85) – Equipment Manager

Austin Blake (West Virginia, ‘21) – Assistant Equipment Graduate Manager

Andy Foremny (Lock Haven, ‘22) - Equipment

Graduate Assistant

Academic Staff

Zach Seger (West Virginia ‘14) – Associate Director/ Student-Athlete Academic Services

Dr. Sofia Espana Perez (East Tennessee State, ‘14)Clinical and Sports Behavior Health Therapist

Donovan Parker (Furman, ‘20) - Academic Counselor

Brett Rattan (Stephen F. Austin State, ‘20) - Academic Counselor

Kristie Mills (Frostburg State, ‘13) – Learning Specialist

Hunter Gorrell (West Virginia, ‘21) - Assistant Learning Specialist

Meredith Bolinger (West Virginia, ‘23) - Academic Services Graduate Assistant

Liz Cachat (West Virginia, ‘22) - Academic Services

Graduate Assistant

Strength and Conditioning Staff

Mike Joseph (Fairmont State, ’99) – Assistant Athletics

Director/Head Coach for Football Strength and Conditioning

Alex Mitchell (Ohio, ’12) – Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach

Nolan Harvath (Southern Indiana, ’13) – Assistant

Strength and Conditioning Coach

Nick Meadows (West Virginia, ’17) – Assistant

Strength and Conditioning Coach

Daquan Baker (New Mexico, ‘18) – Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach

Nutrition Staff

Haley Bishop (Samford, ’16) – Director of Sports

Nutrition

Bailey Kassner (Lee, ‘18) – Sports Dietitian

Sports Medicine Staff

Dr. A.J. Monseau (West Virginia, ’07) – Medical

Director/Head Team Physician

Vince Blankenship (Georgia, ’09) – Assistant Athletics

Director/Head Athletic Trainer

Zach Foster (Alabama, ’14) – Associate Director of Sports Medicine

Kelly Kessler (West Florida, ‘15) – Assistant Director of Sports Medicine

Lanse Robbins (Alabama ’22) – Sports Medicine

Graduate Assistant

Team Information 2022 Record: 5-7

Big 12 Record/Finish: 3-6/T7th

Basic Offense: Spread

Basic Defense: Multiple

Lettermen Returning: 39 (15O/19D/5ST)

Lettermen Lost: 21 (10O/9D/2ST)

Starters Returning: 16 (5O/6D/5ST)

Starters Lost: 13 (6O/5D/2ST)

Lettermen Returning (39)

Offense (15)

Jeremiah Aaron (WR), Jaylen Anderson (RB), Cortez Braham (WR), Treylan Davis (TE), CJ Donaldson Jr. (RB), Preston Fox (WR), Zach Frazier (OL), Garrett Greene (QB), Ja’Quay Hubbard (OL), Justin Johnson Jr. (RB), Nick Malone (OL), Wyatt Milum (OL), Doug Nester (OL), Tomas Rimac (OL), Brandon Yates (OL)

Defense (19) Jared Bartlett (BAN), Caden Biser (LB), Aubrey Burks (S), Raleigh Collins III (Spear), Anthony Del Negro (DL), Lance Dixon (LB), Jairo Faverus (LB), Marcis Floyd (S), Lee Kpogba (LB), Mike Lockhart (DL), Davis Mallinger (Spear), Hershey McLaurin (S), Sean Martin (DL), Malachi Ruffin (DB), Taurus Simmons (DL), Jacolby Spells (CB), Jalen Thornton (DL), Edward Vesterinen (DL), Andrew Wilson-Lamp (CB)

Specialists (5)

Jeremiah Aaron (KOR), Austin Brinkman (LS), Preston Fox (PR), Graeson Malashevich (H), Oliver Straw (P)

Lettermen Lost (21)

Offense (10)

JT Daniels (QB), Bryce Ford-Wheaton (WR), James Gmiter (OL), Sam James (WR), Tony Mathis Jr. (RB), Mike O’Laughlin (TE), Brian Polendey (TE), Kaden Prather (WR), Reese Smith (WR), Jordan White (OL)

Defense (9)

Taijh Alston (DL), Rashad Ajayi (CB), Lanell Carr (DL), Jasir Cox (Spear), Jordan Jefferson (DL), Exree Loe (LB), Wesley McCormick (CB), Dante Stills (DL), Charles Woods (CB)

Specialists (2)

Parker Groathus (K), Casey Legg (K)

Starting Experience Returning

Offense

Cortez Braham (WR/2), CJ Donaldson Jr. (RB/1), Zach Frazier (OL/34), Garrett Greene (QB/3), Ja’Quay Hubbard (OL/11), Justin Johnson Jr. (RB/1), Wyatt Milum (OL/20), Doug Nester (OL/24), Tomas Rimac (OL/5), Brandon Yates (OL/22)

Defense

Jared Bartlett (BAN/13), Aubrey Burks (S/11), Raleigh Collins III (Spear/1), Lance Dixon (LB-Spear/9), Marcis Floyd (S/11), Lee Kpogba (LB/12), Sean Martin (DL/8), Hershey McLaurin (S/2), Malachi Ruffin (CB/5), Edward Vesterinen (DL/1), Andrew Wilson-Lamp (CB/1)

Specialists

Austin Brinkman (LS/25), Preston Fox (PR/16), Danny King (K/1), Graeson Malashevich (H/31), Oliver Straw (P/11)

Starting Experience Lost

Offense

JT Daniels (QB/10), Bryce Ford-Wheaton (WR/32), James Gmiter (OL/31), Sam James (WR/33), Tony Mathis Jr. (RB/11), Mike O’Laughlin (TE/19), Brian Polendey (TE/8), Kaden Prather (WR/13), Reese Smith (WR/5), Jordan White (OL/3)

Defense Rashad Ajayi (CB/7), Taijh Alston (DL/16), Lanell Carr (DL/5), Jasir Cox (Spear/6), Jordan Jefferson (DL/17), Exree Loe (LB/20), Wesley McCormick (CB/8), Dante Stills (DL/37), Charles Woods (CB/7)

Specialists

Parker Groathus (K/12), Casey Legg (K/37)

ATHLETICS COMMUNICATIONS

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PRESEASON DEPTH CHART

OFFENSE

DEFENSE

SPECIAL TEAMS

JEREMIAH AARON 1

WR, 5-10 188, Jr. Navarro CC

Natchitoches, La.

Twitter: @TheRealJayAaron

Instagram: @j.aaron6

2022 (So.)

• Played in 11 games and finished the season with 12 catches for 124 yards and a touchdown

• Caught three passes for a career-high 45 yards at Texas Tech

• Hauled in his first career touchdown as part of a season-high, four-catch day vs. Towson

• Made his Mountaineer debut against Kansas

2021 (Fr.) - Navarro CC

• Played receiver for coach Scott Parr at Navarro CC

• NJCAA All-American Second Team

• All-Southwest Junior College Football Conference First Team honors at wide receiver

• All-SWJCFC Second Team as a returner

• NJCAA leader in all-purpose yards and per-game reception yardage

• Played in 10 games as a freshman, finishing with 1,775 all-purpose yard

• Had 49 catches for 911 yards and eight touchdowns

• Had 29 kickoff returns for 720 yards, averaging 24.8 yards per return with a touchdown

• Also had seven punt returns for 144 yards with a long of 34 yards

• Ranked No. 2 in the nation in yards per game (91.1), No. 3 in total yards (911), No. 6 in receptions (49) and No. 10 in touchdowns (8) and yards per catch (18.6)

• Finished with 100 or more yards in four games and 200 or more yards once

• Had multiple touchdowns twice and five or more catches in five games

• Averaging 18.8 yards per catch, set a Navarro single-game record with 276 yards from 10 catches against league champion NMMI

• Had four scoring pass plays of 60 yards or more, topped by 96-yarders against NMMI and Trinity Valley

2020 (COVID) - Navarro CC

• Played in seven games in his first year, finishing with 28 catches for 419 yards and five touchdowns

• Finished with 28 catches for 419 yards and five touchdowns

• Had a season-high 205 all-purpose yards at Blinn College, including 114 yards receiving

• Had four games of 100 or more all-purpose yards

High School

• Starting receiver for coach Ricky Tullos at Pearland High

• Played in nine games as a senior

• Registered 35 catches for 725 yards and six touchdowns

• Had four 100-yard receiving games

Personal

• Son of Kendrick Aaron Sr. and Ava Booth

• One of nine children (4 brothers, 4 sisters)

• Majoring in sport management

Aaron’s Receiving Statistics

JAYLEN ANDERSON 0

RB, 5-11, 214, r-So. Perry Perry, Ohio Twitter: @JaylxnAnderson1

Instagram: @jaylen.a1

2022 (r-Fr.)

• Played in six games

• Finished with 35 carries for 275 yards and two touchdowns

• Big 12 Co-Newcomer of the Week (Oklahoma State) after rushing for 155 yards on 15 carries, including a long of 57 yards and two touchdowns against the Cowboys

• Also scored on a 54-yard rush at OSU

• Led WVU with 69 yards on seven carries against Kansas State with a long of 23

• Made his debut against Towson; finished the game with six carries for 33 yards

2021 (Fr.)

• Redshirted

High School

• Played running back for coach Matt Rosati at Perry High

• Four-year starter and two-time All-State First Team as a junior and senior

• Rushed for 875 yards and 13 touchdowns in a shortened senior season

• Also recorded nine receptions for 124 yards and two scores

• As a junior, he accounted for 1,086 rushing yards and 16 touchdowns to go with 51 receptions for 833 yards and 11 touchdowns

• Sophomore stats included 638 yards rushing and seven touchdowns, 16 receptions for 241 yards and 10 scores

• Freshman stats showed 918 rushing yards, 11 touchdowns, 41 receptions for 568 yards and eight scores, as he earned All-State Second Team honors

Personal

• Son of Walter and Consuela Anderson

• One of six children (3 brothers and 2 sisters)

• Majoring in sport management

Anderson’s Rushing Statistics

Anderson’s Receiving Statistics

JARED BARTLETT 10

BAN, 6-2, 236, r-Jr. Collins Hill

Miami Fla.

Twitter: @BARTLITT

Instagram: @jaredbartlett_

• Has played in 37 career games with 14 starts

• Has two multi-sack games in his career

• 2003 Iron Mountaineer Award winner

2022 (r-So.)

• Played in 10 games, finishing with with 26 tackles, including 15 unassisted tackles, 2½sacks and 3½tackles for loss

• Assisted on two stops against Kansas State

• Totaled four tackles against Oklahoma

• Made a pair of tackles, including a TFL, at Iowa State

• Tallied five tackles, including a sack, against TCU

• Posted three solo stops at Texas Tech

• Finished with a pair of solo stops at Virginia Tech

• Totaled a career-best six tackles, including 1½ sacks at Pitt

• 2022 Iron Mountaineer Award winner

2021 (r-Fr.)

• Played in 13 games at bandit, including three starts

• Finished with 31 tackles, including 15 solo stops, 3½ sacks, six tackles for loss, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery and five quarterback hurries

• Assisted on a sack at Kansas

• Helped on a TFL as part of a three-tackle day at Kansas State

• Had five tackles at TCU - all solos - with a TFL

• Totaled five tackles at Oklahoma

• Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week (Sept. 20)

• WVU Defensive Player of the Week: Virginia Tech

• Bronko Nagurski National Defensive Player of the Week after a three-sack performance against Virginia Tech; also forced a fumble and had a fumble recovery

2020 (COVID)

• Played in 10 games at bandit, including starts against Kansas and at Texas

• Tied for No. 2 on the team in sacks (3½) and No. 6 in tackles for loss (5½)

• Also had 19 tackles, including 11 solo tackles

• Totaled a career-high five tackles against Kansas State, including a sack

• Earned three tackles at Texas Tech to go along with his first career pass breakup

• Registered a sack and two tackles against Kansas

• Finished with a pair of tackles, including a tackle for loss and forced fumble, at Oklahoma State

• Totaled four tackles against Eastern Kentucky, including a sack and two tackles for loss

2019 (Fr.)

• Redshirted

• Played in four games (Baylor, Texas Tech, Oklahoma State, TCU), playing 30 or more plays in all four games, including 46 at TCU

• Finished with nine tackles, including five solo stops

High School

• Played for coach Lenny Gregory at Collins Hill High

• Two-year totals of 156 tackles (117 solo), 10 sacks, 23 tackles for loss, 13 quarterback hurries and two fumble recoveries

• Also a standout track performer

• Two-time All-Regional 6-7A Defensive performer

• All-County first team honors as a senior and honorable mention as a junior

Personal

• Son of Tamara Tuitt

• Brother of former Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Stephon Tuitt

• One of five children (3 brothers, 1 sister)

• Majoring in marketing

Bartlett’s Defensive Statistics

JARED BARTLETT

TIREK AUSTIN-CAVE 18

LB, 6-1, 229, Jr. Miami

Pennsauken, N.J.

Twitter: @_tcave

Instagram: @_tcave

2022 (So.)

• Played in 10 games in his first year at WVU

• Tallied his first tackle at WVU against Virginia Tech

• Made his Mountaineer debut vs. Towson

2021 (Fr.) – Miami

• Played for coach Manny Diaz at Miami

• Saw action in eight games, primarily on special teams

• Finished with five total tackles, including four solo stops

2020 (COVID) – Miami

• Played in nine games in first collegiate season, largely on special teams

• Finished with seven tackles, including two unassisted tackles

• Made career debut in season opener against UAB

High School

• Played for coach Dwayn Savage at Camden High

• Finished the 2019 season with 148 tackles, 11 sacks, two interceptions, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and a blocked punt

• As a senior, was named a Butkus Award nominee and earned first team allconference, first team All-South Jersey and all-state first team honors

• Helped lead Camden to an appearance in the New Jersey Central Group 2 state championship game

• A consensus three-star prospect by 247Sports, ESPN and Rivals

Personal

• Son of Nigel Cave and Jennifer Austin

• Majoring in integrated studies

DEREK BERLITZ 87

DL, 6-1, 256, r-Fr. Southern Columbia

Catawissa, Pa.

Twitter: @Derek_Berlitz

Instagram: @derek_berlitz

2022 (Fr.)

• Redshirted

High School

• Played defensive line for coach James Roth at Southern Columbia High

• Two-time All-State First Team selection (2020, 2021)

• Helped lead Southern Columbia to a 26-1 record and two straight state championships (2020, 2021)

• Finished with 96 tackles as a senior, including a school-record 15 sacks and 25 tackles for loss

Personal

• Son of Dan and Melissa Berlitz

• One of two children (1 brother)

• Majoring in social studies/secondary education

LEIGHTON BECHDEL 98

P/LS, 6-0, 211, r-Jr.

Towson

Towson, Md.

Twitter: @BechdelLeighton

Instagram: @leighton_2

2022 (r-So.)

• Saw action against Towson

2021 (r-Fr.)

• Did not see game action

2020 (COVID)

• Did not see game action

2019 (Fr.)

• Redshirted

• Academic All-Big 12 Rookie Team

High School

• Played for coach Ryan Pittillo at Towson High

• Two-time Baltimore Sun All-Metro honors as a punter and kicker

• Played for Maryland in the Big 33 Football Classic

• Two-time US All-America honors in lacrosse

Personal

• Son of Kirk and Brenda Bechdel

• One of two children

• Graduated with his bachelor’s degree in energy land management

• Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll

• Garrett Ford Academic Honor Roll

BRYCE BIGGS 63

OL, 6-4, 310 r-So. Spring Valley Ashland, Ky.

Twitter: @biggs_bryce

Instagram: @bryce_biggs3

2022 (r-Fr.)

• Saw action against Towson

2021 (Fr.)

• Redshirted

High School

• Played on the offensive line for coach Brad Dingess at Spring Valley High

• Named all-state first team as a senior

• Team Captain

• High school teammate of Graeson Malashevich, Wyatt Milum and Doug Nester

• Also played baseball and basketball

Personal

• Son of Brian and Amy Biggs

• One of three children (1 brother, 1 sister)

• Majoring in communication studies

• Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll

• Garrett Ford Academic Honor Rol

CADEN BISER 36

LB, 6-0, 230, r-So. Morgantown

Keyser, W.Va.

Twitter: @BiserCaden

Instagram: @Caden.biser36

2022 (r-Fr.)

• Played in 11 games, adding depth at mike linebacker

• Finished with eight tackles, including three solo stops and a fumble recovery

• Season-high six tackles against Towson, including three solo stops

2021 (Fr.)

• Redshirted

High School

• Played at Morgantown High for his father, Sean Biser

• Earned Chuck Howley Award as West Virginia’s top linebacker as a senior

• Earned all-state first team honors and Team MVP as a senior

• Began high-school career at Keyser High, also playing for his father

• Led the Golden Tornado to a 10-2 mark and state playoff appearance in 2019

• Named all-state honorable mention as a junior

• Also wrestled in high school

Personal

• Son of Sean and Sheri Biser

• Father was an offensive lineman at WVU (1990-93)

• One of five children (3 brothers, 1 sister)

• Majoring in health and well-being

• Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll

• Garrett Ford Academic Honor Roll

Defensive Statistics

SEAN BOYLE 16

QB, 6-2, 210, Fr. Charlotte Catholic Charlotte, N.C.

Twitter: @SeanBoyle_12

Instagram: @_seanboyle

• Enrolled at WVU in January 2023

High School

• Played quarterback for coach Mike Brodowicz at Charlotte Catholic High

• Selected as the Southwestern 4A Conference Player of the Year at the conclusion of his senior season in 2022

• As a senior, he led Charlotte Catholic to a 9-3 mark, as well as a 5-1 record in conference play to finish third

• Completed 112-of-164 passes as a senior for 1,941 yards and 21 touchdowns

• As a junior, he completed 52-of-90 passes for 800 yards and seven touchdowns

• Hit on 50-of-85 passes for 748 yards with 10 touchdowns as a sophomore

• Rated a three-star prospect by ESPN, 247Sports, On3 and Rivals

Personal

• Son of Kevin and Michelle Boyle

• One of three children (1 brother, 1 sister)

• Majoring in business

CORTEZ BRAHAM 11

WR, 6-2, 199, Sr. Hutchinson CC Baltimore, Md.

Twitter: @slick_tez

Instagram: @slick.tez

2022 (Jr.)

• Played in 11 games with two starts

• WVU’s fifth-leading receiver with 14 catches for 147 yards and a long of 30

• Earned his first WVU start against Kansas State and finished with a team-best four catches for 54 yards

• Led WVU in receiving against Towson with five catches for 60 yards

• Made his Mountaineer debut at Pitt

2021 (So.) - Hutchinson CC

• Played wide receiver for coach Drew Dallas at Hutchinson CC

• Ended career fifth in school history for receptions (68) and receiving yards (1,387)

• Finished with 32 catches for 723 yards and 10 touchdowns, ranking No. 10 nationally in touchdowns and No. 32 in receptions

2020 (COVID) - Hutchinson CC

• Played seven games and tied for second on the team in receptions with 19 for a team-leading 429 yards and five touchdowns

• Ranked No. 5 nationally in touchdowns and No. 19 in receptions

2019 (Fr.) - Hutchinson CC

• Played in nine games and finished with 16 catches for 223 yards and two TDs

High School

• Played for coach Dustin Curtis at Westwood High

• Finished with 79 career catches for 1,370 yards and 17 touchdowns

Personal

• Son of Cortez Braham and Tyra White

• One of four children (3 sisters)

• Majoring in integrated studies

Braham’s Receiving Statistics

CORTEZ BRAHAM

DONALD BRANDEL 38

LB, 6-0, 218, r-Fr. University

Morgantown, W.Va.

Twitter: @BrandelDonald

Instagram: @donald.brandel

2022 (Fr.)

• Redshirted

• WVU Scout Team Special Teams Champion: Baylor

High School

• Played for coach John Kelley at University High

• Earned All-State First Team as a senior and three-time all-Ccnference

• Finished with more than 300-plus tackles over his career, including 147 stops, three sacks and 13 tackles for loss as a senior

• Named a team captain as a senior

Personal

• Son of Mike and Jayne Brandel

• One of six children (five sisters)

• Majoring in economics

AUSTIN BRINKMAN 43

LS, 6-4, 235, Jr.

The John Carroll School

Bel Air, Md.

Twitter: @b17_austin

Instagram: @brinkman.austin

2022 (So.)

• Played in all 12 games as starting long snapper for punts, field goals and extra points

• Academic All-Big 12 First Team

2021 (Fr.)

• Played in all 13 games as starting long snapper for punts, field goals and extra points

• Academic All-Big 12 First Team

• WVU Special Teams Champion: Texas

2020 (COVID)

• Did not see game action

High School

• Played quarterback, defensive back, tight end and was the team’s long snapper for his father, coach Ken Brinkman, at The John Carroll School

• As a senior, he was an All-Harford County First Team performer at punter and safety

• Earned all-conference first-team honors at quarterback

• Voted team captain and most valuable player

• Finished career with almost 1,000 yards of total offense, four touchdowns receiving and four touchdowns passing

• Averaged 39.0 yards per punt and had four punts inside the opponent’s 20

• Also participated in lacrosse, basketball and track & field

Personal

• Son of Ken Brinkman and Debbie Basler

• Mother is the Public Schools Supervisor of Athletics for Harford County

• One of four children (1 brother, 2 sisters)

• Majoring in sport management

• Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll

• Garrett Ford Academic Honor Roll

AUBREY BURKS 2

S, 5-11, 204, Jr.

Auburndale

Oakridge, Fla.

Twitter: @aubreyburks14

Instagram: @humble.ab

• Has played in 17 career games with 11 starts

• Preseason All-Big 12 Conference Second Team (Athlon Sports, Lindy’s)

• Preseason All-Big 12 Conference Fourth Team (Phil Steele)

2022 (So.)

• Academic All-Big 12 Conference First Team

• Started all 12 games at safety

• 2022 All-Big 12 Conference Second Team DB (AP)

• 2022 PFF All-Big 12 Team (Defense)

• Team’s second leading tackler with 66, including 46 solo stops, one sack, 4½ tackles for loss, one interception, one forced fumble and two pass breakups

• Totaled at least six tackles in six games

• Tallied five tackles, including a TFL, at Oklahoma State

• Posted five tackles, including four solos and 1½ tackles for loss, against Oklahoma

• Led the team in tackles, with nine, at Iowa State

• Made three tackles against TCU

• Finished with a career-best 10 tackles at Texas Tech, including the first career sack

• Tallied six tackles for the second consecutive game, intercepted the first pass of his career and registered his first career fumble recovery against Baylor

AUSTIN BRINKMAN

• Finished with six tackles, including five solo stops, at Texas

• Posted two tackles at Virginia Tech

• Made six tackles against Kansas

• Earned his first career start at Pitt and finished with six tackles

2021

(Fr.)

• Played six games at safety before sustaining a season-ending injury against TCU

• Finished with solo tackles against Long Island and at Baylor

High School

• Played safety for coach Kyle Sasser at Auburndale High

• Saw action in only five games as a senior due to injury, but still totaled 28 tackles, two sacks, four tackles for loss, five forced fumbles and one fumble recovery

• Led Auburndale to an 8-3 record as a junior and finished with 63 tackles, six sacks, 17 tackles for loss, two interceptions, six pass breakups, four forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries

• In just 15 snaps against Pasco, he recorded a pick-six, two sacks and a safety

• As a sophomore in 2018, he totaled 45 tackles, two tackles for loss, two interceptions, three pass breakups and one forced fumble

• In his initial season, he contributed 32 tackles, three sacks, 10 tackles for loss, three interceptions, two pass breakups and two forced fumbles

Personal

• Son of Tommy and Audrey Burks

• One of two children (1 sister)

• Majoring in sport management

• Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll

• Garrett Ford Academic Honor Roll

Burks’ Defensive Statistics

DEVIN CARTER 5

WR, 6-3, 215, r-Sr. NC State Clayton, N.C.

Twitter: @__d1c

Instagram: @d1c.88

• Enrolled at WVU in January 2023

2022 (r-Jr.) - NC State

• Played for coach Dave Doeren at NC State

• Played in nine games and finished with 25 catches for 406 yards and two TDs

• Averaged 16.2 yards per catch and 45.1 yards receiving per game

• Long catch went for 52 yards

• Fourth on the team in receptions despite missing four games

• Fifth on the team in all-purpose yards

• Season high six catches vs. North Carolina and five vs. Virginia Tech

• Top performance was 130 yards receiving vs. North Carolina with one score

• Finished his time at NC State with 118 catches for 1,906 yards and 10 touchdowns

• For his career, averaged 16.2 yards per catch

2021 (r-So.)

- NC State

• Averaged a team best 17.9 yards per reception

• Third on the team in receiving yards and receptions

• Started 12 games and totaled 31 catches for 556 yards, six TDs and a long of 58

• Two touchdowns vs. Wake Forest

• Played 620 offensive plays during the season, including 90 snaps vs. Clemson

2020 (COVID) - NC State

• Team’s third leading receiver with 29 catches for 477 yards and two touchdowns

• Played in 12 games with 10 starts

• Averaged a team best 16.4 yards per catch

• Participated in 589 offensive plays

• First career touchdown came against Wake Forest

• Long catch went for 39 yards

2019 (r-Fr.) - NC State

• Played in 12 games with 11 starts

• Participated on 708 offensive plays

• Finished with 32 receptions for 456 yards

• Averaged 14.3 yards per catch with a long of 55

• First 100-yard receiving effort came against Boston College with 140 yards, which was tops on the team in 2019

• Had a season best six catches vs. Boston College

• Led team in receiving vs. Florida State and Boston College

• Co-recipient of the team’s Alpha Rising Award given to the player who shows exceptional improvement

2018 (Fr.) - NC State

• Redshirted

• Played in four games and had one catch for 11 yards

• Participated on 19 offensive plays

High School – Clayton High School

• Career numbers at Clayton HIgh included 160 receptions for 2,700 yards and 39 TDs

• 55 catches as a senior for 1,073 yards and 17 touchdowns and rushed for two scores

• 78 catches as a junior for 1,167 yards and 15 scores

• Named Greater Neuse Offensive Player of the Year by the Raleigh News & Observer

• Played in the Blue-Grey All-American Bowl and Shrine Bowl

• Ranked as a Top 33 prospect in the state of North Carolina

Personal

• Son of CJ Carter and Tammy Hairston

• One of two children (1 brother)

• Graduated with his bachelor’s degree in sport management from NC State in December 2022

AUBREY BURKS

HUDSON CLEMENT 84

WR, 6-1, 197, r-Fr.

Martinsburg

Martinsburg, W.Va.

Twitter: @hudsonclement3

Instagram: @hudsonclement3

2022 (Fr.)

• Redshirted

• WVU Scout Team Offensive Champion: Oklahoma State

High School

• Started at linebacker and wide receiver for coach Britt Sherman at Martinsburg High

• Randy Moss Award as the state’s best receiver

• Earned All-State First Team honors (Captain)

• Maxpreps West Virginia Player of the Year and MetroNews State Player of the Year

• As a senior, had 87 catches for 1,709 yards and 23 touchdowns

• Helped Martinsburg to a 14-1 record; had four receiving and four rushing touchdowns in 62-21 victory over Huntington in the Class AAA title game to set Super Six scoring record

• Also had 65 tackles, four interceptions and three fumble recoveries, including a pick in the championship game

Personal

• Son of Mike and Tracy Clement

• One of three children (2 brothers)

• Majoring in sport management

WR, 6-4, 207, r-So. McGuffey

Washington, Pa.

Twitter: @CJ_Cole11

Instagram: @cjcole83

• 2023 Tommy Nickolich Award winner, signifying WVU’s most outstanding walk-on

2022 (r-Fr.)

• Academic All-Big 12 Conference First Team

• Played in nine games, primarily used on special teams

• WVU Offensive Scout Team and Special Teams Champion: Virginia Tech

• WVU Juice Award: Towson

2021 (Fr.)

• Redshirted; added depth at wide receiver

• Used on offense against Long Island and special teams at Kansas State

• WVU Offensive Scout Champion: Kansas

• WVU Special Teams Scout Champion: LIU

2020 (COVID)

• Did not see game action

High School

• Played wide receiver for coach Ed Dalton at McGuffey High

• Finished with school records in yards (956) and receiving touchdowns (25)

• Observer Reporter “Elite 11” selection

• Also was a basketball standout, setting school records for most points in a game (47) and in a career (1,586)

Personal

• Son of Jack and Melissa Cole

• One of two children (1 sister)

• Majoring in sport management

• Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll

• Garrett Ford Academic Honor Roll

KEYSHAWN COBB 23

S, 5-10, 208, Sr. Buffalo

Fort Valley, Ga.

Twitter: @cobb_keyshawn

Instagram: @keyshawnhollywood

• Enrolled at WVU in January 2023

2022 (Jr.) - Buffalo

• Played defensive back for coach Maurice Linguist

• Started 12 games, including 11 starts at nickel and one at cornerback

• Third-leading tackler on the team with 66 stops, including 1½ sacks and six tackles for loss

• Had an interception and a team-best eight pass breakups

• Tied for the team lead with three forced fumbles and a fumble recovery

• Finished with a season-high nine tackles and two tackles for loss against Akron

• Recorded two tackles, including a sack and a forced fumble at Central Michigan

• Had four tackles, a forced fumble and returned an interception for a touchdown at Ohio

• Recorded eight solo tackles, a forced fumble and three pass breakups against Toledo

• Finished with seven tackles, including 1½tackles for loss at Massachusetts

• Had seven tackles and 1½ tackles for loss against Miami, Ohio

2021 (So.) - Northeast Mississippi CC

• Played in nine games and earned JCGridiron All-America honors

• Finished with 45 tackles, including 3½tackles for loss, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, an interception and four pass breakups

• Registered seven tackles, including four solo stops, a tackle for loss and a forced fumble against Holmes CC

• Had seven tackles, including three unassisted tackles and a 27-yard interception return at East Mississippi CC

• Season-high eight tackles, including five solo stops and 1½ tackles for loss against Hinds CC

• Finished with six tackles, including five unassisted tackles against Mississippi Gulf Coast CC

2020 (COVID) - Northeast Mississippi CC

• Saw action in six games

• Finished with 15 tackles, including a half tackle for loss, one interception and a pass breakup

2019 (Fr.) - Fort Scott CC

• Finished with 10 tackles and three pass breakups in seven games

High School

• Played for coach Chad Campbell at Peach County High

• Earned all-state first team and first-team all-region honors

• Helped lead the Trojans to back-to-back state title appearances

Personal

• Son of Elbert Cobb and Alquitta Wells

• One of two children (1 sister)

• Majoring in integrated studies

RALEIGH COLLINS III 32

Spear, 6-2, 199, r-Fr. Neumann Goretti

Newark, Del.

Twitter: @_RaleighCollins

Instagram: @raleigh.collins

2022 (Fr.)

• Redshirted

• Saw action in four games with a start against Iowa State

• Finished with five tackles, including four solo stops and 1½ tackles for loss

• Season-high two tackles against TCU, including a tackle for loss

• Two tackles, including a solo tackle and an assisted tackle for loss at Texas Tech

• WVU Juice Award: Virginia Tech

• WVU Defensive Scout Team Member of the Week: Towson

High School

• Played cornerback and receiver for coach Albie Crosby at Neumann Goretti High

• Pennsylvania Writers’ Class 3A All-State Athlete

• PAFootballNews.com 3A All-State First team Cornerback

• All-Catholic League First Team

• Helped Neumann Goretti to a 13-2 record as a senior with a 7-0 conference mark

• Finished with 65 tackles, including four sacks

• Had a forced fumble, three fumble recoveries, 11 pass breakups and a touchdown

• Played at Caravel Academy as a sophomore before transferring to Neumann Goretti

• Three-star rating from ESPN, Rivals and 247Sports

Personal

• Son of Raleigh Jr. and Laura Collins

• One of two children (1 sister)

• Majoring in entrepreneurship and innovation

BEN CUTTER 15

LB, 6-0, 223, Fr. East Lincoln Denver, N.C.

Twitter: @BenCutter_

Instagram: @bencutter15

• Enrolled at WVU in January 2023

High School

• Played for coach David Lubowicz at East Lincoln High

• A four-year all-state performer and one of the top defensive players in North Carolina

• School’s all-time leading tackler (857)

• Two-time Western Foothills Conference Defensive Player of the Year

• Defensive MVP of the state championship game, with 11 tackles in a 30-15 victory over previously unbeaten Northern Nash

• Selected to the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas All-Star game

• Led team to a 16-0 record, a 7-0 conference championship and the Class 3A state championship as a senior

• Collected 193 tackles as a senior with two sacks, eight tackles for loss and four interceptions

• Also ran for 305 yards with three touchdowns averaging 8.2 yards per carry

• As a junior, collected 158 tackles, 15 tackles for loss and one interception

• Rushed for 213 yards and three touchdowns averaging 6.3 yards per carry

• Turned in 91 tackles as a sophomore, averaging 13 tackles per game

• Registered 137 total tackles as a freshman, including 11 tackles for loss

Personal

• Son of Jennifer Cutter

• One of two children (1 sister)

• Majoring in coaching & performance science

JACKSON CRIST 17

QB, 6-2, 211, r-So. Canfield

Canfield, Ohio

Twitter: @Jackson8crist

Instagram: @Jackson8crist

2022 (r-Fr.)

• Did not see game action

2021 (Fr.)

• Redshirted

High School

• Two-year letterwinner for coach Mike Pavlansky at Canfield High

• Missed senior season after sustaining broken collarbone

• Member of the Cardinals’ 9-1 team that reached the OHSAA Division III regional final in 2020 and a No. 3 state ranking

• Threw for 1,289 yards as a junior

• Member of the National Honor Society

Personal

• Son of Brian and May Crist

• One of four children (1 brother, 2 sisters)

• Majoring in global supply chain management

• Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll

• Garrett Ford Academic Honor Roll

TREYLAN DAVIS 81

TE, 6-3, 255, r-So. Jackson Jackson, Ohio Twitter: @treylandavis22

Instagram: @treylandavis81

2022 (r-Fr.)

• Played in all 12 games

• Finished with five catches for 51 yards and a long of 17 yards

• Season-high two catches for 14 yards against Kansas State

• Season-long 17 yard catch at Texas Tech and a 16-yard catch against TCU

2021 (Fr.)

• Redshirted but played 29 total plays in four games, including 21 on special teams

• Enrolled at WVU in January

High School

• Played tight end and linebacker for coach Andy Hall at Jackson High

• Two-time Division III Ohio Prep School Writers Association (OPSWA) All-State selection, earning first-team honors in 2020 and second team in 2019

• Four-year starter who helped Jackson High to a 31-11 overall record

Personal

• Son of Eric and Katrina Davis

• One of two children (1 sister)

• Majoring in sport management

• Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll

• Garrett Ford Academic Honor Roll

Davis’ Receiving Statistics

ANTHONY DEL NEGRO 47

DL, 6-0, 246, s-Sr. Stony Brook

Bohemia, N.Y.

Twitter: @td3patz88

Instagram: @tony_delnegro

2022 (r-Sr.)

• Played in all 12 games, primarily on special teams

• Added depth on the defensive line

• Finished with six tackles, including five unassisted tackles

• Season-high two solo tackles against TCU

• Also had solo tackles against Towson, Baylor and at Oklahoma State

2021 (r-Jr.) – Stony Brook

• Played three games for coach Chuck Priore before suffering a season-ending injury

2020-21 (COVID) – Stony Brook

• Played four games at tight end, earning All-Colonial Athletic Association First-Team honors

• CAA Football Rookie of Week on March 29 after third blocked punt of season came at UAlbany; also blocked fourth-quarter punt that set up touchdown vs. Villanova

2019 (r-So.) – Stony Brook

• Played in all 12 games at linebacker with seven tackles, including five solo stops

• One punt return for 8 yards against Towson and blocked kicks against Towson and Albany

2018 (r-Fr.) – Stony Brook

• Played in four games at linebacker

2017 (Fr.) – Stony Brook

• Redshirted

High School

• Played linebacker and wide receiver for coach Mike Hansen at Connetquot High

• Posted 10 receiving touchdowns and 115 tackles, three sacks and 10 tackles for loss

Personal

• Son of Elizabeth Del Negro

• One of two children (1 sister)

• Graduated in December 2021 from Stony Brook with a bachelor’s degree in political science

• Pursuing a master’s degree in legal studies

• Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll

• Garrett Ford Academic Honor Roll

Del Negro’s Defensive Statistics

LANCE DIXON 5

SPEAR, 6-2, 221, r-Jr.

Penn State

Oak Park, Mich.

Twitter: @lance_dixon

Instagram: @lance_dixon

2022 (r-So.)

• Played in nine games and started five at linebacker

• Finished with 22 tackles, including 12 solo stops

• Assisted on a tackle for loss and had a pass breakup

• Had two assisted tackles against Kansas State, including assisting on a tackle for loss

• Registered four tackles against Baylor, including three solo stops

• Season-high seven tackles against Kansas

• Had five tackles at Pitt

2021 (r-Fr.)

• Played in 10 games and started four

• Missed final three games of the regular season due to injury

• Saw action on 399 snaps, including 328 defensive snaps

• Tallied a season-best 11 tackles against Minnesota in the Guaranteed Rate Bowl, marking his first 10-plus-tackle performance of his Mountaineer career

• Added three solo tackles against Oklahoma State

• Finished with four tackles against Iowa State

• Made six tackles at Oklahoma

• Earned his first start as a Mountaineer against LIU, finishing with a pair of tackles

• Made his WVU debut at Maryland

• Transferred from Penn State in summer 2021

2020 (COVID) – Penn State

• Made nine appearances, including one start

• Finished with 10 tackles, including seven solo stops, 2½ tackles for loss and forced a fumble for the season

• Had a tackle for loss at Michigan, his third consecutive game with a TFL

• Recorded a career-best five tackles, including four unassisted tackles, and forced a fumble against Ohio State

2019 (Fr.) – Penn State

• Redshirted; played in three games

High School

• Three-time letterman for coach Ron Bellamy at West Bloomfield High

• Selected to the All-American Bowl, becoming the first player in school history to earn the honor

• Participated in Nike’s The Opening

• All-USA Michigan Defensive Player of the Year as selected by USA Today as a senior

• All-USA Michigan Football Team first team by USA Today in 2018

• Associated Press All-State first team as a senior and honorable mention as a junior

• Detroit Free Press All-State Division 1 first-team accolades as a junior

• Detroit News All-North Football first team as a senior

• 2017 and 2018 MLive Detroit Football Dream Team

• Rated a five-star prospect by 247Sports, a four-star recruit by ESPN and Rivals

Personal

• Son of Labaron and Rosalyn Dixon

• One of two children (1 brother)

• Father played football at Eastern Michigan and Central State

• Majoring in integrated studies

Dixon’s Defensive Statistics

LANCE DIXON

WILL DIXON 86

TE, 6-5, 227, r-Fr.

Hillsborough

Hillsborough, N.J.

Twitter: @will_dixxon

Instagram: @will_dixxon

2022 (Fr.)

• Redshirted

High School

• Played tight end and defensive line for coach Kevin Carty at Hillsborough High

• Earned all-state second team honors on offense and defense

• Selected all-area first team on offense and all-conference first team on defense

• Played in 13 games as a senior

• Had 30 catches for 404 yards and four touchdowns with a long catch of 26 yards

• Also had 15 pancake blocks

• On defense, Dixon made 52 tackles, including a school-record 13 sacks and 23 tackles for loss

• Had an interception and a fumble recovery

• Helped guide Hillsborough to the 2021 New Jersey South Group V state championship with a 13-0 record

• As a junior in 2020, had 12 catches for 253 yards and three touchdowns with a long catch of 63 yards

• Had 39 tackles, including five sacks and nine tackles for loss

Personal

• Son of Dan and Lisa Dixon

• One of two children (1 brother)

• Majoring in sport management

• Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll

• Garrett Ford Academic Honor Roll

CJ DONALDSON JR. 4

RB, 6-1, 238, So. Gulliver Prep

Miami, Fla.

Twitter: @Sp3Cj

Instagram: @c4our_

• Preseason All-Big 12 Conference First Team All-Purpose (Athlon Sports)

• Preseason All-Big 12 Conference Second Team Running Back (Phil Steele)

2022 (Fr.)

• 2022 All-Big 12 Honorable Mention

• Played in seven games, including a start against TCU

• Sustained a season-ending lower leg injury against TCU

• WVU’s second-leading rusher with 526 yards on 87 carries and team-best eight TDs

• Averaged 8.0 yards per carry with a long run of 82 yards

• Had nine receptions for 27 yards with a long of nine yards

• Tallied four 100-yard rushing games in 2022

• Also posted three multi-TD performances

• Ranked No. 8 in the Big 12 in rushing touchdowns (8) and was No. 9 in total touchdowns (8)

• Tallied 104 yards on 19 carries and two touchdowns vs. TCU; 73 of his yards came in the first quarter

• Carried the ball a team-best 12 times for 33 yards at Texas Tech; also hauled in two catches at TTU

• WVU Offensive Champion: Virginia Tech

• Totaled 106 yards on a career-high 23 carries at Virginia Tech

• Rushed nine times for 101 yards and scored three touchdowns vs. Towson; one of his touchdowns went for 82 yards

• His 82-yard TD run against the Tigers was the second-longest by a freshman in program history (Eddie Dugan vs. Waynesburg, Oct. 4, 1952 - 90 yards)

• Tallied 48 yards on 13 carries and found the end zone twice against Kansas; first multi-TD game of his career

• Made his Mountaineer debut at Pitt; rushing for a career-high 125 yards on seven carries with his first career touchdown

• Also blocked a punt against the Panthers

• Big 12 Newcomer of the Week (Sept. 5)

High School

• Played wide receiver and tight end for coach Earl Sims at Gulliver Prep

• Totaled 1,409 yards on 96 catches with 19 scores as a junior and senior

• Finished with 1,164 yards on 81 receptions and 13 touchdowns as a senior, when he helped guide Gulliver Prep to a 9-2 finish and berth in the Florida 4A regional final

• Junior season stats included 15 receptions for 245 yards and six scores

• Helped Gulliver Prep reach the Region 4 semifinals and finish the 2020 season with a 5-1 record

• Teammate of current Mountaineer Trey Lathan

• Rated as a three-star prospect by 247Sports, Rivals and ESPN

• 247Sports listed him as the No. 46 tight end and the No. 111 player in Florida

• ESPN ranked him No. 152 nationally at tight end and as the No. 147 player in Florida

Personal

• Son of Tyneshia Fleming

• One of three children (1 brother, 1 sister)

• Majoring in sport management

Donaldson’s Rushing Statistics

CJ DONALDSON JR.

BRAYDEN DUDLEY 30

BAN, 6-2, 247, r-So.

Mill Creek

Buford, Ga.

Twitter: @dudley_brayden

Instagram: @dudley_x_b

2022 (r-Fr.)

• Saw action against Towson and at Oklahoma State

• Had a tackle at Oklahoma State

2021 (Fr.)

• Redshirted

• Saw action against Long Island and Kansas

• WVU Defensive Scout Champion: Iowa State

• WVU Special Teams Scout Champion: Virginia Tech

• Had two tackles against Long Island

• Enrolled at WVU in January 2021

High School

• Played defensive end and tight end for coach Josh Lovelady at Mill Creek High in Hoschton, Georgia

• Finished his career with 70 tackles, 41 unassisted, six sacks and 14 quarterback hurries

• As a senior, had 16 tackles, 11 unassisted, and a sack in five games

• Season-high five tackles against Dacula and four solo stops against North Gwinnett

• 2019 Georgia Army National Guard North-South All-Star Classic

• 2019 All-Gwinnett County Honorable Mention selection

• Limited to three games in 2020 due to an injury

• Posted five sacks his junior season and led Mill Creek to a 10-3 record and an appearance in the Georgia 7A state quarterfinals

Personal

• Son of Brady and Risa Dudley

• One of three children (2 sisters)

• Majoring in integrated studies

• Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll

• Garrett Ford Academic Honor Roll

TYLER EVANS 25

WR, 5-7, 184, r-Fr.

Austintown Fitch

Austintown, Ohio

Twitter: @TylerrEvanss11

Instagram: @tylerr.evanss

2022 (Fr.)

• Redshirted

• WVU Scout Team Special Teams Champion: Oklahoma

High School

• Played wide receiver for coach TJ Parker at Austintown Fitch High

• Two-time all-conference, all-county and All-Northeast Ohio Region

• As a senior, piled up 986 receiving yards and five touchdowns

• On defense, he recorded 41 tackles and one interception

• School all-time leader in career receptions, season receptions, career receiving yards and season receiving yards

• Two-time regional qualifier in the long jump

Personal

• Son of Scott and Tara Evans

• One of three children (1 brother, 1 sister)

• Majoring in entrepreneurship & innovation

CARSON EVERHART 89

TE, 6-5, 229, r-Jr. Eastmont

East Wenatchee, Wash.

Twitter: @Everhart55

Instagram: @carsoneverharttt

• Enrolled at WVU in January 2023

High School

• Played quarterback for coach Mike Don at Eastmont High

• Earned All-Big 9 Honorable-Mention as a senior

• Also played baseball and participated in track

Personal

• Son of Mark Everhart and Lisa Sanders

• Father was a kicker for Central Washington

• One of two children (1 brother)

• Majoring in health & well-being

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JAIRO FAVERUS

LB, 6-0, 217, r-So. Bristol Academy of Sports

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Twitter: @jairofaverus

Instagram: @jafaverus_

2022 (r-Fr.)

• Played in all 12 games

• Added depth at linebacker and used primarily on special teams

• Had a solo tackle against Towson

2021 (Fr.)

• Redshirted

2020 (COVID)

• Added depth at safety, seeing action in four games

• Season-high 14 plays, including 11 on defense against Eastern Kentucky

• Finished with two tackles, including an unassisted tackle against Eastern Kentucky

• Enrolled at WVU in January

High School

• Played cornerback for coach Benjamin Herod while traveling in the United States during the DreamChasers Tour – attended camps at universities in United States

• Played cornerback at the Bristol Academy of Sports

• Finished with six interceptions, 15 pass breakups and 24 solo tackles as a senior

• Graded as one of the top five defensive performers in the 247Sports European Combine in April 2019 and was most valuable defensive back

• Most valuable player for the U-19 Dutch national championship team

• Competed in multiple sports growing up, including gymnastics and Muay Thai

Personal

• Son of Christian and Marshana Faverus

• Father is an accomplished Muay Thai fighter and trainer

• One of three children (1 brother, 1 sister)

• Majoring in sport and exercise psychology

• Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll

• Garrett Ford Academic Honor Roll

TARAN FITZPATRICK 49

WR, 6-1, 192, r-Fr.

George Washington

Charleston, W.Va.

Twitter: @taran88568

Instagram: @taranfitzpatrick

2022 (Fr.)

• Redshirted

High School

• Played wide receiver and defensive back for coach Steve Edwards at George Washington High

• Earned AAA All-State Second Team honors (DB)

• Finished with 37 catches for 705 yards and nine touchdowns as a senior

• Also had 47 tackles, including 31 solo stops and two interceptions

• Helped lead George Washington to state championship in basketball

Personal

• Son of Brian Dawkins and Victoria Fitch

• One of four children (1 brother, 2 sisters)

• Majoring in criminology

MARCIS FLOYD 24

S, 6-0, 197, r-Sr. Murray State Louisville, Ky.

Twitter: @MarcisFloyd

Instagram: @marcisfloyd

• 2023 Iron Mountaineer Award winner

2022 (r-Jr.)

• Started in 11 games at cat during his first season at WVU

• Had one 10-plus tackle game in 2022

• Nine-tackle day at Oklahoma State included nine solos and a pass breakup

• Finished with 10 tackles, including six solos and an assist on a tackle for loss, against Kansas State

• Made five tackles and assisted on a tackle for loss against Oklahoma

• Tallied six solo stops and forced a fumble at Iowa State

• Totaled three tackles vs. TCU

• Registered four tackles against Baylor

• Made six tackles (five solo) at Texas

• Posted three stops and a pass breakup at Virginia Tech, his third consecutive game with a pass breakup

• Tallied three tackles (two solos) and a pass breakup vs. Towson

• Finished with seven tackles and a PBU against Kansas

• Made his Mountaineer debut and his first WVU start at Pitt; tallied six tackles (four solo) against the Panthers

• Enrolled at WVU in January 2022 after transferring from Murray State

2021 (r-So.) – Murray State

• Started 11 games at cornerback

• Earned Stats Perform All-America and All-Ohio Valley Conference honors for the second consecutive year

• Fifth-leading Murray State tackler with 40 stops, including 30 unassisted, three sacks, four tackles for loss, two interceptions and nine pass breakups

• Had two interceptions against Tennessee Tech, returning one 90 yards for a touchdown

• Season-high seven tackles against Tennessee Tech and Austin Peay and five at Bowling Green and season-high three pass breakups against Eastern Illinois and at Southeast Missouri State

2020 (COVID) – Murray State

• Named to 2020 Stats Perform All-America second team

• Named to 2020 All-OVC first team

• Earned OVC Defensive Player of the Week honors (3/9)

• Tallied 32 tackles with a tackle-for-loss, three interceptions and six pass breakups

• Pulled down two interceptions in win over Southeast Missouri

2019 (r-Fr.) – Murray State

• Played in 12 games with seven starts

• Had 32 tackles, two interceptions and five pass breakups

2018 (Fr.) – Murray State

• Redshirted after playing in four games

High School

• Prepped at Dupont Manual High School under head coach Scott Carmony

• In his senior season, he recorded 10 touchdowns and two interceptions

• Earned All-District, All-Metro and All-State honors in 2017

Personal

• Son of Anthony and Deanna Floyd

• Graduated with a bachelor’s degree in integrated studies from WVU in December 2022

• Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll

• Garrett Ford Academic Honor Roll

Floyd’s Defensive Statistics

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ZACH FRAZIER 54

OL, 6-3, 311, Jr. Fairmont Senior Fairmont, W.Va.

Twitter: @zfrazier54

Instagram: frazier54

• Preseason All-American First Team (Athlon Sports)

• Preseason All-American Second Team (Walter Camp, Phil Steele)

• Preseason All-Big 12 Conference First Team (Big 12 Media, Athlon Sports, Phil Steele, Lindy’s)

• Has played in 35 career games, including 34 starts

• Has 25 straight starts at center

2022 (So.)

• Academic All-Big 12 Conference First Team

• Earned All-Big 12 Conference First Team honors (coaches, Phil Steele)

• All-Big 12 Conference Second Team (AP)

• Started all 12 games at center

• WVU Offensive Lineman of the Game: Towson, VT, Baylor, Oklahoma State

• Allowed one sack in 2022; 11 games without allowing a sack

• Registered 51 knockdowns and had 38 great blocks

• Had 9 knockdowns against Virginia Tech, 8 vs. Kansas, 7 vs. Oklahoma, 5 vs. Oklahoma State, 4 knockdowns vs. TCU, 3 knockdowns against Pitt, Baylor, Iowa State, Texas Tech

• Had 11 games without missing an assignment

• 2022 Iron Mountaineer Award

2021 (Fr.)

• Earned All-America Second Team honors (AFCA, Walter Camp)

• Started all 13 games at center

• Academic All-Big 12 First Team

• All-Big 12 Conference Second Team (Coaches, PFF College)

• All-Big 12 Conference Fourth Team (Phil Steele)

• Saw action on 895 offensive snaps, including a season-high 90 against Texas

• Registered 63 knockdown blocks and 30 great blocks

• Allowed only three sacks all season; registering 10 games without allowing a sack

• Had 10 games without having a missed assignment

• WVU Offensive Lineman of the Game: LIU, VT, TCU, Kansas

• Moved to center in the offseason

• 2021 Iron Mountaineer Award winner

2020 (COVID)

• Academic All-Big 12 Rookie Team

• Started nine of 10 games at left guard

• Dating back to 1980, first true freshman to start on the offensive line

• 247Sports True Freshman All-American First Team

• ESPN True Freshman All-American First Team

• FWAA Freshman All-American Semifinalist

• All-Big 12 Conference Honorable Mention (Coaches)

• Saw action on 630 offensive plays, including 50 or more plays in eight games

• Used on a season-high 85 offensive plays against Baylor

• Led the Mountaineer offensive line with 26 knockdown blocks

• Did not allow a sack in nine games

• WVU Offensive Lineman of the Week (Kansas State, TCU)

High School

• Played on the offensive and defensive lines for coach Nick Bartic at Fairmont Senior High, setting a program record with 54 starts

• West Virginia Sportswriters Association’s Stydahar Award winner, as state’s top lineman

• Three-time All-State AA First Team honoree

• Captained the Class AA All-State First Team offense in 2019

• Class AA All-State First Team and All-USA West Virginia First Team Offense in 2018

• All-state first team and All-USA West Virginia Second Team Offense as a sophomore

• Also named Class AA All-State Special Honorable Mention as a freshman in 2016

• Had 66 1/2 tackles, 23 tackles for loss, nine sacks and recovered a fumble for a touchdown

• Four-time heavyweight wrestling state champion (2017-20), finishing with a 159-2 career record

Personal

• Son of Ray and Heather Frazier

• Married to the former Stephanie Vincent in May 2023

• Father played football at Fairmont State

• One of two children (1 brother)

• Majoring in sport management

• Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll

• Garrett Ford Academic Honor Roll

ZACH FRAZIER

GARRETT GREENE 6

QB, 5-11, 198, Jr. Chiles

Tallahassee, Fla.

Twitter: @garrett3greene

Instagram: @garrettgreene11

• Has played in 22 career games, with two starts

• Has two career 100-yard rushing games and one career 200-yard passing game

2022 (So.)

• Academic All-Big 12 Conference First Team

• Played in nine games in 2022, and started the last two games

• Accounted for nine total touchdowns (5 pass, 4 rush) in the last four games

• Completed 8-of-14 passes for 48 yards and added 47 rushing yards at Oklahoma State along with a 36-yard rushing touchdown

• Made his first career start vs. Kansas State; finished 15-of-27 for 204 yards and three touchdown passes (all to Sam James)

• Also scored his fourth rushing TD of the season vs. K-State

• Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week (Oklahoma)

• Had 138 passing yards and a touchdown on 12-of-22 attempts against Oklahoma; also rushed 14 times for a career-high 119 yards and two TDs vs. the Sooners

• Completed four-of-five passes for 42 yards and threw his first career TD at Iowa State; also rushed five times for 27 yards against the Cyclones

• Caught two passes for 13 yards against TCU

• Rushed twice and caught one pass for seven yards against Baylor

• Completed three passes for 45 yards against Towson and added three carries for 59 yards and a touchdown vs. the Tigers

2021 (Fr.)

• Academic All-Big 12 First Team

• Saw action in 11 games

• Finished with 47 carries for 306 yards, four touchdowns and a long run of 67 yards

• Completed 16-of-26 passes for 147 yards with a long of 28 yards

• Tallied a career-long, 67-yard rush at TCU

• Finished with 10 attempts for 55 yards and a score on the ground at Baylor; also completed 4-of-6 passes

• Ran for 34 yards on five attempts and completed one pass against Texas Tech

• Scored on a 2-yard touchdown run at Oklahoma

• Made season debut against LIU, rushing for a team-high 98 yards on 14 attempts and completed 4-of-7 passes for 57 yards

2020 (COVID)

• Saw action against Eastern Kentucky and Iowa State

• Played a season-high 20 offensive snaps against Eastern Kentucky

• Completed 3-of-4 passes for 24 yards with a long of 11 yards

• Enrolled at WVU in January

High School

• Standout dual-threat quarterback for coach Kevin Pettis at Lawton Chiles High

• Member of the prestigious quarterback Elite 11 Club in 2019

• Passed for 1,155 yards and seven touchdowns to go along with 930 rushing yards and 15 touchdowns as a senior

• Passed for 1,227 yards and 12 touchdowns along with 865 yards rushing and eight touchdowns as a junior

• Accounted for more than 2,500 rushing yards, 2,900 passing yards and 56 touchdowns during high school career

• Also a standout catcher in high school, earning multiple postseason honors

Personal

• Son of Charlie and Blake Greene

• One of two children (1 brother)

• Father played several years in the Major Leagues as a catcher for the New York Mets, Baltimore Orioles, Milwaukee Brewers and Toronto Blue Jays and currently works as field coordinator and catching instructor in the Brewers farm system

• Majoring in sport management

• Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll

• Garrett Ford Academic Honor Roll

Greene’s Passing Statistics

Greene’s Rushing Statistics

GARRETT GREENE

PRESTON FOX 29

WR, 5-10, 188, r-So. Morgantown

Morgantown, W.Va.

Twitter: @P-fox21

Instagram: @pfox021

2022 (r-Fr.)

• Academic All-Big 12 Conference First Team

• Played in all 12 games

• Added depth at wide receiver; used extensively on special teams

• Finished with four catches for 41 yards, a touchdown and a long reception of 26

• Had a season-high two catches against Towson and Baylor

• WVU Special Teams Champion: Oklahoma State

• Finished with three punt returns at Oklahoma State for 10 yards with a long of 8

• Two catches for 32 yards and a touchdown against Towson

• Season-best punt return of 27 yards against the Tigers

2021 (Fr.)

• Redshirted

• Added depth at receiver; used on special teams

• Saw action in four games

• Earned his first collegiate action against Long Island

• Played a season-high eight offensive plays LIU and had first career catch for 8 yards

• WVU Special Teams Scout Champion: Iowa State

2020 (COVID)

• WVU Scout Team Offensive Player of the Week (TCU)

High School

• Played wide receiver and defensive back for coach Matt Lacy at Morgantown High

• Earned West Virginia All-State AAA First Team honors as a senior (defense utility) after posting nearly 1,500 all-purpose yards

• Named All-Two Rivers Athletic Conference First-Team Defense and Second-Team Offense

• Finished with 1,300 career receiving yards and eight touchdowns

• Also had 452 rushing yards and five touchdowns, 504 career kickoff return yards and 144 punt return yards

• Registered 120 career tackles, five tackles for loss, four interceptions and three pass breakups

Personal

• Son of Tom and Tammy Fox

• One of three children (2 brothers)

• Majoring in marketing

• Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll

• Garrett Ford Academic Honor Roll

Fox’s Receiving Statistics

Fox’s Punt Return Statistics

LUKE HAMILTON 34

FB, 5-11, 241, r-Sr.

Towson

Cumberland, Md.

Twitter: @lukehamilton34

Instagram: @lukehamilton34

• Enrolled at WVU in January 2023

2022 (r-Jr.) - Towson

• Played fullback for coach Rob Ambrose at Towson

• Redshirted

• Named CAA preseason all-conference fullback

• Played three games before missing the rest of the year due to injury

2021 (r-So.) - Towson

• Earned All-CAA Second Team at fullback

• Played in seven games with five starts before being limited due to injury

• Primarily used as a blocker, having six catches for 43 yards

• Registered two receptions for 32 yards, including career-high 22 yard catch against Morgan State

• Had a special teams tackle on a punt return at San Diego State

PRESTON FOX

2019 (r-Fr.) - Towson

• Team’s primary fullback, playing in all 12 games

• Helped block for a running game that averaged 4.4 yards a carry, including Yeedee Thaenrat having 5.9 yards a contest

• Recorded a forced fumble vs. Delaware (11/2)

2018 (Fr.) - Towson

• Recovered from injury to play at fullback in the final two games of the year

High School

• Played for coach Todd Appel at Fort Hill High

• Helped the Sentinels to a 12-2 record and a berth in the state championship game

• Selected as the Times-News Defensive Player of the Year as a junior after recording 207 tackles, 15 tackles-for-loss and 13 sack

• Earned first-team all-area accolades as a sophomore

• A first-team all-state selection as a tight end

• Finished career with more than 500 tackles

• Member of the National Honor Society

Personal

• Son of Troy and Chris Hamilton

• One of three children (2 sisters)

• Graduated with his bachelor’s degree in communication studies from Towson in December 2022

• Currently pursuing a master’s degree in sport management

MAURICE HAMILTON 71

OL, 6-3, 321, r-Fr.

Cleveland Heights

Cleveland Heights, Ohio

Twitter: @Bigmoe70_

Instagram: @Bigmoe70_

2022 (Fr.)

• Redshirted

High School

• Played guard and nose guard for coach Mac Stephens at Cleveland Heights High

• 2021 Division I All-Ohio First Team

• Earned All-Northeast Lakes District First Team honors

• Cleveland Heights’ offensive line was named one of the 10 best lines in the area by Cleveland.com

• Helped pave the way for the offense to average 37.1 points per game

• Three-star rating by ESPN, Rivals and 247Sports

• No. 35 offensive line recruit nationally by ESPN, No. 39 by 247Sports and No. 40 by Rivals

• Ranked No. 23 in Ohio by ESPN, Rivals and 247Sports

Personal

• Son of Maurice Sr. and Valencia Watkins

• One of four children (3 brothers)

• Majoring in sport management

• Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll

• Garrett Ford Academic Honor Roll

DAVOAN HAWKINS 55

DL, 6-3, 270, s-Sr. Tennessee State Lauderdale Hill, Fla.

Twitter: @mbkdiggy

Instagram: @mbk.diggy

• Enrolled at WVU in January 2023

2022 (r-Sr.) - Tennessee State

• Finished career at Tennessee State with 92 career tackles (51 solo/41 assisted)

• Career numbers also include 18 tackles for a loss of 89 yards, eight sacks for a loss of 54 yards, five forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries and two blocked kicks

• Played in 11 games for coach Eddie George

• For the season, he recorded 31 total tackles (16 solo/15 assisted), five tackles for loss, one sack, one forced fumble and two fumble recoveries

• Recorded six tackles vs. Tennessee Tech, five tackles vs. Middle Tennessee and four vs. Jackson State

Fall 2021 – (r-Jr.) – Tennessee State

• Played in 11 games

• Collected 29 tackles – 16 solo/13 assisted

• Tallied 4½ tackles for loss and two sacks

• Forced two fumbles and blocked two kicks

• Registered five quarterback hurries

Spring – 2021 (COVID) – Tennessee State

• Played in all seven games

• Earned Hero Sports All-American honors

• Recorded 19 solo tackles and 12 assisted for a total of 32

• Nine tackles for a loss of 39 yards and five sacks for a loss of 28 yards

• Registered two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery

• Recorded seven tackles in three different games during the season

• Top performance came against Eastern Illinois with seven tackles, four tackles for loss and two sacks

2020 (r-So.) – Kentucky

• Finished the season with three solo tackles, two tackles for loss, one sack and one forced fumble in nine games

2019 (r-Fr.) – Kentucky

• Played in one game as a redshirt freshman - did not record any statistics

2018 (Fr.) – Kentucky

• Redshirted

High School

• Played on the offensive and defensive line for coach Damon Jones

• Chaminade-Madonna won the 3A state championship in 2017

• Registered 65 total tackles, 21 tackles for loss and 12 sacks as a senior

• A three-time first-team all-county selection

• Named team’s most improved player

• Earned team’s academic player of the year

• Rated a three-star prospect by 247Sports, Rivals and ESPN

Personal

• Son of Earnest Hawkins and Sherria Hicks

• One of 14 children (1 brother, 12 sisters)

• Graduated with his bachelor’s degree in liberal arts and sciences from Tennessee State in December 2022

• Pursuing a second bachelor’s degree in multidisciplinary studies

MICHAEL HAYES 22

K, 5-9, 187, r-Jr. Georgia State

Florence, S.C.

Twitter: @wmhayesii

Instagram: @wmhayesii

• Enrolled at WVU in January 2023

2022 (r-So.) - Georgia State

• Played for coach Shawn Elliott at Georgia State

• Used as a kicker and punter who also handled the team’s kickoffs

• Played in 12 games and made 11-of-14 field goal attempts, hit 41-of-42 extra point attempts and averaged 42.0 yards on 56 punts with a long punt of 57 yards

• Also had 69 kickoffs for 4,433 yards with 47 touchbacks

• Had three or more touchbacks in 11 of the 12 games, including six against Southern Miss and five in three games

• Eight of his punts went for 50 yards or more, 18 resulted in a fair catch and he placed 17 inside the opponents’ 20-yard line

• Hit two field goals in three games and at least one in eight games

• Finished as the team’s leading scorer with 74 points, including 11 against Georgia Southern and 10 at James Madison

2021 (r-Fr.) – Georgia State

• Named to the Pro Football Focus All-Sun Belt team

• Averaged 41.2 yards per kick on 59 punts

• Had a career long 66-yard punt vs. UL-Monroe

• Top games included 46.0-yard average on four punts vs. Army, 45.5 average on six punts vs. North Carolina and 45.2 average on six punts vs. Arkansas State

• Outstanding on kickoffs after taking over midway through the season

2020 (COVID) – Georgia State

• Averaged 40.4 yards on 50 punts in his first season, net of 39.6

• Had eight kicks of 50 yards or more and nine punts downed inside the 20-yard line

• Top game was against Appalachian Sate, when he averaged 45.5 yards on six punts

• Season long of 58 yards vs. East Carolina and South Alabama

• With starting kicker Noel Ruiz unavailable against South Alabama, he handled punting, placekicking and kickoffs

• Averaged and netted 44.2 yards on four punts with two punts inside the 20-yard line, including a season-long 58-yard kick that was downed at the three-yard line

• Perfect on five placements, nailing four extra points and a 23-yard field goal, that gave GSU a 24-14 lead in the fourth quarter

2019 (Fr.) – Georgia State

• Redshirted

High School

• Played for coach Jody Jenerette at West Florence High

• Helped West Florence High School to an 11-2 record and the third round of the state playoffs

• Chosen for the North Carolina-South Carolina Shrine Bowl All-Star game

• Two-time All-Pee Dee selection by the Florence Morning News

• Palmetto Champions Specialist of the Year

• Made 64-of-65 extra point kicks and 6-of-8 field-goal attempts with long of 42 yards

• Recorded 72 touchbacks on kickoffs and averaged 40 yards per punt with a long of 50

• Scored 170 points in his career, including 82 as a senior

• Also lettered two years in soccer

Personal

• Son of Michael and Michelle Hayes

• One of two children (1 sister)

• Majoring in integrated studies

• Will graduate with his bachelor’s degree in August 2023

JAMES HEARD JR. 56

BAN, 6-2, 229, Fr. Camden

Camden, N.J.

Twitter: @JamesHeardjr

Instagram: @JamesHeardjr

• Enrolled at WVU in January 2023

High School

• Played his senior year for coach Rob Hinson at Camden High

• Named 2022 NJ.com’s All-State First Team (DL)

• Earned All-Group 3 Defensive honors (DL)

• West Jersey Football League Constitution Division Player of the Year

• Honored as The Courier Post South Jersey Defensive Player of the Year

• 2021 Pennsylvania Football Writers’ 6A All-State Team (DL)

• Senior stats included 38 tackles, 18 sacks and three forced fumbles

• As a junior, he turned in 37 tackles (23 solo), 10½ sacks and 19½ tackles for loss, playing for St. Joseph’s Prep in Philadelphia

• Also started as a sophomore at Eastern Regional High in Voorhees, New Jersey, contributing 25 tackles (23 solo), 3½ acks and 6½ tackles for loss

• Four-star ranking from Rivals, which ranks him as the No. 3 overall recruit in New Jersey, No. 17 nationally at defensive end and a member of the prestigious Rivals Top 250 Club at No. 237 overall

• Three-star rating from 247Sports, ranking him No. 17 overall in New Jersey and No. 82 nationally at linebacker

• Three-star rating from ESPN which ranks him No. 12 overall in New Jersey, No. 64 overall in the region and No. 40 nationally at his position

• Three-star ranking from On3, rating him the No. 72 linebacker nationally and No. 20 recruit in New Jersey

Personal

• Son of James Sr. and Philona Heard

• One of five children (2 brothers, 2 sisters)

• Majoring in sport and exercise psychology

HARRY HILVERT 98

DL, 6-0, 250, r-Fr. Taylor Cleves, Ohio

Twitter: @HarryHilvert

Instagram: @hilvert12

2022 (Fr.)

• Redshirted

• WVU Scout Team Defensive Champion: Virginia Tech

High School

• Played defensive line for coach David Dransman at Taylor High

• Earned All-Ohio All-State First Team honors as a senior

• Two-time All-Cincinnati Hills League All-Conference First Team

• Finished with 89 tackles, including eight sacks and 21 tackles for loss

• All-Ohio All-State Second Team as a junior

• CHL Player of the Year

• Registered 60 tackles, including eight sacks and 12 tackles for loss

• All-Ohio First Team selection in basketball

Personal

• Son of TJ and Jeannie Hilvert

• One of four children (1 brother, two sisters)

• Majoring in organizational leadership

• Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll

• Garrett Ford Academic Honor Roll

JA’QUAY HUBBARD 66

OL, 6-5, 326, r-Jr. Virginia

Hermitage, Pa.

Twitter: jhubb3366

Instagram: quayhubb66

2022 (r-So.)

• Played in 12 games and started 11 at right tackle

• Saw action on 514 offensive plays, including 40 or more in eight games

• Used on a season-high 55 plays against TCU

• Registered 15 knockdowns, including a season-high three against Oklahoma

• Recorded 13 great blocks, including season-best three against TCU and Kansas State

2021 (r-Fr.)

• Saw action in three games

• Used on 60 offensive plays at left tackle with season-high 43 offensive snaps vs. LIU

2020 (COVID)

• Did not see game action after transferring from Virginia during the summer

• WVU Scout Team Offensive Player of the Week (K-State)

2019 (Fr.) – Virginia

• Played for coach Bronco Mendenhall at Virginia; one of 17 true freshmen to play

• Appeared in two of Virginia’s 14 games but retained redshirt under NCAA rules

• Made collegiate debut in season opener at Pitt and appeared against William & Mary

High School

• Played offensive tackle for coach Paul Piccirilli at Sharpsville High

• A two-time all-state offensive lineman and finalist for Pennsylvania’s ‘Mr Football’

• Earned All-District 10 Region 4 team on both sides of the ball

• Also lettered in basketball

Personal

• Son of Jacques Jarrett and Terica Hubbard

• One of four children (1 brother, 2 sisters)

• Graduated with his bachelor’s degree in communication studies in May 2023

• Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll

• Garrett Ford Academic Honor Roll

JOSIAH JACKSON 22

CB, 6-0, 182, Fr. Fairfield

Fairfield, Ohio

Twitter: @JosiahJacksonnn

Instagram: @josiah.jackson

• Enrolled at WVU in January 2023

High School

• Played for coach Jason Krause at Fairfield High

• 2022 OHSAA Division I All-State First Team

• Selected to play in the 2023 US Army Bowl in Frisco, Texas

• Multiple-time all-conference selections and all-region and all-city honors

• Totaled 35 tackles in 2022, including 2 1/2 tackles for loss, three pass breakups, one forced fumble and a touchdown

• Had 48 tackles with two interceptions as a junior and 41 tackles, one fumble recovery and a touchdown as a sophomore

Personal

• Son of Fate and Tiffany Jackson

• One of eight children (4 brothers, 3 sisters)

• Twin brother of fellow WVU player Jordan Jackson

• Majoring in sport management

JUSTIN JOHNSON JR. 26

RB, 6-0, 202, Jr.

Edwardsville

St. Louis, Mo.

Twitter: @j_ustin26

Instagram: @justinjr.4k

• Has played in 20 career games, including one start

2022 (So.)

• Academic All-Big 12 Conference First Team

• Played in all 12 games and started one

• Third-leading rusher for WVU with 430 yards on 98 carries and three touchdowns

• Finished with eight catches for 46 yards and a touchdown

• Finished with 11 carries for 63 yards vs. Kansas State

• Made first career start at Iowa State and finished with 12 carries for 48 yards

• Carried 10 times for 36 yards vs. TCU and finished with a 5-yard TD reception

• Found the end zone in the third straight game and tallied 48 yards rushing on a career-high 12 carries vs. Baylor

• Led the team with 44 rushing yards on 10 carries and added a score at Texas

• Career night at Virginia Tech featured 11 carries for 83 yards with a long of 24 yards and the first touchdown of his career

• Carried seven times for 29 yards and tallied 18 yards receiving against Kansas

• Tallied 12 yards on four carries and caught two passes at Pitt

2021 (Fr.)

• Played in eight games; used on 77 offensive snaps, including a season-high 27 at Baylor

• Finished with 24 carries for 90 yards and a long of 15 yards

• Registered five carries for 35 yards against Minnesota in the Guaranteed Rate Bowl and a season-long of 15 yards

• Had eight carries for 13 yards and his first collegiate reception for 2 yards at Baylor

• Season-high 10 carries for 42 yards against Long Island, including a long of 11

High School

• Played running back for coach Matt Martin at Class 8A Edwardsville High

• Illinois 8A All-State First Team selection as a senior, playing its high school football season in 2021 spring due to COVID-19

• Finished career with school-record 4,175 rushing yards and 62 touchdowns

• Three-time All-Southwestern Conference performer

• Helped Edwardsville to the state playoffs three years

• Ran for 1,084 yards, scored 20 touchdowns and six 100-yard rushing performances as a senior

• Season-high 217 yards and three touchdowns against Alton

• Had 207 rushing yards and four touchdowns against East St. Louis in the SWC championship game

• Had five rushing TDs against Belleville East, one shy of the single-game school record

• Alton River Bend Telegraph large school Player of the Year in 2019

• As a junior, he rushed for 1,120 yards and 19 touchdowns in only nine games, averaging 16 yards per carry

• As a sophomore, he finished with 1,048 yards rushing and 15 touchdowns

• Had a productive freshman season in 2017, with 734 yards and six scores, earning him playing time on the varsity level

• Called up to the varsity squad midway through his freshman season and responded with a 100-yard rushing performance in just his second start

Personal

• Son of Justin Sr. and Tamika Johnson

• One of three children (1 brother, 1 sister)

• Majoring in integrated studies

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TJ JOHNSON 80

TE, 6-3, 219, Fr. Oscar Smith

Chesapeake, Va.

Twitter: @ToryJohnsonJr7

Instagram: @tj.johnson0

• Enrolled at WVU in January 2023

High School

• Played for coach Chris Scott at Oscar Smith HS

• Two-time all-state and all-region

• Saw action in nine games as a senior, including two playoff games

• Finished with 24 catches for 343 yards and six touchdowns

• Scored four touchdowns against Old Hickory High

• Rated as a three-star prospect by ESPN, 247Sports, On3 and Rivals

• Also a member of the track and field team and finished sixth in the state in the high jump as a junior

Personal

• Son of Tory Johnson Sr. and Tiffany Johnson

• His father was a tight end at WVU (2000-03) who had 14 career receptions for 145 yards and five touchdowns

• Majoring in exploratory pathway

SCOTT KEAN 15

QB, 6-2, 203, r-Fr. St. Thomas Aquinas

Weston, Fla.

Twitter: @scottkean12

Instagram: @scottkean12

2022 (Fr.)

• Redshirted

High School

• Played quarterback for coach Roger Harriott at St. Thomas Aquinas

• As a senior, moved back to Florida at St Thomas Aquinas where he backed up Zion Turner (UConn true freshman starter)

• Part of 13-1 7A State Championship team 2021, which finished No. 9 team nationally

• Junior year (Covid) - played under Nick Alexander at Walsh Jesuit High School in Ohio

• Helped lead Walsh Jesuit High to a crown conference championship and OHSAA playoff berth

• As a freshman and sophomore, started on varsity at Pine Crest School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, under Ladell Betts

Personal

• Son of Michael and Lori Kean

• One of three children (1 brother, 1 sister)

• Majoring in business

• Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll

• Garrett Ford Academic Honor Roll

CHARLIE KATARINCIC 76

OL, 6-4, 293, r-Fr. Choate Rosemary School (Connecticut)

Pittsburgh, Pa.

Twitter: @Big_Kat_77

Instagram: @char_kat

2022 (Fr.)

• Redshirted

High School

• Starting tackle as a senior for coach Trey Lott at Choate Rosemary School in Wallingford, Connecticut

• All-Founders Football Conference First Team Offense

• All-New England Prep School Athletic Conference First Team

• Due to COVID-19, school did not play football his junior season

• Started at guard as a sophomore

Personal

• Son of Jay and Autunm Katarincic

• One of three children (1 brother, 1 sister)

• Majoring in finance

• Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll

• Garrett Ford Academic Honor Roll

DANNY KING 39

K, 5-10, 181, r-So.

Fort Hill

Cumberland, Md.

Twitter: @dannyking03

Instagram: @dannyking03

2022 (r-Fr.)

• Saw action against Towson and finished with four kickoffs for 195 yards and a touchback

2021 (Fr.)

• Redshirted

2020 (COVID)

• Did not see game action

High School

• Kicked, punted and played quarterback and safety for coach Todd Appel at Fort Hill High

• Three-time Maryland All-State First-Team kicker

• Played in the Big 33 Pennsylvania-Maryland All-Star Game

• Three-time all-area kicker

• As a senior, finished 3-of-7 in field goal attempts and 65-of-65 in extra point tries and was the starting quarterback and defensive back, leading Fort Hill to an 11-2 mark

• Helped lead Fort Hill to the Maryland 1A state championship as a junior, runner-up finish as a sophomore and a semifinal appearance as a senior

• Averaged 40.7 yards a punt as a junior, placing 12 inside the opponent’s 20-yard line, had 86 touchbacks and put 87 of his 92 kickoffs in the end zone; connected on 10-of-11 field goal attempts, with a long of 54 yards and hit 53-of-54 extra points a

• Named all-area in baseball

Personal

• Son of Richard and Roxanne King

• One of three children (1 brother, 1 sister)

• Majoring in sport management

• Big 12 Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll

• Garrett Ford Academic Honor Roll

R.J. KOCAN 42

K, 5-10, 226, r-Fr. St. John The Baptist West Islip, N.Y.

Twitter: @rj_kocan

Instagram: @rjkocan

2022 (Fr.)

• Redshirted

High School

• Kicker for coach Phil Alba at St. John The Baptist Diocesan High

• Earned all-state first team honors

• Special Teams Player of the Year

• Hit 97% of his field-goal attempts

• Had an 87% touchback rate

• Also played soccer

Personal

• Son of Recep and Kathleen Kocan

• One of two children (1 sister)

• Majoring in sport and exercise psychology

KPOGBA

LB, 6-1, 234, Sr. East Mississippi CC Winston-Salem, N.C.

Twitter: @kashhh_2timezz

Instagram: @jett_lee

• 2023 Preseason All-Big 12 Conference Third Team (Athlon Sports, Lindy’s)

2022 (Jr.)

• 2022 All-Big 12 Honorable Mention (coaches)

• Started all 12 games in his first season at WVU

• Ranked No. 8 in the Big 12 in total tackles (7.7)

• Had three 10-plus tackle games in 2022

• Led the team with 92 tackles, including 44 solo stops, 3½ sacks, 5½ tackles for loss, six quarterback hurries and a fumble recovery

• WVU Defensive Champion: Oklahoma State

• Registered 13 tackles for the second consecutive game at Oklahoma State, including two tackles for loss (1½ sacks)

• Tallied 13 tackles (seven solos) against Kansas State

• Finished with eight tackles against Oklahoma

• Made four stops at Iowa State

• Led the team with seven tackles against TCU

• Posted nine tackles and assisted on a tackle for loss at Texas Tech

• Registered seven tackles, including six solo stops and a sack, against Baylor

• Finished with seven tackles, including his first career sack at Texas

• Led the team with six tackles, including his first career tackle for loss, at Virginia Tech

• Tallied a six-tackle effort against Kansas

• Made his Mountaineer debut and started at Pitt and led the team with a careerhigh 10 tackles and a fumble recovery against the Panthers

2021 (So.) - East Mississippi CC

• Played linebacker for coach Buddy Stephens at East Mississippi CC

• 2021 NJCAA All-Region 23

• All-Mississippi Association of Community Colleges Conference First Team

• All-MJCCC North Division First Team

• EMCC led NJCAA Division I teams in scoring defense (12.8 ppg) and No. 4 in total defense (230.5 yds/gm) as well as having limited seven of 10 opponents to singledigit scoring totals in 2021

• Led the Lions with 84 tackles, including 34 solo tackles, two sacks, 5½ tackles for loss, an interception, a fumble recovery and a pass breakup

• Had 10 or more tackles in three games and seven or more tackles in eight games

2020 (COVID) - Syracuse

• Played linebacker for coach Dino Babers at Syracuse

• Appeared in 11 games as a backup linebacker

• Finished with 43 tackles, including two tackles for loss and a sack

2019 (Fr.) - Syracuse

• Played in 11 games as a member of the kickoff return, kickoff coverage and punt return teams

• Logged his first collegiate tackle against Western Michigan on kickoff coverage

• Made his collegiate debut on special teams against Liberty

High School

• Two-way starter at outside linebacker and running back for coach Martin Samek at Parkland High

• 2018 North Carolina Defensive Player of the Year

• 2018 American Family Insurance All-USA North Carolina First Team honoree

• PrepStar All-Atlantic Region performer

• Selected to play in the 2018 Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas, an all-star game between the top senior football players from North Carolina and South Carolina

• As a senior captain, he recorded 89 tackles, 24 tackles for loss, 16 sacks and four forced fumbles to help Parkland to an 11-2 record and an appearance in the NCHSAA Class 3-AA playoffs

• Also rushed for more than 600 yards and 10 touchdowns as a senior

• As a junior in 2017, he earned Central Piedmont 4-A All-Conference honors and was selected to the North Carolina Preps 3-A All-State team

• Tallied 86 tackles and 21 sacks as a sophomore

• Parkland team MVP

• Native of Ghana, West Africa

Personal

• Son of Samuel and Irene Kpogba

• One of two children (1 sister)

• Graduated with his bachelor’s degree in integrated studies in May 2023

• Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll

• Garrett Ford Academic Honor Roll

LEE KPOGBA

TREY LATHAN 19

LB, 6-1, 222, r-Fr. Gulliver Prep

Goulds, Fla.

Twitter: @treylathan5

Instagram: @treyjetski

2022 (Fr.)

• Redshirted

• Played in four games and finished with six assisted tackles

• Had season-high four assisted tackles at Texas Tech and assisted on tackles against Towson and at Oklahoma State

High School

• Played linebacker at Gulliver Prep for coach Earl Sims

• Totaled 53 tackles (41 solo) as a senior with three sacks, seven tackles for loss, two interceptions, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery

• Scored a pair of touchdowns on the offensive side of the ball as a senior

• Had four tackles, a fumble recovery, 23-yard catch and a rushing touchdown in a 49-13 win over Cardinal Newman

• Had two tackles for loss, two pass breakups, a forced fumble and a touchdown against TRU Prep Academy

• Finished with 20 tackles in just six games played as a junior

• Recorded 43 tackles, with four tackles for loss and an interception as a sophomore in 2019

• As a freshman in 2018, registered 51 total tackles with three tackles for loss and a pair of sacks and fumble recoveries

• Teammate of current Mountaineer CJ Donaldson Jr.

Personal

• Son of Travis and Kankina Lathan

• One of six children (1 brother, 4 sisters)

• Majoring in sport management

LANDEN LIVINGSTON 67

OL, 6-4, 294, r-Fr.

Leo

Leo, Ind.

Twitter: @LandenLivingst1

Instagram: @landen.livingston

2022 (Fr.)

• Redshirted

High School

• Played offensive guard for coach Jared Sauder at Leo High

• Two-time Indiana Football Coaches Association’s Top 50 All-State Team

• 2021 Indiana Preps Top 22 All-State Team

• Named All-Northeast 8 Conference First Team as a junior and senior

• 2021 Academic All-State honoree

• One of the top-20 interior linemen in Indiana

• 2020 Indiana Preps Top 22 Underclassmen

• Earned the No. 1 ranking by Outside the Huddle’s First 11 all-conference players

• Rated a three-star prospect by ESPN, Rivals and 247Sports

Personal

• Son of Rob and Christie Livingston

• One of three children (1 brother, 1 sister)

• Danced professionally for Disney for 10 years

• Majoring in business

• Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll

• Garrett Ford Academic Honor Roll

ZEIQUI LAWTON 99

DL, 6-1, 271, r-So. Cincinnati

Charleston, W.Va.

Twitter: @ZequiL

Instagram: @Zeiqui_lawton99

2022 (r-Fr.)

• Did not see game action

2021 (Fr.) - Cincinnati

• Redshirted

High School

• Played defensive end for coach Donnie Mays at South Charleston High

• Saw action in 34 games and finished with a school-record 35 sacks

• 2020 West Virginia First Team All-State and Kanawha Valley Player of the Year

• 2019 West Virginia First Team All-State and All-State Second Team as a freshman and sophomore (2017-18)

• Also was USA Today Sports West Virginia Defensive Player of the Year and received the West Virginia Sports Writers’ Sam Huff Award following his senior season

Personal

• Son of Samekia Lawton

• One of two children (1 brother)

• Majoring in multidisciplinary studies

• Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll

• Garrett Ford Academic Honor Roll

MIKE LOCKHART 93

DL, 6-3, 309, r-Jr.

Georgia Tech

Birmingham, Ala.

Twitter: @the205mike

Instagram: @the205mike

2022 (r-So.)

• Played in all 12 games, seeing action on 260 snaps, including 20 or more snaps in eight games with season-high 39 at Texas Tech

• Finished with 13 tackles, including five solo stops and a tackle for loss

• Enrolled at WVU in 2022 summer

2021 (r-Fr.) - Georgia Tech

• Played for coach Geoff Collins at Georgia Tech

• Played in 12 games, finishing with nine tackles, a half sack and 1½ tackles for loss

2020 (COVID) – Georgia Tech

• Played in nine games, starting five of final six game at defensive tackle

2019 (Fr.) – Georgia Tech

• Redshirted after appearing in four games on the defensive line

• Saw his first collegiate action against Pitt

High School

• Coached by Alex Wilson at Huffman High

• A basketball standout for much of his high-school career, did not begin playing football until senior season

• Recorded 37 tackles, 10 tackles for loss and four sacks during his lone season of football, en route to all-city recognition

• A-B honor roll student

Personal

• Son of Mike Sr. and Tiffany Lockhart

• One of three children (2 sisters)

• Majoring in business

GRAESON MALASHEVICH 19

WR, 5-9, 183, r-Jr.

Spring Valley

Ceredo, W.Va.

Twitter: @gmalashevich

Instagram: @_gmalashevich

2022 (r-So.)

• Academic All-Big 12 First Team

• Played in eight games until sustaining a season-ending lower leg injury

• Saw action on 50 special teams plays, including a season-high 10 at Texas Tech

• Used on a season-high seven offensive plays against Towson

• 2022 Iron Mountaineer Award winner

2021 (r-Fr.)

• Academic All-Big 12 First Team

• Played in all 13 games, adding depth at receiver and used extensively on special teams, including being the team’s holder

• Also returned punts and kicks

• Season-high 10 offensive plays against Long Island

• Season-high 13 special teams snaps against Texas

2020 (COVID)

• Academic All-Big 12 First Team

• Played in 10 games, adding depth at wide receiver and used primarily on special teams, including being the team’s holder

• Had a career-long 30-yard catch against Eastern Kentucky

• Saw action on 45 offensive snaps and 55 special teams plays

• Season-high 48 plays, including 38 offensive snaps against Eastern Kentucky

2019 (Fr.)

• Redshirted

• WVU Offensive Scout Team Champion: Kansas State

• Academic All-Big 12 Rookie Team

High School

• Played for coach Brad Dingess at Spring Valley High

• Gatorade West Virginia Player of the Year

• West Virginia 3A All-State First Team (Utility)

• Mountain State Conference Player of the Year

• Helped lead Spring Valley to a 13-1 record and an appearance in the state championship game

• Finished with 37 receptions for 915 yards and 14 touchdowns; rushed for 895 yards and 11 touchdowns

• Passed for five touchdowns, scored two on punt returns, two on interception returns and one a kickoff return

• Contributed 46 tackles and four interceptions on defense

• West Virginia 3A All-State Special Honorable Mention as a junior

• As a junior, he finished with 548 rushing yards and seven touchdowns; had 16 catches for 252 yards and four touchdowns and had a punt returned for a touchdown

• Also had 40 tackles, five tackles for loss and three interceptions

• Senior Class President

• Teammate of current Mountaineers Bryce Biggs, Wyatt Milum and Doug Nester

Personal

• Son of Billy and Tina Malashevich

• One of two children

• Majoring in exercise physiology

• Will graduate with his bachelor’s degree in August 2023

• Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll

• Garrett Ford Academic Honor Roll

DAVIS MALLINGER 27

WR, 6-1, 191, r-So.

Cocoa

Melbourne, Fla.

Twitter: @davismallinger1

Instagram: @davismallinger

• Moved to wide receiver during the offseason

2022 (r-Fr.)

• Academic All-Big 12 Conference Second Team

• Played in eight games, including four starts at spear; also used on special teams

• Finished with 26 tackles, including 18 solo stops and two sacks

• Season-high 10 tackles, including eight unassisted tackles and a quarterback hurry, in season-high 79 plays at Texas Tech

2021 (Fr.)

• Redshirted but played in four games, finishing with two solo tackles

• Season-high 25 plays against Long Island, including 13 defensive snaps

• Enrolled at WVU in January 2021

High School

• Played wide receiver for coach Ryan Schneider at Cocoa High

• 2020 All-Brevard County First Team selection and all-state first team 4A

• Member of Florida Today’s 321preps Dandy Dozen

• Finished the 2020 season with 49 receptions for 818 yards and seven touchdowns to go along with 85 rushing yards and one score

• Played his junior season at Viera High for coach Derek Smith

• Caught 46 passes for 742 yards and seven touchdowns as a junior, while also rushing 37 times for 257 yards and a touchdown; finished with 1,218 all-purpose yards

• Played his first two years at Melbourne High

• Accumulated 432 yards rushing on 68 attempts also had four receptions for 86 yards and six total touchdowns during his freshman and sophomore seasons

• Also was a standout in track with personal bests of 10.74 in the 100 meters and 21.57 in the 200 meters, which ranked No. 8 in the state and No. 16 nationally

Personal

• Son of John and Amanda Mallinger

• One of three children (1 brother, 1 sister)

• Majoring in multidisciplinary studies

• Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll

• Garrett Ford Academic Honor Roll

DAVIS MALLINGER

NICK MALONE 58

OL, 6-5, 298, r-Jr. Morgantown

Morgantown, W.Va.

Twitter: @NickMalone58

Instagram: @malonenicky

2022 (r-So.)

• Played in all 12 games, adding depth at tackle and on special teams

• Season-high 22 offensive snaps against Towson

• Used on 10 or more special teams plays three times, including a season-high 12 at Oklahoma State

• 2022 Tommy Nickolich Award winner, signifying WVU’s most outstanding walk-on

2021 (r-Fr.)

• Played in all 13 games and earned a start against Oklahoma State

• Added depth at tackle and inserted as additional lineman for power situations

• Saw action on 95 snaps, including a season-high 37 against Long Island

• Two knockdowns against Long Island

2020 (COVID)

• Saw action against Eastern Kentucky and Kansas

• Used on 34 offensive plays, including a season-high 32 against Eastern Kentucky

• Did not allow a sack against the Colonels

2019 (Fr.)

• Redshirted

High School

• Played offensive and defensive line and tight end for coach Matt Lacy at Morgantown High

• AAA All-State Second Team as a senior

• All-USA Today West Virginia All-State Second Team

• Also lettered in basketball

Personal

• Son of Wayne and Nancy Malone

• One of four children (1 brother, 2 sisters)

• Graduated with his bachelor’s degree in general business in May 2023

• Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll

• Garrett Ford Academic Honor Roll

QB, 6-1, 226, r-Fr. Hamilton

Chandler, Ariz.

Twitter: @marchiolNicco

Instagram: @niccomarchiol

2022 (Fr.)

• Redshirted

• Saw action against Towson and at Texas Tech and Oklahoma State

• Helped lead the Mountaineers to a season-ending win at Oklahoma State

• Completed two passes for 29 yards with a long of 15 yards against the Cowboys

• Ran for a season-best 32 yards, including a long of nine yards at Oklahoma State

• Completed 2-of-4 passes for 32 yards and a touchdown against Towson

• Enrolled at WVU in January 2022

High School

• Pro-style quarterback who played for coach Michael Zdebski at Hamilton High

• US Army All-American

• 2021 Ed Doherty Award by the Grand Canyon State Gridiron Club – the state’s highest football individual honor

• Arizona Gatorade Player of the Year, the first athlete from Hamilton to win the award

• MaxPreps Arizona Player of the Year

• National Football Foundation Frank Kush Award Arizona Player of the Year

• NFF Danny White Arizona Quarterback of the Year

• Named all-state first team honoree

• Amassed 8,310 passing yards and threw 91 touchdowns across 43 games during his high school career

• Completed 639 passes on 943 attempts (67.8%) during his prep career

• Also rushed for 1,301 yards on 338 carries for 24 touchdowns in four seasons

• Led Hamilton to an 11-1 record and a berth in the Arizona Open Division state semifinals as a senior, while passing for a school-record 2,690 yards and 37 touchdown passes

• Went 203-of-273 (74.4%) and rushed for 369 yards on 83 attempts and six touchdowns during his senior campaign

• Completed 15-of-20 passes for 345 yards and five touchdowns and rushed six times for 63 yards against Desert Ridge

• Also led the Huskies to an 8-2 record and helped them reach the state championship game as a junior

• Went 117-of-169 (69.2%) for 1,417 yards and 11 touchdowns during his first season at Hamilton

• Also rushed for 535 yards on 73 carries and scored six touchdowns as a junior

• Spent his first two seasons at Regis Jesuit High School in Aurora, Colorado

• Collected 4,203 passing yards, 43 touchdowns and finished 319-of-501 (63.7%) through the air in 23 games at Regis Jesuit

• Led the Raiders to a 20-2 record in two seasons and helped them reach the Colorado 5A state quarterfinals each season

• Rated as a four-star prospect by 247Sports, Rivals and ESPN

• Also checked in nationally as the No. 10 pocket passer by ESPN, the No. 17 pro-style quarterback by Rivals and the No. 20 quarterback by 247Sports in this year’s class

• Listed as the No. 3 player in Arizona by 247Sports and ESPN, while Rivals tabs him as the No. 5 player in the state

• Member of the ESPN 300 list, checking in as the No. 217 recruit in the country

Personal

• Son of Ken and Suzi Marchiol

• Father played for the NFL’s New Orleans Saints and San Francisco 49ers

• One of three children (2 brothers)

• Majoring in sport management

• Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll

• Garrett Ford Academic Honor Roll

NICCO MARCHIOL

SEAN MARTIN 91

DL, 6-5, 291, Jr. Bluefield

Bluefield, W.Va.

Twitter: @SEANMARTIN91

Instagram: @seanmartin.91

• Has played in 30 career games with eight starts

• 2023 Preseason All-Big 12 Conference Fourth Team (Athlon Sports, Phil Steele)

2022 (So.)

• Academic All-Big 12 First Team

• Played in 12 games and started eight

• Finished with at least 1½ tackles for loss in four games in 2022

• Totaled three stops at Oklahoma State

• Made five tackles against Kansas State

• Posted a career-best two sacks as part of a three-tackle day against Oklahoma

• Finished with four stops, including 1½ tackles for loss, against TCU

• Career night vs. Baylor featured six tackles, including a sack,1½ tackles for loss and a forced fumble

• Posted four tackles at Texas

• Assisted on a pair of tackles at Virginia Tech

• Earned his first career start against Towson; posted one assisted stop in the game

• Tallied a pair of tackles for loss against Kansas as part of a four-tackle day

• Finished with two stops, including the first sack of his career, at Pitt

2021 (Fr.)

• Academic All-Big 12 First Team

• Saw action in all 13 games

• Used on 275 snaps, including 212 on defense with a season-high 25 at TCU

• Had 16 tackles, an assisted tackle for loss, quarterback hurry and fumble recovery

• Registered two tackles against LIU, Virginia Tech, Oklahoma, Baylor and Minnesota

• Assisted on a tackle for loss at Maryland and had a fumble recovery against LIU

2020 (COVID)

• Academic All-Big 12 Rookie Team

• Added depth on the defensive line, used primarily on special teams

• WVU Scout Team Defensive Player of the Week (K-State)

High School

• Played defensive end and served as the team captain for coach Freddy Simon at Bluefield High

• Captained the Class AA All-State First Team Defense in 2019

• Led the Beavers to a 12-2 record and the 2019 Class AA state championship game

• As a junior, named to the Class AA All-State First Team, as well as the All-USA West Virginia Second Team in helping Bluefield to a 12-2 record and Class AA state runner-up, finishing with 144 tackles and seven sacks in 2018

• Member of undefeated, state championship team as a sophomore in 2017

• Also played basketball

Personal

• Son of David Leggett and Torie Martin

• One of seven children (2 brothers, 4 sisters)

• Majoring in sport management

• Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll

• Garrett Ford Academic Honor Roll

Martin’s Defensive Statistics

COLIN MCBEE 43

FB, 6-0, 236, r-Fr. University

Morgantown, W.Va.

Twitter: @colin_mcbee

Instagram: @colin_mcbee43

2022 (Fr.)

• Redshirted

High School

• Played for coach John Kelley at University High

• Earned All-State Second Team Honors

• Two Rivers Conference Player of the Year

• OVAC 5A First Team in football

• Helped lead University to a 10-0 regular season as a senior in 2021

• Only season played full time offense

• Finished with 30 rushing attempts for 785 yards and 21 touchdowns

• Registered a team-leading 116 tackles (led team)

• Also finished with four sacks and 16 tackles for loss

• Second-place state wrestling as a senior

• 2021 state discus champ; set school discus record (156 feet)

• As a junior, second-leading tackler (89) on the team, finishing with four sacks and one interception

Personal

• Son of William and Jennifer McBee

• One of four children (2 brothers, 1 sister)

• Majoring in exercise physiology

• Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll

• Garrett Ford Academic Honor Roll

SEAN MARTIN

HERSHEY MCLAURIN 13

SPEAR, 6-1, 212, Jr.

Jones County JC

Friendship, Miss.

Twitter: @marques1mc

Instagram: @hersheyblackk

2022 (So.)

• Played in all 12 games and started two at free safety

• Finished with 45 tackles, including 25 solo, a tackle for loss and a pass breakup

• Totaled four tackles at Oklahoma State

• Made two tackles vs. Kansas State

• Assisted on two tackles and broke up a pass vs. TCU

• Tallied a career-high nine tackles, with seven solo stops, at Texas Tech

• Registered five tackles and his first career tackle for loss vs. Baylor

• Finished with four tackles at Texas

• Earned his first career WVU start against Towson and tallied four stops

• Posted a team-high eight tackles against Kansas

• Made his Mountaineer debut at Pitt; finished the game with a pair of tackles

• Enrolled at WVU in January 2022

2021 (Fr.) - Jones County JC

• Played safety for coach Steve Buckley at Jones Junior College in Ellisville, Mississippi

• Two-time All-Mississippi Association of Community Colleges Conference honoree

• In 2021, he finished with 36 tackles and five interceptions

• Tied for No. 4 nationally in interceptions and big part of a defense that led the nation in interceptions (22)

• Defense gave up 16.3 points per game, ranking No. 6 nationally

• Season-high nine tackles, including four solo stops, a tackle for loss and an interception at Pearl River

• Season-high two interceptions and a pass breakup at Copiah-Lincoln

• Had seven tackles at Itawamba

2020 (COVID) - Jones County JC

• In his first year in 2020, played in all five games in a COVID-19 shortened season

• Had 21 tackles and one tackle for loss

• Added two interceptions, a fumble recovery and four breakups

• 27-yard fumble return for a touchdown vs. East Central

• MACCC Defensive Player of the Week

• Had a season-high eight tackles, an interception and a tackle for loss vs. Pearl River

• Distinguished Academic All-MACCC and two-time JC Honor Roll member

• Played for coach Eric Booth at Collins High

• Four-year starting quarterback for the Tigers

• Won a combined 29 games over his final three seasons

• First team all-area selection

• Threw for more than 6,000 yards and 73 touchdowns in his career

• Named offensive player of the year in both football and basketball

• Basketball MVP

• Earned Dean’s List honors

High School

• Played for coach Eric Booth at Collins High

• Four-year starting quarterback for the Tigers

• Won a combined 29 games over his final three seasons

• First team all-area selection

• Threw for more than 6,000 yards and 73 touchdowns in his career

• Named offensive player of the year in football and basketball and basketball MVP

• Earned Dean’s List honors

Personal

• Son of Marcus and Cassandra McLaurin

• One of three children (1 brother, 1 sister)

• Majoring in health and well-being

Defensive Statistics

MONTRE MILLER 0

CB, 5-11, 188, r-Sr. Kent State

Blythewood, S.C.

Twitter: @newera_vi

Instagram: @newera__vi

• Enrolled at WVU in January 2023

2022 (r-Jr.) – Kent State

• Started all 12 games at cornerback for coach Sean Lewis

• Named All Mid-American Conference Cornerback (Athlon)

• Listed as one of Kent State’s Top 10 Players (College Football News)

• Finished with 52 tackles, including 40 solo stops, two interceptions, eight pass breakups, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery

• Finished with six solo tackles against Eastern Michigan

• Registered eight tackles, including five solo tackles, and two pass breakups against Bowling Green

• Accumulated eight solo tackles and had an interception against Akron

• Finished with five tackles, including four unassisted, forced and recovered a fumble against Toledo

• Had seven tackles, including five solo stops and assisted on a tackle for loss against Miami, Ohio

• Registered three solo stops, had an interception and a pass breakup against No. 1 Georgia

• Had three assisted tackles and a pass breakup against No. 7 Oklahoma

2021 (r-So.) – Kent State

• Started 13 games and helped lead the Golden Flashes to the MAC championship game and an appearance in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl

• Finished with 47 tackles, including 39 unassisted, 2 1/2 tackles for loss, a teamleading four interceptions, nine pass breakups, a forced fumble and fumble recovery

• Posted three tackles against Wyoming in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl

• Had five tackles against Northern Illinois in the MAC championship game

• Four solo stops, an interception and three pass breakups against Miami, Ohio

• Had three tackles, including two solo stops, assisted on a tackle for loss, broke up a pass against Northern Illinois

• Season-high seven unassisted tackles and a pass breakup against Western Michigan

• Had two solo stops and a pass breakup against Maryland

• Posted five tackles, including four solo tackles and two tackles for loss and a forced fumble at Iowa

• Finished with three tackles and a pass breakup against Texas A&M

2020 (COVID) – Kent State

• Played in all four games and had two solo tackles

2019 (r-Fr.) – Kent State

• Played in eight games and helped Kent State to a 7-6 record and a win in the Tropical Smoothie Café Frisco Bowl

• Registered nine tackles including six solo stops

• Season best three stops in bowl game win against Utah State

2018 (Fr.) – Kent State

• Played in four games and made one start before taking a redshirt

• Registered five tackles and two passes broken up

• Made collegiate debut at Bowling Green and first career start against Eastern Michigan

• Set career-highs with five tackles and two passes broken up against Eastern Michigan

High School

• Played for coach Robert O’Connell at Westwood High

• Made 51 receptions for 606 yards and scored seven touchdowns as a senior

• During high school career made 125 catches for 1,652 yards and 18 touchdowns

• Three-time AAU All-American in track and field

• Set school record for 100m and state record holder in the 4x100m

Personal

• Son of Marion and Sonya Miller

• One of two children (1 brother)

• Earned his bachelor’s degree in communications from Kent State in May 2022

• Pursuing a master’s degree in sport management

WYATT MILUM 74

OL, 6-6, 310, Jr. Spring Valley

Kenova, W.Va.

Twitter: @MilumWyatt

Instagram: @wyattmilum

• Has played in 24 career games, including 20 starts

• 2023 Preseason All-Big 12 Conference Second Team (Athlon Sports, Lindy’s)

• 2023 Preseason All-Big 12 Conference Fourth Team (Phil Steele)

2022 (So.)

• Academic All-Big 12 Conference First Team

• Started all 12 games at left tackle

• WVU Offensive Lineman of the Game: Oklahoma

• Saw action on 849 plays, including 70 or more in eight games

• Season-high 91 plays against Oklahoma

• Finished second with 36 knockdowns, including a season-high seven against Kansas State

• Had 47 great blocks, including 10 or more against Oklahoma (12) and Kansas State (10)

• Registered eight games without allowing a sack or having a missed assignment

2021 (Fr.)

• Played in 12 games and started eight at right tackle

• FWAA Freshman All-America Team

• The Athletic Freshman All-America Team

• On3 True Freshman All-America Team

• Saw action on 628 offensive plays, including a season-high 90 against Texas

• Used on 50 or more offensive plays in seven games

• Helped pave the way for Leddie Brown to rush for 1,000 yards

• WVU Offensive Lineman of the Game: Iowa State

• Finished with 32 knockdowns, including a season-high eight against Iowa State

• Registered 19 great blocks, including a season-high five at Kansas

• Did not surrender a sack in eight contests

High School

• Played offensive and defensive tackle for coach Brad Dingess at Spring Valley High

• Sports Illustrated -All-American, No. 1 right tackle in the nation and top-10 tackle overall

• Named 2020 All-American and was invited to play in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl game before it was canceled in October

• Named the 2020 recipient of the Joe Stydahar Award by the West Virginia Sportswriters Association, given to the state’s top lineman

• Three-time West Virginia All-State honoree, earning first-team honors as a junior and senior and second team as a sophomore

• For his career, saw action on 1,480 plays, finishing with 198 knockdowns, did not allow a sack and graded out to 92.7%

• Was a three-time All-Mountain State Athletic Conference selection, twice on the first team (2020, 2019) and once on the second team (2018)

• Helped Spring Valley to finish 7-2 his senior season and second round of the state playoffs

• Saw action on 274 plays on offense

• Registered 36 knockdowns and did not allow a sack

• Graded out to 94.8% for the season

• Also had 23 tackles on defense, including 1 1/2 sacks, 7 1/2 tackles for loss, one forced fumble and one blocked kick

• Rated a four-star prospect by ESPN, Rivals and 247Sports

• No. 1 tackle prospect overall in West Virginia by ESPN, Rivals and 247Sports

• Teammate of current Mountaineers Bryce Biggs, Graeson Malashevich and Doug Nester

Personal

• Son of Todd and Francie Milum

• One of two children (1 sister)

• Majoring in multidisciplinary studies

• Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll

• Garrett Ford Academic Honor Roll

MACGUIRE MOSS 38

LS, 6-1, 229, r-Fr. Batavia

Batavia, Ill.

Twitter: @MacguireMoss

Instagram: @macguire.moss

2022 (Fr.)

• Redshirted

High School

• Handled the snapping duties for Coach Dennis Piron at Batavia High; Also saw action at guard

• Helped lead Batavia to a 10-4 record and advance to the Illinois 7A state championship game

• Part of an offense that finished with 4,720 yards of total offense, including 2,971 rushing yards and 39 rushing touchdowns

Personal

• Son of Bryan and Mandi Moss

• One of three children (1 brother, 1 sister)

• Majoring in business

• Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll

• Garrett Ford Academic Honor Roll

WYATT MILUM

DOUG NESTER 72

OL, 6-7, 320, Sr. Spring Valley Kenova, W.Va.

Twitter: @Freshie74

Instagram: @Freshie74

• Has played in 43 career games, including 41 starts

• 2023 Preseason All-Big 12 Conference Third Team (Athlon Sports, Phil Steele)

• 2022 and 2023 Iron Mountaineer Award Winner

• Moved to right tackle this spring

2022 (Jr.)

• Academic All-Big 12 Conference First Team

• Started all 11 games in which he played at right guard

• Saw action on 811 plays, including a season-high 91 at Oklahoma

• Missed the TCU game with a leg injury

• Registered 27 knockdowns, including a season-high six at Pitt

• Had 16 great blocks, including a season-high four at Virginia Tech, and at Texas Tech and against Oklahoma

• Recorded eight games without allowing a sack

• Had seven games without missing an assignment

• 2022 Iron Mountaineer Award Winner

2021 (So.)

• Started all 13 games at right guard

• All-Big 12 Conference Second Team (PFF College)

• Saw action on 816 offensive snaps, including a season-high 90 plays against Texas

• Hampered by a broken bone in his right hand for the first half of the season

• Finished with 33 knockdowns, including a season-high five at TCU

• Also had 36 great blocks, including a season-high six at Kansas

• Enrolled at WVU in January 2021 after transferring from Virginia Tech

2020 (COVID) – Virginia Tech

• Played in eight games and started seven at right guard for coach Justin Fuente

• Helped lead Virginia Tech to No. 4 among Power 5 in rushing yards (240.1), No. 6 national ranking in rushing touchdowns (27) and No. 14 in total offense (440.7)

2019 (Fr.) – Virginia Tech

• Played in 11 games and started 10 at right guard

• PFF College All-Freshman Honorable Mention

High School

• Played for head coach Brad Dingess at Spring Valley High

• Played in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl

• 2018 Stydahar Award winner, signifying West Virginia’s top offensive lineman

• West Virginia All-State three-time selection

• Also played basketball and participated in track and field (shot put, discus)

• Teammate of current Mountaineers Bryce Biggs, Graeson Malashevich and Wyatt Milum

Personal

• Married the former Bryn Osburn in April 2023

• Son of Reggie and Cindy Nester

• One of three children (2 sisters)

• Graduated with his degree in general business in December 2022

• Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll

• Garrett Ford Academic Honor Roll

JA’SHAUN POKE 3

WR 5-10, 184, Sr. Kent State

Hampton, Ga.

Twitter: @jashaunpoke

Instagram: @jashaunpoke

• Enrolled at WVU in January 2023

• 2023 Preseason All-Big 12 Conference Third Team-KOR (Athlon Sports, Phil Steele)

2022 (Jr.) - Kent State

• All Mid-American Conference Second Team Specialist (MAC Coaches)

• All-PFF College Honorable Mention Specialist

• Listed as one of Kent State’s Top 10 Players (College Football News)

• Played wide receiver and returned kickoffs for coach Sean Lewis at Kent State

• Saw action in eight games, starting the final five

• Finished the season with 31 catches for 362 yards and a touchdown

• Had 15 kickoff returns for 411 yards with a long of 46 yards

2021 (So.) – Kent State

• Played in nine games and started seven, helping lead the Golden Flashes to the MAC championship game and an appearance in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl

• Finished with 26 catches for 315 yards, a touchdown and a long of 42 yards

• Accumulated 24 kick returns for 565 yards, an average of 23.54 yards per return, with a long of 50 yards

2020 (COVID) – Kent State

• Played in all four games

• Finished second on the team in catches (21), yards (326) and TD catches (3)

• Had career best seven catches for 124 yards against Buffalo

2019 (Fr.) – Kent State

• Played in 11 games at wide receiver and on special teams

• Caught three passes for 30 yards and a long of 12 yards

High School

• Played defensive back for coach Niketa Battle at Dutchtown High

• During his junior and senior seasons, posted a combined 42 tackles with five interceptions

• Part of a 12-1 team his senior year that reached the Georgia “Elite 8”

• Named to the all-region 4-A first-team defense squad as a defensive back

• Won the Georgia 5A State Championship in the 400m as a senior

Personal

• Son of Jeff Poke and Teresa Perkins

• One of five children (4 sisters)

• Majoring in business

DOUG NESTER

ASANI REDWOOD 92

DL, 6-3, 290, r-Fr. Collins Hill

Suwanee, Ga.

Twitter: @AsaniRedwood

Instagram: @asani_92_

2022 (Fr.)

• Redshirted

• Saw action in four games and played 54 defensive snaps, including 29 against Towson

• Finished with two tackles, two assists and a half tackle for loss

High School

• Played defensive end and tight end for coach Lenny Gregory at Collins Hill High

• MaxPrep All-American and all-state first team as a senior

• High school of current WVU bandit Jared Bartlett

• Has only played football for two seasons

• Helped lead Collins Hill to a 15-0 record in 2021, the Georgia 7A state championship and the No. 3 national ranking

• Finished with 181 career tackles, including 120 solo stops, 23 1/2 sacks, 39 tackles for loss, four forced fumbles and 57 hurries

• His 17 sacks set the school season record

• Had 10 tackles, including 1 1/2 sacks against Milton in the state championship game

Personal

• Son of Abez-ike Redwood and Nancy McDowell

• One of two children (1 brother)

• Majoring in health & well-being

TOMAS RIMAC 55

OL, 6-6, 318, r-So.

Brunswick

Brunswick, Ohio

Twitter: @rimact5

Instagram: @t.rimac

2022 (r-Fr.)

• Academic All-Big 12 Conference First Team

• The Athletic Freshman All-America First Team

• Played in all 12 games, including starting the final five

• Used on 430 offensive snaps, including averaging 72.4 snaps a game in the final five games of the season

• Registered a season-high 91 snaps against Oklahoma and six great blocks

• Recorded a season-best four knockdowns against TCU

2021 (Fr.)

• Redshirted

• Played four snaps against Long Island and Minnesota High

School

• Two-way player and three-year starter for coach Mark Pinzone at Brunswick High

• Named to the All-Ohio Prep Schools Writers’ Association (OPSWA) Division I AllState Honorable Mention team, All-Northeast Inland District Offense and all-area honorable mention

• Also a member of the track and field team (shot put)

Personal

• Son of Paul and Kristina Rimac

• One of three children (2 brothers)

• Majoring in sport management

• Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll

• Garrett Ford Academic Honor Roll

MALACHI RUFFIN 14

CB, 5-10, 193, r-Sr.

Nash Central Nashville, N.C.

Twitter: @_mruffin2

Instagram: @_mruffin

• Has played in 33 games with five starts

2022 (r-Jr.)

• Played in 12 games, including five starts at cornerback, cat safety and special teams

• Used on more than 400 defensive plays, including a season-high 85 at Oklahoma State

• Saw action on 180 special teams plays, including a season-high 25 at Iowa State

• Finished with 26 tackles for the season, including 15 solo stops and a fumble recovery, two interceptions and tied for a team-high five pass breakups

• Returned one of the picks 43 yards for a touchdown against Kansas State

• Registered a personal-best five tackles, including three unassisted tackles against Oklahoma

• Had four tackles, including three solo stops at Iowa State

• Also posted four tackles against Towson and Kansas State

2021 (r-So.)

• Academic All-Big 12 Second Team

• Played in 11 games, primarily on special teams

• Finished with 10 tackles, including eight unassisted tackles

• Saw action on more than 200 plays, including 33 on defense

• Registered three solo tackles at Kansas State, tying his season high

• Season-high three tackles against Texas Tech, including two unassisted tackles

• Had two tackles against Virginia Tech

2020 (COVID)

• Played in 10 games, primarily on special teams

• Saw action on 75 snaps, including 65 on special teams

• Registered four tackles, including three solo stops

2019 (r-Fr.)

• Did not see game action

2018 (Fr.)

• Redshirted

High School

• Played for coach Chris Lee at Nash Central High

• All-conference second team as a senior after finishing with 59 tackles, including 40 solo stops, two interceptions and a fumble recovery

• Also played basketball and ran track

Personal

• Son of Brian and Tylina Gordon

• One of three children (1 brother, 1 sister)

• Graduated with his bachelor’s degree in advertising and public relations in August 2022

• Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll

• Garrett Ford Academic Honor Roll

Ruffin’s Defensive Statistics

Year Games

HAMMOND RUSSELL IV 94

DL, 6-3, 307, r-So.

Dublin Coffman

Dublin, Ohio

Twitter: @Lildukes3

Instagram: @hammondrussell_iv

2022 (r-Fr.)

• Did not see game action

• WVU Juice Award: Baylor

2021 (Fr.)

• Redshirted; Played against LIU and Minnesota with season high 15 snaps vs LIU

High School

• Played defensive line for coach Mark Crabtree at Dublin Coffman High

• 2020 All-Ohio Prep Schools Writers’ Association (OPSWA) Division I All-State First Team, MaxPreps Ohio All-State First Team, all-district and all-league as a senior

• Tallied 52 tackles, including nine tackles for loss, during his senior campaign

• Also registered 1 1/2 sacks and two interceptions in 2020

• Earned OPSWA All-Ohio Special Mention as a junior, as well as first-team all-district and second-team all-league distinction

• 55 tackles, 9 1/2 tackles for loss, 2 1/2 sacks, six pass breakups and a fumble recovery in 2019

• Also played basketball

Personal

• Son of Hammond III and Natasha Russell

• One of six children (3 brothers, 2 sisters)

• Majoring in sport management

AK’BAR “DEUCE” SHABAZZ II 29

DB, 5-11, 188, r-So. Pitt

Marietta, Ga.

Twitter: @deuce_55

Instagram: @d3uce._15

2022 (r-Fr.)

• Did not see game action

• Enrolled at WVU in August 2022

2021 (Fr.) – Pitt

• Played for coach Pat Narduzzi at Pitt

• Redshirted

High School

• Two-year letterwinner for coach Matt Dickmann at Harrison High, which competes at 7A level, the state’s highest classification

• Finished with 63 tackles, including five tackles for loss and had eight pass breakups, two fumble recoveries, a forced fumble and an interception as a senior

• Helped Harrison to a Georgia Class 7A playoff appearance as a senior

• As a junior, he helped the Hoyas register a 15-0 season and the Class 6A title

Personal

• Son of Ak-Bar and Hermina Shabazz

• One of five children (1 brother, 3 sisters)

• Majoring in integrated studies

TAURUS SIMMONS 45

DL, 6-2, 245, Jr. Jenkins

Savannah, Ga.

Twitter: @Taurus_Simmons1

Instagram: @t.4five

2022 (So.)

• Academic All-Big 12 Conference Second Team

• Played in 10 games

• Saw action on 69 defensive plays, including a season-high 29 at Oklahoma State

• Used on a season-high 13 special teams plays at Iowa State

• Finished with eight tackles, including three solo stops, one sack and 1½ tackles for loss

• Had three tackles at Oklahoma, including two solo stops and a sack

• Assisted on two tackles, including one for loss, at Texas Tech

• Registered three tackles against Towson

2021 (Fr.)

• Academic All-Big 12 Second Team

• Saw action in 12 games

• Finished with six tackles, including three solo stops

• WVU Special Teams Champion: Kansas

• Registered a solo tackle at Kansas and season-high four tackles at Baylor, including two solo stops

2020 (COVID)

• Academic All-Big 12 Rookie Team

• Redshirted but saw action in three games, adding depth at bandit

• Season-high 10 plays, including eight defensive snaps against Eastern Kentucky

• Season-high two solo tackles, including a 7-yard sack against Eastern Kentucky

• WVU Scout Team Defensive Player of the Week (Kansas)

High School

• Played outside linebacker and defensive end for coach Jason Cameron at Jenkins High

• 2019 Savannah Morning News’ Football Defensive Player of the Year

• Earned a spot on the All-Region 3A First Team Defense

• Finished with 198 career tackles, including 136 unassisted tackles, 21 sacks, 50½ tackles for loss and 10 forced fumbles

• As a senior, finished with 81 tackles, including nine tackles and 24½ tackles for loss

• Class 3A All-State Honorable Mention as a junior and named All-Region 3A First Team Defense; finished with 79 tackles, including 58 solo stops, seven sacks, 19 tackles for loss, two forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries

• Earned All-Region 3A Second Team Defense as a sophomore; registered 38 tackles, including 21 solo stops, five sacks, seven tackles for loss and two forced fumbles

Personal

• Son of Taurus and Makka Simmons

• One of five children (2 brothers, 2 sisters)

• Majoring in sport management

• Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll

• Garrett Ford Academic Honor Roll

Simmons’ Defensive Statistics

JACOLBY SPELLS 6

CB, 5-11, 184, So. American Heritage

Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Twitter: @drippy4k_

Instagram: @jacolblyspells

2022 (Fr.)

• Played in nine games, seeing action on 245 plays, including a season-high 64 plays against Baylor and 59 at Texas Tech

• Finished with 13 tackles, including nine solo stops and an interception returned 27 yards for a touchdown at Virginia Tech

• Had four tackles, two solo, against Baylor, four solo at Texas Tech and three tackles against Towson

High School

• Played cornerback for coach Patrick Surtain at American Heritage High

• Switched from receiver to cornerback and helped American Heritage to the Florida 5A state title and a 11-2 record as a junior

• Speedster who also participated in track and ran a 10.79 in the 100 meters

• Junior numbers totaled 32 tacklesand sophomore statistics showed him with 25 receptions and four touchdowns, averaging 23.7 yards per catch

• Five catches for 112 yards and a touchdown in a 10-2 freshman season

Personal

• Son of Chavette Burrows

• One of four children (2 brothers, 1 sister)

• Majoring in exploratory pathway

Spells’ Defensive Statistics

CHRISTION STOKES 31

S, 6-0, 199, r-Fr. Harper Woods

Detroit, Mich.

Twitter: @christionstokes

Instagram: @st6kes

2022 (Fr.)

• Redshirted after enrolling at WVU in January 2022

High School

• Three-year starter and four-year varsity performer for coach Rod Oden at Harper Woods High

• Detroit News All-State First Team in Division 3-4 as a running back and defensive back

• Michigan High School Coaches Association’s Dream Team Offense

• A top-10 finalist for Mr. Football in the state of Michigan

• All Region First Team (RB & DB)

• National Honor Society member

• Finished with 1,885 rushing yards, 21 TDs (19 rushing, two receiving)

• Had 94 tackles, 12 TFL, four sacks and one interception

• Versatile player who played seven different positions in high school ranging from safety, cornerback, linebacker, running back to quarterback

Personal

• Son of Mark and Calandra Stokes

• One of two children (1 brother)

• Majoring in multidisciplinary media studies

• Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll

• Garrett Ford Academic Honor Roll

JACOLBY SPELLS

OLIVER STRAW 41

P, 6-2, 210, So. Mentone Grammar School

Melbourne, Australia

Twitter: @Ollie_Straw

Instagram: @olliestraw

• 2023 Preseason All-Big 12 Conference Fourth Team (Phil Steele)

2022 (Fr.)

• College Football News Freshman All-America Honorable Mention

• Saw action in all 11 games in which he played; WVU did not punt against Towson

• Finished with 48 punts for 2,029 yards, averaging 42.3 yards per kick

• Registered 17 punts inside the opponent’s 20-yard line, had seven that were 50 yards or more, two touchbacks and a long punt of 63 yards

• Big 12 Conference Co-Special Teams Player of the Week (Oklahoma)

• Big 12 Conference Special Teams Player of the Week (Texas Tech)

• Made his Mountaineer debut at Pitt

• Enrolled at WVU in January 2022

High School

• Strong athletic background playing Australian Rules football and basketball

• Kicks with either foot and can punt spiral or end-over-end rugby style

• Trained with Prokick Australia

• Played Australian rules football for his high school team and AAU team for seven years

• Played high school football (DE/TE) at Shore Regional High School in West Long Branch, New Jersey

Personal

• Son of Anthony and Joanne Straw

• Has dual citizenship in United States and Australia; was born in Hoboken, N.J.

• One of two children (1 brother)

• Majoring in finance

• Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll

• Garrett Ford Academic Honor Roll

Straw’s Punting Statistics

Year Games Punts Yards

RONAN SWOPE 99

P, 5-11, 160, r-So. Malvern Prep

King of Prussia, Pa.

Twitter: @deuce_55

Instagram: @d3uce._15

2022 (r-Fr.)

• Did not see game action

2021 (Fr.)

• Redshirted

High School

• Played for coach Dave Gueriera at Malvern Prep

• Two time All-State First Team Punter and earned All-Area First Team honors

• Two-time All-Main Line First Team

• Kohl’s Kicking 5-Star Punter

• Averaged 41.9 yards per punt during his high school career

• Graduated with distinguished honors (4.0 GPA)

Personal

• Son of Steve and Patsy Swope

• Father played basketball at Elizabethtown College

• One of two children (1 sister)

• Majoring in business

KOLE TAYLOR 87

TE, 6-7, 246, Jr. LSU

Grand Junction, Colo.

Twitter: @koletaylor3

Instagram: @koletaylor7

• Enrolled at WVU in January 2023

2022 (So.) – LSU

• SEC Academic Honor Roll

• Played tight end for coach Brian Kelly at LSU

• Had 32 career appearances with seven starts

• Saw action in 13 games, starting two, helping lead the Tigers to a 10-4 record, an appearance in the SEC Championship Game and a win over Purdue in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl

• Finished with five catches for 55 yards with a long catch of 26 yards

• Had two catches for 33 yards with a long of 26 yards against Florida

• Registered an 11-yard reception against New Mexico

• Had an 8-yard catch against Florida State

OLIVER STRAW

2021 (Fr.) – LSU

• Played in 12 games, starting three times

• Starts came against McNeese, at Kentucky and Louisiana-Monroe

• Scored first collegiate touchdown on a 41-yard reception in win over Mississippi State

• The 41-yard catch was longest of his career

• Had career-best four receptions for 22 yards in win over McNeese

• Added a 5-yard catch against Arkansas

• Member of the 2021 SEC Academic Honor Roll

2020 (COVID) – LSU

• Played in seven games, starting two

• Caught six passes for 36 yards

• Biggest catch was a 4-yard reception on third-and-10 in fourth quarter in win over Florida; on that play, his cleat came off and Florida defender tossed it down field, resulting in an unsportsmanlike penalty; the result was a first down, which extended LSU’s game-winning drive

• Had three receptions for 11 yards vs. Florida and followed that with two catches, including a 20-yarder, the following week in win over Ole Miss

• First career catch came against Texas A&M

High School

• Four-time letterwinner for coach Shawn Marsh at Central High

• One of the nation’s top tight end prospects in the Class of 2020

• Earned all-state first-team honors and twice name all-conference

• Outstanding all-around player from Grand Junction, Colorado

• Listed as the nation’s 10th-best tight end by 247Sports and the No. 5 overall prospect in the state of Colorado

• Rated four-star prospect by Rivals

• Totaled 1,084 yards receiving and 18 touchdowns during his high school career

• Hauled in 25 catches for 331 yards and five touchdowns as a senior in 2019

• As a junior, caught 29 passes for 510 yards and eight TDs

• Caught 18 passes for 243 yards and a pair of TDs as a sophomore

• Three-time honor roll distinction

Personal

• Son of Sean and Cheri Taylor

• Father played football at Western State

• Mother played soccer at Northern Colorado

• One of three children (1 brother, 1 sister)

• Majoring in integrated studies

JALEN THORNTON 97

DL, 6-2, 277, r-Jr.

Indian Hill

Cincinnati, Ohio

Twitter: @JalenThornton52

Instagram: @jalen_thornton

• Has played in 31 career games

2022 (r-So.)

• Played in eight games with season-high 37 defensive snaps at Texas Tech

• Registered 14 special teams snaps at Iowa State and 13 at Oklahoma State

• Tied his career high in tackles with two at Texas Tech

2021 (r-Fr.)

• Added depth on the defensive line; used extensively on special teams

• Played in 12 games, saw action on more than 200 plays, including 72 defensive snaps

• Season-high 23 defensive snaps with 16 on special teams against Baylor

• Had solo tackles at Maryland, vs. Long Island and against Minnesota in the Guaranteed Rate Bowl

2020 (COVID)

• Played in 10 games, adding depth on the defensive line; also used on special teams

• Saw action on 168 plays, including 81 on defense

• Used on a season-high 35 plays at Oklahoma State, including 23 on defense

• Assisted on five tackles, including a season-high two against Eastern Kentucky

2019 (Fr.)

• Redshirted

High School

• A two-way lineman and team captain at Indian Hill for coach Tony Arcuri

• Earned All-Ohio Division IV First Team honors as a senior, and was a third-team member as a junior

• Named Cincinnati Hills Conference Defensive Player of the Year, two-time allconference first team and two-time all-region selection

• For his career, he had 215 tackles, 101 solo, 16 1/2 sacks and a fumble recovery

Personal

• Son of John and Allison Thornton

• Father was a two-time All-Big East and Sports Network All-America First Team performer playing for Hall of Fame coach Don Nehlen at West Virginia and had a 10-year NFL career with the Tennessee Titans and Cincinnati Bengals

• One of two children (1 brother)

• Will graduated with his bachelor’s degree in sport management in August 2023

• Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll

• Garrett Ford Academic Honor Roll

Thornton’s Defensive Statistics

JALEN THORNTON

JOSIAH TROTTER 40

LB, 6-2, 242, Fr.

St. Joseph’s Prep

Philadelphia, Pa.

Twitter: @TrotterJosiah

Instagram: @josiah_trotter40

• Enrolled at WVU in January 2023

High School

• Played for coach Tim Roken at Saint Joseph’s Prep

• Invited to play in the All-American Bowl

• 2022 All-State First Team (LB) by PennLive.com

• 2021 Pennsylvania Football Writers’ 6A All-State Team (LB)

• 2021 All-Eastern PA Football Co-Player of the Year

• Earned All-Catholic First Team honors

• Finished with 75 tackles, two forced fumbles, three sacks and an interception as a senior despite missing four games due to injury

• Recorded 114 tackles, nine tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, two fumble recoveries and six passes defended as a junior

• Four-star prospect by Rivals and ESPN and three-star by 247Sports and On3

Personal

• Son of Jeremiah Sr. and the late Tammi Trotter

• His father was a two-time All-Pro and four-time Pro Bowl linebacker with the Philadelphia Eagles

• One of two children (1 brother)

• Majoring in business & communication pathways

SULLIVAN WEIDMAN 56

OL, 6-5, 323, r-Fr.

Dexter Southfield

Franklin, Mass.

Twitter: @sullyweidman

Instagram: @sullyweidman

2022 (Fr.)

• Redshirted

• WVU Juice Award: Oklahoma

High School

• Played offensive and defensive tackle for coach Casey Day at Dexter Southfield High

• Evergreen League Co-Lineman of the Year and All-Evergreen First Team

• Earned All-NEPSAC Class B First Team honors

• Dexter Southfield canceled its 2020 season due to COVID-19

• Rated three-star prospect by ESPN, Rivals and 247Sports

• No. 4 prospect from Massachusetts by Rivals, No. 6 by 247Sports and No. 7 by ESPN

Personal

• Son of Patrick and Amy Weidman

• One of two children (1 sister)

• Majoring in business

EDWARD VESTERINEN 96

DL, 6-3, 283, Jr.

French Finnish School of Helsinki

Helsinki, Finland

Twitter: @vesEdward

Instagram: @eduves

2022 (So.)

• Academic All-Big 12 Conference First Team

• Used on 242 defensive plays in 12 games, including a season-high 38 at Texas Tech

• Finished with 10 tackles, including one sack, 2½ackles for loss and two QB hurries

2021 (Fr.)

• Played in eight games at defensive tackle, starting one

• Saw action on 125 plays, including 112 defensive snaps

• Season-high 23 defensive plays against Iowa State

• Finished with seven tackles for the season and assisted on a tackle for loss against Texas

• Enrolled at WVU in January 2021

High School

• Played defensive line for coach Mikko Koikkalainen with the Helsinki Roosters and Finnish Senior National Team

• Traveled to the United States in 2019 with Brandon Collier of PPI Recruits during the DreamChasers Tour

• 2019 Finland Men’s National League Lineman of the Year and all-star (DL)

• 2019 MVP of Finland Men’s National Team game against Demark

• Helped lead Finland to three national championship tournament appearances

• In 2019 at the U19 European Championship, was the tournament statistic leader, finishing with 17½ tackles, including four sacks and 10½ tackles for loss

• In 2018, helped lead Finland to a third-place finish at the European championship

• Played in AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, in the International Bowl for Finland

U19 Team Nordic against Team USA U-19 Select

• Spent time serving Finland’s mandatory military service

• Participated in tennis and track & field (400 meters, shot put)

Personal

• Son of Seppo Vesterinen and Iveta Aaltonen

• One of four children (3 brothers)

• Majoring in finance

• Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll

• Garrett Ford Academic Honor Roll

Vesterinen’s Defensive Statistics

EDWARD VESTERINEN

JAHIEM WHITE 22

RB, 5-7, 190, Fr. William Penn Senior York, Pa.

Twitter: @JahiemWhite_305

Instagram: @gfb_jah4

• Enrolled at WVU in January 2023

High School

• Played for coach Russ Stoner at William Penn Senior High

• 2022 All-State First Team (RB) by PennLive.com

• 2022 York Daily Record Offensive Player of the Year

• York-Adams Interscholastic Athletic Association Division I Offensive Player of the Year

• 2021 Pennsylvania Football Writers’ 6A All-State Team (RB)

• Recorded 1,918 yards and 37 touchdowns as a senior

• Also added 33 catches for 428 yards in 2022

• Ran for 417 yards with seven touchdowns against Dallastown

• Also tallied 328 yards and three scores in a playoff game against Central York

• Totaled 178 scrimmage yards, scored five touchdowns, had two interceptions and registered more than 100 return yards in a game against Carlisle

• Ran for 2,128 yards and 31 touchdowns as a junior, helping his team to a 7-3 mark

• Earned multiple all-state honors

• School-record holder in career rushing yards (5,780)

• No. 2 in York County history in rushing yards

• Ranked as a three-star prospect by ESPN, 247Sports, On3 and Rivals

Personal

• Son of Ladoria Glover

• One of six children (4 brothers, 1 sister)

• Majoring in exploratory pathway

VICTOR WIKSTROM 82

TE, 6-4, 263, r-So.

Rig Celseiusskolan

Uppsala, Sweden

Twitter: @victor_wikstrom

Instagram: @victor_wikstrom25

2022 (r-Fr.)

• Did not see game action

• WVU Scout Team Offensive Champion: Virginia Tech 2021 (Fr.)

• Redshirted after enrolling at WVU in January 2021

• Played against Long Island and Minnesota in the Guaranteed Rate Bowl

High School

• Played tight end for coaches Robert Johansson and Andreas Ehrenreich at Celsiusskolan High and for the Taby Flyers; In Sweden, players play on two teams at the same time; they belong to a home team (Taby Flyers) where games are played and the high school team (Celsiusskolan) providing practice

• Traveled to the U.S. in 2019 with PPI Recruits during the DreamChasers Tour

• Participated in The Nordic Championships (2017, 2018), the World Championships (2018) and the European Championships (2019)

• Won the Football Ambassador Award for the Taby Flyers and was named MVP (2017)

• Participated in three camps with the Swedish National Team (U-15, U-17, U-19)

• Played soccer (goalkeeper) and handball

Personal

• Son of Jan and Karin Wikstrom

• One of two children (1 sister)

• Majoring in communication studies

• Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll

• Garrett Ford Academic Honor Roll

AVERY WILCOX 34

S, 6-0, 204, r-So.

Ft. Mill

Ft. Mill, S.C.

Twitter: @averyjwilcox

Instagram: @avery_wilcox

2022 (r-Fr.)

• Saw action against Towson

• WVU Special Teams Scout Champion: Oklahoma State 2021 (Fr.)

• Redshirted

• WVU Defensive Scout Champion: Kansas

High School

• Played for coach Rob McNeely at Ft. Mill High

• Saw action in 10 games as a senior and finished with 44 tackles, including 28 solo stops, three interceptions, six pass breakups and three blocked field goals

• Played in nine games as a junior and registered 62 tackles, including 36 unassisted tackles, two interceptions and two pass breakups

Personal

• Son of Ray and Robie Wilcox

• One of two children (1 brother)

• Father played football at West Virginia and won the Nickolich Award, signifying the top walk-on in the program

• Majoring in management information systems

• Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll

• Garrett Ford Academic Honor Roll

JOHNNY WILLIAMS IV 60

OL, 6-7, 308, Fr. Northeast Macon, Ga.

Twitter: @Jay_WilliamsIV

Instagram: @bigjay527

• Enrolled at WVU in January 2023

High School

• Four-year starter on the offensive line for coach Jeremy Wiggins at Northeast High

• Two-time All-State, including first team in 2022

• Two-time All-Region 2-2A First-Team (2020, 2022) and All-Region 2-2A Second Team (2021) honoree as selected by the league’s coaches

• Also played basketball and participated in track and field, qualifying for the 2021 region meet in the discus and shot put.

• Three-star rating by ESPN, 247Sports, On3 and Rivals

Personal

• Son of Johnny Williams and Jennifer Harper

• One of two children (1 sister)

• Majoring in health and well-being

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JAREL WILLIAMS

WR, 6-2, 206, r-Fr. Saraland

Saraland, Ala.

Twitter: @jarelwilliams8

Instagram: @jarel.w

2022 (Fr.)

• Redshirted but saw action against Towson

• Enrolled at WVU in January 2022

High School

• Played wide receiver for coach Jeff Kelly at Saraland High

• 2020 ASWA Class 6A All-State Second Team and AL.com All-Coastal First Team

• Totaled 60 catches for 883 yards and 13 TDs in 2021, 46 passes for 802 yards and 10 TDs in 2020 and 26 receptions for 392 yards and six scores as a sophomore

• Also played basketball

Personal

• Son of Darian and Janel Williams

• Lived in Germany as a child

• Majoring in finance

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ANDREW WILSON-LAMP

CB, 6-2, 175, r-So.

Massillon Washington

Massillon, Ohio

Twitter: @slim_drew4

Instagram: @slim_drewski

2022 (r-Fr.)

• Played in 11 games, including a start at Oklahoma State

• Saw action on 161 defensive snaps, including a season-high 78 at Oklahoma State

• Finished with nine tackles, including five solo stops and two pass breakups

• Had a season-high four tackles, all solo, at Oklahoma State

2021 (Fr.)

• Redshirted but played in four games

• Used on a season-high 21 plays, including action on 12 defensive snaps against LIU

• Saw action on 10 plays at Baylor, including seven on defense

• Enrolled at WVU in January 2021

High School

• Played wide receiver and defensive back for coach Nate Moore at Washington High

• Earned All-Northeast Inland District First Team and All-Ohio honorable mention honors as a senior

• Tallied 11 catches for 319 yards and a touchdown on offense, as well as 19 1/2 tackles, a sack, three tackles for loss and eight pass breakups on defense as a senior

• All-state special mention selection as a junior

• Also earned all-district honors in 2019

• Caught 55 passes for 1,049 yards and 11 touchdowns in 2019

• Also had eight tackles, one tackle for loss and four pass breakups as a junior

• Two-time all-county selection

• Also played basketball and ran track

• Finished second at the state track meet in the 4x100 and sixth in the 4x200

Personal

• Son of Kelly Lamp

• One of six children (3 brothers, 2 sisters)

• Majoring in multidisciplinary studies

BRANDON YATES 50

OL, 6-4, 316, r-Jr.

Liberty (Las Vegas, Nev.)

Middletown, Del.

Twitter: @flyguy_brandon1

Instagram: @thebrandonyates

2022 (r-So.)

• Played in all 12 games at right tackle

• Saw action on 407 offensive snaps, including a season-high 50 at Texas Tech and TCU

• Had 14 knockdowns, including a season-high three at Iowa State

• Registered two knockdowns at Virginia Tech and against Texas Tech

• Recorded 10 great blocks, including a season-high four against Oklahoma 2021 (r-Fr.)

• Started all 13 games at left tackle

• Saw action on 888 offensive snaps, including a season-high 90 snaps against Texas

• Used on 50 or more plays in 12 games

• WVU Offensive Lineman of the Game: Texas

• Finished with 38 knockdowns, including a season-high six against Iowa State

• Did not allow a sack in seven games

• Also registered 17 great blocks, including a season-high three against Texas and Kansas

2020 (COVID)

• All-Big 12 Honorable Mention (Coaches)

• Played in 10 games and started eight at left tackle

• Used on 545 offensive plays and 53 special teams snaps

• Used on a season-high 91 snaps against Kansas State

• Finished with 19 knockdown blocks and did not allow a sack in eight contests

2019 (Fr.)

• Redshirted

High School

• Played offensive tackle for coach Richard Muraco at Liberty Baptist Academy in Las Vegas

• All-4A Desert Southeast Conference First Team and All-Southeast as a senior

Personal

• Son of Devon and Shironda Anderson

• Married to the former Madeline Samsell on May 8

• One of three children (1 brother, 1 sister)

• Graduated with his degree in sport management in May 2023

• Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll

• Garrett Ford Academic Honor Roll

BRANDON YATES

NEWCOMERS

BEANIE BISHOP

CB, 5-10, 181, Louisville, Ky.

Pleasure Ridge Park HS/Western Kentucky/ Minnesota

Twitter: @_sbx2

Instagram: _sbx2

Played for coach P.J. Fleck at Minnesota … 2022 (r-Jr.): Saw action in 13 games, helping the Gophers finish 9-4 and win the Pinstripe Bowl finished with 29 tackles, including 20 solo stops, one sack and a pass breakup … enrolled at Minnesota in January 2022 … spent four seasons (2018-21) playing in 36 career games at Western Kentucky … 2021 All-Conference USA First Team (Defensive Back) and Conference USA Honorable Mention (Kickoff Returner) … Conference USA Defensive Player of the Week (Nov. 6, 2021) … finished with 76 tackles, totaling 8 1/2 tackles for loss, 12 pass breakups, three interceptions and forced one fumble … returned 32 kickoffs for 799 yards … coached by Tommy Williams at Pleasure Ridge Park High in Louisville, Kentucky … earned Class 6A AllDistrict 3 honors at wide receiver, defensive back and special teams returner … named the Greater Louisville Offensive Player of the Game at the 2017 Best of the Bluegrass All-Star Game … as a junior, recorded 38 tackles and made two interceptions … made 24 catches for 697 yards and seven touchdowns … son of Shannon Bishop Sr. and Lissa Harrison … one of four children (2 sisters, 1 brother) ... graduated with his degree in human resources and development from Minnesota in May 2023.

TYRIN BRADLEY JR.

BAN, 6-2, 251, Lubbock, Texas Monterey/Abilene Christian

Twitter: @tyrinbradley1

Instagram: @tyrinbradley_

Played for coach Keith Patterson at Abilene Christian … 2022 (So.): earned All-WAC First Team honors helped Abilene Christian finish 7-4 and make an appearance in the WAC Championship game … saw action in 11 games and was used on 622 snaps … second-leading tackler on the team with 49 tackles, including 19 unassisted tackles … led the team in sacks (4), tackles for loss (10 1/2) and quarterback hurries (14) … also had a forced fumble and a pass breakup … 2021 (Fr.): appeared in seven games and saw action on 93 plays … finished with nine tackles, including seven solo stops, assisted on a sack and had a tackle for loss … played for coach Wayne Hutchinson at Monterey High … played quarterback and defensive end … saw action in eight games as a senior due to injuries, finishing with 30 tackles, including 15 unassisted tackles, eight sacks and 10 tackles for loss … earned all-district honorable mention as a senior and all-district first team as a junior … as a junior, registered 50 tackles, including six sacks and 10 tackles for loss … son of Antonio Ward Sr. and Reshaunda Pinkard … one of three children (1 brother, 1 sister) … majoring in integrated studies.

NOAH BRAHAM

TE, 6-3, 234, Morgantown, W.Va. University HS

Twitter:@noah_braham

Instagram: @brahamnoah

Played tight end, receiver, linebacker and defensive line for coach John Kelley at University High … suffered an ankle injury at the mid-point of his junior season, limiting his time on the field in the latter half of the season and the beginning of his senior season … as a senior, he totaled 38 receptions for 489 yards …

also scored six touchdowns … as a junior, he caught 16 passes for 350 yards and three touchdowns … on defense as sophomore, he recorded 49 tackles, including 38 solos and three sacks … also returned 15 punts … West Virginia baseball player of the year and OVAC 5A player of the year … son of All-American and WVU Hall of Fame offensive lineman Rich (199093) and Connie Braham … father played in the NFL from 1994-2006 ... one of three children (1 brother, 1 sister) majoring in finance.

TOMIWA DUROJAIYE

DL, 6-4, 278

Middletown, Del. Middletown/Kentucky

Twitter: @tomiwadurojaiye

Instagram: 33tomiwa

Played for coach Mark Stoops at Kentucky … 2022 (Fr.): redshirted … played in three games … dean’s list (Fall 2022) … mid-year enrollee in January of 2022 … High School: coached by Zach Blum at Middletown High named all-state first team as a junior and senior … named the 2021 Delaware 3A Defensive Player of the Year by the Delaware Interscholastic Football Coaches Association … totaled 58 tackles, 25½ tackles for loss, 10 sacks, two forced fumbles and two pass breakups … in a shortened eight-game season in 2020, charted 45 tackles, 19½ tackles for loss and 8½ sacks, helping his team to a 7-1 record and conference championship, while finishing as state runner-up … named to the Honor Roll as a senior … son of Theresa and Bayo Durojaiye … dad originated from Nigeria … born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania … one of four children … majoring in business and communication pathways.

ORYEND FISHER

DL, 6-6, 217, Georgetown, Ky.

Great Crossing HS

Twitter: @OryendFisher

Instagram: @Oryend

Played for coach Ricky Bowling at Great Crossing High … 2022 All-State 5A First Team … Kentucky Sports Radio All-State Team (DL) … 2021 Kentucky Sports Radio All-State Team (EDGE) … posted 84 tackles, including 11 1/2 sacks, during his senior season … as a junior, he posted 77 tackles, including 14 tackles for loss and 13 1/2 sacks … also forced three fumbles and recovered two during 2021 … overall, he amassed 161 tackles and 25 sacks between his junior and senior seasons … son of Rodney and Tonja Fisher … one of two children (1 brother) … majoring in art.

RODNEY GALLAGHER III

WR, 5-10, 167, Uniontown, Pa.

Laurel Highlands HS

Twitter: @Rodney_G3

Instagram: Rodney.gallagher

Played for coach Rich Kolesar at Laurel Highlands High … 2022 Pennsylvania Male Athlete of the Year earned four all-state first team honors (ATH) WPIAL 4A Big Seven Conference Offensive Player of the Year … invited to play in the All-American Bowl, an annual East-West matchup in San Antonio, Texas … Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Fab 22 … earned multiple all-state and all-conference honors … two-time Pittsburgh Post-Gazette WPIAL Male Athlete of the Year … played quarterback as a senior, completing 93-of-167 (55.7%) passes for 1,272 yards and 13 touchdowns … on the ground, he ran for 690 yards on 146 carries and tallied 11 touchdowns … also caught 13 passes for 77 yards and four touchdowns as a senior … during his junior season, he completed 104-of-179 (58.1%) passes for 1,365 yards and 12 touchdowns … also ran for 1,130 yards on 169 carries and scored 21 touchdowns finished his high school career with 3,014 passing yards on 225-of-395 (57%) attempts and 29 touchdowns, 2,376 rushing yards on 418 carries and 40 touchdowns, to go along with 890

receiving yards on 56 catches for 11 touchdowns … also a standout basketball player for Laurel Highlands … four-time All-State First Team selection … only player in western Pennsylvania history to be named four-time WPIAL Fab 5 by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette … finished career with 2,035 career points averaged 22.0 points, five rebounds and five assists per game as a senior … son of Rodney Jr. and the late Crystal Gallagher … one of four children (3 sisters) … majoring in sport management.

EJ HORTON, JR.

WR, 6-0, 178, Louisville, Kentucky

Palmetto Academy/Marshall

Twitter: @_IssaLilGoat

Instagram: ejhorton7

Played for coach Charles Huff at Marshall … 2022 (So.): saw action in 12 games, starting the final four games finished with 12 catches for 186 yards and a touchdown … used on 269 snaps and was targeted 28 times … High School: Played for coach Kevin Rholetter at Palmetto Academy … two-time all-region honoree and claimed all-conference honors, while being named the team’s offensive player of the year in each of his last two seasons … caught 47 passes for 774 and 11 touchdowns as a senior … recorded 48 catches, 827 yards and 11 more scores as a junior … returned three interceptions for touchdowns with three more in the kicking game … son of Eric Horton and Elizabeth Lee … one of four children (1 brother, 2 sisters) … majoring in integrated studies.

JORDAN JACKSON

CB, 5-11, 178, Fairfield, Ohio Fairfield HS

Twitter: @jordannjackson_

Instagram: @jordannjacksonn_

Played for coach Jason Krause at Fairfield High all-conference … all-district … ran for 870 yards on 139 attempts with six touchdowns as a senior … also caught 10 passes for 197 yards and two scores … as a junior, totaled 973 yards with six scores in 2021 … had 42 tackles and an interception during his sophomore season … graduated cum laude … son of Fate and Tiffany Jackson … twin brother of fellow WVU player Josiah Jackson … one of four children (2 brothers, 1 sister) … majoring in exploratory pathway.

ZACHARIAH KEITH

DL, 6-6, 258, Atlanta, Ga. Douglas County HS

Twitter: @Zach_keithh

Instagram: _1truzacc_

Played for Coach Johnny White at Douglas County High School … 2022 All-State Honorable-Mention First Team … 2022 All-Region 5-6A Honorable-Mention … 2021 Class 6A All-State First Team … recorded 76 total tackles (46 solo) as a senior with four sacks, seven tackles for loss and averaged eight tackles per game … as a junior, he contributed 101 total tackles (59 solo) and 14 sacks ... contributed 11 stops as a sophomore … career statistics totaled 188 total tackles (114 solo), 25 sacks, four forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and a 7.8 tackles per game average … AB Honor Roll … son of James and Brittany Golding … one of three children (1 brother, 1 sister) … majoring in business and communication pathways.

NICK KRAHE

OL, 6-6, 293, Erie, Pa. Harbor Creek HS

Twitter: @nick_krahe

Instagram: @nickrahe_

Played guard and tackle for coach Troy Budziszewski at Harbor Creek High 2022 all-state first team and two-time All-Region 5 First Team as an offensive and defensive lineman in 2022 … Erie Times-News District

10 Football Small School All-Star team … defensively was credited with 74 tackles, 7½ tackles for loss, one sack, five quarterback hurries, one forced fumble and two fumble recoveries … as a junior, he finished with 59 tackles, six quarterback hurries and a sack …. also played basketball … outstanding student with a 4.0+ GPA … son of Andrew and Joanne Krahe … one of two children (1 brother) … majoring in sport management.

NOAH MASSEY

WR, 6-3, 237, Houston, Texas

Spring Westfield HS/Bowling Green/Angelo State

Twitter: @NoahMassey15

Instagram: @ogcinco_

Played for coach Jeff Girsch at Angelo State … 2022 (rJr.): Lone Star Conference All-Conference Second Team Offense … saw action in 13 games and had team-high 52 catches for 684 yards and four touchdowns … recorded four or more catches in eight games … 2021 (r-So.): played in 14 games and was second-leading receiver on the team with 29 catches for 399 yards and tied the team-high with five touchdowns … 2020 (COVID): played for coach Scott Loefler at Bowling Green … saw action in three games, catching at least one pass in each of those contests … his 121 receiving yards ranked third on the team, second among wide receivers … averaged 20.2 yards per reception, best on the team … 2019 (So.): redshirted … played in three games … had one catch for 14 yards in a win over Morgan State … 2018 (Fr.): played in nine games, starting one … had three catches for 27 yards with a touchdown reception … High School: played three years on varsity for coach Matt Meekins, earning two letters and helping lead Spring Westfield High to an 11-1 record in 2017 … as a senior, had 27 catches for 617 yards and six touchdowns … had five catches for 110 yards in six games as a junior … also lettered in track and field … son of Tim and Kesha Massey … one of five children (3 brothers, 1 sister) … graduated with his bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies from Angelo State in December 2022.

COREY MCINTYRE JR.

DL, 6-3, 305, Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Treasure Coast HS

Twitter: @coreyJr55

Instagram: @cmj.jr

Played on the defensive line for coach Irvin Jones at Treasure Coast High ... was second team all-state as a senior and first team as a junior ... as a senior, he played in 11 games and tallied 37 total tackles, as well as three tackles for loss and one sack ... also recorded a fumble recovery in 2022 ... also used at running back and ran the ball nine times for 108 yards, including a long of 51 ... as a junior, he had 38 tackles, including 7½ sacks and 11½ tackles for loss, 30 quarterback hurries and a team-best three forced fumbles ... also had one rush for 29 yards ... son of Corey McIntyre Sr. and Connie Reed … his father, played for the Mountaineers from 1998-2001, before an 11-year career in the NFL ... one of three children (1 brother, 1 sister) … majoring in exploratory pathway.

FATORMA MULBAH

DL, 6-3, 306, Harrisburg, Pa.

Susquehanna Township HS/Penn State

Twitter: @Mulbah_55

Instagram: @fatorma_mulbah

Played for James Franklin at Penn State ... will have two years of eligibility remaining .... 2022 (So.): played in 13 games, primarily on special teams ... member of Penn State’s Rose Bowl team that finished 11-2 overall and 7-2 in the Big Ten ... earned Academic All-Big Ten honors ... career statistics show 19 games played and four tackles ... (2021 – Fr.) ... played in six games ... recorded four tackles ... earned Academic All-Big Ten honors ... (2020 – COVID) ... did not see game action

... (High School) ... three-year lettermen for coach Joe Headen at Susquehanna Township High ... two-time team captain ... two-time all-conference selection as a junior and senior ... team MVP as a senior ... registered 51 tackles, 12 sacks, nine tackles for loss and four forced fumbles as a senior ... also lettered in basketball and wrestling ... captained the Susquehanna wrestling team … son of Stephen Sr. and Konah Mulbah …. one of two children (1 brother) … graduated from Penn State with his bachelor’s degree in supply chain and information systems in May 2023.

DJ OLIVER

RB, 5-10, 250, Perry, Fla.

Port Saint Joe

Twitter: @djoliver2023

Instagram: @djoliver73

Played running back for coach Tanner Jones at Port Saint Joe High ... 2022 team MVP ... 2021 All-State First Team ... as a senior, finished with 983 yards and seven touchdowns, averaging 12.93 yards per carry ... finished with more than 1,100 all-purpose yards, averaged eight tackles per game and had nine sacks ... as a junior, compiled 2,067 total yards from scrimmage, 25 total touchdowns and 107 total tackles ... had eight 100-yard rushing performances, four with more than 200 yards and eight multiple-touchdown performances ... also put up impressive numbers in track as a junior in the 100 meter dash, shot put (finished fourth) and weightlifting (finished third) at the state level ... ranked second in the state in class 1A in rushing yards and total points scored ... received votes for the 2021 Florida class 1A Player of the Year, finishing in the top five .... son of Doc and Ebony Oliver … one of two children (1 sister) … majoring in criminology.

TRAYLON RAY

WR, 6-3, 190, Tallahassee, Fla. North Florida Christian HS

Twitter: @TraylonRay6

Instagram: @traylon.rayy

Two-way player for coach Brent Hill at North Florida Christian … Class 2A All-State First Team in football as a senior … earned all-conference first team honors in football, basketball and baseball …. was Class 2A AllState First Team in 2021 as a utility player … in 2022, had 70 receptions for 1,236 receiving yards and 11 TDs … also had 147 rushing yards and three touchdowns on 14 carries … as a defensive back, he had 37 tackles, including four tackles for loss, six interceptions and seven pass breakups … also averaged 30.7 kickoff return yards and 15.0 punt return yards … as a junior, pulled in 87 receptions for 1,366 yards and 17 touchdowns … on the basketball court as a junior, led NFC in scoring (15.1 points per game) and steals (2.1 per game) while pulling down 4.4 rebounds per game … as a shortstop, he batted .359 as a senior … son of Travis and Kenyatta Ray … one of four children (2 brothers, 1 sisters) … majoring in business and communications pathway.

ADEN TAGALOA-NELSON

S, 6-1, 195, Lexington, Ky. Woodford County HS Twitter: @4adenN Instagram: @4aktn

Played for coach Dennis Johnson at Woodford County High ... 2022 All-District First Team honoree ... KHSAA District 30 Male Athlete of the Year ... lettered in basketball (helped lead Woodford County to Sweet 16 in state basketball tournament) and football ... finished with 41 receptions for 743 yards and 10 touchdowns ... also had 16 rushes for 314 yards and four touchdowns ... had 56 tackles, including 44 solo stops, two sacks, four tackles for loss and three interceptions ... as a junior, had 24 catches for 763 yards and nine touchdowns ... also had 56 tackles, including 42 solo

stops, two tackles for loss, three forced fumbles and four interceptions … son of Ronald Nelson Jr. and Teade Tagaloa … one of two children (1 sister) … majoring in exploratory pathway.

ANTHONY WILSON

S, 5-9, 190, Columbia, S.C. Spring Valley HS/Georgia Southern Twitter: @AnthonyWilson_4

Instagram: @anthony_wilson

Played safety for coach Clay Helton at Georgia Southern … 2022 (r-So.): an honorable mention All-Sun Belt selection from the league … started all 13 games … was on the field for a team-high 1,023 defensive snaps … finished second on the team with 101 tackles from his safety position … had 1 1/2 sacks and three tackles for loss … registered five pass breakups, two quarterback hurries, an interception, a fumble recovery and a forced fumble … one of six 100-tackle performers in the Sun Belt … 2021 (r-Fr.): Earned All-Sun Belt Third-Team honors … named to Phil Steele’s third-team All-Sun Belt squad … started all 12 games … played 793 total snaps (team-high 762 on defense, 31 on special teams) … led the team with 78 tackles, including 4½ tackles for loss and a sack … had a team-high nine pass breakups in addition to a forced fumble and a quarterback hurry … made the Honor Roll in the fall for posting above a 3.00 GPA … 2020 (COVID): Played in 12 games, starting 11 … saw action on 770 total snaps (721 on defense, 56 on special teams) … an honorable mention All-Sun Belt Conference selection by the league and Pro Football Focus … recorded 67 tackles, including 2½ for loss and a half sack, along with an interception and seven pass breakups … 2019 (Fr.): played in two games but was still able to redshirt … saw action on 17 special teams plays … made his collegiate debut against ULM, playing three snaps on special teams … played 10 special teams snaps against Georgia State … made the Honor Roll in the fall … named to the 2019-20 Sun Belt Conference Academic Honor Roll for maintaining a 3.00-3.49 GPA … High School: played at Spring Valley High for Coach Robin Bacon … selected for the 82nd annual Shrine Bowl … cited as the best two-way player in the Midlands by The State Newspaper … named the 2018 Mr. Richland County Football Player of the Year … had 68 tackles and two interceptions while rushing for 281 yards and eight scores as a senior … ranked as one of the top 50 players in South Carolina … named first-team all-state and first-team all-region as a defensive back for the 5A level … son of Anthony Wilson and Teshia McSwain … one of four children (2 brothers, 1 sisters) … graduated with bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies from Georgia Southern in 2023.

COOPER YOUNG

OL, 6-5, 319, Downingtown, Pa. Downingtown West HS

Instagram: @cooper_.young

Played for coach Mike Milano at Downingtown West High … named All-Ches-Mont League First Team in 2022 as an offensive lineman and second team as a defensive lineman … named for the Mini Maxwell Award, signifying the top 50 football players in Pennsylvania based on classroom and on the field performance … earned All-Ches-Mont Second Team offensive lineman honors in 2021… BCFCA AllAcademic team … named All-Area Honorable-mention as a junior … helped pave the way for Downingtown to average 198.3 rushing yards per game in 2022 and had 39 rushing touchdowns … besides being a two-way lineman, he was a catcher and first baseman on the baseball team … as a junior, offense averaged 177.4 rushing yards per game, had three 100-yard rushing performances and scored 26 rushing touchdowns … son of Taylor and Melanie Young … one of three children (1 brother, 1 sister) … majoring in general business.

Neal Brown is in his fifth year as the head coach at West Virginia.

It’s a proven fact that you win with people, and no one knows that better than Brown. He has a commitment to investing time and resources in his staff and players, mentoring and preparing them to carry out the mission of Mountaineer Football, not only on the field but off of it as well.

One of the key areas in which his commitment is paying huge dividends is recruiting. Brown has taken a young and depleted roster, established a strong foundation and has it heading in an upward direction toward the future.

Since arriving in Morgantown in January 2019, Brown has covered a lot of territory representing Mountaineer Football as its chief ambassador, ensuring the great story about his program is told to everyone.

In his first four full classes, the average signee star rating has been among the best in the program’s history, highlighted by the signing of 15 four-star recruits during that time. The program has landed multiple targets after beating out many high-level schools. WVU has landed the top in-state recruits every year that the program has pursued these coveted prospects, including All-American Zach Frazier and Wyatt Milum.

The 2021 class had the highest average star rankings (3.25) for WVU according to Rivals since the start of the company.

With the landscape of college football changing more than ever, Brown has had to evaluate and give even more attention to his role as the CEO, overseeing the big picture, managing all areas of the program and making sure all areas concerning the players and staff are accomplished.

This past offseason, Brown showed his investment in his staff even more by elevating former co-offensive coordinator and running backs coach Chad Scott to the offensive coordinator role. Scott has an extensive understanding of the scheme, has done an outstanding job in player development and was responsible for coordinating the run game for the Mountaineers in 2022.

Brown continues to support and champion program leadership by the players, emphasizing a dedication to the individual student-athlete. His mission is in the development of each player as a complete person, not only on the field, but off, and for each to continuously build themselves and their brand to make a difference in the world after their football career is finished.

One of the first player initiatives that Brown implemented for the team was the 5th Quarter Program to assist in the development of the total player, not only on the field, but for life beyond graduation. The pillars of the program are character development, leadership development, real life, social responsibility and career development. With the name, image and likeness legislation enacted in July 2021, Brown did his due diligence in advance to ensure that his players were prepared, no matter how involved the process becomes in the future.

Another component of the 5th Quarter Program is the Bridge program. Its goal is to introduce the student-athletes to the college experience when they first enter WVU and give them their final training before they embark into life after graduation.

In 2022, WVU expanded the 5th Quarter Program by adding the Chambers Elite Climbers Program. The Chambers Elite Climbers was created to provide unique educational opportunities for select student-athletes thanks to a nearly $1.6 million gift from WVU alumni John and Elaine Chambers. The Chambers Elite Climbers is a supplemental two-year program that provides additional and professional growth opportunities to student-athletes chosen through a competitive application process.

The 2022 Mountaineers defeated rival Virginia Tech to hold on to the Black Diamond Trophy and won two of the final three games, including victories against Oklahoma and at Oklahoma State. The win over Oklahoma marked the first Big 12 Conference win over the Sooners, and the win over the Cowboys was the first since 2014 and snapped the Cowboys’ 14-game, home winning streak. WVU also defeated 2021 Big 12 Champion Baylor.

West Virginia had 21 student-athletes named to the Academic All-Big 12 Teams, and kicker Casey Legg earned a spot on the prestigious College Sports Communicators Academic All-American Second Team. WVU also had nine players named to one of three postseason Big 12 all-conference teams by media organizations with Dante Stills and Zach Frazier earning first-team all-conference honors, and Stills was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals.

The 2021 squad finished with six wins and had its share of positives, including earning a bowl bid to the Guaranteed Rate Bowl, its second in a row under Brown. WVU has earned a spot in a bowl game in 18 of the last 20 years and is one of only 15 programs in the nation to accomplish that feat. Running back Leddie Brown rushed for 1,000 yards for the second year in a row, and WVU was fourth in the Big 12 in average passing yards per game (247.9). The Mountaineer defense finished No. 5 nationally in red-zone defense, No. 18 in the fewest first downs allowed and No. 29 in third-down defense.

The Mountaineers defeated No. 15 Virginia Tech, marking the highest-ranked win of the Brown era and also defeated No. 22 Iowa State to tie for the most wins against ranked teams in a season since 2007.

West Virginia had a program-best 24 student-athletes named to the Academic All-Big 12 Teams, safety Sean Mahone was a finalist for the William Campbell Trophy, the academic Heisman, and he earned a spot on the National Football Foundation’s Scholar-Athlete Team. Kicker Casey Legg was named a semifinalist for the Lou Groza National Kicking Award and WVU had nine players named to one of three postseason Big 12 all-conference teams by media organizations.

NEAL BROWN QUICK FACTS

Birthday: March 11

Age: 43

Hometown: Danville, Kentucky

Education: Massachusetts, ’02 (Bachelor’s degree – business management)

Massachusetts, ’05 (Master’s degree – business administration)

Wife: Brooke

Children: Adalyn Anslee Dax

Coaching Record: At WVU: 22-25 (4 seasons)

Overall: 57-41 (8 seasons)

HEAD COACH

NEAL BROWN

NEAL BROWN

YEAR-BY-YEAR

Year School Position Record

Center Zach Frazier was named to the Walter Camp Football Foundation and American Football Coaches Association’s All-America teams, and tackle Wyatt Milum was named to three freshman All-America teams. Defensive lineman Dante Stills was named an All-Big 12 First Team honoree, and Frazier was on the second team.

The 2020 season was Brown’s most challenging season to date, testing his ability, not only as a coach, but as a leader. He was forced to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic since mid-March, which didn’t allow for spring practice or offseason workouts and skill instruction, while social unrest was at a high level nationally during the summer.

Even though the program constantly was forced to deal with the effects and protocols of COVID-19 during the season, the Mountaineers stayed the course, finishing the season 6-4 overall and 4-4 in the Big 12. Brown made his first bowl appearance as the coach of West Virginia against Army in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl, winning the game, 24-21.

Five players earned All-America honors, led by Darius Stills, who was the school’s first Consensus All-American since 2006 and 12th in school history. Tony Fields II, Tykee Smith and Dante Stills were named to at least one All-America team, and freshmen Zach Frazier and Akheem Mesidor were named to Freshman All-America teams. In April, Fields was drafted by the Cleveland Browns to extend WVU’s string of consecutive years of having at least one player selected in the NFL Draft since 2008, while five players signed free-agent contracts.

Eight players were named to the All-Big 12 Conference postseason teams, led by first-team honorees Fields II, also defensive newcomer of the year, Darius Stills, also defensive lineman of the year, and Leddie Brown, a first-team running back.

The Mountaineers finished the 2019 season with a 5-7 mark, in what was called a transitional year. WVU finished the regular season winning two of the final three games, at Kansas State and at TCU, and had a 3-3 mark on the road, including a 3-2 road record in the Big 12 Conference.

Five of Brown’s players were named to All-Big 12 postseason teams, and Colton McKivitz was named the Big 12’s Co-Offensive Lineman of the Year. McKivitz earned spots on two All-America teams - Walter Camp Football Foundation’s Second Team and the Associated Press’ Third Team, and Tykee Smith was named a freshman All-American by the Football Writers Association of America. McKivitz played in the Reese’s Senior Bowl and was selected in the fifth round of the NFL Draft by the San Francisco 49ers.

Brown, one of six FBS coaches to win 10 or more games in 2016, 2017 and 2018, was named WVU’s 35th head football coach on Jan. 5, 2019.

He spent the previous four years as the head coach at Troy University (2015-18), compiling a 35-16 record, including 3-0 in bowl games. In his final three seasons, the Trojans posted a 31-8 record (.795), tying for the highest winning percentage nationally among non-Power 5 schools.

Before Brown left after the 2018 season, Troy had won 17 of its last 20 games and 22 of its last 26 games. After directing the Trojans to the 2017 Sun Belt Conference Championship, Brown was honored as the league’s coach of the year.

During his highly successful tenure at Troy, Brown’s signature wins included a 24-21 victory in 2017 at then-No. 22 LSU in Baton Rouge, which snapped the Tigers’ 49-game nonconference home winning streak, and a 24-19 win at Nebraska. Also impressive was his team’s 30-24 loss at eventual 2016 national champion Clemson.

In 2018, Troy finished 10-3, including a victory over Buffalo in the Dollar General Bowl in Mobile, Alabama.

The 2017 campaign featured an 11-win season for Troy, including a win over North Texas in the New Orleans Bowl. The Trojans once again finished with a 7-1 conference mark, earning Brown his first conference championship. Troy finished the season with the 27th most votes in the final Amway Coaches Poll, marking the highest final ranking by a Sun Belt Conference squad in league history.

Troy finished 10-3 in 2016, including a 6-2 mark in the Sun Belt and a victory over Ohio University in the Dollar General Bowl. The Trojans became the first Sun Belt Conference school to ever open a season with eight wins in its first nine games, and they became the first league school to appear in a major top 25 poll, checking in at No. 25 in the Associated Press’ Nov. 13 poll. Additionally, Brown’s 2016 squad tied for the best turnaround in the country (six wins).

Prior to Brown’s first season at Troy in 2015, he spent two years (2013-14) as the offensive coordinator under Mark Stoops at Kentucky. Under his direction, he led the Wildcats to some new heights on the offensive side of the football. The Wildcats posted more than 440 yards of total offense in three Southeastern Conference games in 2014, its highest total since 2001.

Brown’s Record at West Virginia: 22-25 (4 years)

Overall Record: 57-41 (8 Years)

The Wildcats totaled 380 yards or more of total offense in their first three SEC games in 2014 – Florida, Arkansas and South Carolina – marking the first time a UK team had done so since 1998. Kentucky scored 21 offensive touchdowns in SEC play in 2014.

The two years prior to Brown being named offensive coordinator, Kentucky had a combined 21 offensive touchdowns in SEC play.

He also spent three years at Texas Tech (2010-12) as the offensive coordinator after his first stint at Troy as an assistant coach from 2006-09.

As Texas Tech’s offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach, the Red Raiders ranked in the nation’s top-seven teams in passing offense, top 15 in total offense and top 25 in scoring offense, having increased production in all three categories each year since 2010. TTU finished the 2012 season second nationally in passing with 355.9 yards per game, 13th in total offense at 495.4 yards per game and 20th in scoring with 37.5 points per game.

The 2012 campaign was an expansion of the success from 2011, when Texas Tech ranked 13th nationally in total offense at 470.6 yards per game. The Red Raiders lit the scoreboard at a tune of 33.8 points per contest. In his first season in Lubbock, Brown’s offense notched 460.2 yards of total offense per game, including 318.9 passing, and scored at a 33.1-point clip as Tech went 8-5 and won the TicketCity Bowl.

At Troy, Brown was the inside receivers coach the first two years (2006-07) with the Trojans before transitioning to offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach in 2008-09. Troy won four Sun Belt Conference titles and appeared in three bowl games during Brown’s initial tenure.

He began his coaching career with one-year stints at UMass (2003), Sacred Heart (2004) and Delaware (2005).

At Delaware, Brown served as wide receivers coach, starting three freshman wideouts as the Blue Hens went 6-5.

In 2004, Brown coached the quarterbacks and wide receivers at Sacred Heart, boasting the top-ranked scoring offense in the conference.

In 2003, he was the tight ends coach and offensive line assistant at Massachusetts, helping the Minutemen win a share of the Atlantic-10 championship and a berth in the FCS playoffs.

Brown was a wide receiver at Kentucky for three years (1998-2000) before finishing his career at UMass in 2001-02. He was a member of two bowl teams with the Wildcats and was named to the Southeastern Conference Academic Honor Roll.

While at UMass, he was an Atlantic 10 AllAcademic honoree and an NCAA Division I-AA Athletic Directors’ Academic All-Star team selection.

Brown graduated from UMass with a bachelor’s degree in business management in 2002 and earned his master’s degree in business administration in 2005.

Born in Louisville, Kentucky, Brown grew up in Bardstown, Kentucky, before moving to Danville, Kentucky, where he was an all-state wide receiver at Boyle County High School, finishing his career as the No. 2 receiver in state history.

Brown and his wife, Brooke, have two daughters, Adalyn and Anslee, and a son, Dax.

THE BROWN FAMILY: Dax, Neal, Adalyn, Brooke and Anslee

NEAL BROWN BY THE NUMBERS

THE MOORE FILE

Year at WVU: 5

Year in Collegiate Coaching: 18

Birthday: October 18

Hometown: Canton, Georgia

Wife: Kelly

Children: Tanner, Reece and Sutton

High School: Cherokee College: Valdosta State, ‘96

Bowl Games Coached: 11

COACHING EXPERIENCE

2020 -23 West Virginia

Assistant Head Coach/Offensive Line

2019 West Virginia

Co-Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line

2018 Troy

Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line

2015-17 Troy

Co-Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line

2013-14 Louisiana Tech

Assistant Head Coach/Offensive Line

2012 Middle Tennessee State

Offensive Line/Run Game Coordinator

2007-11 Texas Tech

Offensive Line

2006 Troy

Offensive Line

2005 North Gwinnett (Ga.) High Head Coach

1999-04 Hoover (Ala.) High

Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line

1997-98 Pickens (Ga.) High

Head Coach/Running Backs

MATT MOORE

Assistant Head Coach/ @CoachMooreWVU

Matt Moore is in his fifth year on the Mountaineer staff as offensive line coach and fourth year as the the offensive line paved the way for the running attack to record 2,058 yards and 24 touchdowns. It was led by All-Big 12 Conference First Team performer Zach Frazier, who finished with 51 knockdowns and had 38 great blocks. Tackle Wyatt Milum started all 12 games at left tackle and finished with Academic All-Big 12 honors and finished second on the team with 36 knockdowns. Doug Nester started 11 games at right guard and registered 27 knockdowns, had 16 great blocks and recorded eight games without allowing a sack. Left guard Tomas Rimac played in all 12 games, started the final five games and was named the offensive line cleared the way for a 1,000-yard rusher in Leddie Brown for the second straight year. Center Zach Frazier earned All-America second team honors by the Walter Camp Football Foundation and the American Football Coaches Association, and tackle Wyatt Milum was named to three different freshman All-America teams. Frazier earned All-Big 12 Conference Second Team honors by the league head coaches, and guard Doug Nester was named to the All-Big 12 Second Team by PFF College.

In 2020, despite having to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, West Virginia had one of the most improved offenses in the nation in terms of total yards, showing gains of more than 60 yards rushing per game, almost 30 yards passing a game, more than 90 yards of total offense and almost seven more points a game.

His line had a productive year with Leddie Brown rushing for 1,010 yards and nine touchdowns and Jarret Doege throwing for more than 2,500 yards and 14 touchdowns. Four of Moore’s linemen earned postseason honors: senior guard Mike Brown earned All-Big 12 Second Team honors, Chase Behrndt was an All-Big 12 Fourth Team selection by Phil Steele, Brandon Yates was an All-Big 12 Honorable Mention selection and Zach Frazier earned Freshman All-America honors.

In Moore’s first year, left tackle Colton McKivitz earned Walter Camp and Associated Press All-American honors and was named the Big 12 Conference’s CoOffensive Lineman of the Year. The All-Big 12 First Team honoree played in the Reese’s Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama, participated in the NFL Player Combine in Indianapolis, Indiana, and was selected in the fifth round of the NFL Draft.

Moore joined the football coaching staff as the Mountaineers’ co-offensive coordinator and offensive line coach in January 2019. Moore came with WVU

coach Neal Brown after serving as the offensive coordinator and offensive line coach for four years at Troy (2015-18). He spent two years on the offensive staff at Texas Tech in 201011 and was on the staff with Brown at Troy in 2006.

In 2018, the Trojans finished 10-3 and tied for first place in the Sun Belt Conference East Division. Seven players from the Trojan offense earned All-Sun Belt Conference recognition, including three first-team selections.

The 2017 squad finished 11-2, won the Sun Belt Conference Championship and had a signature win at No. 22 LSU, snapping the Tigers’ 49-game non-conference home winning streak. Moore’s offensive line finished No. 6 nationally in offensive line efficiency and No. 12 in fewest sacks allowed.

Four Trojan offensive linemen earned All-Sun Belt Conference honors, including left tackle Antonio Garcia, who was the highest selected offensive lineman in conference history, No. 85 overall in the NFL draft by the New England Patriots.

Moore’s offense led the Sun Belt in scoring offense in 2016, and finished No. 2 in the league in passing offense and total offense. Troy finished 10-3 and earned its first top25 national ranking in school and conference history.

The Trojans also placed six offensive players on All-Sun Belt teams, including four first-team selections.

Prior to Moore’s first season at Troy, he spent the previous two years as the assistant head coach and offensive line coach at Louisiana Tech. In 2014, the Bulldogs won the Conference USA Western Division Championship and earned a trip to the Heart of Dallas Bowl.

Moore also spent time at Middle Tennessee (OL/2012), Texas Tech (OL/2007-11) and Troy (OL/2006). He began his coaching career at the high school level, producing successful runs in Georgia and Alabama.

While at Middle Tennessee, the Blue Raider offensive line ranked No. 2 nationally in fewest sacks allowed, and Moore was nominated for the Broyles Award, given to the top assistant coach in the nation.

His Texas Tech offensive line paved the way for the Red Raiders to score 28 rushing touchdowns in 2008, second most in school history. The Red Raiders led the country in passing offense, registering 5,371 yards and were No. 4 in total offense with 6,903 yards.

With Neal Brown and Moore on the Texas Tech staff together in 2010, the Red Raiders finished No. 7 nationally in passing, No. 15 in total offense and No. 23 in scoring offense. The following year, the Red Raiders ranked No. 7 in passing, No. 13 in total offense and No. 22 in scoring offense.

Moore’s career began as the head coach and running backs coach at Pickens High in Jasper, Georgia, from 1997-98, before spending the next six years as the offensive coordinator and offensive line coach at perennial powerhouse Hoover High School in Hoover, Alabama. Moore helped lead the Buccaneers to a 77-7 record and three consecutive Class 6A state titles.

Moore also served as head coach at North Gwinnett High School in Suwanee, Georgia, before beginning his collegiate coaching career at Troy.

A native of Canton, Georgia, Moore played at Valdosta State, starting 34 games at left guard from 1991-94. He earned All-Gulf South Conference First-Team honors as a senior. He graduated from Valdosta State in 1996 with a bachelor’s degree in health and physical education.

He and his wife, Kelly, have three daughters, Tanner, Reece and Sutton.

THE MOORE FAMILY: Tanner, Matt, Sutton, Kelly and Reece

THE LESLEY FILE

Year at WVU: 5

Year in Collegiate Coaching: 18

Birthday: December 15

Hometown: Fulton, Mississippi

Wife: Ann Katherine

Children: Mary Kate, Mae Blake and Jordan Jr. High School: Itawamba Agricultural College: Troy, ‘06

Postgraduate: Troy, ‘07

Bowl Games Coached: 5

COACHING EXPERIENCE

2021-23 West Virginia

Defensive Coordinator/Outside Linebackers

2020 West Virginia

Co-Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Line

2019 West Virginia

Defensive Line

2018 Troy

Defensive Line

2016-17 Troy

Defensive Tackles

2013-15 East Mississippi CC

Defensive Coordinator

2012 Northwest Mississippi CC

Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Line

2011 Kilgore College

Defensive Coordinator

2010 Northwest Mississippi CC Defensive Line

2007-09 Kilgore College Linebackers

2006 Troy

JORDAN LESLEY

Defensive Coordinator/ Outside Linebackers

Jordan Lesley is in his fifth year on the ountaineer Football coaching staff and third year as the defensive coordinator. The 2020 and 2021 Broyles Award nominee coaches the outside linebackers for the third year after working with the defensive line his s guidance, the Mountaineer defense competes each year as one of the best units in the Big fifth-year senior defensive tackle Dante Stills finished as the school’s all-time leader in games played (59) and tackles for loss (52½) and was fourth in sacks (23½). He finished his career earning All-Big 12 Conference First Team honors twice (2021, 2022) and second team twice (2019, 2020). He earned a spot in the 2023 NFL Combine and was drafted in the sixth round by the NFL’s Arizona Cardinals.

Aubrey Burks was named an All-Big 12 Conference Second Team selection by the Associated Press, Phil Steele named linebacker Lee Kpogba to the all-conference second team and defensive tackle he defense finished with three touchdowns, ranking No. 12 nationally and the rushing defense finished No. 4 in the Big 12, improving three spots from the previous year.

In 2021, WVU finished No. 5 nationally in red zone defense, an improvement of 67 spots from the year before, was No. 18 in fewest defensive first downs allowed and in fourth-down percentage, No. 29 in third-down defense (.347), No. 37 in total defense (350.1) and No. 39 in tackles for loss (6 1/2), an improvement of nine spots from the 2020 season.

The WVU defense had an outstanding year in 2020, leading the nation in pass defense and ranking No. 4 in in total defense (291.4), No. 21 in scoring defense (20.5), No. 23 in interceptions (11), No. 24 in pass efficiency defense (121.52) and No. 28 in rushing defense (131.8).

Darius Stills was named the program’s first Consensus All-American since 2006 and 12th in school history. He was the Big 12 Defensive Lineman of the Year, an AllBig 12 Conference First Team lineman for the second straight year and was signed as a free agent by the Las Vegas Raiders. Over his final two years, he finished with 10.5 sacks and 21 tackles for loss.

Akheem Mesidor was an All-Big 12 Conference Second Team honoree and also earned freshman All-America honors, and Dante Stills earned All-Big 12 Conference Second Team honors by the AP.

In 2019, his defensive line enjoyed a successful season for the Mountaineer defense, finishing No. 25 nationally in sacks and No. 35 in tackles for loss.

Defensive lineman Darius and Dante Stills were tied for No. 2 in the Big 12 in sacks and Darius was No. 5 in tackles for loss and Dante was No. 10. The Stills brothers earned All-Big 12 Conference honors, Darius (first team) and Dante (second team).

Lesley joined the Mountaineer coaching staff as the defensive line coach in 2019. He came with Neal Brown after serving as an assistant coach at Troy for three years (2016-18), the first two years as the defensive tackles coach and the 2018 season as the defensive line coach.

From 2016-18, Troy’s defense allowed 20.8 points per game, ranking No. 4 nationally among non-power 5 schools.

In 2018, the Trojans were ranked No. 10 nationally in sacks, No. 16 in tackles for loss, No. 24 in rushing defense, No. 28 in scoring defense and No. 31 in total defense. Three of Lesley’s defensive linemen were

named to the All-Sun Belt Conference team, including Trevon Saunders, who earned first-team honors.

Prior to Troy, Lesley was the defensive coordinator at East Mississippi Community College in Scooba, Mississippi (2013-15), before serving two stints at Northwest Mississippi Community College in Senatobia, Mississippi, first as defensive line coach in 2010 and then as the defensive coordinator and defensive line coach in 2012. He also spent two stints at Kilgore College in Kilgore, Texas, first as the linebackers coach from 2007-09, and as the defensive coordinator in 2011. He spent a year as a graduate assistant coach at Troy in 2006.

While at East Mississippi, Lesley’s defenses allowed an average of just 10.3 points and 232.1 yards per game as the Lions posted a combined 32-1 record with national titles in 2013 and 2014. Additionally, the Lions tallied 149 quarterback sacks and 57 interceptions in his three seasons.

In his first season at East Mississippi, the Lions recorded an NJCAA-best 67 sacks and finished second nationally with 30 interceptions and by allowing just 9.8 points per game.

The 2012 NWCC squad claimed the school’s first bowl victory in 20 years and earned a No. 9 NJCAA final ranking. The 2010 Northwest team posted an undefeated regular season on the way to finishing with a No. 6 national ranking.

Lesley helped lead Kilgore to the 2007 Southwest Junior College Football Conference Championship en route to an appearance in the Heart of Texas Bowl. During his four seasons at Kilgore, Lesley helped direct the Rangers to three consecutive playoff appearances while helping tutor 11 players that went on to sign at four-year schools, including six NJCAA All-Americans.

As a graduate assistant at Troy, he began his coaching career on the 2006 Sun Belt Conference championship team. The Trojans won seven of their last eight games that season, including a 41-17 victory over Rice in the New Orleans Bowl.

Lesley was a versatile player for the Trojans and was a key part of teams that successfully made the transition to the FBS ranks. A two-year starter at tight end, Lesley helped lead Troy to the 2004 Silicon Valley Bowl and was named a team captain.

A native of Fulton, Mississippi, Lesley was a three-time all-district performer at Itawamba Agricultural High School, earning Class 4A All-State Second Team as a senior in 1999. Lesley and his wife, Ann-Katherine, have two daughters, Mary Kate and Mae Blake and a son, Jordan Blake Jr.

THE LESLEY FAMILY: (Front Row L-R): Mae Blake, Jordan Jr. and Mary Kate. (Back Row L-R); Jordan and Ann Katherine

THE SCOTT FILE

Year at WVU: 5

Year in Collegiate Coaching: 18

Birthday: June 11

Hometown: Plant City, Florida

Wife: Shambrica

Children: Kori and Jakobe

High School: Plant City

College: North Carolina, ‘04

Bowl Games Coached: 7

COACHING EXPERIENCE

2023 West Virginia

Offensive Coordinator/ Running Backs

2022 West Virginia

Run Game Coordinator/ Running Backs

2019-21 West Virginia

Co-Offensive Coordinator/ Running Backs

2016-19 North Carolina

Tight Ends/Hybrids

2014-15 Kentucky

Run Game Coordinator/ Running Backs

2013 Kentucky

Running Backs

2010-12 Texas Tech Running Backs

2007-09 Troy

Running Backs

2006 North Carolina

Graduate Assistant

CHAD SCOTT

Coordinator/

Chad Scott is in his fifth season on Neal Brown’s coaching staff at West Virginia, coaching the running backs in the four previous years. Additionally, Scott was the co-offensive coordinator for his first three years at West Virginia before serving as the run game coordinator in 2022. Scott will continue to lead the running backs in addition to his new duties West Virginia’s running game averaged 171.5 yards per game in 2022 as he built a strong unit of depth and consistency. Running backs Tony Mathis, Justin Johnson, CJ Donaldson and Jaylen Anderson combined for 1,793 yards and 18 touchdowns. The Mountaineers have had a 1,000-yard rusher twice in Scott’s five years as position coach. In 2021, running back Leddie Brown finished with more than 1,000 yards rushing for the second straight season (1,065) and finished with a the Mountaineers had the most improved offense in the country in terms of total yards. Their running game improved its production by more than 60 yards per game, more than 90 yards of total offense and almost seven points a game.

Leddie Brown had a productive year, rushing for 1,010 yards and nine touchdowns, earning All-Big 12 Conference First Team honors. Brown averaged 5.1 yards per carry and was ranked No. 14 nationally in rushing yards (1,010), No. 26 in touchdowns (11), No. 27 in rushing yards per game (101.0) and No. 31 in rushing touchdowns (9).

Scott has worked with coach Neal Brown during three different coaching tenures: Kentucky (RB/201314), Texas Tech (RB/2010-12) and Troy (RB/2007-09). He also was a teammate of Neal Brown’s at UK.

He came to WVU after serving as the tight ends and hybrids coach at North Carolina from 2016-18.

In 2018, the Tar Heel offense ranked No. 31 nationally in total offense, averaging 442.1 yards per game. Tight end Carl Tucker was named to the Mackey Award preseason watch list, and he and his teammate, Jake Bargas, averaged more than 10 yards per reception.

In 2016, Scott was part of an offensive staff that oversaw the establishment of more than 40 individual and team records, including passing yards and passing yards per game.

Scott returned to Chapel Hill after coaching at Kentucky, where he tutored running backs from 2013-15 and was the run-game coordinator in 2014-15. He helped develop a solid Wildcat running attack that featured Stanley Williams, who rushed for 7.1 yards per carry, and Jojo Kemp, who gained 5.7 yards per attempt.

He spent three seasons at Texas Tech from 2010-12. While the Red Raiders were known for throwing the ball, Scott’s running backs made significant contributions to the offense. The Red Raiders rushed for 135.7 yards per game and scored 52 rushing touchdowns during his three seasons. TTU’s primary running backs averaged 5.0 yards per rushing attempt.

Scott inherited a running attack that ranked No. 115 in rushing offense in 2009 at 84 yards per game,

improving that mark in his first season to No. 75 nationally with 141.3 yards per contest. The team’s leading rusher, Baron Batch, was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers and spent three years with that team.

The improvements continued in Scott’s second season as Texas Tech was on pace to have its best year rushing since the late 1990s before Tech’s top two rushers sustained season-ending injuries. The Red Raider running backs still rushed for 1,516 yards on the season.

In 2012, TTU averaged 139.9 yards per game on the ground with three backs rushing for more than 400 yards each.

Scott earned his first full-time coaching job at Troy as an assistant coach for running backs from 2007-09, helping lead the Trojans to three consecutive Sun Belt Conference Championships and a pair of appearances in the New Orleans Bowl.

Scott was a part of an offensive turnaround at Troy, inheriting an offense that ranked No. 66 in rushing offense and No. 77 in total offense prior to his arrival. In just one season, Troy moved to No. 35 nationally in rushing offense with 182.6 yards per game and No. 16 in total offense with 452.8 yards per contest. In his final season at Troy, the Trojans ranked No. 3 in the nation in total offense.

In each of Scott’s first two seasons, he coached an AllSun Belt Conference player in Kenny Cattouse and DuJuan Harris. Harris, who has played in the NFL for seven years, ranked No. 2 in the conference in rushing in 2008 with 1,077 yards

In Scott’s last season at Troy, he coached Shawn Southward, who rushed for 602 yards and 12 touchdowns, earning Sun Belt Conference Freshman of the Year honors.

A native of Plant City, Florida, Scott began his collegiate playing career at Kentucky before transferring to North Carolina, where he lettered in 2003 and 2005. He earned first-team All-ACC honors from ESPN.com after rushing for 796 yards and eight touchdowns as a senior. Scott made his first career start as a Tar Heel against No. 4 Miami and rushed for a career-high 175 yards on 25 carries and scored twice in a 31-28 victory.

Scott spent time in the National Football League with the Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers before returning to his alma mater in 2006 as a graduate assistant video analyst. He graduated from UNC in 2004 with a degree in sociology. He is married to the former Shambrica Jones, who played basketball at Kentucky. The couple has a daughter, Kori, and a son, Jakobe.

Offensive

THE SCOTT FAMILY: Shambrica, Jakobe, Kori and Chad

THE BROWN FILE

Year at WVU: 3

Year in Collegiate Coaching: 18

Birthday: November 20

Hometown: Danville, Kentucky

Wife: Rhonda

Children: Shaelyn, Braylon and Keenan

High School: Danville

College: Campbellsville, 2003

Postgraduate: University of the Cumberlands, 2008

Bowl Games Coached: 3

COACHING EXPERIENCE

2021-23 West Virginia

Co-Defensive Coordinator/ Defensive Backs

2018-20 Louisville

Safeties

2018 Colorado

Defensive Passing Game Coordinator

2017 Colorado Secondary

2016 Army – West Point Cornerbacks

2015 Carolina Panthers Summer Intern: Secondary

2015 Wofford Safeties

2011-14 Wofford

2008-10 Rowan County HS

2007 Boyle County HS Assistant Coach

2006 Campbellsville

2004-05 University of the Cumberlands

2003 University of the Cumberlands

SHADON BROWN

Co-Defensive Coordinator/

ShaDon Brown is in his third year as the codefensive coordinator and oversees the defensive

WVU finished with three defensive touchdowns, all by defensive backs (Jasir Cox, Malachi Ruffin, Jacolby Spells). That mark ranked No. 2 in the Big 12 and was No. 12 nationally. Cox led the Big 12 and was No. 22 in fumbles recovered, and Ruffin led the Mountaineers in safety Aubrey Burks was named one of the top returning safeties by Mike Farrell and PFF College. In 2022, he earned All-Big 12 Conference Second Team honors by the league’s Associated Press writers and was named by PFF College for first-team recognition. Burks was the Mountaineers’ second-leading tackler (66) and s first year as the Mountaineers’ secondary coach, WVU finished No. 5 nationally in red-zone defense, an improvement of 67 spots from the year before, was No. 18 in fewest defensive first downs allowed and in fourth-down percentage, No. 29 in third-down defense (.347), No. 37 in total defense (350.1) and No. 39 in tackles for loss (6.5), an improvement of nine spots.

WVU tied for No. 2 in the Big 12 in conference games in interceptions and was No. 3 in passing defense, giving up only 211.2 yards game through the air. In all games, WVU was No. 5 in the nation in red-zone defense and No. 18 in fewest first downs allowed.

In 2021 conference games, Charles Woods was tied for No. 11 in the league in interceptions and No. 13 in passes defended. According to PFF College, he had the lowest pass rating allowed in coverage among Big 12 cornerbacks (22.1).

In 2020, the Louisville secondary led the Atlantic Coast Conference in passing defense and was No. 17 nationally, giving up 189.2 yards per game.

In 2019, Brown guided a safety group, which was led by Khane Pass, who posted a career high 81 tackles and made the key defensive play in the Music City Bowl win by returning a fumble for a touchdown late in the game. Brown was named one of the top 30 recruiters in the ACC by 247Sports.

Prior to Louisville, Brown spent the 2017 and 2018 seasons at Colorado, overseeing the secondary. He was promoted to defensive passing game coordinator for the 2018 season.

The Colorado secondary thrived during Brown’s tenure in Boulder, allowing opponents to complete just 56.2% of their passes. The Buffaloes led the Pac-12 Conference in opposing completion percentage (56.7 percent) in 2018 and ranked fourth in 2017. Colorado was No. 2 in third-down defense and No. 5 in total defense and pass defense in 2018 and No. 6 in scoring defense and pass efficiency defense in 2017. Brown coached a pair of all-conference selections, Evan Worthington, who earned honorable mention honors in 2017 and 2018, and Isaiah Oliver, who was a second-team

All-American and an All-Pac-12 First Team selection in 2017. Oliver was a second-round selection by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2018 National Football League draft. Five players Brown coached at Colorado signed NFL contracts: Oliver (Atlanta Falcons), Delrick Abrams (Atlanta Falcons), Davion Taylor (Philadelphia Eagles), Afolabi Laguda (Los Angeles Rams) and Worthington (Baltimore Ravens). Brown spent the 2016 season at Army, coaching the cornerbacks. The Black Knights’ defensive backfield ranked No. 2 nationally in first-down defense, No. 4 in total defense, No. 6 in pass defense (170.2), No. 11 in interceptions (17), No. 16 in scoring defense and No. 17 in pass efficiency defense (115.12).

While Brown was on staff, Army went from a 2-10 record in 2015 to an 8-5 mark in 2016 and a win in the Heart of Dallas Bowl against North Texas.

Prior to that, Brown spent five seasons (2011-15) at Wofford, the first four as cornerbacks coach before switching to the safeties for his final year. Brown was also special teams coordinator during the 2013-14 seasons, before being promoted to recruiting coordinator in 2015. He coached three all-conference corners at Wofford, including Blake Wylie, who earned third-team All-America honors in 2012. In the summer of 2015, he participated in the NFL’s program for minority coaches by interning with the Super Bowl 50 runner-up Carolina Panthers, where he worked with the defensive backs.

Before joining the Wofford staff, Brown coached in the high school ranks in Kentucky. From 2008-10, he served as the head coach at Rowan County High, where he led the Vikings to the 2010 Class 4A District 8 Championship, the school’s first title since 1982. He was named the Kentucky Class 4A District 8 Coach of the Year in 2010, and 10 of his players went on to play college football. He was an assistant coach at Boyle County High (Neal Brown’s alma mater) for the 2007 season.

He started his coaching career in 2003 as a graduate assistant helping tutor the linebackers at the University of the Cumberlands in Williamsburg, Kentucky. After one year, he was promoted to the full-time assistant coach for the inside linebackers (2004-05), helping lead the Patriot football team to as high as No. 5 in the national rankings. In 2006, he returned to his alma mater, Campbellsville, as the inside linebackers coach for one season.

Brown graduated with his bachelor’s degree in physical education and a minor in health education from Campbellsville University in Campbellsville, Kentucky in 2003 and earned his master’s degreew in secondary education from the University of the Cumberlands in 2008. He and his wife, Rhonda, have a daughter, Shaelyn, and two sons, Braylon and Keenan.

THE BROWN FAMILY: Braylon, ShaDon, Rhonda and Keenan

THE KOONZ FILE

Year at WVU: 4

Year in Collegiate Coaching: 20

Birthday: May 30

Hometown: Wallkill, N.Y.

Wife: Maura

Children: Mary Margaret, Jameson and MacKenzie

High School: Central Holmes (Lexington, Miss.)

College: Auburn, ’04

Postgraduate: Texas, ’06

Bowl Games Coached: 10

COACHING

JEFF KOONZ

Special Teams Coordinator/ Inside Linebackers

oonz is in his fourth year on the Mountaineer coaching staff as the special teams coordinator and the punter Oliver Straw earned Freshman All-America honors, finishing with an average of 42.3 yards per punt, had seven punts of 50 yards or more and placed 17 punts inside the opponent’s 20-yard line. er Casey Legg connected on 14-of-15 field goals, including hitting his first 13 of the season. He was No. 8 nationally in field goal percentage and No. 5 in the Big 12 in field goals made per game. He finished his career No. 7 in program history in field goals made (40) er Lee Kpogba earned All-Big 12 Honorable Mention honors after leading the WVU defense with 92 Legg was a semifinalist for the Lou Groza Award, signifying the top kicker in college football. He hit 19-of-23 field goals and all 35 extra points and led WVU in scoring (92). He was first in the Big 12 Conference and No. 18 nationally in field goals made per game (1.6), No. 4 in the league and No. 26 nationally in field goal percentage,. Punter Tyler Sumpter was No. 2 in the Big 12 Conference and No. 36 nationally in punting, and Winston Wright Jr. was No. 19 nationally in kickoff return average per game. Wright was named an All-Big 12 Conference First Team selection by PFF College.

WVU’s defense finished No. 5 nationally in red zone defense, an improvement of 67 spots from the year before, was No. 18 in fewest defensive first downs allowed and in fourth-down percentage, No. 29 in third-down defense (.347), No. 37 in total defense (350.1) and No. 39 in tackles for loss (6.5), an improvement of nine spots from the 2020 season.

The WVU defense had an outstanding year in 2020, leading the nation in pass defense and ranking No. 4 in total defense (291.4), No. 21 in scoring defense (20.5), No. 23 in interceptions (11), No. 24 in pass efficiency defense (121.52) and No. 28 in rushing defense (131.8).

Tony Fields II led the Mountaineers and the Big 12 with 88 tackles, ranking No. 27 nationally. He was named to the All-Big 12 First Team and the Reese’s Senior Bowl All-American team and was drafted in the fifth round of the NFL Draft by the Cleveland Browns.

WVU’s kickoff return defense was the best in the Big 12 and No. 39 in the nation, and the punt return defense was No. 3 in the Big 12 and No. 17 in the nation.

Koonz came to West Virginia after serving as the inside linebackers coach at Ole Miss for the 2019 season. Two of his linebackers, Lakia Henry (81 tackles) and Jacquez Jones (62 tackles), were two of the three top tacklers for the Rebels.

Prior to that, Koonz spent two years at North Texas, coaching the linebackers, before being promoted to co-defensive coordinator for the 2018 season. He helped develop E.J. Ejiya, who led UNT in tackles, tackles for loss and sacks both years.

Koonz spent three years at Cincinnati, coaching the safeties in 2014, and linebackers in 2015 and 2016. In 2015, he mentored second-team All-AAC selection Eric Wilson and freshman standout Bryce Jenkinson, who finished first (106) and third (59) on the team in tackles, respectively. Cincinnati finished its 2014 campaign with a 9-4 record, an American Athletic Conference Championship and a matchup against Virginia Tech in the Military Bowl.

Before his tenure at Cincinnati, Koonz spent four seasons at Louisiana Tech. During the 2013 campaign, Tech’s first as a member of Conference USA, he coached the linebackers, led by Conference USA honorable mention player Daniel Cobb, who finished the season with 82 total tackles. In 2011, Tech’s starting linebackers Adrien Cole and Jay Dudley accounted for 230 total tackles - 65 percent of Tech’s tackles for the season. Cole led the team with 128 tackles and 13 tackles for a loss as he was named first team All-Western Athletic Conference and the WAC Defensive Player of the Year. Dudley was responsible for 102 tackles, eight tackles for a loss and four interceptions, three of which were returned for touchdowns. In 2010, his first year at Louisiana Tech, three of his linebackers finished the season in the top four on the team in tackles, with Cole earning second-team All-WAC honors.

The Wallkill, New York, native previously served as a defensive quality control assistant at Texas, helping lead the Longhorns to a Big 12 title and an appearance in the 2009 BCS national championship game against Alabama. He also served at Texas as a graduate assistant from 2005-06 and linebackers’ coach toward the conclusion of the 2006 season. The Longhorns won the Big 12 championship and national championship in 2005.

Prior to his second stint at Texas, Koonz was the secondary coach at Iowa State for two seasons under Gene Chizik, while also assisting with special teams from 2007-08. Koonz was also a graduate assistant coach at Auburn during the 2004 campaign under Tommy Tuberville, coaching the secondary. While at Auburn, he worked on staffs that led the Tigers to the 2002 Capital One Bowl championship, a 2003 Music City Bowl victory, the 2004 SEC championship and a win in the 2004 Nokia Sugar Bowl.

He graduated from Auburn in 2004 with a bachelor’s of science degree in physical education and his master’s degree in educational administration from Texas in 2006.

Koonz, and his wife, Maura, have two daughters, Mary Margaret and MacKenzie Rae, and a son, Jameson Jeffrey. His father, also named Jeff Koonz, retired after serving for 15 years as the head coach at Holmes Community College in Goodman, Mississippi.

THE KOONZ FAMILY: (front left to right) Jameson, MacKenzie and Mary Margaret. Back (left to right): Jeff and Maura

THE REAGAN FILE

Year at WVU: 5

Year in Collegiate Coaching: 16

Birthday: December 27

Hometown: Conyers, Georgia

Wife: Elizabeth

Children: Heidi, Chloe and Maggie

High School: Salem

College: North Georgia, ‘08

Bowl Games Coached: 8

2023

SEAN REAGAN

Passing Game Coordinator/

Sean Reagan is in his fifth year on the Mountaineer coaching staff, recently being named the passing game coordinator and quarterbacks coach in 2023. He served his first three years coaching the quarterbacks before despite losing a veteran starter, his tight end group still made its presence felt in WVU was fourth in the Big 12 in passing yards, finishing with more than 3,200 yards through the air. Mountaineer quarterback Jarrett Doege was second in the league in passing yards, being one of only two passers with more than 3,000 yards, and was fourth in despite having to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, West Virginia had one of the most improved offenses in the nation in terms of total yards, showing gains of more than 60 yards rushing per game, almost 30 yards passing a game, more than 90 yards of total offense and more than seven points a game. arret Doege threw for more than 2,500 yards and 14 touchdowns. He ranked No. 10 nationally in completions per game (23.9), No. 16 in passing yards (2,587), No. 23 in passing yards per game (258.7) and No. 37 in completion percentage (.639). He finished with four 300-yard passing games, had multiple passing touchdowns four times and had 30 or more completions three times.

In 2019, quarterback Austin Kendall averaged 20.8 completions per game, ranking No. 4 in the Big 12 and No. 25 nationally. Jarret Doege led WVU to wins in two of its final three games of the season.

Reagan came to West Virginia in 2019 after serving as an assistant coach at Troy from 2008-18, including the last four years as a member of Brown’s staff. He was the co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach in 2018, oversaw the quarterbacks and running backs the previous three years (2014-17) and was the quarterbacks coach from 2011-14. He also served as a graduate assistant in 2010 at Texas Tech, where he worked with Brown, the offensive coordinator of the Red Raiders at the time.

2015-17 Troy

2011-14 Troy

2010

2008-09 Troy

Graduate Assistant/Quarterbacks

2006-07 Monroe Area HS (Georgia)

Offensive Coordinator

2004-05 Chestatee HS (Georgia)

Offensive Coordinator

2002-03 Chestatee HS (Georgia)

Assistant Coach

1998-01 Rockdale HS (Georgia)

Assistant Coach

In 2018, Troy finished 10-3 and tied for the Eastern Division championship in the Sun Belt Conference. The Trojans went on to defeat Buffalo in the Dollar General Bowl, marking the third consecutive season with a bowl win. Quarterback Kaleb Barker started the first six games and posted more than 1,000 passing yards and 10 touchdowns and ran for 261 yards and three touchdowns, before a season-ending injury forced him to hand the reins to Sawyer Smith. Prior to that, Reagan worked with three record-setting

quarterbacks at Troy: Brandon Silvers (2014-17), Corey Robinson (2011-13) and Levi Brown (2008-09).

In 2017, Troy finished 11-2 with a Sun Belt championship, New Orleans Bowl victory and a regularseason win at No. 22 LSU, ending its 49-game home nonconference winning streak. Troy finished the 2016 season 10-3 with a victory on the Dollar General Bowl, the first top-25 ranking in school and Sun Belt history and tied for the best win-improvement in the country.

Reagan also coached the running backs for three years on Brown’s staff. During that time, Jordan Chunn finished with 1,288 yards and 16 touchdowns and went on to set the Troy career rushing and total touchdown records in 2017. He also mentored running back Brandon Burks, Troy’s eighth 1,000-yard rusher, finishing the 2015 season with 1,005 yards and seven touchdowns.

Robinson also had an impressive career with the Trojans, finishing as one of the top passers in school, Sun Belt and NCAA history. He led Troy with school and league records for touchdown passes, attempts, completions, passing yards and total offense. He finished with career as one of five players in NCAA history to throw for more than 3,000 yards and have more than 3,000 yards of total offense in four different years. He finished No. 9 in FBS history in passing yards and set the NCAA record for completion percentage in a game (30of-32 against UAB in 2013), earning Capital One National Player of the Week honors.

After returning to Troy in 2011 as the quarterbacks coach, Reagan coached All-Sun Belt performer Deon Anthony. In 2012, Anthony set the Troy single-season record by completing 69.9 percent of his passes (79-of113) and was named the Allstate Sugar Bowl Manning Award Player of the Week.

As a graduate assistant coach in 2008-09, Reagan was on the Trojans’ staff that won two Sun Belt Conference championships, including finishing with an undefeated conference record in 2009.

Reagan began his coaching career at the high-school level as an assistant at Rockdale High School in Conyers, Georgia, for four years (1998-01), before moving to Chestatee High School in Gainesville, Georgia, for four years (2002-06), including the final two as the offensive coordinator. He spent the 2006-07 seasons as the offensive coordinator at Monroe Area High School in Monroe, Georgia, before heading to Troy.

A native of Conyers, Georgia, Reagan received his bachelor’s degree in physical education and leadership from North Georgia College & State University in 2008. He, and his wife, Elizabeth, are the parents of three daughters: Heidi, Chloe and Maggie.

THE REAGAN FAMILY: Heidi, Sean, Elizabeth, Maggie and Chloe, holding the famiy dog, Peppy

THE JACKSON FILE

Year at WVU: 3

Year in Collegiate Coaching: 11

Birthday: February 18

Hometown: Middletown, N.Y.

Wife: Blair

High School: John S. Burke Catholic College: LIU Post, ’11

Postgraduate: Penn State, ’17

Bowl Games Coached: 4

ANDREW JACKSON

Andrew Jackson is in his third year as the fifth-year defensive tackle Dante Stills finished as the school’s all-time leader in games played (59) and tackles for loss (52½) and was fourth in sacks (23½). He finished his career earning All-Big 12 Conference First Team honors twice (2021, 2022), second team twice (2019, 2020), earning a spot in the 2023 NFL Combine and being drafted in the sixth round by he defense finished No. 4 in the Big 12 in rushing defense, and over the past two seasons, posted 53 sacks, finishing in the top five of the league. Defensive tackle Jordan Jefferson also earned third team honors by Phil Steele. the defensive line finished with 20 1/2 sacks and 40 tackles for loss and were ranked No. 39 nationally in tackles for loss. Dante Stills earned All-Big 12 Conference First Team honors by the league coaches, Associated Press and Phil Steele after leading the defense with seven sacks and 15 tackles for loss.

Taijh Alston was named one of the Mayo Clinic semifinalists for Comeback Player of the Year, Jordan Jefferson was named an All-Big 12 Third-Team honoree by PFF College and Akheem Mesidor was named an All-Big 12 Third-Team selection by Phil Steele.

Jackson came to Morgantown after serving as the defensive line coach and recruiting coordinator for defense at Old Dominion in 2020.

He joined the ODU staff after spending the 2019 season at James Madison as the defensive tackles coach. While at JMU, the Dukes led the FCS in total defense and were third in scoring defense. Defensive tackle Mike Greene led the Colonial Athletic Association in sacks by an interior lineman and was all-conference.

Jackson was the defensive quality control coach at Mississippi State in 2018, where he helped the Bulldogs to an 8-5 record and berth in the Outback Bowl. MSU ranked in the top 10 nationally in eight defensive categories, including a No. 1 national ranking in total defense (263.1). Jeffery Simmons and Montez Sweat were All-SEC.

In 2017, Jackson coached the defensive line at Fordham. He was responsible for game planning the run game, pass protection and third-down blitz packages and prepared the opponent scouting report for the defense.

Prior to that, Jackson was a graduate assistant with the defensive line for two years at Penn State Two players he worked with earned national attention,

All-American Carl Nassib and consensus All-American Anthony Zettel. Nassib was the Big Ten’s Bronko Nagurski-Woodson Defensive Player of the Year and was the Hendricks Award and Lombardi Award winner.

Jackson spent two years as an assistant coach at Stony Brook, first as a graduate assistant and then as assistant defensive line coach. One of his players, Aaron Thompson went on to rank among the top 10 nationally in sacks and was All-CAA First Team.

Jackson started his coaching career at LIU Post as a graduate assistant.

Jackson was a three-year captain and three-year starter for LIU Post. He was an All-Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Second Team honoree as a senior after recording five sacks and 12 tackles for loss for the Pioneers. He was a member of the National Football Foundation’s Hampshire Honor Society and was awarded two of the athletics department’s most prestigious honors, the Christine Webb Award and the Roy Illowit Award.

Jackson earned his bachelor’s degree in physical education science and coaching from Long Island University in 2011 and three master’s degrees, one in Interdisciplinary studies from Long Island in 2012, liberal arts and science from Stony Brook in 2014 and educational leadership from Penn State in 2017. for the Pioneers. He was a member of the National Football Foundation’s Hampshire Honor Society and was awarded two of the athletics department’s most prestigious honors, the Christine Webb Award and the Roy Illowit Award.

Jackson earned his bachelor’s degree in physical education science and coaching from Long Island University in 2011 and three master’s degrees, one in Interdisciplinary studies from Long Island in 2012, liberal arts and science from Stony Brook in 2014 and educational leadership from Penn State in 2017. He and his wife, the former Blair Kersh, were married in July 2022.

THE JACKSON FAMILY: Blair and Andrew (AJ)

THE MARSHALL FILE

Year at WVU: 1

Year in Collegiate Coaching: 3

Birthday: February 5

Hometown: Miami Gardens, Fla.

Wife: Alexa

High School: Dade Christian College: Purdue, ‘16

Postgraduate: WVU, ‘21

Bowl Games Coached: 1

COACHING EXPERIENCE

2023 West Virginia Receivers

2020-21

BILAL MARSHALL

Bilal Marshall rejoined the Mountaineer Football coaching staff as the receivers coach in January

West Virginia after serving as the wide receivers coach at VMI for the past year. His leading receiver, Chance Knox, had 58 catches for 535 yards and two touchdowns. Receiver Isaiah Lemmond earned All-Southern Conference Freshman honors after finishing second on the team with 29 catches for 453 receiving yards and a touchdown. Lemmond recorded two or more catches in the last six games, including six against No. 9 Chattanooga, Furman and No. 10 Samford.

Prior to VMI, Marshall was an offensive graduate assistant on Neal Brown’s coaching staff in 2020 and 2021, working with the wide receivers.

In 2020, WVU had three receivers with 30 or more catches, three with 400 or more yards and five with multiple touchdowns. Winston Wright Jr. earned All-Big 12 Second Team honors after collecting a teamhigh 47 receptions for 453 yards and two touchdowns.

In 2021, the Mountaineers had four receivers with 30 or more receptions, three with more than 500

yards receiving and four with multiple touchdowns. Two of his receivers, Wright and Bryce Ford-Wheaton, were named All-Big 12 Honorable Mention performers.

Marshall began his coaching career at Champagnat High School in Miami, Florida, where he was the offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach for a team that won the Class 2A State Championship in 2019.

Marshall played the 2017 season in the Canadian Football League for the Ottawa Red Blacks.

He was a receiver for Purdue from 2012-16 and played in the Heart of Dallas Bowl in 2012. As a senior, he was the team’s second-leading receiver with 40 catches for 477 yards and three touchdowns.

Marshall, a native of Miami Gardens, Florida, with numerous ties to that area, earned his bachelor’s degree from Purdue in 2016 in organizational leadership and his master’s degree from WVU in communications studies in 2021.

Marshall is married to his high school sweetheart, the former Alexa Mendez.

THE MARSHALL FAMILY: Bilal and Alexa

THE STEWART FILE

Year at WVU: 1

Year in Collegiate Coaching: 1

Birthday: September 13

Hometown: Morgantown, W.Va.

High School: Morgantown

College: James Madison, ‘16

Postgraduate: Charleston, ‘17

COACHING EXPERIENCE

2023 West Virginia Tight Ends

2020-22 Pittsburgh Steelers (NFL)

Assistant Wide Receivers Coach

2018-19 Pittsburgh Steelers (NFL)

Coaching Assistant – daily operations for the offense and special teams units

BLAINE STEWART

Blaine Stewart is in his first year on the Mountaineer coaching staff as art comes to West Virginia from the NFL’s Pittsburgh Steelers, where he has worked as the assistant wide receivers coach for the past two years. In that role, he assisted in game plan preparation and installation, coached the defensive scout team, broke down opponent film and conducted self-scouts. He assisted a wide receivers room in 2020 that included rookie wide receiver Chase Claypool, who led all NFL rookies in touchdown catches (9) and finished second among all rookies in total touchdowns (11).

rom 2018-20, Stewart was a coaching assistant on Mike Tomlin’s staff in Pittsburgh, and he brings a total of four years of NFL experience with

In his first two NFL seasons, he worked with the offense and special teams and was responsible for quality control of the entire offensive unit. He coached the defensive scout team, compiled weekly offensive installation plans and produced opponent scouting reports. Stewart also played a significant role in leading the wide receiver position group during a coaching vacancy as well as helping the personnel department prepare for the NFL Draft and free agency.

During his four seasons with Pittsburgh, the Steelers were the AFC North Champions in 2020 and made the playoffs twice. He coached three Pro Bowl receivers in Antonio Brown, JuJu Smith-Schuster and Diontae Johnson. The Pittsburgh publication Steelers Depot listed him as a rising star on the Steeler coaching staff.

In January 2020, Stewart coached the West quarterbacks at the EastWest Shrine Bowl, leading individual meetings and being involved in all aspects of offensive installation, game planning and practice schedules. Stewart started his collegiate playing career at James Madison (2013-15) as a wide receiver and holder for coaches Mickey Matthews and Everett Withers. He finished his playing career at the University of Charleston (2016-17) where he was coached by former Mountaineer football staff member Pat Kirkland. He earned two varsity letters at each school for a total of four as a collegiate player.

He received his bachelor’s degree from James Madison in 2016 and a master’s degree from Charleston in 2017. Stewart played high school football at Morgantown High School for Coach John Bowers and captained the 2013 West Virginia OVAC All-Stars who defeated the Ohio OVAC All-Stars at Wheeling Island Stadium. While at MHS, Stewart also played baseball and ran track.

He is the son of the late West Virginia head football coach Bill Stewart, who led the Mountaineers to a 28-12 (.700) three-year record from 200810. His mother, Karen, still resides in Morgantown.

Year at WVU: 4

Year in Collegiate Coaching: 17

Birthday: May 26

Hometown: Louisa, Kentucky

High School: Lawrence County College: Miami, Ohio ‘07

Postgraduate: Kentucky, ‘09

Bowl Games Coached: 7

COACHING EXPERIENCE

DONTAE WRIGHT

Dontae Wright is in his fourth year on the Mountaineer coaching staff as the safeties coach after serving as the safeties coach at Western safety Aubrey Burks earned All-Big 12 first-team honors by PFF College and second team honors by the league Associated Press members, finishing second on the team with 66 tackles. He also was listed as one of the top safeties entering the 2023 season by PFF and national media member Mike Farrell. Spear Jasir Cox was named a

, WVU was tied for No. 2 in the Big 12 Conference in interceptions and was No. 3 in passing defense, giving up only 211.2 yards per game through the air. WVU was No. 5 in the nation in red zone defense and No. 18 in fewest

Safety Sean Mahone made his mark on and off the field. He was named a finalist for the National Football Foundation’s Campbell Trophy, also known as the academic Heisman, and was a member of the Scholar-Athlete team, one of college football’s most prestigious academic teams. The school recordholder for the most games played in a WVU career (53), he was WVU’s second-leading tackler with 81 stops and tied for the team lead in interceptions (2). He was an All-Big 12 Third-Team selection by Phil Steele.

Safety Alonzo Addae finished as WVU’s thirdleading tackler (73), had three pass breakups and earned All-Big 12 Honorable Mention honors. He signed a professional contract with the CFL’s Ottawa Redblacks after being drafted as the No. 13 pick of the 2021 CFL Draft.

The WVU defense had an outstanding year in 2020, leading the nation in pass defense and ranking No. 4 in total defense (291.4), No. 21 in scoring defense (20.5), No. 23 in interceptions (11), No. 24 in pass efficiency defense (121.52) and No. 28 in rushing defense (131.8).

Alonzo Addae was the Mountaineers’ second-leading tackler with 66 stops, including 38 solo stops, tied for the team lead with two interceptions and tied for second on the team with five pass breakups. Addae was named a finalist for the Cornish Trophy, signifying the top Canadian football player playing in the United States and was named an All-Big 12 Second Team performer. Mahone was among the top tacklers for West Virginia, finishing with 54 tacklers, including 34 solo stops, one interception, four pass breakups and a fumble recovery.

At Western Michigan, his safeties helped WMU turn around its scoring defense in 2019, yielding 25.9 points per game, the best for the program since surrendering just 19.8 in 2016, and nearly nine points per game better than the 34.5 points a contest allowed in 2018.

The unit was led by senior Justin Tranquill’s 83 tackles and two interceptions and junior A.J. Thomas’ 47 stops and six pass breakups. The group held three of

its final five opponents to fewer than 150 passing yards. The 2018 season saw Wright guide Tranquill to 82 tackles and two pass breakups while Thomas finished with 47 stops.

Prior to WMU, Wright served as an assistant coach at Tennessee Tech for two seasons (2016-17), mentoring the specialists and the defensive ends. At the beginning of the 2017 season, Wright was promoted to defensive coordinator.

In 2017, the Golden Eagles yielded 15.8 points per game, dropping more than 11 points from the 2016 average of 26.9. Wright guided the 2016 defensive squad to five Ohio Valley Conference wins. The program ended the campaign on the upswing with consecutive victories against Tennessee State and Murray State.

Before joining Tennessee Tech, Wright spent three seasons (2013-15) at Morehead State. He was the defensive coordinator for the 2015 season and worked with the defensive line, special teams and was a recruiting coordinator during his tenure.

As the defensive coordinator, he lowered Morehead State’s points allowed per game by 18.3, which was the second-largest improvement for all Division I schools, FBS and FCS, from the year prior. The Eagles ranked in the top 10 in the FCS for interceptions (18) and turnovers (28) and in the top 20 for tackles for loss.

Wright also made a coaching stop at Centre College and spent two seasons (2010-11) at North Alabama, helping the Lions to a combined 18-8 record and an NCAA Division II playoff appearance.

Wright was a graduate assistant at Kentucky from 2007-09, working with the linebackers his first season and the defensive line the last two. During his time in Lexington, the Wildcats made two Music City Bowl appearances and one Liberty Bowl trip.

As a player, Wright was a four-year linebacker at Miami (Ohio) from 2003-06 and was a part of two Mid-American Conference East Division championship teams. The RedHawks won the conference outright in 2003, earning a spot in the GMAC Bowl. They won won a division crown in 2004 and participated in the Independence Bowl.

A native of Louisa, Kentucky, Wright earned a bachelor’s degree in physical education from Miami in 2007.

Dontae Wright and Jillian Slone

MIKE JOSEPH

Assistant Athletics Director/ Head Coach for Football Strength and Conditioning @WVU_FB_Strength

e Joseph has overseen the strength and conditioning unit at West Virginia since 2008, serving as the director until being named assistant athletics director in 2018 and assistant athletics director/head coach for football

He administers, coordinates, develops, implements and teaches strength and conditioning programs for all WVU studentathletes with an emphasis on the football

who was presented with his Master Strength and Conditioning Coaching distinction in 2014, served for five years as the assistant

strength coach at Notre Dame (2003-08), working with football and was responsible for the strength and conditioning programs for baseball, volleyball and softball prior to coming back to West Virginia.

Joseph worked with the head strength coach with football, assisted with workouts, testing, conditioning, speed and agility training and in-season and offseason training schedules on a daily basis. He also was responsible for developing and training the quarterbacks, tight ends, linebackers, fullbacks and injured players.

He also had the same responsibilities with baseball, volleyball and softball. He supervised and maintained facility and equipment and scheduling all student-athletes for the school’s 27 sports.

He spent two years as an assistant strength coach at Eastern Michigan (2001-03) and as a graduate assistant at WVU (1999-2001). He also worked at Healthworks Fitness and Rehabilitation in Morgantown in the summer of 2001.

Prior to that, he was the strength and conditioning coach at Fairmont State (Aug. 1998 – May 1999), camp instructor at the Mountain State Speed and Strength Camp hosted by WVU from May 2000 until April 2001, a guest speaker and instructor at many camps and clinic and a classroom instructor and state director for the National Association of Speed and Explosion.

Joseph has coached 25 football players who earned All-America honors and more than 100 athletes who were either drafted or signed free-agent contracts in the NFL.

While at Fairmont State, Joseph was a four-year letterman and three-year captain on the football team from 1994-97. He was a three time first-team all-WVIAC selection and was named the WVIAC Offensive Player of the Year in 1996. A 1997 regional All-American, a Burger King Scholar Athlete and a WVIAC Scholar Athlete, Joseph was selected the vice president of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee and to the Fairmont State Student Council.

Joseph earned his bachelor’s degree from Fairmont State in 1999 and received his master’s degree in from West Virginia in physical education with an emphasis in sport movement and development. He is certified by the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCa) and the National Strength Coaches Association (NSCA). He and his wife, Andre, have two sons, Quincy and Brolin.

THE JOSEPH FAMILY: Brolin, Andre, Quincy and Mike

COLEMAN BARNES Senior Associate Athletics Director/ Chief of Staff

Coleman Barnes is the senior associate athletics director and chief of staff for the football program. He oversees the day-to-day operations of the program, including administrative personnel, external affairs and the budget. Barnes joined the Mountaineer football staff as the associate athletics director for football external affairs in February 2019.

At WVU, Barnes collaborates with the athletics administration and external units to further the West Virginia football brand and its effectiveness and efficiency.

Barnes is the program’s liaison with marketing, tickets, Mountaineer Athletic Club, athletics communications and digital media, as well as Learfield.

Barnes is responsible for all program operations associated with recruiting, including hiring personnel, maintaining the budget and establishing branding and messaging. He also markets, promotes and brands the program to recruits, high school coaches, alumni and fans, including overseeing the digital and creative content, graphic design and social media platforms to promote the football brand.

Barnes organized the structure of WVU’s 5th Quarter program and Chambers Elite Climbers, to which he currently provides oversight, and he also played a role in the planning and design of the $55 million Milan Puskar Center enhancement project.

Barnes came to West Virginia from Utah State (2017-19), where he first served as the assistant vice president and deputy director of athletics for external affairs before being promoted to associate vice president and deputy director of athletics. Under the direction of the vice president and director of athletics, he was responsible for the overall administration, management and supervision of all department areas that engaged with external constituents.

He led USU’s athletic development staff and also oversaw athletics’ external departments, which included marketing and promotions, media relations and video. He also served as the liaison for ticket operations and sales and Aggie Sports Properties.

Prior to Utah State, Barnes spent four years at Miami University, where he served as the associate athletics director/senior director of development for threeand-a-half years, before being promoted to executive associate athletics director/ senior director of development his last year.

During his time at Miami, he served as a co-manager for the Graduating Champions Campaign, raising more than $65 million toward the $80 million goal. In 2015, Barnes’ team raised a then-record $28.3 million in gifts and pledges, including $5.02 million in cash.

Barnes also boosted Miami’s Red & White Club membership to more than 2,000 members, a 27% increase since his arrival in 2013 and increased revenue by 24%, up to $880,000 per year.

Prior to Miami, he spent two years at UAB, as the associate athletics director for development. He oversaw Blazer Boosters, the fundraising unit for UAB Athletics, increasing the annual fund membership by 54 percent through a 16-month initiative.

Prior to UAB, Barnes served from 2008-11 at Fresno State as the executive director of The Bulldog Foundation and associate athletics director for development. As an executive administrator, he oversaw all components of the development office that raised approximately $6 million annually. He also managed a development team that successfully secured funding for a $6 million sports medicine center and a $1.2 million turf project.

From 2005-08, Barnes served as the assistant director for the UMAA Foundation, the fundraising unit for Ole Miss Athletics, playing an integral role in raising nearly $13 million annually

Prior to Ole Miss, he was a development associate for the Hurricane Club at the University of Miami (2004-05) and an intern in Harvard’s Athletics Ticket Office (2003-04).

Barnes graduated from Kentucky with a bachelor’s degree in education in 2002 with a major in kinesiology and a minor in business. He was a three-year letterwinner on the Wildcats’ football team as the team’s long snapper. In 2004, he earned his master’s degree from Kentucky in kinesiology with an emphasis in sport management and completed his Ph.D. in higher education from Ole Miss in 2017.

A native of Bardstown, Kentucky, Barnes, and his wife, Mary Beth, have two children, Caroline and William.

PATRICK JOHNSTON Assistant Athletics Director/ Football Operations

Patrick Johnston oversees the internal operations of the football program as the assistant athletics director for football operations. He joined the WVU football staff in January 2019 as the director of football operations. He came to West Virginia with head coach Neal Brown after serving as the director of campus recruiting and assistant director of football operations at Troy for two years.

At WVU, Johnston plays a key role in future capital projects. He works closely with external entities and internal parties surrounding facility improvements and branding. Johnston leads all planning and scheduling on behalf of the football program, including team travel, game day operations, preseason training camp and in-season practices. Johnston also serves as a lead bowl game management administrator. He organizes the team leadership council and handles all event management for the football program.

Johnston spent two years (2017-18) as Troy’s director of campus recruiting and assistant director of football operations after he served as Troy’s recruiting analyst during the 2015 and 2016 seasons. Prior to that, he spent one semester working with the Troy equipment department.

The Montgomery, Alabama, native spent five years as the director of member services for Wynlakes Golf and Country Club before coming to Troy in July 2015. Johnston earned his master’s degree from Troy in sport management in 2017.

RASHEED MARSHALL Director of Player Relations

Former Big East Offensive Player of the Year and Mountaineer standout quarterback Rasheed Marshall returned to West Virginia University in March 2023 as the director of player relations for the football program.

At West Virginia, Marshall executes the program’s culture by having a daily presence at study hall, mandatory meals, weight room, training room and other student-athlete events and activities.

Marshall has daily communication with the head coach regarding the pulse of the team and assists the head coach with the leadership council, player counseling meetings, educational meetings, leads the Big Brother program and develops the materials for the student-athletes. He is responsible for all roll calls, including team meetings and meals. He executes the onboarding for transfer student-athletes and coordinates the mental health education program for all student-athletes. He manages all player housing and is the liaison for financial aid and stipend checks for the student-athletes.

In addition, he supports the 5th Quarter program, including educational programing in the areas of character development, leadership development, real life, social responsibility and career development.

He also serves as the liaison to the sport psychologist, counseling center, campus/ city law enforcement, student conduct, student life, drug and alcohol assistance, student-athlete development, campus recreation, housing, admissions and other student-related programs.

Marshall came to WVU after serving a personal trainer at Team Marshall Fitness in Pittsburgh, his hometown, since 2013. He was as a regional head quarterbacks coach at Sports International Academy and an on-air football analyst for ESPN+ and AT&T SportsNet since 2015.

Marshall was a member of the Mountaineer football program from 2001-05, including the final three years as the starting quarterback. Along with the Big East Offensive Player of the Year honors, he also was named the ECAC Player of the Year in 2004. His record as the starting quarterback was 24-12 and he helped WVU to four bowl game (2000 Music City, 2002 Continental, 2004 and 2005 Gator Bowl).

He finished his career with a Big East record 2,040 rushing yards and 24 touchdowns and passed for 5,558 yards and 44 touchdowns. His 68 touchdowns set the WVU career mark, and he was second in career rushing by a quarterback and in total offense and fourth in passing yards.

Marshall was a fifth-round pick by the NFL’s San Francisco 49ers (2005) as a wide receiver. He was a member of the 49ers (2005), Pittsburgh Steelers (2007) and Los Angeles Rams (2007) and the Columbus Destroyers of the Arena Football League (2007).

Marshall graduated with his bachelor’s degree in physical education with a certificate in strength and conditioning from West Virginia in 2005.

TREY NEYER Director of Recruiting

Trey Neyer has been on the football staff since 2020, first as the defensive recruiting coordinator, the associate director of recruiting in 2021 and was promoted to the director of recruiting in July 2022.

Neyer oversees the identification, development, strategy and execution of the recruiting plan for the Mountaineer football program.

He develops letter-writing campaigns and the recruiting mailouts. He filters all prospects related to position and coach, develops an academic profile for each prospect and oversees the planning and organizing of the official and unofficial visits. He works with the video coordinator to compile profiles in a library on each of the recruits, manages football recruiting accounts and monitors evaluations and submits profiles for evaluation.

Neyer came to West Virginia in 2020 after serving as the director of player personnel at Miami University (Ohio) since June 2018. He supervised the recruiting efforts for the RedHawks’ football program, oversaw the roster management and planning duties, managed all recruiting evaluations, and maintained and populated the program’s database. He coordinated the assistant coaches recruiting areas and assigned responsibilities and assisted with all recruiting aspects for the head coach.

Prior to that, Neyer was an offensive graduate assistant intern at Miami, working with the running backs and overseeing the team’s kickoff returns. He worked with the running backs during individual meetings and practice.

Neyer ran the defensive scout team meetings and coordinated the scout team secondary during practice. He assisted with opponent breakdowns, opponent kickoff return breakdown and assisted in assembling scouting report. Neyer had gameday communication of coverages and opponent kickoff return. He also recorded offensive play calls and defensive information.

While an undergraduate student at Alabama, Neyer was a student manager for the Crimson Tide football program. The North Bend, Ohio, native graduated with his bachelor’s degree in communication and information sciences in 2017.

TAYLOR WEST Director of On-Campus Recruiting/ Assistant Director of Football Operations

Taylor West joined the Mountaineer football staff in April 2022 as the director of on-campus recruiting and assistant director of football operations.

In this role, she coordinates and executes all on-campus recruiting efforts, including official and unofficial visits, junior days and game-day recruiting visits. West coordinates will all support staff when creating itineraries and is responsible for communicating visit information internally to all football staff, as well as externally to recruits and guests, campus partners and vendors.

West also manages recruiting operations, including the mass communication plan, hiring and managing of student workers and purchasing of items.

For football operations, West assists with day-to-day program scheduling and operations, team and staff events, donor events and home and away game travel, including organizing the travel party, team transportation, police escort and all aspects of the hotel. She also oversees current player parent/guardian communication.

This past spring, West, one of 45 women in football operations, participated in the NFL’s Annual Women’s Forum at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis. The event connected them with coaches, general managers and leaders in professional football to provide insight and networking opportunities for their careers in the areas of scouting, coaching and football operations.

West came to WVU after serving as the director of on-campus recruiting/ assistant to the head coach at Illinois. She organized official and unofficial visits and handled administrative and scheduling duties for the head coach. West was responsible for player parent/guardian and coaches’ spouse communication, along with other operations responsibilities.

West spent the summer of 2021 as the director of on-campus recruiting at Eastern Kentucky and also served as a compliance and football recruiting graduate assistant at Missouri State from August 2019 to May 2021.

The Iowa City, Iowa, native, earned her bachelor’s degree in sport and recreation management at the University of Iowa in 2019. While attending Iowa, she was a member of the women’s rowing team and earned Big Ten Distinguished Scholar Athlete honors. Prior to her senior year, West spent the 2018-19 year as a recruiting operations intern at Stanford.

West completed her master’s degree in student affairs in higher education from Missouri State in 2021. Her thesis on athletic identity and academic success was published in the Journal of Student-Athlete Educational Development and Success.

KEN SIGNORETTI Assistant Director of Recruiting

Ken Signoretti joined the Mountaineer football staff in June 2023 as the assistant director of recruiting.

Signoretti assists with the identification, development, strategy and execution of the recruiting plan for the Mountaineer football program.

He evaluates high school and junior college prospects at all positions and maintains the recruiting database. He is responsible for assisting with the recruiting communication plan, ensuring coaches have all relevant information needed to fulfill the duties required in the player acquisition process of a prospective student-athlete. He assists with the weekly recruiting strategy and plan for recruits from the Mountaineer football office.

Signoretti came to West Virginia from Houston where he was a recruiting assistant with the Cougars. He assisted with on-campus events and visits, evaluated high school and junior college prospects, maintained the recruiting and transfer portal database and created Hudl cutup playlists for the staff to review.

Prior to that, he was a player personnel and recruiting intern at WVU from May 2019 until January 2022. He assisted with the recruiting process, facilitating and tracking high school and junior college players in the defensive coaches areas, constructed cutup playlists of recruits for coach evaluations, evaluated high school and junior college prospects, established and maintained recruiting databases and helped cultivate game-day experience and on-campus visits by engaging with recruits and their families, providing tours and executing photoshoots.

A native of West Milford, New Jersey, Signoretti earned an accelerated bachelor’s to master’s degree from West Virginia in sport management with minors in communication studies and sport communication in 2021

JAKE HERRON

Associate Director of Recruiting Content

Jake Herron joined the Mountaineer football program in June 2022 as the associate director of recruiting content. He came to West Virginia after serving as a graphic designer for the Penn State football staff for the past year. At WVU, he will develop, build and create the identity for the football program used in the recruitment of prospective student-athletes. He will work with the staff to develop graphics and creative assets for use on social platforms, on-campus and off-campus recruitment. He also works closely with the coaching staff to develop recruiting plans and graphics to sell the program’s vision.

Prior to WVU, he created graphics for social media, game day, match-up and statistical graphics for the Nittany Lion football program. He collaborated with the creative graphics staff on keeping a consistent brand throughout the football program. Herron also created personalized, generic and specialized graphics used in the recruiting process. He directed player photoshoots, recruiting photoshoots and designs graphics for facility graphics. He also created national signing day branding, design elements and social media graphics used in the announcement of signing class.

He also earned valuable experience as a freelance graphic designer (2020-21) with the Pitt women’s basketball program and a graphic designer intern (2020 summer) with Pitt Athletics. He also oversaw numerous design projects for area high schools in Western Pennsylvania.

Herron earned his bachelor’s degree in graphic design from California University of Pennsylvania in 2021.

ANDREW MALEWICZ Assistant Director of Creative Video

Andrew Malewicz joined the Mountaineer football staff in April 2023 as the assistant director of creative video. At WVU, Malewicz is responsible for writing, producing and directing the football program’s video projects, including recruiting materials, web features and hype videos. He also assists with the oversight, production and management of content for the football program’s social media platforms and digital information strategies. He works creatively to develop innovative digital and social media strategies to increase engagement with fans.

Malewicz came to West Virginia from Western Michigan, where he was a creative associate in the athletics department. Working with all sports, with an emphasis on football, he was responsible for the content creation of social media and in-house production to increase audience engagement. His duties at Western

Michigan consisted of photo content, hype videos, game recaps, interviews and cinematic pieces.

He also spent time with Bleacher Report filming, editing and creating recaps and content for use on all official Bleacher Report platforms. In the summers of 2016 and 2017, he got his start in the creative profession at TI Automotive developing and editing training videos for global internal distribution within the company.

Malewicz earned his bachelor’s degree in university studies from Western Michigan in the fall of 2022.

JOSH BAILEY Assistant Director of Player Transition and Recruiting Communications

Joshua Bailey joined the Mountaineer Football Staff as the assistant director of player transition and recruiting communications in September 2022.

At West Virginia, Bailey assists in providing guidance to each freshman student-athlete to ensure his transition to college life is successful. He begins regular interaction with the parents and or guardians to keep communication open at all times. Bailey provides direction to committed studentathletes on initial academic eligibility material submission, serves as a liaison for WVU’s admission and housing application process and is responsible for yearlong programming for incoming student-athletes through the Bridge program.

Bailey assists the director of the 5th Quarter Program with the coordination and execution of the Big Brother program. He assists the recruiting department with virtual recruiting visits, junior days, unofficial and official visits for potential student-athletes and guardians. Bailey handles the execution of the defensive recruiting communication plan, ensuring the coaches have all relevant information.

Bailey came to West Virginia after serving as a recruiting intern for football at Georgia from May – August, 2022. As an intern, he would assist student-athletes and their families during on-campus visits.

He also served as a team operations associate for the Georgia Swarm (202122) and an operations intern at Georgia Southern for two years (2018-20).

Bailey participated in the football operations development series, hosted by the Philadelphia Eagles and was a utility ambassador for the Atlanta Braves.

A native of Mableton, Georgia, Bailey earned his bachelor’s degree in sport management with a minor in business administration from Georgia Southern in 2020.

ZACK FINCHER Assistant Director of Chambers Elite Climbers

Zack Fincher joined the Mountaineer Football Staff as the assistant director of Chambers Elite Climbers in December 2022.

Prior to that, he served as a graduate assistant in the office of Student-Athletic Academic Services, primarily working with football.

In his role, Fincher coordinates the operations of the Chambers Elite Climbers program for WVU Football, providing select student-athletes enhanced off-the-field education and development. He works closely with John Chambers College of Business and Economics leadership team to ensure the program is executed effectively. He also supports and participates in tracks offered to Chambers Elite Climbers student-athletes, including entrepreneurship and innovation, technology, financial education and communication.

As part of the program, he establishes expert educational speakers, executes humanitarian ventures, organizes cultural field trips to expand the total development of the student-athletes, focuses on career development and collaborates with the Center for Career Development in the College of Business and Economics and WVU Career Services Center to provide student-athletes access to career developmental resources and connect them with employers.

Fincher served as a student-athlete experience and leadership development intern at Robert Morris, worked in stadium operations support for the Cleveland Browns in the areas of security, guest services and stadium operations and was an operations intern with the Washington Commanders.

Fincher earned his bachelor’s degree in sport management with a minor in business administration from Slippery Rock and his master’s degree in higher education administration from West Virginia.

ALEX LEVEILLE Associate Director of Video and Technology

Alex Leveille joined the Mountaineer football staff as the assistant video coordinator in June 2019, was named the assistant director of coaches video in July 2021 and was recently promoted to the associate director of video and technology in May 2023.

Leveille handles the day-to-day video operations for practices and games, maintaining the in-house DVSport network, film breakdown and exchange and the instant replay system, and assists in highlight film production. He also provides specialized videos for each position coach and produces teaching videos for the coaches’ clinics.

Leveille trains and supports the coaching staff with its analysis software and manages, creates and produces statistical data for team scouting analysis. He organizes, stores and archives video and videotapes of practice, game, opponent and self-scout for the football program. He also handles the exchange of opponents’ video, the conference office’s and supervisor of officials’ video and serves as the liaison to the Big 12 on matters related to video exchange.

He came to West Virginia after serving as a graduate assistant video coordinator at Southern Miss. At Southern Miss, Leveille was responsible for facilitating the filming of coaches’ video for practices and games. He imported and edited all opponent and position video and produced video for scouting and evaluation. He also produced highlight, motivational and instruction video content for the football program.

While earning his undergraduate degree at Central Michigan, LeVeille served as an intern and as a student assistant, assisting the video coordinator with editing, organizing and preparing game,

Leveille graduated from Central Michigan with a bachelor’s degree in applied arts in 2017, majoring in sport management and minoring in business administration.

JEFF CASTEEL Defensive Analyst/ Director of High School Relations

Jeff Casteel has been on the Mountaineer football staff as a defensive analyst since March 2020 and recently added the title of director of high school relations in June 2022.

Casteel has 34 years of defensive coaching experience, including 27 years as a defensive coordinator. He has helped guide teams to 14 conference championships and 15 bowl appearances and has coached numerous All-Americans and professional players. He was named the rivals defensive coordinator of the year in 2007, Big East Defensive Coordinator of the Year in 2008, a Broyles Award nominee (five times) and the Football Scoop Linebacker Coach of the Year in 2014.

During his tenure at WVU, the Mountaineers experienced one of their greatest periods of success, including winning three BCS bowl games - 2006 Sugar Bowl, 2008 Fiesta Bowl and the 2012 Orange Bowl.

Casteel returned to West Virginia after serving as the defensive coordinator and linebackers’ coach at Nevada for three years. In 2019, the Wolfpack finished 7-6 and earned a spot in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl. In 2018, five of his starters earned All-Mountain West honors. From his first year to his second year, the Nevada defense improved from allowing 208.2 yards per game rushing to 142 and dropped the total defense from allowing 471.3 yards to 378.3 yards per game. Four of his players earned All-Mountain West Conference honors.

Prior to that, Casteel served as the defensive coordinator at Arizona from 2012-16. He helped lead the Wildcats to the 2014 Pac-12 South championship and four bowl game appearances, including the 2014 Fiesta Bowl. The defense aided in setting a school record for most wins over a four-year period.

Casteel coached at West Virginia from 2001-2011, spending his first year as the defensive line coach, second year as the co-defensive coordinator and linebackers’ coach and then the defensive coordinator and linebackers coach for the next nine years. The defense helped the WVU football program win six Big East Conference championships and produced four All-Americans, three Academic All-Americans, nine all-conference honoree and 23 professional players. The Mountaineers finished No. 3 in the nation in total defense in 2010, No. 7 in 2007 and No. 15 in 2005.

He also spent time at UTEP as the defensive ends coach (2000) and at Shepherd University, first as the defensive line and strength coach from 1988-90 and as the assistant head coach and defensive coordinator from 1991-2000.

Casteel earned his bachelor’s (1984) and master’s degrees (1986) from California University of Pennsylvania. He started his coaching career as a graduate assistant at his alma mater from 1984-86, before becoming the defensive coordinator at Palmetto High School in Miami, Florida, and was a training camp assistant with the Baltimore Stallions of the Canadian Football League in 1989.

Casteel, and his wife, Rosemary, have two children, Jake, the outside linebackers coach at Cal Poly, and Sarah, a graduate student at West Virginia.

TYLER ALLEN Offensive Analyst/ Special Assistant to the Head Coach

Tyler Allen returned as a member of the Mountaineer football coaching staff in August 2022 as an offensive analyst and added the special assistant to the head coach duties in the spring of 2023.

In his role, he organizes, implements and maintains all aspects of game analysis for the offensive coaching staff. He charts/tracks statistics during practice and competition, analyzes game film and formulates game plans to assist the offensive coaching staff with game preparation He organizes the practice schedule, manages the offensive graduate assistants and student coaches and supports the head coach with recruiting communication. He assists the head coach and staff with on-campus recruiting operations and oversees the administration of the offensive plan for the high school coaches clinic.

Allen served as an offensive graduate assistant, working with the Mountaineer quarterbacks from January 2019 until he left in 2020 to become the quarterbacks coach at Jacksonville State. He stayed in that role for two seasons before becoming a graduate assistant coach at Rice, working with the offensive line.

While at Jacksonville State, he was involved in all areas of game planning, helping renovate the pass, run-pass-option and screen game of its offense. He also recruited Atlanta, south Alabama and Mississippi and the Mississippi junior colleges. The Gamecocks finished with a 10-3 record in 2020 and won the Ohio Valley Conference championship and were the No. 4 national seed in the NCAA FCS Playoffs, earning a spot in the quarterfinals. His quarterback, Zion Webb, earned all-conference first-team honors.

Before coming to WVU, he served for a year on Neal Brown’s staff at Troy as a graduate assistant coach, working with the quarterbacks before coming to Morgantown. He also served as an offensive student assistant coach at LSU from 2016-18.

Allen earned his bachelor’s degree in business with a minor in personal investment at LSU in 2018. Prior to attending LSU, he was a quarterback for Mississippi Gulf Coast Community for two years.

RANDY WILKINS Defensive Analyst/ Special Assistant to the Head Coach

Randy Wilkins joined the Mountaineer football coaching staff in March 2022 as a defensive analyst and added the special assistant to the head coach duties in the spring of 2023.

Wilkins organizes, implements and maintains all aspects of game analysis for the defensive coaching staff. He analyzes game film and formulates game plans to assist the defensive coaching staff with game preparation. He monitors and collects in-season player homework, position exams and goals/action plan of game analysis work, serves as the primary contact for data analysis company partners and engages with the Big 12 officials for fall camp, practices and during the season. He also manages the offseason accountability teams, oversees the defensive graduate assistants and student coaches and supports the head coach with recruiting communications. He assists the head coach and coaching staff with on-campus recruiting operations and oversees the administration of the defensive plan for the annual high school coaches clinic.

Before WVU, he served as the defensive line coach at Midwestern State in Wichita Falls, Texas, for 12 years. In that time, the Mustangs had four Lone Star Conference championships, five NCAA Division II playoff appearances, an LSC playoff title and a trip to the Kanza Bowl. Prior to his arrival at Midwestern, he served as defensive line coach at Texas A&M-Commerce from 2007-09 after completing two seasons as a graduate assistant at Troy.

At Midwestern State and Texas A&M Commerce, he coached two AllAmericans, three conference defensive linemen of the year and more than 25 all-conference performers.

The Jacksonville, Florida, native, played collegiately under legendary Hall of Fame coach Bobby Bowden and defensive legend Mickey Andrews at Florida State, where he worked his way into the defensive line rotation as a walk-on before earning a scholarship prior to his junior season.

He was a member of five bowl teams, four of which played for the national championship. He saw action as a defensive end and as a nose guard while serving as a crucial backup to an eventual All American. Wilkins also played on special teams units as a three-year letterwinner.

Wilkins graduated from FSU with a double major in business management and marketing in 2000. He earned his master’s degree from Troy in sport and fitness management in 2007. He, and his wife, Jessica, have a son, Christian.

JENS DANIELSEN Offensive Analyst

Jens Danielsen returned to WVU as a member of the Mountaineer football coaching staff in February 2023 as an offensive analyst.

In his role at WVU, Danielsen organizes, implements and maintains all aspects of game analysis for the offensive coaching staff with an emphasis on the offensive line. He analyzes game film and formulates game plans to assist the offensive coaching staff with game preparation.

Danielsen came to WVU after serving as an offensive quality control coach at Mississippi State for the past year. The year prior to that, Danielsen served as an offensive graduate assistant coach at WVU (January 2021 – February 2022). He assisted with in-game communication of the opponents’ fronts, stunts and blitz formations. He monitored offensive line play and reps during practice and games and served as the assistant offensive line coach in teaching schemes and techniques, recruiting and daily administrative duties.

While at WVU, he helped mentor four offensive linemen to All-Big 12 Conference honors and Zach Frazier was named All-America Second Team by Walter Camp and the AFCA.

Prior to WVU, Danielsen was an offensive graduate assistant coach at Baylor, working with the offensive line. He worked with an All-Big 12 Conference Guard and an All-Big 12 Conference First Team center.

He served as the co-offensive coordinator, offensive line coach, recruiting coordinator and strength and conditioning coordinator at Navarro College in Corsicana, Texas (March 2017 – May 2019). He developed weekly run game, protection plans and situational game planning and implemented schemes and technique for the offensive line. He would lead the offensive line meeting, along with directing entire offensive meeting for run game and pass protection.

Navarro ranked No. 4 and No. 5 nationally in total offense and No. 4 and No. 8 in yards per game. He coached two NJCAA All-Americans with a third one being named NJCAA Grid Iron All-America.

Prior to that, he was the varsity offensive line coach and freshman team offensive coordinator at Valley Center High School in Valley, Center, Kansas from March 2016 – Feb. 2017.

Danielsen earned his bachelor’s degree in clinical kinesiology from Louisiana Tech in 2015 and his master’s degree in sport management from West Virginia in 2021.

He was a three-year starter at offensive tackle for the Bulldogs and earned All-Conference USA Second Team and All-Louisiana Second Team honors. He was named the Offensive Lineman of the Year at Louisiana Tech in 2015 and was a two-time Victor Club (season grade out award) and three-time All-Conference USA Commissioner’s Honor Roll member. He also was a starter in his first year at Coffeyville Community College in 2011.

He and his wife, Hannah, who is WVU’s assistant director of strength and conditioning for Olympic Sports, reside in Morgantown.

TONY THOMPSON Special Teams Analyst

Tony Thompson has been on the Mountaineer coaching staff as a special teams analyst since June 2021. He organizes, implements and maintains all aspects of game analysis, including direct oversight of the game planning for special teams, analyzes game film and formulates game plans to assist with game preparation. He came to WVU after serving as an assistant coach at Stony Brook from 2009-21, coaching the outside linebackers (2007-08, 2011-12, 2020), defensive line (2009-10) and the special teams coordinator (2013-20).

At Stony Brook, he created and implemented special teams game plans, including development of playbook, supervised assistant and coaching staff to implement game plan, collaborated with defensive staff and head coach to develop the defensive plan and was responsible for daily development of special teams personnel, outside linebackers and defensive linemen. He also was the academic liaison for the football program from 2009-20, including helping the student-athletes select their classes and have weekly academic preparedness meetings.

The Seawolves won the Big South Conference from 2009-12 and completed in the NCAA FCS playoffs in 2011, ‘12, ‘17 and ‘18. SBU was in the top nationally for blocked punts (2016, 17, 19, 21), kickoff coverage (2012, 15, 17), kick return average (2015), punt coverage (2012, 18), punt return defense (2018) and punt return touchdowns (2016, 17, 18). The Seawolves also led the Big South in total defense (2012), scoring defense (2009, 12), rushing defense (2009, 2011) and pass defense efficiency (2012). He recruited three NFL players, coached all-conference kicker (2011, 12), punter (2013), specialists (2018, ‘21) and special teams player of

the year (2021), All-American long snapper (2019) and the conference leader in field goal percentage (2019).

Prior to that, Thompson served as the linebackers coach and assisted the special teams coach at Hofstra (2006), served as the defensive coordinator and inside linebackers coach at Franklin and Marshall (2003-05) and was the outside linebackers coach and assistant special teams coordinator University of Pennsylvania (2001-02). He started his coaching career at Stony Brook, coaching the linebackers (1997-99) as a graduate/student assistant coach and the defensive line (2000).

As a linebacker and long snapper during his collegiate career, Thompson played for Stony Brook after transferring from Western Connecticut. He began coaching as a Stony Brook graduate assistant for outside linebackers in 1997, where he would stay as a full-time staff member until 2000 when he moved to defensive line coach.

Thompson graduated from Stony Brook with his bachelor’s degree in history in 1997 and earned his master’s degree in arts and liberal studies with an advanced coaching certificate in 2000.

Thompson, and his wife, Erin, have two children, daughter, Laney, and son, Cade.

CAMERON HALL Assistant Director of Scouting

Cameron Hall joined the Mountaineer football program as an assistant director of scouting in June 2023.

In his role, Hall is responsible for the evaluation of the WVU roster as well as Big 12 opponent rosters to identify strengths and weaknesses for each game. He also assists in the creation of weekly in-season advance scouting reports for coaches to begin their game planning process.

Along with overseeing the student assistant scouting program, he monitors and organizes WVU’s efforts in the transfer portal to identify potential roster additions, while maintaining the Catapult scouting database.

Hall came to West Virginia after spending the 2022 season at Clemson as a recruiting operations assistant. While at Clemson, he helped the Tigers obtain the No. 10 recruiting class in the country for 2023 and assisted in film evaluation and player personnel review on both sides of the ball.

He worked with the head coach and the director of recruiting in the overall daily operation of the Clemson recruiting department and helped with one of the largest official visit weekends in NCAA history as Clemson hosted 31 prospects on one weekend.

Hall earned his bachelor’s degree in political science from Tennessee in 2020 with a minor in Africana Studies.

TOLBERT NANCE Assistant Director of Scouting

Tolbert Nance joined the Mountaineer football program as an assistant director of scouting in June 2023.

Nance assists in the evaluation of the WVU roster as well as Big 12 opponent rosters to identify strengths and weaknesses for each game.

He is involved in the creation of weekly advance scouting reports on each opponent and assists in the game plan creation.

His job also entails complex scouting of the transfer portal to identify potential roster additions, helping to maintain WVU’s scouting services and database, while working with the student assistant scouting interns.

Nance comes to West Virginia from South Carolina where he spent the 2021 and 2022 football seasons as a recruiting assistant. With the Gamecocks, he worked in advance scouting, all areas of recruiting and served as a special assistant to the defensive coordinator.

He also spent time as an intern for the Kansas City Chiefs, scouted for the Scout 33rd Team website, and worked as an intern for the Mid-American Conference.

Nance graduated from South Carolina in 2021 with a bachelor’s degree in sport and entertainment management along with a minor in business administration. As an undergraduate at South Carolina, Nance spent time as a student intern defensive coach.

DAN NEHLEN Equipment Manager

Dan Nehlen has been a member of the West Virginia Football staff since 1981, first as a student manager, then the assistant equipment manager in 1986 and the head equipment manager since 1988.

The son of Hall of Fame and former Mountaineer coach Don Nehlen, he is responsible for maintaining and procuring all equipment and uniforms for the football program as well as overseeing the football student managers.

Nehlen also coordinates the extensive movement of equipment when West Virginia hits the road.

A native of Canton, Ohio, Nehlen received a bachelor’s degree in physical education and safety in 1985 from West Virginia. He and his wife, Janie, have two children, Ryan and Danielle. Ryan is the tight ends coach at McNeese State.

AUSTIN BLAKE Assistant Equipment Manager

Austin Blake has been a member of the Mountaineer football staff since 2018, first as a student manager until 2021, then a graduate assistant and then was promoted to assistant equipment manager in February 2022.

Blake coordinates the maintenance and repair of athletic equipment, uniforms and facilities. He also prepares all the equipment for game day, including all areas of players’ gear and coaches’ game day apparel. He also assists in the purchasing, issuance, storage and accountability of all Nike athletic equipment, footwear and apparel and also assists in the coordination of the Coachcomm system, setting up for practices and game day.

Blake graduated from West Virginia with his bachelor’s degree in sport management in 2021, earning President’s List distinction, and will graduate with his master’s degree in sport management in May 2022.

DR. A.J. MONSEAU Medical Director/Head Team Physician

A.J. Monseau, M.D., WVU Medicine Emergency Medicine and Sports Medicine physician, has been the head team physician and medical director for WVU Athletics since 2017.

In 2016, Dr. Monseau served as the team physician for WVU Men’s Basketball. He also served as team physician for USA Wrestling at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

As head team physician and medical director for WVU Athletics, Monseau leads the University’s staff of team physicians and works in conjunction with the athletic training staff to provide healthcare to all student-athletes. This includes injury prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, education, and counseling.

Originally from the Northern Panhandle, Monseau received his medical degree from and completed his residency training at the WVU School of Medicine. He then completed fellowship training in primary care sports medicine at the University of Michigan School of Medicine. He returned to his alma mater upon completion of his fellowship in 2011.

Currently, Monseau is a professor in the WVU Department of Emergency Medicine. In addition to working as an attending physician in the J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital Emergency Department, he also sees sports medicine patients through WVU Medicine Orthopaedics. He is board certified in emergency medicine and primary care sports medicine.

Athletics have always been a part of Monseau’s life. After completing a threesport career at Wheeling Park High School, Monseau carried his love of sports through his undergraduate education, during which he competed on the West Liberty University (then West Liberty State College) wrestling team for his father, who is a National Wrestling Hall of Fame coach. Though he gave up competing when he began medical school, he made sure to choose a specialty that would allow him to remain connected to competitive sports.

VINCE BLANKENSHIP Assistant Athletics Director/ Head Athletic Trainer for Football

Vince Blankenship, a member of the West Virginia athletic training staff since 2014, has served as the assistant athletics director/head athletic trainer for football since 2019.

Prior to that, he was an assistant athletic trainer and physical therapist, working primarily with the Mountaineer football and golf programs. He was named athletics rehabilitation specialist in the fall of 2016.

Blankenship provides oversight of the athletics medical unit for the football team, including the day-to-day operation of the training room. He supervises the daily care, rehabilitation and prevention of athletic injuries for the football program, as well as supervises the long-term rehabilitation with all other WVU sports on campus. He also is an instructor in the WVU athletic training and physical therapy education program.

Prior to WVU, Blankenship worked with the Jacksonville Jaguars, Detroit Lions and the University of Georgia football programs. While working towards his doctorate in physical therapy at the Medical College of Georgia, which he earned in 2013, Blankenship worked as a part-time athletic trainer for University Hospital and Augusta University, covering high school and collegiate sports.

He earned his bachelor’s degree in exercise and sports science with an athletic training emphasis from Georgia in 2009. He is also a Titleist Performance Institute Level II Medical Professional. He and his wife, Idania, have two sons, Noah and Eli.

ZACH FOSTER Associate Director of Sports Medicine

Zach Foster joined the athletics staff at West Virginia as an assistant athletics trainer in 2019 and was promoted to the associate director of sports medicine in 2020.

Foster assists with the day-to-day care, rehabilitation and prevention of athletic injuries for the football and golf programs. He also has duties as an instructor in the WVU athletics training education program.

Foster spent the 2019 season as a seasonal athletic trainer with the NFl’s New England Patriots. He performed orthopedic and general medical evaluations, provided medical coverage for practices, games and free-agent workouts, assisted with concussion testing, collaborated with team physical therapists on rehabilitation programming and on-field progressions, managed injury tracking, patient documentation and athlete participation with NFL Electronic Medical Records, assisted with hiring summer and seasonal athletic training interns, administered and analyzed Functional Movement Screening to develop corrective exercise programs, managed rehabilitation supply inventory among other duties. Additionally, he accompanied the team to Super Bowl LIII.

Prior to his stint in New England, Foster spent a year as part of the post-professional residency program at The Steadman Clinic in Vail, Colorado. In this role, he worked with orthopedic surgeons in a clinical and surgical practice with specialties that include Sports Medicine, Foot and Ankle, Spine, Wrist and Hand, Total Joint Replacement and Pain Management and assisted with on-site athletic training services for the U.S. Ski Team, Vail Mountain School Athletics, Vail Recreation District and Maverick Sports Promotions.

A native of Roanoke, Virginia, Foster served as an athletic training intern for the Florida State football program (2016-17) and was a graduate assistant with the Pitt football program (2014-16).

He earned his bachelor of science degree in athletics training from Alabama in 2014, before completing his master of science degree in health and rehabilitation sciences with a concentration in sports medicine from Pitt in 2016. He married Dr. Lauren Mayle in June 2023.

KELLY KESSLER Assistant Director of Sports Medicine

Kelly Kessler joined West Virginia University’s athletics training staff in the fall of 2020 and currently serves as an assistant trainer with the Mountaineer football program. She previously served as the athletics trainer for WVU’s wrestling and swimming and diving programs.

Kessler’s responsibilities include day-to-day care, rehabilitation and injury prevention.

She arrived at WVU after serving as an assistant athletics trainer at the Florida Institute of Technology, providing daily medical coverage for baseball, volleyball and men’s and women’s cross country. Before her departure, Kessler worked as the interim head athletics trainer for two months, serving as the sole athletics trainer on staff,

responsible for all 17 sports. She also implemented the resocialization student-athlete plan during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Prior to her work at Florida Tech, Kessler also spent time on the athletics training staff at California State University, Fresno, where she worked as a certified athletic trainer intern for the football and women’s swimming and diving teams. There, she directly communicated student-athlete care with athletic training staff, strength and conditioning staff and team physicians.

Kessler received her master’s degree in physical education from the University of West Florida in 2017, while working as a graduate assistant certified athletic trainer with football, volleyball and men’s and women’s tennis. She was responsible for daily medical care and injury documentation and treatment. She also had the opportunity to serve as the host athletic trainer for the 2017 NCAA Division II Women’s Volleyball National Championship and attended the 2017 and 2018 Division II Men’s and Women’s Tennis National Championship as a visiting athletic trainer. In 2017, the men’s tennis team achieved a national championship title.

A Pensacola, Florida, native, Kessler also earned her bachelor’s degree in athletic training from West Florida in 2015, during which time she worked as an athletic training student with the baseball and tennis teams.

HALEY BISHOP Director of Sports Nutrition

Haley Bishop joined the Mountaineer Football staff as the director of sports nutrition in January 2021.

At West Virginia, Bishop develops and oversees the nutritional needs for the football student-athletes. She counsels individuals and groups on daily nutrition for performance and health. She researches the most recent scientific evidence and turns it into practical sports nutrition recommendations and tracks and documents the outcomes of nutrition services. She serves as a food and nutrition resource for the program, providing education and maintaining professional competency and skills required for practice.

Bishop develops and counsels in hydration protocols, addresses nutritional challenges to performance, evaluates nutritional supplements, develops all menus and oversees fueling and refueling stations.

A native of Taylorsville, Georgia, Bishop came to West Virginia after spending more than two years as the Director of Sports Nutrition at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia.

Prior to that she served as a sports nutrition fellow working with men’s basketball and swimming and diving at Arkansas while assisting with football (2018), an intern for St. Vincent’s Performance Center’s NFL Pre Combine Training Program in 2016, student intern for UAB (2015-16) and a sports nutrition football graduate assistant at Samford (2016-17).

Bishop is a registered dietitian and is a board certified specialist in sports dietetics by the commission on dietetic registration. She is ServSafe Food protection manager certified by the National Restaurant Association and is certified in CPR, AED, first aid and blood pathogen certified by the American Heart Association.

She holds professional affiliations with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Collegiate and Professional Sports Dietitians Association and is a member of the Women Leaders in Collegiate Sports.

Bishop graduated from Samford with a bachelor of science degree in nutrition and dietetics in 2016 and her master’s degree in nutrition science/dietetic internship in 2017.

In 2016, Bishop was selected for the outstanding research award with her abstract being published in the International Society of Sports Nutrition and was the recipient of the outstanding campus and community service award at Samford.

BAILEY KASSNER Sports Dietitian

Bailey Kassner joined the Mountaineer Football staff in April 2023 as dietitian for the football program. At WVU, Kassner will assist the director of sports nutrition with assembling the individual nutrition plans for each player, monitoring their nutritional intake and educating them on proper nutrition methods. She also will assist the director in developing all menus and overseeing the fueling and refueling stations.

Kassner came to WVU after serving as a sports nutrition seasonal intern with the Chicago Bears from July 2022 –Jan. 2023. She assisted in the delivery and planning of all clinical, performance and nutrition services provided to the players and was a daily liaison with the coaching staff, sports medicine, players and administration on nutrition.

Kassner served a dietetic internship for the University of Houston from January 2022 – July 2022, completing required hours in Nashville, at Vanderbilt and with the Nashville Predators, Hendrix Training Table, Tennova Hospital and HBC Nutrition. She also served as a student nutrition volunteer at Vanderbilt from Feb. 2021 – Dec. 2021.

Kassner graduated with a bachelor’s degree in health science from Lee University and earned bachelor’s degrees in dietetics and human nutrition from Kansas State.

ALEX MITCHELL Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach

Alex Mitchell has been a member of West Virginia football’s strength and conditioning staff since 2016.

Mitchell came to West Virginia after serving as a strength and conditioning graduate assistant coach at Ohio University for two years. He assisted with the yearround speed and strength and conditioning program for the football program and worked with the offensive and defensive linemen on developing their hand placement and fighting technique.

He also implemented and oversaw the strength and conditioning programs for the swimming and diving, men’s and women’s golf, cheerleading and club ice hockey teams. He assisted with the implementation of the strength and conditioning plans for the wrestling, field hockey, women’s basketball and women’s soccer teams.

Mitchell served as a student assistant coach and intern with the Ohio football program for a semester before becoming a graduate assistant. He assisted the offensive line coach with position techniques and schemes, assisted with program operations and with the implementation of the football strength and conditioning program.

Mitchell, a certified National Strength Coaches’ Association strength and conditioning coach, graduated from Ohio with a bachelor’s degree in communications in 2012 and earned his master’s degree in recreation and sport science in 2014. He was a two-year letterman on the offensive line for coach Frank Solich at OU, helping lead the Bobcats to two straight bowl appearances. Prior to OU, he played for coach Dave Hoover at Victor Valley College in Victorville, California.

Mitchell and his wife, Jenna, have a newborn son, Dominic Ray.

NOLAN HARVATH Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach

Nolan Harvath joined the Mountaineer football strength and conditioning staff in spring 2022 as an assistant strength and conditioning coach.

He initially joined the Mountaineer strength and conditioning staff in December 2020, working with the baseball and golf programs.

He came to WVU after a three-year stint as the director of strength and conditioning at Glenville State from 201820. He also was assistant athletic director at GSC from 2019-20.

With the Pioneers, Harvath was responsible for all strength and conditioning activities within the athletic department, including program design and implementation. Additionally, he oversaw all strength, speed, power and ability testing, as well as budgeting and fundraising activities related to strength and conditioning.

Prior to his time in Glenville, Harvath was a strength and conditioning intern at WVU, working primarily with the football team. He assisted during team lifts and runs and was responsible for setting up and breaking down all team strength and conditioning activities.

Harvath also served as a consultant for the University of Charleston baseball team from 2016-20, designing all strength and conditioning programs for the team. He also tracked, monitored and assessed all data obtained from each macrocycle.

In the prep ranks, Harvath also spent time as a strength and conditioning coach at East Fairmont High (2016-17) and Morgantown High (2013-15).

A native of Fairmont, West Virginia, Harvath graduated from the University of Southern Indiana with a degree in exercise science before earning his master’s in coaching and sport education from WVU.

NICK MEADOWS Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach

Nick Meadows joined the Mountaineer Football Strength and Conditioning Staff in spring 2021 and currently serves as an assistant strength and conditioning coach.

He assists the strength and conditioning staff with the design and implementation of the strength and conditioning plans for the football student-athletes to help improve their strength, performance, conditioning and injury prevention.

Previously, Meadows served as a graduate assistant and intern on the strength and conditioning staff, working directly with football. He assisted with the implementation of individual workout plans for the studentathletes and helped oversee team activities and functions as a member of the staff. He completed the requirements for Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) in 2018.

Meadows was a member of the Mountaineer Football program from 2013-17 and was the starting long snapper handling all the field goal, punting and extra point snapping duties during the 2016-17 seasons. He was a two-time Academic All-Big 12 team member, including first team selection as a senior and was a member of the Big 12 Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll and the Garrett Ford Academic Honor Roll.

The 2017 Tommy Nickolich Award winner, signifying the program’s top walkon, Meadows graduated from West Virginia with his bachelor’s degree in sport and exercise psychology in 2017 and his master’s degree in sport and coaching education with an emphasis in performance coaching in 2018.

DAQUAN BAKER Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach

Daquan Baker joined the West Virginia football program in June 2023 as an assistant strength and conditioning coach.

He assists WVU’s football program with the design and implementation of the strength and conditioning plans for the football student-athletes with the goal to helping improve a football player’s strength, performance, conditioning and injury prevention.

Baker came to West Virginia from Georgia Southern, where he was the assistant strength and conditioning coach for the 2022 football season. He coordinated weighins, daily attendance and post workout nutrition, while managing equipment and data collection for accountability groups.

Prior to Georgia Southern, Baker completed a 10-week internship at Texas State and has experience in strength and speed improvement at the Jon “Bones” Jones Training Camp, Zia Strength Systems, 8 Grady’s Performance Facility and the Duke City Cages.

He graduated from New Mexico with a bachelor’s degree in psychology in 2018 along with a minor in business administration. Baker was also a football student-athlete with the Lobos, earning the team record for squat, deadlift and bench.

While playing at New Mexico, he was a part of a Mountain West Conference co-championship, won the Hardhat award in 2014 and was a three-time studentathlete academic honoree. Baker is certified in CPR and AED training.

ZACH SEGER Associate Director Student-Athlete Academic Services

Zach Seger has been of a member of West Virginia’s Student-Athlete Academic Services staff, working with the Mountaineer football program since 2016. He started as an assistant academic coordinator for football before becoming an academic counselor in 2017. In 2019, Seger was promoted to assistant director for student-athlete academic service and to associate director of studentathlete academic services in 2022.

Seger oversees the day-to-day operations of the football academic unit. He provides academic support and guidance to football studentathletes, to help them succeed in the classroom, maintain eligibility and ultimately help them earn their degree.

He maintains accurate records and knowledge of student-athlete academic schedules to notify coaches regarding classes, tests, grades and study sessions.

He also maintains constant communications with professors, advisors, and other on-campus units to ensure the success of our football student athletes.

Prior to being named assistant director, Seger was responsible for coordinating all tutoring and textbook distribution at the Reynolds Family Academic Center. He organized and implemented academic programs that ensures their growth in the classroom, in the community and on an individual level.

Serving as the assistant academic coordinator for football at WVU, he assisted with the organization and implementation of academic support programs and advised student-athletes in selecting area of study and organizing their individual schedules. He worked with at-risk student athletes, facilitated daily tutor schedules and monitored study hall.

The Windber, Pennsylvania, native graduated cum laude from West Virginia University in 2014 with a degree in sport management. He earned his master’s degree in Higher Education Management from Pitt in 2016.

DR. SOFÍA ESPAÑA PÉREZ

Clinical and Sport Behavior Health Therapist

Dr. Sofía España Pérez has been a member of the Mountaineer Athletics Department since Aug. 2021 as the clinical and sports behavioral health therapist.

The clinical and sport psychology unit at WVU provides counseling and performance enhancement services for student-athletes. It provides clinical services, including short-term individual counseling, group counseling crisis intervention services, psychoeducation workshops, risk assessment and reduction intervention for student-athletes. The unit also serves as an instructional and educational role for the student-athletes to promote the areas of student-athlete health, resilience and wellness.

España Pérez served for two years as a practicum trainee for the WVU Carruth Center (2019-21), while she was completing her requirements for her master’s and doctoral degrees. She provided individual in-person and telehealth counseling sessions to students at WVU. She assessed immediate concerns, provided diagnoses, created treatment plans and implemented interventions to help the students live healthy, successful and meaningful lives. España Pérez also provided counseling sessions in the areas of alcohol and substance abuse and helped promote a sense of community with the student body and addressed student concerns such as anxiety, stress management and self-care.

España Pérez also served as a sport psychology consultant for the WVU tennis program for four years, was a performance psychology consultant for students in the WVU school of law and was a practicum trainee at Whole Brain Solutions in Morgantown.

While working on her master’s degree at Minnesota State, she was a sport psychology consultant for collegiate and high school athletes in Mankato, Minnesota.

España Pérez has served as an instructor in sport, exercise and performance psychology, coaching and teaching studies (tennis) and diversity and sport. She also has coached tennis for several years at several tennis clubs and as an assistant coach and head coach at Minnesota State. She has had numerous articles published, done extensive research and grant writing and attended and presented at conferences in the United States and internationally.

A native of Mexico City, Mexico, España Pérez graduated with her bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in sociology from East Tennessee State in 2014. She received a master’s degree in sport and exercise psychology from Minnesota State in 2017 and a master’s degree in community mental health counseling from WVU in 2021 and her doctorate in sport, exercise and performance psychology in 2021, also from WVU.

She completed her national counselor examination (2020) and is a nationally certified counselor (2021) and will be a certified mental performance consultant through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology.

DONOVAN PARKER Academic Counselor

Donovan Parker joined the Mountaineer Football Student-Athlete Academic Services staff in June 2023 as an academic counselor to help provide academic guidance and support for West Virginia University’s football studentathletes.

Parker’s current role also includes organizing and implementing academic programs that contribute to the educational and personal growth of WVU’s studentathletes.

He came to West Virginia from South Florida, where he served as an assistant athletic academic coordinator. In this role, he provided academic advising, course selection and registration assistance to football and baseball student-athletes. Parker also collaborated with advisors, learning specialists, compliance and the university registrar to track student-athletes’ progress toward their degrees.

Prior to joining the staff at USF, he worked in the Student-Athlete Academic Services Department at Florida State, first as a tutorial assistant before being named a strategic academic mentor. In both roles, Parker served 10 studentathletes throughout the week and aimed to build strong rapport, provide social support and challenge them to think critically when discussing their coursework.

During his time at Florida State, Parker also served as a mental performance coordinator in the FSU Sport Psychology Practicum. While there, he developed and delivered research-based training workshops to collegiate and youth studentathletes. He collaborated with supervisors to develop program plans that fit the needs of student-athletes while identifying the evolving needs of those studentathletes on a weekly basis.

Parker earned his bachelor’s degree in psychology from Furman in May 2020 and his master’s degree in educational psychology with a concentration in sport psychology from Florida State in May 2022.

BRETT RATTAN Academic Counselor

Brett Rattan joined the Mountaineer Football StudentAthlete Academic Services staff in August 2022 as an academic counselor to help provide academic guidance and support for West Virginia University’s football studentathletes.

Rattan’s current role also includes organizing and implementing academic programs that contribute to the educational and personal growth of WVU’s studentathletes.

He came to West Virginia from Texas A&M, where he served for two years as an academic advisor in the health and kinesiology department and as an athletic mentor.

In his role, he maintained undergraduate student case load of more than 350 and the database to include record of courses completed, catalog, classification, graduation and change of major. He assisted students with course advisement, the registration process, university resources, probation and life advice. He was the learning community coordinator, assisting freshmen taking the first-year experience course. He also worked with preprofessional students seeking postgraduation schooling/experience as physical therapists, occupational therapists and physician assistants.

Rattan also served as an assistant advisor intern with athletics academic services at Miami in Coral Gables, Florida, working with football and baseball. He also was an athletic academic advising intern at Stephen F. Austin State and was a physical education instructor at Quitman ISD in Quitman, Texas.

Rattan holds certifications in diversity and inclusion from USF, was a staff advisory council representative at Texas A&M and is a member of the National Association of Academic Advisors.

Rattan earned his bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Stephen F. Austin State and his master’s degree in interdisciplinary students (education, student affairs, mass communications), also from Stephen F. Austin State. While an undergraduate student, he was a member of the Lumberjacks football team for two years.

KRISTIE MILLS Learning Specialist

Kristie Mills has been a member of the Student-Athlete Academic Services staff at West Virginia since September of 2022 as a learning specialist for the football program. In this role, Mills works with student-athletes who have a documented learning disability. She provides one-on-one learning support to help ensure their success in the classroom. She also helps the student-athletes improve their reading comprehension and develop their writing skills. Working primarily with student-athletes who have a documented learning disability, she provides one-on-one learning support to help ensure their success in the classroom.

Mills came to WVU after serving at West Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind, working with Blind/Low Vision and Deaf/Hard of Hearing students. She taught social studies to students in grades 6-12 and incorporated accommodations for each individual student’s exceptionality. She was the faculty senate president, a PLC leader, an LSIC member, testing coordinator, PBIS coordinator, student council sponsor and the National Honor Society sponsor from 2011-22. She coached cheerleading and goalball.

She also served as a lead teacher from 2014-22, working as part of the administrative team, along with the dean of students and principal. She was a teacher/staff mentor, completed scheduling for teacher duties, coordinated student assistance teams, organized the family engagement committee and chaired the teacher leadership team. She served as the special education designee at WVSDB from 2014-20.

Prior to that, she was an alternative education teacher at Romney Middle School in Romney, West Virginia, for a year and worked as a substitute and homebound teacher in Garrett County, Maryland.

Mills graduated with her bachelor’s degree from Frostburg State and a master’s degree in education leadership from Wheeling University. She earned her associate of arts degree in education from Garrett College and her certification to teach the visually impaired from Marshall.

HUNTER GORRELL Assistant Learning Specialist

Hunter Gorrell joined the Mountaineer Student-Athlete Academic Services staff in 2022, first as a graduate assistant, before being promoted to assistant learning specialist with the football program in 2023.

In her current role, Gorrell is responsible for providing academic support for the student-athletes in the areas of study skills, note taking, time management, test-taking strategies, personal and skill development and instruction in course work.

She monitors and documents the academic progress of the student-athletes, assists the students with course schedules and selecting academic majors and assists student-athletes with learning disabilities to acquire and use accommodations.

As a graduate assistant with the football program, she advised a cohort of 10 student-athletes on when assignments and exams were due. She assisted with course registration and scheduling to ensure eligibility of student-athletes, engaged in meetings to teach student-athletes skill enhancement in all areas of academic support, helped to arrange tutoring sessions and coordinated meetings with the learning specialists to assist student-athletes in registering for accommodations.

She also served as an academic counselor and tutor at the Mindfit Academic Enhancement Center in Morgantown and served as a marketing intern/student assistant with the WVU Athletics Department.

Gorrell earned her bachelor’s degree in sport management from WVU and a master’s degree in higher education administration, also from WVU. She has held a Level 2, CRLA Tutor Classification since December 2020.

LORI RICE Administrative Associate

MICHAEL CROW Offensive Graduate Assistant

ANDY FOREMNY Equipment Graduate Assistant

LANSE ROBBINS Sports Medicine Graduate Assistant

DR. LAUREN BAKOS Oral Surgeon DR. B.J. BALCIK Team Physician

DR. BARRY MCDONOUGH Orthopedic Surgeon

TRAVIS RANDOLPH Clinical Director of Sports Medicine/ Physician’s Assistant

TY HINSON Offensive Graduate Assistant

NICK PORRECA Offensive Graduate Assistant

JEVAUGHN CODLIN Defensive Graduate Assistant

LUKE NARDO Defensive Graduate Assistant

TUCKER DONATI Special Teams Graduate Assistant

JAYSEN THOMPSON Defensive Graduate Assistant

SIERRA SABIN On-Campus Recruiting Graduate Assistant

MEREDITH BOLINGER Student-Athlete Academic Services Graduate Assistant

LIZ CACHAT Student-Athlete Academic Services Graduate Assistant

AT PENN STATE

BEAVER STADIUM • UNIVERSITY PARK, PA.

GENERAL INFORMATION COACHING STAFF

Head Coach: James Franklin (East Stroudsburg, ‘95)

Record at PSU: 78-36 (9 years)

Overall Record: 102-51 (12 years)

Franklin’s Record vs. WVU: First Meeting Football Phone: (814) 865-0412

TEAM/PLAYER INFORMATION 2022 Record: 11-2/Rose Bowl

Champions Conference Record/Finish: 7-2/3rd East

Lettermen Returning/Lost: 41/22

SPORTS INFORMATION

2023 SCHEDULE

Location: University Park, Pa.

Enrollment: 39,809

President: Neeli Bendapudi

Athletic Director: Patrick Kraft

Stadium/Capacity: Beaver Stadium/106,572

School Colors: Blue and White

Nickname: Nittany Lions Conference: Big Ten

SID: Greg Kincaid

Office Phone: 814-753-2910

E-mail: grk5016@psu.edu

Cell Phone: 814-753-2910

Web: GoPSUsports.com

Twitter: @PennStateFBall Press Box Phone: 814-863-1121

SEPTEMBER 2 PITT

Starters Returning/Lost: 13/13

MILAN PUSKAR STADIUM • MORGANTOWN

Head Coach: Jerry Schmitt (Westminster, ‘83)

at DU: 113-78 (18 years)

Record: 141-99 (23 years)

DUQUESNE

SEPTEMBER 9

Location: Pittsburgh, Pa. Enrollment: 8,333

President: Ken Gormley

Athletic Director: Dave Harper Stadium/Capacity: Arthur J. Rooney Field/2,200 School Colors: Red and Blue Nickname: Dukes Conference: Northeast

MILAN PUSKAR STADIUM • MORGANTOWN GENERAL INFORMATION COACHING STAFF

Head Coach: Pat Narduzzi (Rhode Island, ‘90)

at Pitt: 62-41 (8 years)

Record: 62-41 (8 years) Narduzzi’s Record vs. WVU: 1-0

Phone: (412) 648-8700

48/30

Location: Pittsburgh, Pa.

Enrollment: 34.200

President: Joan T.A. Gabel

Athletic Director: Heather Lyke

Stadium/Capacity: Acrisure

Stadium/68,400

School Colors: Blue and Gold

Nickname: Panthers Conference: Atlantic Coast

MILAN PUSKAR STADIUM • MORGANTOWN GENERAL

Coach: Joey McGuire (UT Arlington, ‘95)

TEXAS TECH

SEPTEMBER 23

Location: Lubbock, Texas

Enrollment: 40,322

President: Dr. Lawrence Schovanec

Athletic Director: Kirby Hocutt Stadium/Capacity: Jones AT&T Stadium/60,454

School Colors: Scarlet and Black Nickname: Red Raiders Conference: Big 12

SID: Jacob Davey Office Phone: 412-396-6565

E-mail: daveyj@duq.edu

Cell Phone: 412-546-8407

Web: GoDuquesne.com

Twitter: @DuqFB Press Box Phone: 412-396-5370

SPORTS INFORMATION

SID: E.J. Borghetti Office Phone: 412-648-8240

E-mail: eborghetti@athletics. pitt.edu

Cell Phone: 412-491-5110

Web: pittsburghpanthers.com

Twitter: @pitt_FB Press Box Phone: 412-697-7198

SID: Matt Dowdy

Office Phone: 806-834-3345

E-mail: matthew.dowdy@ttu.edu

Cell Phone: 806-928-5190

Web: texastech.com

Twitter: @TexasTechFB

Press Box Phone: 806-742-3688

SEPTEMBER 30

46/17

17/5

AMON G. CARTER STADIUM • FORT WORTH, TEXAS

Head Coach: Sonny Dykes (Texas Tech, ‘93)

Record at TCU: 13-2 (1 year)

Overall Record: 84-65 (12 years)

Dykes’ Record vs. WVU: 1-0

Football Phone: 817-257-7970

TEAM/PLAYER INFORMATION

2022 Record: 13-2/CFP National Runner-up Conference Record/Finish: 9-0/2nd

Lettermen Returning/Lost: 60/41

Starters Returning/Lost: 11/11

Location: Fort Worth, Texas

Enrollment: 12,273

Chancellor: Dr. Victor J. Boschini Jr.

Athletic Director: Jeremiah Donati

Stadium/Capacity: Amon G. Carter Stadium/46,000

School Colors: Purple and White

Nickname: Horned Frogs Conference: Big 12

TDECU STADIUM • HOUSTON, TEXAS

Head Coach: Dana Holgorsen (Iowa Wesleyan, ‘93)

Record at UH: 26-20 (4 years)

Overall Record: 87-61 (12 years)

Holgorsen’s Record vs. WVU: First Meeting Football Phone: 713-387-9119

TEAM/PLAYER INFORMATION

2022 Record: 8-5/Independence

Bowl Champions Conference Record/Finish: 5-3/T4th

Lettermen Returning/Lost: 31/25

Starters Returning/Lost: 10/12

Location: Houston, Texas

Enrollment: 47,000

President: Dr. Renu Khator

Athletic Director: Chris Pezman

Stadium/Capacity: TDECU

Stadium/40,000

School Colors: Scarlet and White

Nickname: Cougars Conference: Big 12

SID: Mark Cohen Office Phone: 817-257-5394

E-mail: m.cohen@tcu.edu

Cell Phone: 817-343-2017

Web: GoFrogs.com

Twitter: @TCUFootball

SID: Andrew Pate

Office Phone: 713-743-9404

E-mail: arpate@central.uh.edu

Cell Phone: 713-387-9119

Web: UHCougars.com

Twitter: @UHCougarsFB Press Box Phone: 713-387-9119

OKLAHOMA STATE

OCTOBER 21

MILAN PUSKAR STADIUM • MORGANTOWN

GENERAL INFORMATION COACHING STAFF

Head Coach: Mike Gundy (Oklahoma State, ‘90)

Record at OSU: 156-75 (18 years)

Overall Record: 156-75 (18 years)

Gundy’s Record vs. WVU: 8-3

Football Phone: 405-744-5737

TEAM/PLAYER INFORMATION

2022 Record: 7-6/Guaranteed Rate Bowl Conference Record/Finish: 4-5/ T5th

Lettermen Returning/Lost: 39/33 Starters Returning/Lost: 16/20

Head Coach: Gus Malzahn (Henderson State, ‘90)

Location: Stillwater, Okla.

Enrollment: 24,405

President: Dr. Kayse Shrum

Athletic Director: Chad Weiberg

Stadium/Capacity: Boone Pickens Stadium/55,509

School Colors: Orange and Black

Nickname: Cowboys Conference: Big 12

SID: Sean Maguire

Office Phone: 405-744-6963

E-mail: sean.maguire@okstate.edu

Cell Phone: 405-401-7907

Web: okstate.com

Twitter: @CowboyFB Press Box Phone: 405-744-5757

Location: Orlando, Fla.

Enrollment: 68,442

President: Alexander N.

Cartwright

Athletic Director: Terry Mohajir

Stadium/Capacity: FBC

Mortgage Stadium/44,256

School Colors: Black and Gold

Nickname: Knights Conference: Big 12

SID: Justin Wilson

E-mail: jwilson@athletics.ucf.edu

Cell Phone: 336-660-8584

Web: UCFKnights.com

Twitter: @UCF_Football

Head Coach: Kalani Sitake (BYU, 2000)

at BYU: 56-34 (7 years)

Record: 56-34 (7 years)

Record vs. WVU: 0-1

Phone: 8010422-2317

TEAM/PLAYER INFORMATION

Record: 8-5/New Mexico

Head Coach: Brent Venables (Kansas State, ‘92)

Record at OU: 6-7 (1 year)

Overall Record: 6-7 (1 year)

Record vs. WVU: 0-1 Football Phone: (405) 325-2345

AT OKLAHOMA NOVEMBER 11

Head Coach: Scott Satterfield (Appalachian State, ’96)

Record at UC: First Year

Overall Record: 76-48 (10 years)

Satterfield’s Record vs. WVU: First Meeting

Football Phone: 513-556-8494

TEAM/PLAYER INFORMATION

2022 Record: 9-4/Fenway Bowl Conference Record/Finish: 6-2/

T2nd

Lettermen Returning/Lost: 33/31

Starters Returning/Lost: 8/17

Location: Provo, Utah

Enrollment: 34,737

President: Kevein J Worthen

Athletic Director: Tom Holmoe

Stadium/Capacity: LaVell

Edwards Stadium/63,470

School Colors: Blue and White

Nickname: Cougars Conference: Big 12

SID: Brett Pyne

Office Phone: 801-422-4912

E-mail: brett_pyne@byu.edu

Cell Phone: 801-367-1631

Web: byucougars.com

Twitter: @BYUFootball Press Box Phone: 801-422-2609

Head Coach: Dave Aranda (Cal Lutheran, ‘99) Record at BU: 20-16 (3 years) Overall Record: 20-16 (3 years)

Aranda’s Record vs. WVU: 1-2

Football Phone: 254-710-3058

TEAM/PLAYER INFORMATION 2022 Record: 6-7/Armed Forces Bowl Conference Record/Finish: 4-5/T5th Lettermen Returning/Lost: 36/29

Starters Returning/Lost: 11/15

Location: Norman, Okla.

Enrollment: 31,665

President: Joseph Harroz Jr. Athletic Director: Joe Castiglione Stadium/Capacity: Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium/80,126

School Colors: Crimson and Cream

Nickname: Sooners Conference: Big 12

SID: Mike Houck Office Phone: 405-325-8227

E-mail: mhouck@ou.edu

Cell Phone: 405-249-5892

Web: soonersports.com

Twitter: @OU_Football Press Box Phone: 405-325-3116

Location: Cincinnati, Ohio

Enrollment: 48,300

President: Neville G. Pinto, PhD

Athletic Director: John Cunningham

Stadium/Capacity: Nippert Stadium/38,088

School Colors: Red and Black

Nickname: Bearcats Conference: Big 12

SID: Zach Stipe Office Phone: 513-556-5191

E-mail: zach.stipe@uc.edu

Cell Phone: 865-244-6119

Web: GoBEARCATS.com

Twitter: @GoBearcatsFB Press Box Phone: 513-556-1010

Location: Waco, Texas

Enrollment: 20,626

President: Dr. Linda Livingstone

Athletic Director: Mack Rhoades

Stadium/Capacity: McLane

Stadium/45,140

School Colors: Green and Gold

Nickname: Bears Conference: Big 12

SID: Brent Ingram Office Phone: 254-710-4389

E-mail: brent.ingram@baylor.edu

Cell Phone: 210-845-8651

Web: baylorbears.com

Twitter: @BUFootball Press Box Phone: 254-753-2961

VS. 2023 OPPONENTS

1995, home, West Virginia, 21-0

1994, away, West Virginia, 47-41

1993, home, West Virginia, 42-21

1992, away, West Virginia, 44-6

1991, home, Pitt, 34-3

1990, away, West Virginia, 38-24

1989, home, tie, 31-31

1988, away, West Virginia, 31-10

1987, home, Pitt, 6-3

1986, away, Pitt, 48-16

1985, home, tie, 10-10

1984, away, West Virginia, 28-10

1983, home, West Virginia, 24-21

1982, away, Pitt, 16-13

1981, home, Pitt, 17-0

1980, away, Pitt, 42-14

1979, home, Pitt, 24-17

1978, away, Pitt, 52-7

1977, home, Pitt, 44-3

1976, away, Pitt, 24-16

1975, home, West Virginia, 17-14

1974, away, Pitt, 31-14

1973, home, Pitt, 35-7

1972, away, West Virginia, 38-20

1971, home, West Virginia, 20-9

1970, away, Pitt, 36-35

1969, home, West Virginia, 49-18

1968, away, West Virginia, 38-15

1967, home, West Virginia, 15-0

1966, away, Pitt, 17-14

1965, home, West Virginia, 63-48

1964, away, Pitt, 14-0

1963, home, Pitt, 13-10

1962, away, West Virginia, 15-8

1961, away, West Virginia, 20-6

1960, away, Pitt, 42-0

1959, home, West Virginia, 23-15

1958, away, Pitt, 15-8

1957, away, West Virginia, 7-6

1956, home, Pitt, 14-13

1955, away, Pitt, 26-7

1954, home, Pitt, 13-10

1953, away, West Virginia, 17-7

1952, away, West Virginia, 16-0

1951, away, Pitt, 32-12

1950, away, Pitt, 21-7

1949, home, Pitt, 20-7

1948, away, Pitt, 16-6

2014, away, West Virginia, 37-34

2013, home, Texas Tech, 37-27

2012, away, Texas Tech, 49-14

1937, Sun Bowl, West Virginia, 7-6

TCU (7-5)

2022, home, TCU, 41-31

2021, away, West Virginia, 29-17

2020, home, West Virginia, 24-6

2019, away, West Virginia, 20-17

2018, home, West Virginia, 47-10

2017, away, TCU, 31-24

2016, home, West Virginia, 34-10

2015, away, TCU, 40-10

2014, home, TCU, 31-30

2013, away, West Virginia, 30-27/OT

2012, home, TCU, 39-38/2OT

1984, Bluebonnet Bowl, West Virginia, 31-14

HOUSTON (First Meeting)

OKLAHOMA STATE (5-9)

2022, away, West Virginia, 24-19

2021, home, Oklahoma State, 24-3

2020, away, Oklahoma State, 27-13

2019, home, Oklahoma State, 20-13

2018, away, Oklahoma State, 45-41

2017, home, Oklahoma State, 50-39

2016, away, Oklahoma State, 37-20

2015, home, Oklahoma State, 33-26, OT

2014, away, West Virginia, 34-10

2013, home, West Virginia, 30-21

2012, away, Oklahoma State, 55-34

1987, Sun Bowl, Oklahoma State, 35-33

1929, away, West Virginia, 9-6

1928, home, West Virginia, 32-6

UCF (2-0)

2004, away, West Virginia, 45-20

2003, home, West Virginia, 36-18

BYU (1-0)

2016, neutral, West Virginia, 35-32

OKLAHOMA (3-11)

1953, away, West Virginia, 20-19

1952, home, Penn State, 35-21

1951, away, Penn State, 13-7

1950, away, Penn State, 27-0

1949, home, Penn State, 34-14

1948, away, Penn State, 37-7

1947, away, Penn State, 21-14

1944, away, West Virginia, 28-27

1943, away, Penn State, 32-7

1942, home, West Virginia, 24-0

1941, away, Penn State, 7-0

1940, away, Penn State, 17-13

1931, home, West Virginia, 19-0

1925, home, West Virginia, 14-0

1923, neutral, tie, 13-13

1909, away, Penn State, 40-0

1908, away, Penn State, 12-0

1906, away, Penn State, 11-0

1905, away, Penn State, 6-0

1904, away, Penn State, 34-0

DUQUESNE (4-3-1)

1935, home, Duquesne, 19-0

1934, away, West Virginia, 7-0

1933, away, Duquesne, 19-7

1932, away, Duquesne, 3-0

1931, home, West Virginia, 14-6

1930, away, West Virginia, 7-0

1929, home, tie, 7-7

1914, home, West Virginia, 37-0

PITT (40-62-3)

2012, away, Pitt, 38-31

2011, home, West Virginia, 21-20

2010, away, West Virginia, 35-10

2009, home, West Virginia, 19-16

2008, away, Pitt, 19-15

2007, home, Pitt, 13-9

2006, away, West Virginia, 45-27

2005, home, West Virginia, 45-13

2004, away, Pitt, 16-13

2003, home, West Virginia, 52-31

2002, away, West Virginia, 24-17

2001, home, Pitt, 23-17

2000, away, Pitt, 38-28

1999, home, West Virginia, 52-21

1998, away, West Virginia, 52-14

1997, home, Pitt, 41-38/3OT

1996, away, West Virginia, 34-0

1947, away, West Virginia, 17-2

1946, away, Pitt, 33-7

1945, away, Pitt, 20-0

1944, away, Pitt, 26-13

1943, away, Pitt, 20-0

1939, away, Pitt, 20-0

1938, home, Pitt, 19-0

1937, home, Pitt, 20-0

1936, away, Pitt, 34-0

1935, away, Pitt, 24-6

1934, home, Pitt, 27-6

1933, home, Pitt, 21-0

1932, home, Pitt, 40-0

1931, away, Pitt, 34-0

1930, home, Pitt, 16-0

1929, away, Pitt, 27-7

1928, away, West Virginia, 9-6

1927, away, Pitt, 40-0

1926, away, Pitt, 17-7

1925, away, Pitt, 15-7

1924, away, Pitt, 14-7

1923, away, West Virginia, 13-7

1922, away, West Virginia, 9-6

1921, away, Pitt, 21-13

1920, away, Pitt, 34-13

1919, away, Pitt, 26-0

1917, home, Pitt, 14-9

1913, away, Pitt, 40-0

1910, away, Pitt, 38-0

1909, home, tie, 0-0

1908, away, Pitt, 11-0

1907, away, W.U.P., 10-0

1906, away, W.U.P., 17-0

1904, away, W.U.P., 53-0

1903, home, West Virginia, 24-6

1902, away, West Virginia, 23-6

1901, home, W.U.P., 12-0

1900, home, West Virginia, 6-5

1898, at Fairmont, West Virginia, 6-0

1895, at Wheeling, West Virginia, 8-0

TEXAS TECH (6-6)

2022, away, Texas Tech, 48-10

2021, home, Texas Tech, 23-20

2020, away, Texas Tech, 34-27

2019, home, Texas Tech, 38-17

2018, away, West Virginia, 42-34

2017, home, West Virginia, 46-35

2016, away, West Virginia, 48-17

2015, home, West Virginia, 31-26

2022, home, West Virginia, 23-20

2021, away, Oklahoma, 16-13

2020, home, canceled due to COVID-19

2019, away, Oklahoma, 52-14

2018, home, Oklahoma, 59-56

2017, away, Oklahoma, 59-31

2016, home, Oklahoma, 56-28

2015, away, Oklahoma, 44-24

2014, home, Oklahoma, 45-33

2013, away, Oklahoma, 16-7

2012, home, Oklahoma, 50-49

2008, Fiesta Bowl, West Virginia, 48-28

1982, away, West Virginia, 41-27

1978, away, Oklahoma, 52-10

1958, away, Oklahoma, 47-14

CINCINNATI (16-3-1)

2011, away, West Virginia, 24-21

2010, home, West Virginia, 37-10

2009, away, Cincinnati, 24-21

2008, home, Cincinnati, 26-23/OT

2007, away, West Virginia, 28-23

2006, home, West Virginia, 42-24

2005, away, West Virginia, 38-0

2003, home, Cincinnati, 15-13

2002, away, West Virginia, 35-32

1990, home, West Virginia, 28-20

1989, home, West Virginia, 69-3

1988, away, West Virginia, 51-13

1987, home, West Virginia, 45-17

1980, home, West Virginia, 41-27

1969, home, West Virginia, 57-11

1940, home, tie, 7-7

1939, away, West Virginia, 7-0

1936, away, West Virginia, 40-6

1922, away, West Virginia, 34-0

1921, home, West Virginia, 50-0

BAYLOR (7-4)

2022, home, West Virginia, 43-40

2021, away, Baylor, 45-20

2020, home, West Virginia, 27-21, 2OT

2019, away, Baylor, 17-14

2018, home, West Virginia, 58-14

2017, away, West Virginia, 38-36

2016, home, West Virginia, 24-21

2015, away, Baylor, 62-38

2014, home, West Virginia, 41-27

2013, away, Baylor, 73-42

2012, home, West Virginia, 70-63

1 2 3 4 F

West Virginia 0 10 7 14 31

Pitt 3 7 14 14 30

1st PITT Ben Sauls 42 FG

2nd WVU Bryce Ford Wheaton 10 pass from JT Daniels (Casey Legg kick)

PITT Rodney Hammond Jr. 4 rush (Sauls kick)

WVU Legg 24 FG

3rd WVU CJ Donaldson 5 rush (Legg kick)

PITT Daniel Carter 1 rush (Sauls kick)

PITT Hammond 11 rush (Sauls kick

4th WVU Ford-Wheaton 16 pass from Daniels (Legg kick)

WVU Daniels 1 rush (Legg kick)

PITT Israel Abanikanda 24 pass from Keldon Slovis (Sauls kick)

PITT M.J. Devonshire 56 interception return (Sauls kick)

WVU PITT

PITTSBURGH, PA. (SEPT. 1, 2022)

The game hadn’t been played in 11 years, but the 105th edition of the “Backyard Brawl” turned out to be an instant classic that entertained the college football world.

Playing in front of a Thursday night, ESPN national audience and 70,622 in attendance at Acrisure Stadium - the largest crowd ever for a Pittsburgh sporting event - Pitt capitalized on a late West Virginia miscue for a 38-31 victory.

The Panthers opened the scoring with 6:48 left in the first quarter, when kicker Ben Sauls converted a 42-yard field goal. The Pitt lead held until the 12:45 mark of the second quarter when West Virginia quarterback JT Daniels connected with receiver Bryce FordWheaton on a 10-yard touchdown pass. The 75-yard scoring drive was highlighted by a 44-yard run from freshman running back CJ Donaldson.

The 7-3 Mountaineer lead held until the 3:17 mark of the half when the Panthers went up 10-7 on Rodney Hammond Jr.’s 4-yard run. However, West Virginia made the most of the last possession of the half and used the final 3:17. A 13-play, 75-yard drive ended with a 24-yard field goal from kicker Casey Legg and tied the game at 10-10 after two quarters of play.

The Panthers had the first possession of the third quarter and were forced to punt, which was blocked by Donaldson and returned by teammate Hershey McLaurin to the Pitt 5-yard line. Donaldson took it from there as his 5-yard run gave the Mountaineers a 17-10 advantage early in the third.

game at 17-17 with 5:51 left in the third on a Daniel Carter 1-yard rush that was set up by a 64-yard completion from Kedon Slovis to Jared Wayne.

The Panthers regained the lead with 4:42 left in the third when Hammond broke loose for a 49-yard run followed by his 11-yard scoring run, giving Pitt a 24-17 advantage heading to the fourth quarter.

A Donaldson 20-yard run was a key play in West Virginia’s nine-play, 75-yard scoring drive. The score tied the game at 24-24 early in the fourth as Daniels hit Ford-Wheaton for a 16-yard scoring toss.

The Mountaineers took a 31-24 lead with 10:37 left in the game. Donaldson once again set up the scoring drive with a 39-yard scamper before Daniels powered in from 1-yard away.

WVU seemed to have the advantage, but couldn’t control the clock. The Panthers tied the game at 31-31 with 3:41 left on a Slovis 24-yard touchdown pass to Israel Abanikanda. Pitt then grabbed the victory on WVU’s next possession, when Daniels’ pass went through the hands of Ford-Wheaton, and Pitt’s M.J. Devonshire returned the interception 56 yards for the victory.

West Virginia finished the game with 190 yards rushing and 214 yards passing for 404 yards of offense. The Panthers rushed for 76 yards and gained 308 through the air for 384 total yards.

Individual leaders for West Virginia were Donaldson with 125 yards rushing on seven carries and Ford-Wheaton with 97 yards receiving and two touchdowns. Pitt got 308 yards passing from Slovis and two scores from Hammond Jr. to pace the Panther offense.

WVU RUSHING: Donaldson 7-125, Mathis 16-71; WVU PASSING: Daniels 23-40-1-214; WVU RECEIVING: Ford-Wheaton 9-97, James 5-50; WVU TACKLES (TFL/QS): Kpogba 10; WVU INTERCEPTIONS: None.

PITT RUSHING: Hammond Jr. 16-74; PITT PASSING: Slovis 16-24-0-308; PITT RECEIVING: Wayne 3-89, Mumpfield 5-71; PITT TACKLES (TFL/QS): Kamara 8; PITT INTERCEPTIONS: Devonshire.

Attendance - 70,622

The game was starting to live up to its nickname as the two teams traded scoring punches the rest of the way. Pitt tied the

The Pitt win broke a three-game losing streak to WVU, and the Panthers now lead the overall series by a 62-40-3 count.

1st WVU Sam James 59 pass from JT Daniels (Casey Legg kick)

WVU CJ Donaldson 1 rush (Legg kick)

2nd KAN Mason Fairchild 10 pass from Jalon Daniels (Jacob Borcila kick)

WVU Bryce Ford-Wheaton 67 pass from Daniels (Legg kick)

KAN Devin Neal 6 rush (Borcila kick)

WVU Ford-Wheaton 5 pass from Daniels (Legg kick)

KAN Neal 17 pass from Daniels (Borcila kick)

3rd KAN Daniel Hishaw 30 rush (Borcila kick)

KAN Neal 2 rush (Borcila kick)

4th WVU Legg 27 FG

KAN Hishaw 30 rush (Borcila kick)

WVU Legg 28 FG

WVU Donaldson 1 rush (Ford-Wheaton pass from Daniels)

OT KAN Quentin Skinner 4 pass from Daniels (Borcila kick)

KAN Cobee Bryant 86 interception return

MORGANTOWN (SEPT. 10, 2022)

Kansas overcame three, 14-point deficits to win for the first time in Morgantown by a 55-42 margin in overtime.

West Virginia started fast. Just four plays into the game, quarterback JT Daniels connected on a 59-yard touchdown pass to receiver Sam James. The Mountaineers took a two-score advantage with 5:03 left in the first quarter on a 1-yard run from CJ Donaldson.

Kansas got on the board in the second quarter as Mason Fairchild caught a 10yard scoring pass from Jalon Daniels. The Mountaineers answered with a 67-yard touchdown from Daniels to receiver Bryce Ford-Wheaton for a 21-7 WVU lead at the 13:15 mark of the second quarter.

The Jayhawks bounced back with a 6-yard scoring run from Devin Neal, closing the deficit to 21-14. The Mountaineers took their third 14-point advantage with 3:11 left in the half, when Ford-Wheaton hauled in a 5-yard touchdown pass from Daniels.

However, Kansas made the most of the final drive before intermission as Neal’s 17-yard reception put the score at 28-21 in WVU’s favor at the half.

Kansas took the first possession of the third quarter 75 yards to tie the game at 2828 on Daniel Hishaw’s 3-yard run. Counting the drive before halftime, the Jayhawks went on a 21-0 run to grab a 35-28 lead with 4:00 left in the third quarter. Neal’s 2-yard run capped the three-touchdown spurt and took advantage of a muffed punt by the Mountaineers that changed the momentum of the game.

West Virginia ended the Jayhawk scoring run with 12:58 remaining on Casey Legg’s

27:33 32:27

WVU RUSHING: Mathis 16-59, Donaldson 13-48; WVU PASS-

ING: Daniels 28-40-1-355; WVU RECEIVING: Ford-Wheaton

11-152, James 4-91; WVU TACKLES (TFL/QS): McLaurin 8; WVU INTERCEPTIONS: None.

KAN RUSHING: Daniels 12-85; KAN PASSING: Daniels 18-29-

0-219; KAN RECEIVING: Grimm 7-66; KAN TACKLES (TFL/QS): Miller 12, Logan 10; KAN INTERCEPTIONS: Bryant.

Attendance - 52,188

27-yard field goal. But Kansas regained the momentum at the 10:59 mark on a 30-yard touchdown run from Hishaw for a commanding 42-31 lead.

Suddenly, West Virginia found itself down by 11 points with under 11:00 to go and used a 64-yard drive to add a 28-yard field goal from Legg. The scoring drive, however, took 6:55 off the clock and gave Kansas the ball with 4:04 left in the game.

Kansas was forced to punt on fourth-and-1 with 2:17 left, and Daniels took over from there, leading the Mountaineers on a 12-play drive capped by a 1-yard run from Donaldson. West Virginia’s two-point conversion from Daniels to Ford-Wheaton was good, and the Mountaineers erased the deficit to force overtime.

A roughing the passer penalty in overtime extended the Jayhawks’ drive, and they made the most of a new set of downs. Daniels hit Quentin Skinner for a 4-yard scoring toss, forcing WVU to score a touchdown. The game ended when Jayhawk Cobee Bryant intercepted Daniels on third down, giving Kansas the Big 12 victory.

Daniels was special for West Virginia, throwing for 355 yards and three scores. FordWheaton was equally as special with 152 yards receiving and two touchdowns.

Kansas turned in a balanced attack with 200 yards rushing and 219 passing for 419 yards of offense. Daniels accounted for 309 yards of total offense in the victory, while Rich Miller and Kenny Logan combined for 22 tackles.

West Virginia finished with 146 yards on the ground and 355 in the air for 501 yards of total offense.

The Kansas victory broke an eight-game losing streak to the Mountaineers.

BRYCE FORD-WHEATON

NICCO MARCHIOL

MORGANTOWN (SEPT. 17, 2022)

West Virginia got its first win of the 2022 season with a convincing, 65-7 victory over the Towson Tigers at Milan Puskar Stadium.

from a 26-yard Casey Legg field goal, two more touchdown runs from Donaldson and a 2-yard burst from tailback Mathis.

The Mountaineers totaled 415 yards and possessed the ball 11 more minutes than Towson.

1st WVU Kaden Prather 2 pass from JT Daniels (Casey Legg kick)

TOW D’Ago Hunter 96 kickoff return (Keegan Vaughn kick)

WVU Tony Mathis Jr. 3 rush (Legg kick)

WVU CJ Donaldson Jr. 82 rush (Legg kick)

2nd WVU Donaldson 3 rush (Legg kick)

WVU Mathis 2 rush (Legg kick)

WVU Legg 26 FG

WVU Donaldson 1 rush (Legg kick)

3rd WVU Garrett Greene 11 rush (Parker Grothaus kick failed)

4th WVU Jeremiah Aaron 5 pass from Will Crowder (Grothaus kick)

WVU Preston Fox 26 pass from Nicco Marchiol (Grothaus kick)

Nearly 80 players saw action in the contest, West Virginia was able to provide valuable game reps and experience to reserve players, which should pay dividends as the season progresses.

The Mountaineers never punted in the contest and placed two running backs in the 100-yard rushing category.

First-quarter action saw the Mountaineers take a 21-7 lead after a touchdown pass from starting quarterback JT Daniels to receiver Kaden Prather. A Tony Mathis Jr. 3-yard run and a big, 82-yard run from CJ Donaldson Jr. provided the other points in the quarter for the Mountaineers.

However, after West Virginia’s first touchown in the opening quarter, Towson kick returner D’Ago Hunter tied the game with a 96-yard kickoff return. That play and Hunter’s special teams’ performance proved to be a bright spot in the game for the visitors. Hunter finished the day with eight kickoff returns for 227 yards, an average of 28.3 yards per return.

While the WVU special team units worked to contain Hunter, the Mountaineer defense had a bounce-back game, holding the Tigers to -3 first-half rushing yards and 59 passing for 56 yards of total offense after two quarters of play.

Taking a 21-7 lead into the second quarter, West Virginia’s 24 points in that stanza put the game away and allowed coach Neal Brown the second-half luxury of getting more players in the game. WVU’s 24 points came

West Virginia played all four of its talented quarterbacks in the contest and all four got in on the scoring action. Garrett Greene’s 11-yard touchdown run capped an 84-yard drive and was the only points scored in the third quarter, giving the Mountaineers a 51-7 advantage.

Quarterbacks Will Crowder and Nicco Marchiol took over in the fourth quarter. Crowder passed for 57 yards, including a 5-yard scoring strike to Jeremiah Aaron, while true freshman Marchiol accounted for 32 yards passing and a 26-yard touchdown throw to Preston Fox.

West Virginia’s defense was equally as impressive in the second half, as the Tigers finished with 82 yards rushing and 98 passing for 180 yards of total offense. With many players able to step in and see playing time, redshirt freshman linebacker Caden Biser led the Mountaineers with six tackles, followed by redshirt freshman safety Davis Mallinger with five tackles and a sack.

Mathis led all rushers with 104 yards to go with his two scores. Donaldson added 101 yards rushing and topped everyone with three touchdowns.

The Mountaineers finished with 316 yards on the ground and 308 yards passing among their four quarterbacks to total 624 yards of offense. WVU scored on all 10 of its possessions totaling nine touchdowns and one field goal.

The win improved West Virginia to 2-0 all-time vs. Towson and 23-0 against FCS opponents.

Attendance - 50,703

WVU RUSHING: Mathis 17-104, Donaldson 9-101; WVU PASSING: Daniels 16-24-0-174; WVU RECEIVING: Prather 6-51, Braham 5-60; WVU TACKLES (TFL/QS): Biser 6, Mallinger 5 (1/1); WVU INTERCEPTIONS: None.

TOW RUSHING: Matthews 7-38; TOW PASSING: Pigrome 7-140-59; TOW RECEIVING: James 5-44; TOW TACKLES (TFL/QS): Steed 9, Woods 9; TOW INTERCEPTIONS: None.

GAME 4

1st WVU Casey Legg 23 FG

2nd VT Kaleb Smith 28 pass from Grant Wells (Will Ross kick)

WVU Legg 35 FG

WVU Sam James 24 pass from JT Daniels (Legg kick)

3rd WVU Legg 25 FG VT Ross 44 FG

4th WVU Justin Johnson Jr. 6 rush (Legg kick)

WVU Legg 38 FG

WVU Jacoby Spells 27 interception return (Legg kick)

BLACKSBURG, VA. (SEPT. 22, 2022)

Earning its first win in Blacksburg since 2002, West Virginia recorded a convincing, 33-10 victory over Virginia Tech in front of a sellout crowd of 65,632 fans and an ESPN Thursday night, national-television audience.

The Mountaineers put together a balanced offensive attack, while holding Virginia Tech to just 35 yards rushing. Kicker Casey Legg was an offensive weapon for the Mountaineers, as he converted on four field goals and accounted for 15 points in the contest.

Legg’s first field goal started the scoring as he converted on a 23-yarder with 3:19 left in the first quarter. The three points capped off an impressive, 92-yard drive by the Mountaineers in 14 plays.

The Hokies took their first and only lead in the game at the 14:52 mark of the second quarter. Quarterback Grant Wells connected with Kaleb Smith for a 28-yard touchdown reception and a 7-3 lead.

The Mountaineers answered the score with Legg’s second field goal at the 1:50 mark. The 35-yard kick cut WVU’s deficit to 7-6.

ate 6:31 off the clock. The Mountaineers got three points out of the possession as Legg converted from 25 yards away, giving the visitors a 16-7 lead.

Virginia Tech scored its only points of the second half on its next possession. Kicker Will Ross got in on the field goal parade with a 44-yarder, cutting the West Virginia lead to 1610 at the 4:19 mark of the third quarter.

West Virginia made it a two-score game again early in the fourth, as running back Justin Johnson Jr. scored from 6-yards out for a 23-10 advantage.

After the WVU defense forced another Hokie punt, Legg converted on field goal number four with a 38-yarder at the 10:16 mark.

Capping off its strong performance, the Mountaineer defense closed out the game’s scoring, when defensive back Jacoby Spells intercepted Wells and returned it 27 yards for a touchdown and a 33-10 Mountaineer victory.

Daniels was solid with 203 yards passing, and true freshman CJ Donaldson Jr. impressed once again with 106 yards rushing. Linebacker Lee Kpogba led the defense with six tackles.

WVU RUSHING: Donaldson Jr. 23-106, Johnson Jr. 11-83;

WVU PASSING: Daniels 20-30-0-203; WVU RECEIVING:

Prather 6-69; WVU TACKLES (TFL/QS): Kpogba 6 (1/0), Jefferson 4 (1/0); WVU INTERCEPTIONS: Spells.

VT RUSHING: Holston 4-18; VT PASSING: Wells 16-35-1-193; VT RECEIVING: Smith 5-70; VT TACKLES (TFL/QS): Connor 11;

VT INTERCEPTIONS: None.

Attendance - 65,632

However, thanks to a strong defensive stand, the Mountaineers were not done and got the ball back with 1:01 left in the half. Quarterback JT Daniels made the most of the final minute as he led a 70-yard drive in just six plays and ended it with a 24-yard touchdown pass to receiver Sam James. The score gave West Virginia a 13-7 halftime lead, which was critical, since the Hokies had the first possession of the third quarter.

The West Virginia defense came up big again, holding the Hokies to just three plays on the opening second-half drive. The Mountaineer offense took it from there, embarking on a 14-play, 79-yard drive that

Wells and Smith turned in the top performances for Tech. Wells had 193 yards passing with 70 of those yards coming from Smith receptions.

Final numbers showed West Virginia with a strong 218 yards rushing and 203 passing to total 421 yards of offense. Virginia Tech came away with 35 yards on the ground and 193 passing for 228 total yards.

The victory gave the Mountaineers two wins in a row against Virginia Tech, and West Virginia now lead the series by a 30-23-1 count. The WVU victory also keeps the Black Diamond Trophy in Morgantown for the foreseeable future with no more games remaining in the current series contract.

1st TEX Xavier Worthy 15 pass from Hudson Card (Bert Auburn kick)

TEX Ja’Tavion Sanders 33 pass from Worthy (Auburn kick)

2nd TEX Bijan Robinson 1 rush (Auburn kick)

TEX Sanders 13 pass from Card (Auburn kick)

WVU Kaden Prather 8 pass from JT Daniels (Casey Legg kick)

3rd TEX Worthy 44 pass from Card (Auburn kick)

4th WVU Tony Mathis Jr. 1 rush (Legg kick)

TEX Auburn 45 FG

WVU Justin Johnson Jr. 4 rush (Prather pass from Daniels failed)

AUSTIN, TEXAS (OCT. 1, 2022)

Texas scored the game’s first 28 points and coasted to a 38-20 victory over West Virginia in front of 100,740 fans at Darrell K Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium.

At one point in the first half, the Longhorns scored a touchdown on four straight possessions to take control of the game. Backup quarterback Hudson Card accounted for three touchdowns and 303 yards passing to lead the Longhorn attack.

With West Virginia unable to score on its first two possessions, Texas got the scoring started on its second possession with a seven-play, 60-yard drive. Card connected with Xavier Worthy for a 15-yard touchdown pass and a 7-0 Texas lead.

Texas took advantage of the West Virginia secondary for a good portion of the game, and that was the case on its second touchdown. A trick play from Card to Worthy resulted in Worthy’s 33-yard touchdown pass to Ja’Tavion Sanders to give the Longhorns a 14-0 advantage heading to the second quarter.

Texas used passes of 22 and 24 yards to set up its third score as tailback Bijan Robinson scored on a 1-yard run. The drive covered 71 yards in only six plays.

reception. Quarterback JT Daniels ended the drive with an 8-yard touchdown reception to Kaden Prather, putting the halftime score at 28-7 in favor of the Longhorns.

Texas started the third quarter much like it ended the first half, by doing damage to the Mountaineer defense through the passing game.

A five-play, 70-yard drive took only 1:51 off the clock and ended with Card’s third passing touchdown in the game. Worthy hauled in a 44-yard bomb for his second score, giving the Longhorns a commanding, 35-7 margin.

With no further scoring in the third quarter, the Mountaineers did outscore the Longhorns, 13-3, in the fourth quarter, but the game was long out of reach.

The Mountaineers used a 7:31 drive to earn their second score, when running back Tony Mathis Jr. ran in from 1-yard away.

Texas’ final points came with 10:22 left to play as kicker Bert Auburn converted a 45-yard field goal, putting the score at 38-14. West Virginia closed the scoring with 4:25 left on a 4-yard touchdown run by Justin Johnson Jr. capping off a 14-play, 75-yard drive.

WVU RUSHING: Johnson Jr. 10-42; WVU PASSING: Daniels 2948-0-253; WVU RECEIVING: Ford-Wheaton 8-93, James 7-86; WVU TACKLES (TFL/QS): Kpogba 7 (1/1); WVU INTERCEPTIONS: None.

TEX RUSHING: Robinson 21-101; TEX PASSING: Card 2127-0-303; TEX RECEIVING: Worthy 7-119, Sanders 5-78; TEX TACKLES (TFL/QS): Ford 14 (1/0), Thompson 10; TEX INTERCEPTIONS: None.

Attendance - 100,740

On its fourth straight scoring drive, Texas went to the air again and used a 45-yard completion from Card to Worthy, and Card’s 13-yard touchdown pass to Sanders gave UT a 28-0 advantage at the 4:17 mark of the second quarter.

West Virginia managed to get on the board just before halftime with a 13-play, 83-yard drive. Receiver Bryce Ford-Wheaton accounted for 40 yards on the drive, while fellow receiver Sam James added a 21-yard

Bright spots for Texas aside from Card’s performance were the 101 yards rushing from Robinson and 119 yards receiving from Worthy. Jaylan Ford and Jerrin Thompson combined for 24 stops.

Daniels finished with 253 yards passing, with 93 yards going to Ford-Wheaton on eight catches and 86 yards to James on seven receptions.

Texas won the statistical battle with 110 yards rushing and 336 passing for 446 yards of offense. Final numbers for West Virginia showed 61 yards on the ground and 253 through the air for 314 total offensive yards.

JUSTIN JOHNSON JR.

Baylor 3 21 7 9 40

West Virginia 7 10 14 12 43

1st WVU Tony Mathis 2 rush (Casey Legg kick)

BAY John Mayers 40 FG

2nd BAY Ben Sims 1 rush (Mayers kick)

BAY Gavin Holmes 35 pass from Blake Shapen (Mayers kick)

WVU Legg 23 FG

WVU Jasir Cox 65 fumble return (Legg kick)

BAY Craig Williams 39 pass from Shapen (Mayers kick)

3rd WVU Kaden Prather 24 pass from JT Daniels (Legg kick)

BAY Hal Presley 2 pass from Kyron Drones (Mayers kick)

WVU Justin Johnson Jr. 19 rush (Legg kick)

4th BAY Qualan Jones 4 rush (Mayers kick blocked)

WVU Jacolby Spells 87 blocked PAT return

WVU Mathis 34 rush (Legg kick)

BAY Mayers 44 FG

WVU Legg 22 FG

WVU RUSHING: Mathis 22-163; WVU PASSING: Daniels 24-371-283; WVU RECEIVING: Prather 8-109; WVU TACKLES (TFL/

QS): Kpogba 7 (1/1) Burks 6, Martin 6 (2/1); WVU INTERCEPTIONS: Burks.

BAY RUSHING: Reese 13-57; BAY PASSING: Shapen 14-22-0326; BAY RECEIVING: Holmes 7-210; BAY TACKLES (TFL/QS): Doyle 10, Milton 8; BAY INTERCEPTIONS: Doyle.

Attendance - 45,293

MORGANTOWN (OCT. 13, 2022)

A good, old-fashioned Big 12 shootout saw West Virginia use a late field goal to defeat No. 23 Baylor 43-40 on a Thursday night in Milan Puskar Stadium.

The scoring got started on WVU’s first possession with a 64-yard drive that ended with a 7-yard touchdown run by running back Tony Mathis Jr.

As good as the WVU offense looked on its first drive, it would take a backseat early on to the Baylor offense, which scored the next 17 points. The Bears started the streak with a 40-yard field goal from John Mayers in the quarter and then added two touchdowns to begin the second quarter.

A 1-yard run from Ben Sims capped an 85-yard drive and a 35-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Blake Shapen to Gavin Holmes ended a 70-yard drive.

Trailing 17-7 with 10:52 left in the first half, West Virginia got back on the board at the 4:22 mark of the second quarter, when kicker Casey Legg converted on a 23-yard field goal.

Next, the Mountaineer defense got in on the action as linebacker Jasir Cox scooped up a Baylor fumble and rambled 65 yards to tie the game at 17-17 with 2:41 left in the half.

However, the Baylor offense was in high gear and it took only 1:27 to recapture the lead. Shapen hit Craig Williams for a 39-yard scoring reception, giving the Bears a 24-17 lead at the intermission.

The Mountaineers made the most of the opening possession of the third quarter as quarterback JT Daniels engineered a 75-yard drive and found receiver Kaden Prather for a 24-yard touchdown pass to tie the game at 24-24.

In typical Big 12 fashion, the scoring was far from over, and the shootout was just getting started. Shapen went out with an

injury, but the Bear offense never missed a beat with backup quarterback Kyron Drones. Baylor regained the advantage at the 5:21 mark on a 2-yard pass from Drones to Hal Presley.

Before the quarter ended, the Mountaineers struck back on a 19-yard rushing touchdown by Justin Johnson Jr. The score was set up by a 32-yard completion from Daniels to receiver Sam James. The barnburner was tied 31-31 heading to the fourth.

A 74-yard Baylor drive gave the lead back to the Bears, but the PAT was blocked and returned for two points by WVU’s Jacolby Spells. Those two points would turn out to be big for the Mountaineers as they now trailed, 37-33.

A key Baylor fumble deep in West Virginia territory was recovered by Cox for his second big play in the game. The fumble led to a 34-yard scoring run from Mathis and a 40-37 WVU lead.

An Aubrey Burks interception with 3:19 left seemed to put WVU in command, but a Daniels interception set up a 44-yard field goal by Mayers to tie the game with 1:33 remaining.

Daniels more than made up for the interception though, directing WVU on a 61-yard drive, resulting in Legg’s game-winning, 22-yard field goal.

Mathis finished with 163 yards rushing, Prather added 109 yards receiving and Cox came up with two huge plays on defense. Holmes was outstanding for Baylor with 210 yards receiving on seven catches.

Baylor finished with an impressive 590 yards of offense, while the Mountaineers had 217 on the ground and 283 through the air for 500 yards of total offense.

The victory was West Virginia’s first Big 12 win of the season, and the Mountaineers improved to 7-4 all-time versus Baylor, including 6-0 at home.

CASEY LEGG

1 2 3 4 F

West Virginia 3 0 7 0 10

Texas Tech 14 3 14 17 48

1st TTU Tahj Brooks 19 rush (Trey Wolf kick)

TTU Brooks 1 rush (Wolff kick)

WVU Casey Legg 38 FG

2nd TTU Wolff 46 FG

3rd TTU Xavier White 55 pass from Behren Morton (Wolff kick)

TTU Loic Fouonji 12 pass from Morton (Wolff kick)

WVU Bryce Ford-Wheaton 28 pss from JT Daniels (Legg kick)

4th TTU SaRodorick Thompson 13 rush (Wolff kick) TTU Wolff 26 FG

TTU Brady Boyd 2 pass from Donovan Smith (Wolff kick)

LUBBOCK, TEXAS (OCT. 22, 2022)

Texas Tech scored its fourth straight victory over West Virginia with a convincing, 48-10 victory at Jones AT&T Stadium.

The Red Raiders started fast and never looked back, as they ran 103 plays in the game, averaged 5.8 yards per play, held the ball nearly eight minutes more than West Virginia and turned in the trifecta of a 100-yard rusher, 100-yard receiver and a 300-yard passer.

The game’s first possession saw the Red Raiders march 75 yards in only 1:37 to take a 7-0 lead on a 19-yard run from Tahj Brooks.

Tech’s next possession was more of the same as its fast-paced offense marched 80 yards to take a 14-0 lead on Brooks’ 1-yard run.

West Virginia got on the scoreboard before the end of the first quarter when kicker Casey Legg converted a 38-yard field goal, ending a 61-yard drive that took 7:50 off the clock.

However, those were the only points scored by the Mountaineers in the first half, and Texas Tech upped its lead to 17-3 at the half on Trey Wolff’s 46-yard field goal. The kick was the only scoring in the second quarter, before the Red Raiders put the game away in the second half.

with a 12-yard touchdown pass from Morton to Loic Fouonji.

West Virginia’s only points in the second half and only touchdown in the game came at the 5:05 mark of the third quarter, as quarterback JT Daniels connected with receiver Bryce Ford-Wheaton for a 28-yard touchdown reception. The drive covered 75 yards in six plays.

Leading 31-10, Texas Tech added 17 points in the fourth quarter to finish the rout. The Red Raiders scored on a 13-yard touchdown run by SaRodorick Thompson, added a second field goal from Wolff and finished with a 2-yard scoring toss from backup quarterback Donovan Smith to Brady Boyd, capping an 84-yard drive.

On the day, Morton passed for 325 yards and two scores as the Tech quarterback connected with 11 different receivers in the offensive arsenal. Brooks ended his day with 107 yards rushing, and White posted 139 yards receiving on eight catches. West Virginia ran only 66 plays compared to Tech’s 103, and Marquis Waters, Dadrion Taylor-Demerson and Kosi Eldridge combined for 21 stops on those 66 plays.

WVU RUSHING: Donaldson 12-33, Mathis 7-33; WVU

PASSING: Daniels 23-36-3-194; WVU RECEIVING: James 6-44. Ford-Wheaton 7-53; WVU TACKLES (TFL/QS): Burks 10 (2/1), Mallinger 10; WVU INTERCEPTIONS: None.

TTU RUSHING: Brooks 17-107; TTU PASSING: Morton 28-450-325; TTU RECEIVING: White 9-139; TTU TACKLES (TFL/QS): Waters 7 (3/0), Taylor-Demerson 7 (1/0), Eldridge 7 (1/1);

TTU INTERCEPTIONS: Taylor-Demerson, Williams, Dunlap.

Attendance - 56,530

Texas Tech outscored West Virginia, 317, in the second half to complete the rout. When the Mountaineers failed to score on the third quarter’s first possession, the Red Raiders pounced, scoring on a 55yard touchdown pass just two plays into the drive. Quarterback Behren Morton connected with Xavier White for the explosive play, putting Tech up, 24-3, at the 13:14 mark of the third quarter.

On its next possession, Texas Tech turned in a 91-yard drive, which ended

The Mountaineers got 194 yards passing from Daniels, but his three interceptions ended potential scoring opportunities. FordWheaton topped the WVU receivers with 53 yards and one score. Aubrey Burks and Davis Mallinger collected 10 tackles each to pace the WVU defense.

Final numbers illustrated the Texas Tech domination. The Red Raiders turned in 239 yards rushing and 355 passing for 594 yards of offense. West Virginia came in with 73 yards on the ground and 209 passing for 282 yards of offense.

The Red Raider win evens the all-time series between the two schools at 6-6, including a 3-3 mark in games played in Lubbock.

AUBREY BURKS

1st WVU CJ Donaldson Jr. 1 rush (Casey Legg kick)

TCU Taye Barber 71 pass from Max Duggan (Griffin Kell kick)

2nd WVU Donaldson Jr. 1 rush (Legg kick)

TCU Quentin Johnson 55 pass from Duggan (Kell kick)

TCU Kendre Miller 51 rush (Kell kick)

WVU Justin Johnson Jr. 5 pass from JT Daniels (Legg kick)

TCU Emani Bailey 30 rush (Lell kick)

3rd WVU Legg 33 FG

4th TCU Kell 30 FG

TCU Kell 46 FG

WVU Reese Smith 23 pass from Daniels (Legg kick)

TCU Savion Williams 29 pass from Duggan (Kell kick)

MORGANTOWN (OCT. 29, 2022)

TCU broke a four-game losing streak to West Virginia with a 41-31 win on Homecoming weekend in Morgantown. Both teams surpassed the 400 yards of total offense mark, and the shootout was eventually won by TCU behind the strong performance of quarterback Max Duggan.

The senior signal caller threw for 341 yards and three touchdowns in leading the Horned Frogs to victory. Duggan had impressive touchdown passes of 71, 55 and 29 yards in addition to completions of 57 and 28 yards on the afternoon.

A beautiful October day got off to a strong start for the Mountaineers as they scored the game’s first points after completing an 80-yard drive in eight plays. Running back CJ Donaldson Jr. powered in from the 1-yard line for a 7-0 WVU lead.

TCU answered 1:29 later when Taye Barber hauled in a 71-yard touchdown reception, tying the game at 7-7 heading into the second stanza.

The fireworks continued as the Horned Frogs outscored the Mountaineers by a 2114 count to take a 28-21 lead at the half.

Donaldson Jr. scored his second touchdown in the game early in the quarter, and the Mountaineers added a 5-yard score from running back Justin Johnson Jr. for their 14 points.

TCU’s 21 points came on big plays and big chunks of yardage against the Mountaineer defense. Duggan connected with Quentin Johnston for a 55-yard scoring play. Later in the quarter, a Mountaineer fumble set up a 51-yard touchdown run by Kendre Miller and a 30yard touchdown scamper by Emani Bailey closed the scoring in the first half.

Frogs’ big-play attack enabled them to take the seven-point advantage at the half.

Knowing that it had to keep pace with the big-play Horned Frogs, the West Virginia offense added a 33-yard field goal by kicker Casey Legg, that turned out to be the only points in the quarter. Heading to the fourth, TCU clinged to a 28-24 lead.

Fourth-quarter action saw the Horned Frogs outscore the Mountaineers by a 13-7 count to take the road victory. TCU answered the Legg field goal with Griffin Kell field goals of 30 and 46 yards for a 34-24 advantage.

The Mountaineers were not done and turned in a 12-play, 78-yard drive that resulted in a 23-yard touchdown pass from quarterback JT Daniels to receiver Reese Smith with 4:12 left to play.

Trailing by three, a Malachi Ruffin interception gave West Virginia one last chance, but TCU held and added a late touchdown for the 10-point victory.

West Virginia got a strong day from Donaldson Jr. with 104 yards rushing and two scores. Receiver Sam James finished with six catches for 95 yards and Daniels turned in 275 yards passing and two scores. Linebacker Lee Kpogba led the WVU defense with seven stops.

Aside from Duggan’s strong day, Miller rushed for 120 yards to lead the TCU rushing attack and Barber had 99 yards receiving. Jamoi Hodge turned in 13 tackles, two TFL and one sack for the visitors.

Final numbers showed West Virginia with 155 yards rushing and 275 passing for 430 total yards. TCU came in at 153 yards on the ground and 341 through the air for 494 offensive yards.

WVU RUSHING: Brown 22-109; WVU PASSING: Doege 30-462-370; WVU RECEIVING: Ford-Wheaton 6-106, Wright 6-100; WVU TACKLES (TFL/QS): Chandler-Semedo 12 (1/1); WVU

INTERCEPTIONS: None.

ISU RUSHING: Hall 24-167; TCU PASSING: Purdy 16-27-0-185; ISU RECEIVING: Hutchison 6-51; ISU TACKLES (TFL/QS): Young 8, Hummel 8 (1/0); ISU INTERCEPTIONS: Hummel, McDonald.

Attendance - 50,426

The Mountaineers ran 18 more plays than TCU and controlled the football more than nine minutes longer, but the Horned

The Mountaineers held the ball nearly 13 minutes longer and ran 24 more plays, but it was not enough to stop the No. 7/7 ranked Horned Frogs, who improved to 8-0 on the season.

SAM JAMES

1st ISU Jace Gilbert 30 FG

2nd ISU DeShawn Hanika 16 pass from Hunter Dekkers (Gilbert kick)

WVU Bryce Ford-Wheaton 25 pass from JT Daniels (Casey Legg kick)

4th ISU Xavier Hutchison 24 pass from Dekkers (Drake Nettles kick)

ISU Cartevious Norton 5 rush (Gilbert kick)

ISU Norton 3 rush (Nettles kick)

WVU Sam James 8 pass from Garrett Greene (Legg kick)

AMES, IOWA (NOV. 5, 2022)

Iowa State used a balanced offensive attack, mixed with a stingy defense, to grab its first Big 12 Conference victory of the season with a 31-14 win over West Virginia at Jack Trice Stadium.

The Cyclones ran 74 plays compared to West Virginia’s 49 and eventually wore down the Mountaineer defense. Number of plays and nearly 17 minutes more in the time of possession battle proved to be the winning formula for the home team.

Both offenses got off to a slow start, which enabled the defenses to control the first quarter and much of the first half. Iowa State scored first on a 30-yard field goal from kicker Jace Gilbert near the end of the first quarter.

Second-quarter action saw both teams score a touchdown before the half. The Cyclones upped their advantage to 10-0 at the 7:51 mark with quarterback Hunter Dekkers finding tight end DeShawn Hanika for a 16-yard scoring toss, ending an 86yard drive that took 7:02 off the clock.

West Virginia got its first score of the game with 34 ticks left on the second quarter clock, when quarterback JT Daniels connected with receiver Bryce Ford-Wheaton from 25 yards out. The touchdown pass finished a 68-yard drive in eight plays.

It didn’t take long for Iowa State to make the Mountaineers pay for the mistake. A 38yard run from Deon Silas followed by a 24yard touchdown catch by Xavier Hutchison gave Iowa State a 17-7 lead with 13:18 left in the game.

After the roughing the kicker penalty, the wheels fell off for the Mountaineers. The Cyclones went on to add two more scores in the quarter to break the game open.

A 33-yard run by Silas set up a 5-yard touchdown run by Cartevious Norton for a 24-7 ISU advantage.

Norton came back on the next Cyclone drive and add a 3-yard rushing touchdown for a 31-7 ISU lead with 3:52 remaining.

West Virginia added a late fourth quarter score, when backup quarterback Garrett Greene engineered an eight-play, 75-yard drive that ended with an 8-yard scoring toss to receiver Sam James.

Top performances for the Mountaineers came from defensive lineman Dante Stills with five tackles, three TFLs and one sack. Punter Oliver Straw finished with a 42.8 average on nine punts. Straw’s longest in the game traveled 61 yards, and he placed four punts inside the 20-yard line.

Hutchison topped the Cyclones with 10 catches for 123 yards, while Dekkers passed for two scores and 219 yards.

WVU RUSHING: Johnson Jr. 12-48; WVU PASSING: Daniels 8-22-1-81; WVU RECEIVING: James 3-38. Ford-Wheaton 3-38;

WVU TACKLES (TFL/QS): Burks 9; WVU INTERCEPTIONS: None.

ISU RUSHING: Silas 6-77, Norton 18-69; ISU PASSING: Dekkers 24-36-0-219; ISU RECEIVING: Hutchison 10-123; ISU TACKLES (TFL/QS): Freyler 5, Reeder 5; ISU INTERCEPTIONS: Johnson.

Attendance - 56,109

With Iowa State holding a 10-7 lead at the half, the two defenses again took over in the third quarter. Neither team scored in the third, but a West Virginia special teams miscue early in the fourth quarter spelled doom for the Mountaineers.

With Iowa State forced to punt, WVU’s Reese Smith was flagged for roughing the kicker, which gave the Cyclones a fresh set of downs.

Final numbers showed West Virginia with 76 yards rushing and 124 passing to total 200 offensive yards. Iowa State’s balance came in the form of 172 yards rushing on 38 carries and 219 yards passing on 36 attempts for 391 total yards.

The win improved Cyclone head coach Matt Campbell to 4-3 all-time against West Virginia, while the Mountaineers now lead the overall series between the two teams by a 6-5 count.

DANTE STILLS

2nd OU Zach Schmit 32 FG

OU Eric Gray 12 rush (Schmit kick)

WVU Garrett Greene 5 rush (Casey Legg kick)

OU Billy Bowman PAT 2-pt return

3rd WVU Bryce Ford-Wheaton 8 pass from Greene (Legg kick)

OU Gray 5 rush (Dillon Gabriel rush 2-pt conversion)

4th WVU Greene 11 rush (Legg kick)

WVU Legg 25 FG

WVU RUSHING: Greene 14-119; WVU PASSING: Daniels 7-12-

1-65, Greene 12-22-0-138; WVU RECEIVING: Ford-Wheaton

7-36, Prather 6-59, James 3-90; WVU TACKLES (TFL/QS): Cox 12 (1/0), Loe 8, Kpogba 8; WVU INTERCEPTIONS: None.

OKLA RUSHING: Gray 25-211; OKLA PASSING: Gabriel 1728-0-190; OKLA RECEIVING: Farooq 5-49, Mims 4-98; OKLA TACKLES (TFL/QS): Stutsman 14 (1/1), White 11 (2/0); OKLA

INTERCEPTIONS: Stutsman.

Attendance - 50,281

MORGANTOWN (NOV. 12, 2022)

West Virginia finally broke through to defeat Oklahoma in Big 12 Conference play with a 23-20 victory at a rain-soaked Milan Puskar Stadium.

The win over the Sooners was sparked by backup quarterback Garrett Greene, who relieved starter JT Daniels and delivered 119 yards rushing with two scores to go along with 138 yards passing and one touchdown. Greene accounted for 257 yards of offense and three touchdowns in the win.

After a scoreless first quarter, Oklahoma took a 3-0 lead at the 9:42 mark of the second quarter. After missing a 54-yarder in bad weather conditions, kicker Zach Schmit converted on a 32-yard field goal to end a 75-yard drive. The score was set up by a 54-yard run from tailback Eric Gray.

OU extended its lead to 10-0 on Gray’s 12-yard touchdown run, which was set up by a 67-yard completion from quarterback Dillon Gabriel to Marvin Mims.

However, the Mountaineers were left with one possession before halftime and got a 42-yard kickoff return from Sam James, followed by 33-yard run from Greene, setting up a 5-yard scoring rush from Greene. However, the PAT was fumbled and returned by Oklahoma for two points, giving the Sooners a 12-6 lead at the break.

With Greene at quarterback, WVU took its first lead in the game with 3:29 left in the third quarter. He connected with receiver Bryce Ford-Wheaton on an 8-yard reception for a 13-12 advantage.

The lead didn’t last long as Oklahoma regained it on the next possession. Gray rushed for 41 yards in the 59-yard scoring drive and his 5-yard scamper put the visitors back in front. Gabriel’s successful run for the two-point conversion gave the Sooners a 20-13 lead heading to the fourth quarter.

WVU used a 12-play, 72-yard drive to tie the game on an 11-yard run from Greene. The big plays in the drive were a 35-yard completion to James, three completions for 25 yards to receiver Kaden Prather and a 5-yard fake punt conversion from James on 4th-and-4.

Two possessions later, Oklahoma got down to the West Virginia 29-yard line with 6:24 left in the game. However, Schmit missed his second field goal on the afternoon, when his 46-yarder hit the right upright.

The Mountaineers would not give the ball back to the visitors as the ensuing 15-play drive took up the remaining ticks on the clock. West Virginia’s offense methodically moved the ball down field, converting three third-down plays and one fourth-down play to reach the Sooner 6-yard line.

Kicker Casey Legg took it from there. His 25-yarder as time expired gave West Virginia its fourth win and second gamewinning kick from Legg on the season.

Aside from Greene, West Virginia got 90 yards receiving from James and seven catches from Ford-Wheaton. Jasir Cox turned in a strong defensive effort with 12 tackles, including nine solo.

Gray led the Sooner attack with 211 yards rushing and two touchdowns. Mims turned in 98 yards receiving on four catches and the Sooner defense got 25 combined tackles from Danny Stutsman and DaShaun White.

Final numbers showed West Virginia with 203 yards rushing and 203 passing for 406 total yards. Oklahoma had 236 yards on the ground and 190 through the air for 426 total yards. The Mountaineers held a 37:1522:45 edge in time of possession.

The win broke a nine-game Sooner winning streak in the series and gave the Mountaineers their first win over OU in Big 12 Conference play.

GARRETT GREENE

1st KSU Deuce Vaughn 15 rush (Ty Zentner kick)

KSU Cincere Mason 37 interception return (Zenter kick)

WVU Sam James 26 pass from Garrett Greene (Casey Legg kick)

WVU Malachi Ruffin 43 interception return (Legg kick failed)

KSU DJ Giddens 49 rush (Zenter kick)

KSU Will Howard 1 rush (Zenter kick)

WVU James 71 pass from Greene (Legg kick failed)

2nd KSU Ben Sinnott 15 pass from Howard (Zentner kick)

WVU James 5 pass from Greene (Greene rush failed)

KSU Zentner 46 FG

KSU Zentner 53 FG

4th KSU Malik Knowles 43 pass from Howard (Zentner kick)

WVU Greene 13 rush (Greene pass failed)

MORGANTOWN (NOV. 19, 2022)

No. 19/17 Kansas State officially ended the 2022 bowl hopes for West Virginia with a 48-31win at a chilly Milan Puskar Stadium.

The Wildcats scored 28 points in the first quarter and never looked back to win in Morgantown for the first time since 2014. The Mountaineers added 19 points in the opening quarter for a combined 47 points between the two teams, which were the most in school history for one frame.

Electing to receive the ball after winning the coin toss, Kansas State took the game’s first possession and easily scored a touchdown in five plays. Gains of 13, 33 and 7 yards set up a 15-yard touchdown run by Deuce Vaughn for a 7-0 K-State lead two minutes into the game.

That lead stretched to 14-0 one minute later as Cincere Mason intercepted WVU quarterback Garrett Greene and scored on a 37-yard return.

To West Virginia’s credit, the Mountaineers did not back down and fought back with two straight scores. Greene connected with receiver Sam James for a 26-yard scoring toss before defensive back Malachi Ruffin intercepted Wildcat quarterback Will Howard for a 43-yard interception return. Ruffin’s pick canceled out K-State’s touchdown return, but WVU missed the extra point and trailed 14-13 at the 6:34 mark of the first quarter.

The high scoring opening quarter continued as the Wildcats got a 49-yard run from DJ Giddens to take a 21-13 advantage before Howard connected with Malik Knowles on a 26-yard scoring toss, giving the visitors a 28-13 lead.

In the wild quarter, Kansas State started the game with two straight scores. West Virginia answered back with two straight of its own before the Wildcats added two more only to see the Mountaineers stop the KSU run with the 71-yarder to James.

Second quarter action was slightly milder as the visitors outscored the home team 13-6. Kansas State opened up a 35-19 advantage with a Howard 15-yard touchdown pass to tight end Ben Sinnott. West Virginia quickly answered the score with Greene’s third touchdown pass in the half to James. The 5-yard scoring toss put the score at 35-25 with 6:55 left in the second quarter.

The final minutes of the first half ended with two Wildcat field goals. Kicker Ty Zentner connected from 46 and 53 yards, giving Kansas State a 41-25 margin at the intermission.

Neither team scored in the third quarter, setting up the fourth, which saw K-State outscore WVU 7-6. The Wildcat offense hit many big plays in the game, and Knowles’ 43-yard scoring reception was yet another, giving KSU a 48-25 lead.

West Virginia got on the board one last time with 9:29 to play on Greene’s 13-yard run to close a 75-yard drive, but it was not enough as the Wildcat defense kept the Mountaineers out of the end zone the rest of the way.

Greene accounted for four touchdowns, and James hauled in three catches for an impressive 102 yards to go with his three scores.

The Wildcats were led by 111 yards receiving from Knowles and 294 yards passing from Howard as K-State turned in 10 plays of 20 yards or more,

WVU RUSHING: Anderson 7-69, Johnson 11-63; WVU PASSING: Greene 15-27-2-204; WVU RECEIVING: James 3-102, Braham 4-54; WVU TACKLES (TFL/QS): Cox 13 (2/0), Kpogba 13, Floyd 10 (1/0); WVU INTERCEPTIONS: Ruffin.

KSU RUSHING: Giddens 12-78, Vaughn 22-67; KSU PASSING: Howard 19-27-1-294; KSU RECEIVING: Knowles 6-111; KSU TACKLES (TFL/QS): Mott 8 (3/3),

Attendance - 37,055

West Virginia closed the scoring in the quarter with a 71-yard touchdown psdd from Greene to James to put the score at 28-19.

Final numbers showed WVU with 153 yards rushing and 216 passing for 369 yards. KSU got 143 yards on the ground and 294 through the air for 437 total yards. Prior to the game, WVU honored 19 players as part of Senior Day festivities.

Green 7; KSU INTERCEPTIONS: Mason, Brents.

1st WVU Garrett Greene 36 rush (Casey Legg kick)

2nd OSU Brennan Presley 4 rush (Tanner Brown kick)

OSU Brown 22 FG

3rd WVU Jaylen Anderson 54 rush (Legg kick)

WVU Anderson 57 rush (Legg kick)

OSU Brown 38 FG

OSU Ollie Gordon 23 rush (Gordon pass from Garret Rangel failed)

4th WVU Legg 34 FG

STILLWATER, OKLA. (NOV. 26, 2022)

West Virginia broke a seven-game losing streak to Oklahoma State and won for the first time in Stillwater since 2014 after a 24-19 victory in Boone Pickens Stadium.

The game was played in a heavy, cold downpour for most of the time, which limited the two offenses. However, the rain didn’t seem to bother West Virginia running back Jaylen Anderson, who ripped off touchdown runs of 54 and 57 yards en-route to a 155-yard rushing performance to lead the Mountaineers.

In fact, it was the West Virginia running game that led the Mountaineer offense for the entire game as the bad weather conditions limited the passing attack.

Quarterback Garrett Greene started off the scoring with a 36-yard touchdown run at the 7:11 mark of the first quarter. The 7-0 lead came on the first play of West Virginia’s second offensive possession and held through the end of the quarter.

Oklahoma State tied the game at the 14:56 mark of the second quarter with a 4-yard rush from receiver Brennan Presley. With both teams struggling offensively in the weather conditions, the 7-7 score remained until the final minute of the half, when Oklahoma State kicker Tanner Brown connected on a 22-yard field goal with just 13 seconds left for a 10-7 Cowboy advantage at the break.

WVU RUSHING: Anderson 15-155; WVU PASSING: Greene 8-14-1-48, Marchiol 2-9-0-29; WVU RECEIVING: Ford-Wheaton 2-22, James 2-19; WVU TACKLES (TFL/QS): Kpogba 13 (2/2), Floyd 9; WVU INTERCEPTIONS: None.

OSU RUSHING: Gordon 17-136, Jackson 12-56; OSU PASSING: Rangel 18-42-0-178; OSU RECEIVING: Presley 5-77, Johnson 4-60; OSU TACKLES (TFL/QS): Cobb 11 (2/0); OSU

INTERCEPTIONS: Taylor.

Attendance - 52,353

West Virginia won the opening coin flip and deferred its choice to the second half. The Mountaineers made the most of the opening possession of the third quarter and regained a lead that they would never relinquish.

A six-play, 80-yard drive gave West Virginia a 14-10 lead, when Anderson scampered 54 yards for a touchdown. Also on the drive, Greene was knocked out of the game with a concussion and backup

true freshman quarterback Nicco Marchiol, not only finished the last four plays of the drive, but would finish the game as WVU’s quarterback.

After the West Virginia defense held the Cowboys on four plays, the Mountaineer offense added to the lead behind a 57yard touchdown run from Anderson. With 9:46 left to play in the third quarter, the Mountaineers scored on both of their possessions and held a 21-10 advantage.

Oklahoma State was far from out of it and added two more scores in the quarter. Brown converted on a 38-yard field goal, followed by a 23-yard run from Ollie Gordon. A two-point conversion failed, giving the Mountaineers a 21-19 lead heading to the fourth.

The Mountaineer defense continued to play well, limiting the high-powered Cowboy offense enough for West Virginia kicker Casey Legg to pad the lead.

With 5:27 remaining in the contest, Legg’s 34-yard field goal gave WVU a five-point lead and forced OSU to score a touchdown to win the game. The Cowboys had two possessions left and 13 plays, but the WVU defense came up big in one of its better performances of the season to seal the win.

Final numbers showed West Virginia with an impressive 250 yards rushing to go along with 77 yards passing for 327 yards of offense. Oklahoma State countered with 180 yards on the ground and 178 passing from freshman quarterback Garrett Rangel for 358 overall yards. Rangel filled in for the injured Spencer Sanders as both teams played the game with young and inexperienced quarterbacks.

With the win, West Virginia now trails the overall series against Oklahoma State by a 9-4 count.

JAYLEN ANDERSON

FOOTBALL STATISTICS

SCORE BY QUARTERS

3RD-DOWN CONVERSIONS

indicate field goal was made.

4TH-DOWN CONVERSIONS

TIME OF POSSESSION

West Virginia Individual Game Highs

Opponent Individual Game Highs

West Virginia Team Game Highs

10, 2022) M.J. Devonshire at Pitt (Sept. 1, 2022)

Opponent Team Game Highs

DANTE STILLS

DEFENSIVE LEADERS

MOUNTAINEER NATIONAL HALL OF FAMERS

College Football Hall of Fame

Inducted: 1982 as a player

WVU No. 77 Retired - 2016

HUFF

Pro Football Hall of Fame

Inducted: 1982 as a player

College Football Hall of Fame

Inducted: 1980 as a player

WVU No. 75 Retired - 2005

BOWDEN

College Football Hall of Fame

Inducted: 2006 as a coach

ALFRED EARLE

NEALE

P ro Football Hall of Fame

Inducted: 1969 as a coach

College Football Hall of Fame

Inducted: 1967 as a coach

STYDAHAR

Pro Football Hall of Fame

Inducted: 1967 as a player

College Football Hall of Fame

Inducted: 1956 as a player

DARRYL VICTOR

TALLEY

College Football Hall of Fame

Inducted: 2011 as a player

WVU No. 90 Retired - 2021

College Football Hall of Fame

Inducted: 2013 as a coach

DONALD

College Football Hall of Fame

Inducted: 2005 as a coach

FIELDING HARRIS “HURRY

YOST

College Football Hall of Fame

Inducted: 1951 as a coach

MAJOR CLAYBOURNE HARRIS

College Football Hall of Fame

Inducted: 2009 as a player

WVU No. 9 Retired - 2021

RODGERS

College Football Hall of Fame

Inducted: 1953 as a player

WVU No. 21 Retired - 2009

SCHWARTZWALDER

College Football Hall of Fame

Inducted: 1982 as a coach

Pro Football Hall of Fame

Inducted: 2023 as a player

College Football Hall of Fame

Inducted: 1955 as a coach

EUGENE “DON” NEHLEN

FLOYD “BEN”

BRUCE LEE BOSLEY

FRANK CIGNETTI SR.

ROBERT CLECKLER “BOBBY”

ROBERT LEE “SAM”

CLARENCE WILEY “DOC” SPEARS

“GREASY”

IRA ERRETT “RAT”

JOSEPH LEE “JUMBO JOE”

UP”

CHARLES LOUIS “CHUCK” HOWLEY

CHUCK HOWLEY

First Team All-Americans

2020 Darius Stills, defensive tackle

Associated Press, Sporting News, ESPN, Bleacher Report, USA Today

Tykee Smith, safety Rivals, PFF College

Tony Fields II, linebacker Reese’s Senior Bowl

2018 Will Grier, quarterback

Senior CLASS Award

2017 David Sills V, wide receiver CBS Sports, Sporting News, SI.com

2016 Tyler Orlosky, offensive line

Senior CLASS Award

2015 Nick Kwiatkoski, linebacker

ProFootballFocus

2014 Mario Alford, kick returner

Football Writers Association of America, Phil Steele

Kevin White, wide receiver

Sporting News, American Football Coaches’ Association, Scout, Athlon, Sports, CBS Sports,SB Nation, NFL Network, Sports on Earth

2012 Tavon Austin, all-purpose American Football Coaches Association, Associated Press, CBSSports.com, FoxSports.com, Pro Football Weekly, Phil Steele, SI.com

Stedman Bailey, wide receiver Football Writers Association of America, CBSSports.com, Phil Steele, SI.com

2011 Tavon Austin, all-purpose CBSSports.com, Phil Steele

2010 Robert Sands, safety

Sporting News

2008 Pat White, quarterback

Playboy

Pat McAfee, punter/kicker CBSSports.com

2007 Ryan Stanchek, offensive tackle Football Writers Association of America

Steve Slaton, running back

Playboy

2006 Steve Slaton, running back

Associated Press, Walter Camp, American Football Coaches Association, Football Writers Association of America, Sporting News

Dan Mozes, center

Playboy, American Football Coaches Association, Associated Press, Walter Camp, Football Writers Association of America, The Sporting News, Rivals.com

2004 Adam Jones, defensive back Collegefootballnews.com, Collegesportsreport.com

2003 Grant Wiley, linebacker Associated Press, Football Writers Association of America, Southern Football Weekly, The Sporting News, CNNSI.com, CSTV, Collegefootballnews.com

1998 John Thornton, defensive tackle

Sports Network

1996 Canute Curtis, linebacker

American Football Coaches Association, Associated Press, Football News, Football Writers Association of America, College Sports, Scripps-Howard, American Football

Quarterly

1995 Aaron Beasley, defensive back American Football Coaches Association, Walter Camp, Football News, United Press International, College Sports

1994 Todd Sauerbrun, punter

American Football Coaches Association, Walter Camp, Associated Press, Football News, United Press International, Football Writers Association of America, College Sports, College-Pro Football Weekly

1993 Rich Braham, offensive tackle Kodak, United Press International

1992 Mike Compton, center

Playboy, Kodak, Walter Camp, Football News, The Sporting News, Associated Press, United Press International

1989 Major Harris, quarterback Kodak/AFCA, Playboy

1988 Rick Phillips, offensive tackle Scripps-Howard

Bo Orlando, strong safety Newspaper Enterprise Associatio

Chris Haering, linebacker

Newspaper Enterprise Association

Second Team All-Americans

2021 Zach Frazier, offensive line Walter Camp, American Football Coaches Association

2020 Darius Stills, defensive tackle Football Writers Association of America, Walter Camp, Phil Steele, The Athletic

Tykee Smith, safety

Football Writers Association of America, Sporting News

2019 Colton McKivitz, offensive tackle Walter Camp

2018 Yodny Cajuste, offensive tackle

1985

1984

Brian Jozwiak, offensive tackle

Walter Camp, Associated Press, United Press International, Football News, Playboy

Willie Drewrey, special teams

The Sporting News

Rob Bennett, tight end

Walter Camp

Paul Woodside, place-kicker

Playboy

1983 Paul Woodside, place-kicker

The Sporting News

1982 Darryl Talley, linebacker

Associated Press, United Press

International, Sporting News, Kodak, Football News, WTBS, Football Writers Association of America, Newspaper Enterprise Association

1974 Danny Buggs, wide receiver

Time

1973 Danny Buggs, wide receiver

American Football Coaches’ Association (Kodak)

1970 Dale Farley, linebacker

The Sporting News

Jim Braxton, tight end

Associated Press

1969 Carl Crennel, middle guard

Playboy

1955 Sam Huff, tackle NEA Service, Look, Jet, NBC TV

Bruce Bosley, tackle Colliers, International News Service, United Press, Sporting News, New York News, Williamson Rating System, Hearst Newspapers, Paramount News, All America Board, Boston Record American, Gridiron Weekly, Players’ (Norman Sper)

1953 Bob Orders, center NEA Service (Harry Wismer)

1952 Paul Bischoff, end Paramount News

1924

Walter “Red” Mahan, guard Midweek Pictorial, Metropolitan News Fred Graham, end Referee Tom Thorp

1922 Russ Meredith, tackle New York World

1919 Russ Bailey, center

Sioux City Tribune, Philadelphia Press

Ira Errett Rodgers, fullback

Walter Camp, Frank G. Menke, The Knickerbocker, Chicago Tribune, Pittsburgh Post, Newark Sunday Call, St. Louis Star, New Haven Register, Troy (N.Y.) Record, Ohio State Journal, Philadelphia Press

1917 Ira Errett Rodgers, fullback

Newark Sunday Call

Russ Bailey, center Frank G. Menke, A.M. Weyland, Chicago Tribune, Pittsburgh Sun, Pittsburgh Press, New York Evening Journal

1916 Ira Errett Rodgers, fullback

Frank Cavanaugh, New York Sun, Newark Sunday Call

Football Writers Association of America, Phil Steele

David Long Jr., linebacker

Associated Press, Walter Camp, The Athletic, Athlon Sports, Phil Steele

David Sills V, wide receiver

American Football Coaches Association, Walter Camp

2017 David Long Jr., linebacker

Pro Football Focus

David Sills V, wide receiver

Associated Press, Football Writers Association of America, SB Nation, The All-American, Walter Camp

2016 Rasul Douglas, cornerback

Associated Press, CBSSports.com, Football Writers Association of America, Phil Steele, Pro Football Focus, USA Today, Walter Camp

Tyler Orlosky, offensive line

Associated Press, CBSSports.com, Football Writers Association of America, Phil Steele, SI.com, USA

Today

2014 Josh Lambert, kicker

CBS Sports

Kevin White, wide receiver

Football Writers Association of America, Associated Press, USA Today, Walter Camp, Phil Steele, Fox Sports, SI.com, College Sports Madness

2012 Tavon Austin, wide receiver

Walter Camp, CBSSports.com, Phil Steele

Stedman Bailey, wide receiver

Walter Camp, Associated Press, FoxSports.com

2011 Tavon Austin, all-purpose

Yahoo! Sports

2010 Keith Tandy, cornerback SI.com

2008 Pat McAfee, punter

Walter Camp

Ryan Stanchek, offensive tackle

Walter Camp

2007 Ryan Stanchek, offensive tackle

Sporting News, Walter Camp

2005 Garin Justice, offensive tackle

The Sporting News

Dan Mozes, center

Associated Press

1995 Aaron Beasley, defensive back

Associated Press

1994 Aaron Beasley, defensive back

Football News, United Press

International, College Sports

1993 Rich Braham, offensive tackle

Associated Press

1989 Major Harris, quarterback

Associated Press, Football News

1988 Chris Parker, defensive tackle

Associated Press

Rick Phillips, offensive tackle

Associated Press, United Press

International

Brian Smider, offensive tackle

Sporting News

1985 Brian Jozwiak, offensive tackle

Newspaper Enterprise Association

1984 Brian Jozwiak, offensive tackle

Associated Press

Fred Smalls, linebacker

Newspaper Enterprise Association

1983 Paul Woodside, place-kicker United Press International

1982 Paul Woodside, place-kicker

United Press International

1981 Mark Raugh, tight end United Press International

1973 Danny Buggs, wide receiver

Associated Press, United Press International, Football News

1969 Carl Crennel, middle guard

Associated Press

1967 Carl Crennel, middle guard

Associated Press

1966 Garrett Ford, halfback

Associated Press, United Press

International

1963 Pete Goimarac, center

Associated Press

1955 Bruce Bosley, tackle

Associated Press

1953 Bruce Bosley, tackle International News Service

Gene “Beef” Lamone, guard

Associated Press Bob Orders, center Central Press

1952 Ben Dunkerley, tackle

Associated Press

1934 Tod Goodwin, end NEA Service

1925 Walter “Red” Mahan, guard NEA Service

1924 Walter “Red” Mahan, guard NEA Service

1923 Charles “Trusty” Tallman, end Walter Camp

1922 Nick Nardacci, halfback Chicago Tribune

Joe Setron, guard Walter Camp

1919 Russ Bailey, center Walter Camp, Chicago Tribune

1917 Paul “Monk” Hager, end NEA Service

Frank Ice, tackle New York Sun

Third Team All-Americans

2020 Tykee Smith, safety

Associated Press

2019 Colton McKivitz, offensive tackle

Associated Press

2018 David Sills V, wide receiver

Associated Press, Athlon Sports

2017 David Sills V, wide receiver

Athlon Sports, Phil Steele, Sports on Earth

2016 Rasul Douglas, cornerback

SB Nation

Tyler Orlosky, offensive line

Athlon Sports

2015 Karl Joseph, safety

CBS Sports

2014 Mario Alford, kickoff returner

College Sports Madness

Josh Lambert, kicker

SB Nation

2011 Tavon Austin, All-Purpose

Associated Press

2010 Chris Neild, nose tackle

Rivals.com

Keith Tandy, cornerback

Rivals.com

2009 Scott Kozlowski, punter

Phil Steele

2008 Pat McAfee, punter

Associated Press, Phil Steele

2007 Ryan Stanchek, offensive tackle

Associated Press

2003 Quincy Wilson, running back

Associated Press

2002 Avon Cobourne, running back

Associated Press

1998 Eric de Groh, center

Associated Press

1997 Amos Zereoue, running back

Sporting News

Henry Slay, defensive tackle

Associated Press

1993 Mike Collins, safety

Football News

1989 Reggie Rembert, wide receiver

Associated Press

1988 Chris Haering, linebacker

Associated Press

Major Harris, quarterback

Associated Press

John Stroia, offensive guard

Associated Press

1982 Paul Woodside, place-kicker

Associated Press

1981 Mark Raugh, tight end

Associated Press

Darryl Talley, linebacker

Associated Press

1972 Gerald Schultze, center

Associated Press

1971 B.C. Williams, guard

Associated Press

1968 Carl Crennel, middle guard

Associated Press

1962 Jerry Yost, quarterback

Associated Press

1957 Chuck Howley, guard

Williamson Rating System

1955 Sam Huff, tackle

United Press International

1954 Gene “Beef” Lamone, guard

Associated Press, NEA Service, Chicago Tribune, Williamson Rating System

1953 Tommy Allman, fullback NEA Service

Bob Orders, center

United Press International, Football Digest

1935 Joe Stydahar, tackle NEA Service

1925 Walter “Red” Mahan, guard

Associated Press, International News Service, All-America Board, Chicago Tribune, A.M. Weyland

1924 Walter “Red” Mahan, guard Walter Camp

1923 Charles “Trusty” Tallman, end Athletic World

1919 Joe Harrick, tackle Chicago Tribune

1917 Ira Errett Rodgers, fullback

A.M. Weyland

Fourth Team All-Americans

2018 Yodny Cajuste, offensive Line

Athlon Sports

2017 Will Grier, quarterback

Athlon Sports

2016 Tyler Orlosky, offensive Line

SB Nation

2014 Josh Lambert, kicker

Phil Steele, Athlon Sports

2011 Don Barclay, offensive line

Phil Steele

Bruce Irvin, defensive line

Phil Steele

2010 Chris Neild, defensive line

Phil Steele

National Football Foundation Scholar-Athlete

2021 Sean Mahone, safety

2009 Reed Williams, linebacker

2006 Jay Henry, linebacker

2004 Jeff Berk, offensive tackle

1998 Eric de Groh, center

1983 Jeff Hostetler, quarterback

1981 Oliver Luck, quarterback

Anson Mount Scholar-Athlete Award Selected by Playboy

2006 Jay Henry, linebacker

1998 Eric de Groh, center

CoSIDA Academic All-America

FIRST TEAM

2007 Reed Williams, linebacker

2006 Jay Henry, linebacker

2005 Jay Henry, linebacker

1998 Eric de Groh, center

1994 Matt Taffoni, linebacker

1992 Mike Compton, center

1983 Jeff Hostetler, quarterback

1981 Oliver Luck, quarterback

1980 Oliver Luck, quarterback

1970 Kim West, kicker

1955 Sam Huff, tackle

1954 Fred Wyant, quarterback

1952 Paul Bischoff, end

SECOND TEAM

2022 Casey Legg, kicker

2021 Sean Mahone, safety

2009 Reed Williams, linebacker

2008 Doug Slavonic, defensive lineman

2006 Dan Mozes, center

2004 Jeff Berk, guard

1997 Eric de Groh, center

1996 Eric de Groh, center

1993 Dave Mayfield, defensive back

1988 John Stroia, offensive guard

1972 John Harcharic, safety

1970 Dan Hannahs, linebacker

1958 Terry Fairbanks, end

1956 Joe Kopnisky, end

1955 Fred Wyant, quarterback

1953 Bruce Bosley, tackle

THIRD TEAM

1953 Fred Wyant, quarterback

CFA Scholar-Athlete Team

1994 Matt Taffoni, linebacker

1993 David Mayfield, safety Matt Taffoni, linebacker

1992 Mike Compton, center

1991 Alex Shook, tight end

CFA Good Works Team

2020 Neal Brown, honorary head coach

2008 Tito Gonzales, wide receiver

1995 Eric de Groh, center

1994 David Mayfield, defensive back

1993 Mike Booth, defensive end

TOP GAMES

TOP PLAYS

PAT WHITE

Amos Zereoue at Notre Dame (234), vs. Pitt (151)/1997 385

Avon Cobourne at ECU (260), vs. Maryland (123)/2006 383

Amos Zereoue vs. Marshall (174), vs. East Carolina (199)/1997 373

Dustin Garrison vs. Bowling Green (291), vs. UConn (80)/2011

Amos Zereoue at Rutgers (228), vs. Boston College (143)/1998

RUSHING YARDS -- THREE CONSECUTIVE GAMES

Avon Cobourne at Cincinnati (193), vs. East Carolina (260) vs. Maryland (123)/2002

Justin Crawford vs. Oklahoma (331), at Iowa State (29), vs. Baylor (209)/2016

Amos Zereoue at Virginia Tech (148), Syracuse (189), at Rutgers (228)/1998

Amos Zereoue vs. Syracuse (189), at Rutgers (228), vs. Boston College (143)/1998

Avon Cobourne at Wisconsin (79), at Cincinnati (193), vs. East Carolina (260)/2002

Robert Walker vs. Louisville (161), vs. Pitt (163), at Syracuse (198)/1993

Kerry Marbury at William & Mary (144), vs. East Carolina (75), vs. Temple (291)/1971

Avon Cobourne vs. East Carolina (260), vs. Maryland (123), at Rutgers (133)/2002

Steve Slaton vs. Georgia (2004), vs. Marshall (203), vs. Eastern Washington (105)/2006

Pat White vs. Cincinnati (111), Pitt (220), vs. South Florida (177)/2005

HIGHEST

TOP SEASONS

PASSING EFFICIENCY (MIN. 50 ATT.)

ALL-PURPOSE RUNNING RUS/REC/PR/KR/TOTAL

Tavon Austin/2012 643/1,289/165/813/2,910

Tavon Austin/2011 182/1,186/268/938/2,574

Slaton/2006 1,744/306/0/0/2,104

Cobourne/2002 1,710/146/0/0/1,856

Zereoue/1998 1,462/184/0/168/1,814

Stedman Bailey/2012 13/1,622/0/146/1,781 Noel Devine/2009 1,465/177/0/100/1,742

Amos Zereoue/1997

TOP CAREERS

MARK RAUGH

PASSING EFFICIENCY (MIN. 100 ATT.)

COMPLETION

(MIN. 100 ATT.)

ALL-PURPOSE

Avon Cobourne/1999-2002 5,164/459/0/0/5,623

Steve Slaton/2005-07 3,923/805/047/4,775

Amos Zereoue/1996-98 4,086/374/0/168/4,628

Pat White/2005-08 4,480/0/0/0/4,480

Arthur Owens/1972-75 2,648/149/52/1,122/3,971

Rahsaan Vanterpool/1993-96 144/2,022/521/1,163/3,850

Wendell Smallwood/2013-15 2,462/618/0/550/3,630

Robert Alexander/1977-80 2,456/551/0/568/3,575

Willie Drewrey/1981-84

CLASS RANKINGS

KEVIN WHITE

TEAM RECORDS

SINGLE GAME TOTAL OFFENSE

• Most Plays: 110 vs. Washington & Lee, 1923

• Most Yards Gained: 807 vs. Baylor, 2012

• Most Touchdowns: 13 vs. Geneva, 1951

• Fewest Opponent Plays: 12 vs. Maryland, 1919

• Fewest Opponent Yards: 14 vs. Maryland, 1919

SINGLE GAME RUSHING

• Most Carries: 99 vs. Washington & Lee, 1923

• Most Yards: 569 vs. Washington & Lee, 1923

• Most Touchdowns: 11 vs. Geneva, 1951

• Fewest Opponent Rushes: 12 by Washington & Lee, 1923; by West Virginia Wesleyan, 1922; by Maryland, 1919

• Fewest Opponent Yards: -30 by Florida, 1981

SINGLE GAME PASSING

• Most Completions: 45 vs. Baylor, 2012

• Most Attempts: 65 vs. LSU, 2011

• Most Interceptions: 6 vs. Ohio State, 1987; vs. Colorado State, 1978; vs. Richmond, 1973; vs. Maryland, 1950; vs. Washington & Lee, 1950; vs. Ohio, 1949

• Most Yards Gained: 656 vs. Baylor, 2012

• Most Touchdowns: 8 vs. Baylor, 2012

• Most Interception Return Yards: 175 vs. Louisiana Tech, 1994

• Fewest Completions: 0 vs. Temple, 1946; vs. Washington & Lee, 1946

• Fewest Attempts: 1 vs. Washington & Lee, 1946

• Fewest Opponent Pass Attempts: 0 by Maryland, 1919

• Fewest Opponent Pass Completions: 0 by Pitt, 1981; by Maryland, 1919

• Lowest Opponent Completion Percentage: 0% by Pitt, 1981; by Maryland, 1919

• Fewest Opponent Yards Allowed: 0 vs. Pitt, 1981; Maryland, 1919

SINGLE GAME PUNTING

• Most Punts: 13 vs. Penn State, 1973

• Highest Average: 60.1 (9-541) vs. Nebraska, 1994

SINGLE GAME PUNT RETURNS

• Most Returns: 10 vs. Richmond, 1965; Eastern Michigan, 1993

• Most Yards Gained: 201 vs. The Citadel, 1965

• Most Touchdowns: 1 vs. many; most recently vs. TCU, 2012

SINGLE GAME KICKOFF RETURNS

• Most Returns: 9 vs. Oklahoma, 2012; vs. Penn State, 1965; vs. Maryland, 1951

• Most Yards Gained: 235 vs. Oklahoma, 2012

• Most Touchdowns: 1 vs. many opponents; most recently at Baylor, 2015

SINGLE GAME SCORING

• Most Points: 92 vs. Marshall, 1915

• Greatest Margin of Victory: 89 vs. Geneva, 1951

• Greatest Margin of Defeat: 130 vs. Michigan, 1904

• Most Touchdowns: 14 vs. Marshall, 1916

• Most Extra Points Made: 11 vs. Rutgers, 2001; vs. Geneva, 1951

• Most Field Goals Made: 6 vs. Villanova, 1972

• Highest Losing Score: 49 vs. Oklahoma, 2012

SINGLE GAME FIRST DOWNS

• Most: 37 vs. Maryland, 2015

• Most Rushing: 33 vs. Washington & Lee, 1923

• Most Passing: 24 vs. Missouri, 1998

• Most By Penalty: 10 vs. Baylor, 2014

• Fewest by Opponent: 0 by Maryland, 1919

• Fewest Rushing by Opponent: 0 by Kansas State, 2014; by Western Michigan, 1996; by Maryland, 1919

• Fewest Passing by Opponent: 0 by Maryland, 1919

SINGLE GAME FUMBLES

• Most: 11 vs. Penn State, 1989

• Most Lost: 6 vs. Virginia, 1954; vs. VMI, 1969

• Most Caused: 11 vs. William & Mary, 1955

• Most Recovered: 7 vs. Virginia, 1949

SINGLE GAME TURNOVERS

• Most Forced: 10 vs. Geneva, 1951

SINGLE GAME PENALTIES

• Most: 17 vs. Drexel, 1945

• Most Yards Penalized: 170 vs. Drexel, 1945; vs. Colorado State, 1978

• Most Two Teams: 32 vs. Baylor, 2014

• Most Yards/Two Teams: 353 vs. Baylor, 2014

SEASON TOTAL OFFENSE

• Most Yards: 6,526 in 2012

• Most Yards per Game: 512.2 in 2018

• Highest Average per Play: 7.3 in 2006

• Most Touchdowns: 69 in 2012

• Fewest Opponent Yards: 934 in 1923

• Fewest Opponent Yards per Game: 103.8 in 1923

• Lowest Opponent Average per Play: 3.0 in 1923

• Fewest Opponent Touchdowns: 2 in 1925

SEASON RUSHING

• Most Yards: 3,939 in 2006

• Most Yards per Game: 303.0 in 2006

• Highest Average per Play: 6.7 in 2006

• Most Touchdowns: 49 in 2007

• Fewest Opponent Yards: 508 in 1925

• Fewest Opponent Yards per Game: 56.4 in 1925

• Lowest Opponent Average per Play: 1.9 in 1925

• Fewest Opponent Touchdowns: 1 in 1925

SEASON PASSING

• Most Attempts: 537 in 2012

• Most Completions: 378 in 2012

• Most Yards: 4,509 in 2011

• Most Yards per Game: 351.3 in 2018

• Highest Completion Percentage: 70.4% in 2012

• Most Touchdowns: 44 in 2012

• Most Interceptions: 27 in 1973

• Fewest Opponent Yards: 300 in 1923

• Fewest Opponent Yards Per Game: 33.3 in 1923

• Lowest Opponent Completion Percentage: 34.5 in 1953

• Fewest Opponent Touchdowns: 0 in 1925

• Most Opponent Interceptions: 24 in 1988; 1972

• Most Opponent Yards on Interceptions: 347 in 1993

• Most Opponent Touchdowns on Interceptions: 5 in 1922

SEASON PUNTING

• Most Punts: 84 in 1996

• Fewest Punts: 34 in 1955

• Highest Average per Punt: 47.1 in 1994

• Most Blocked: 8 in 1934

• Returned for TD: 4 in 1934

SEASON PUNT RETURNS

• Most Returns: 46 in 1993

• Fewest Returns: 12 in 2022

• Most Yards: 584 in 1965

• Most Touchdowns: 4 in 1934

SEASON KICKOFF RETURNS

• Most Returns: 57 in 2012; 2011

• Fewest Returns: 21 in 2018

• Most Yards: 1,349 in 2011

• Most Touchdowns: 3 in 2000

SEASON SCORING

• Most Points: 515 in 2007

• Most Points per Game: 41.1 in 1988

• Most Touchdowns: 69 in 2012

• Most Extra Points Made: 66 in 2007

• Most Field Goals Made: 30 in 2014; 1982

• Fewest Points: 14 in 1896

• Fewest Opponent Points (6 games): 10 in 1895

• Fewest Opponent Points (7 games): 23 in 1898

• Fewest Opponent Points (8 games): 20 in 1915

• Fewest Opponent Points (9 games): 18 in 1925

• Fewest Opponent Points (10 games): 38 in 1907; 1928

• Fewest Opponent Points (11 games): 34 in 1922

• Fewest Opponent Points (12 games): 101 in 1896

• Fewest Opponent Points (13 games): 176 in 2010

• Fewest Opponent Points Per Game: 1.7 in 1895

• Most Opponent Points: 495 in 2012

• Most Opponent Shutouts: 8 in 1922

SEASON FIRST DOWNS

• Most: 337 in 2014

• Most Rushing: 178 in 2002

• Most Passing: 188 in 2012

• Most by Penalty: 37 in 2022, 2014

• Fewest Allowed: 51 in 1925

• Fewest Rushing Allowed: 26 in 1925

• Fewest Passing Allowed: 14 in 1923

• Fewest by Penalty Allowed: 2 in 1954

SEASON FUMBLES

• Most: 44 in 1955

• Most Lost: 27 in 1955

• Most Caused: 42 in 1973; 1959

• Most Recovered: 24 in 1977; 1958

• Fewest: 10 in 2019

• Fewest Lost: 5 in 2019; 1996

TEAM STREAKS

• Victories: 13 from 1952-53

• Defeats: 8 from 1959-60

• Home Victories: 14 from 1924-26

• Home Defeats: 5 in 1986

• Away Victories: 9 from 1952-53

• Away Defeats: 10 from 1959-60

• Shutouts: 7 from 1904-05

• Shutouts by Opponents: 5 from 1896-97

• Consecutive games without being shutout: 150, 2001-13

• Consecutive games without a defensive shutout: 70, 1987-93

• Winning Seasons: 12 from 1914-26

• Losing Seasons: 4 from 1958-61; 1976-79

• Conference Victories: 30 from 1952-59

• Conference Championships: 4 from 1953-56

• Games Blocked Punt Avoided: 31 from 1974-77

INDIVIDUAL RECORDS

Games Played

Games Played: 59 by Dante Stills, 2018-22

Games Started: 51 by Dravon Askew-Henry, 2014-15, 17-18

Total Offense

Most Yards Gained-Game: 687 by Geno Smith vs. Baylor, 2012

Most Yards Gained-Season: 4,356 by Geno Smith, 2012

Most Yards Gained-Career: 12,004 by Geno Smith, 2009-12

Most Plays

Game: 67 by Geno Smith vs. LSU, 2011

Season: 584 by Geno Smith, 2012

Career: 1,710 by Geno Smith, 2009-12

Most Touchdowns

Responsible For

Game: 9 by Allen McCune vs. Pitt, 1965

Season: 44 by Geno Smith, 2012

Career (3 seasons): 76 by Skyler Howard, 2014-16

Career (4 seasons): 103 by Pat White, 2005-08

Rushing

Longest Touchdown Run: 96 by Pat Randolph vs Northern Illinois, 1986

Longest Non-Touchdown Run: 79 by Tevin Bush vs. Baylor, 2018; by Noel Devine at Louisville, 2008

Yards Gained In Quarter: 168 by Kay-Jay Harris vs. East Carolina (2nd), 2004

Yards Gained In Half: 264 by Tavon Austin (2nd) vs. Oklahoma, 2012

Game: 344 by Tavon Austin vs. Oklahoma, 2012

Season: 1,744 by Steve Slaton, 2006

Career: 5,164 by Avon Cobourne, 1999-2002

Most Consecutive 100-Yard Games: 6 by Steve Slaton, 10/7 - 11/16/06; by Avon Cobourne, 9/14 - 10/26/03; by Amos Zereoue, 10/2411/27-98; by Robert Walker, 10/9 - 11/20/93

Most 100-Yard Games-Season: 10 by Avon Cobourne, 2002; Steve Slaton, 2006

Most 100-Yard Games-Career: 28 by Avon Cobourne, 1999-2002

Most Carries-Game: 45 by George Allen vs. Georgetown, 1933

Most Carries-Season: 335 by Avon Cobourne, 2002

Most Carries-Career: 1,023 by Avon Cobourne, 1999-2002

Highest Average Per Carry-Game (min. 10 att.): 18.9 (11-199) by Eddie Williams vs Pitt, 1969

Highest Average Per Carry-Season (min. 100 att.):

8.2 by Bob Moss, 1955

Highest Average Per Carry-Career (min. 200 att.):

7.8 by Bob Moss, 1952-55

Most Touchdowns-Game: 5 by by Steve Slaton vs. Louisville (3 overtimes), 2005 by George Allen vs. Marquette, 1932; b Ira Errett Rodgers vs. Marietta, 1919; Ohio Wesleyan, 1919

Most Touchdowns-Season: 19 by Ira Errett Rodgers, 1919

Most Touchdowns-Career: 50 by Steve Slaton, 2005-07

Passing

Longest Touchdown Pass: 96 by Ben Williams to Danny Buggs vs. Penn State, 1973

Longest Non-Touchdown Pass: 84 by Rasheed Marshall to Kay-Jay Harris vs. Miami, 2003

Most Yards-Game: 656 by Geno Smith vs. Baylor, 2012

Most Yards-Season: 4,385 by Geno Smith, 2011

Most Yards-Career: 11,662 by Geno Smith, 2009-12

Most 300-Yard Games-Consecutive: 8 by Clint Trickett, 2013-14

Most 300-Yard Games-Season: 10 by Will Grier, 2018

Most 300-Yard Games-Career: 19 by Will Grier, 2017-18

Most Completions-Consecutive: 21 by Geno Smith vs. Kansas, 2012

Most Completions-Game: 45 by Geno Smith vs. Baylor, 2012

Most Completions-Season: 369 by Geno Smith, 2012

Most Completions-Career: 988 by Geno Smith, 2009-12

Most Attempts-Game: 65 by Geno Smith vs. LSU, 2011

Most Attempts-Season: 536 by Geno Smith, 2011

Most Attempts-Career: 1,465 by Geno Smith, 2009-12

Most Touchdowns Passes-Game: 8 by Geno Smith vs. Baylor, 2012

Most Touchdown Passes-Season: 42 by Geno Smith, 2012

Most Touchdown Passes-Career: 98 by Geno Smith, 2009-12

Highest Completion Percentage-Game (min. 10 att.): .958 (23-24) by Geno Smith vs. Kansas, 2012

Highest Completion Percentage-Season (min. 100 att.): .712 (369-518) by Geno Smith, 2012

Highest Completion Percentage-Career (min. 300 att.): .674 (988-1,465) by Geno Smith, 2009-12

Passing Efficiency-Season: 175.49 by Will Grier, 2018

Passing Efficiency-Career: 169.18 by Will Grier, 2017-18

Interception Avoidance-Season (min. 100 att.): .0115 (6-518) by Geno Smith, 2012

Interception Avoidance-Career (min. 300 att.): .014 (21-1,465) by Geno Smith, 2009-12

Interception Avoidance-Career (min. 500 att.): .014 (21-1,465) by Geno Smith, 2009-12

Most Interceptions Thrown-Game: 6 by Dutch Hoffman vs. Colorado State, 1978

Most Interceptions Thrown-Season: 21 by Dutch Hoffman, 1978

Most Interceptions Thrown-Career: 47 by Dan Kendra, 1974-77

Receiving

Most Yards Gained-Game: 303 by Stedman Bailey vs. Baylor, 2012

Most Yards Gaine-Season: 1,622 by Stedman Bailey, 2012

Most Yards Gained-Career: 3,413 by Tavon Austin, 2009-12

Most 100-Yard Games-Consecutive: 7 by Kevin White, 2014

Most 100-Yard Games-Season: 9 by Kevin White, 2014

Most 100-Yard Games-Career: 14 by Stedman Bailey, 2010-12

Most Receptions-Game: 16 by Kevin White at Texas, 2014

Most Receptions-Season: 114 by Tavon Austin, 2012; by Stedman Bailey, 2012

Most Receptions-Career: 288 by Tavon Austin, 2009-12

Most Touchdown Receptions-Game: 5 by Stedman Bailey vs. Baylor, 2012

Most Touchdown Receptions-Season: 25 by Stedman Bailey, 2012

Most Tochdown Receptions-Career: 41 by Stedman Bailey, 2010-12

Punting

Most Yardage-Single Punt: 90 by Todd Sauerbrun vs. Nebraska, 1994

Most Yardage-Game: 541 by Todd Sauerbrun vs. Nebraska, 1994

Most Yardage-Season: 3,594 by Todd Sauerbrun, 1994

Most Yardage-Career: 10,934 by Steve Superick, 1982-85

Most Punts-Game: 12 by Chuck Brooks vs. Penn State, 1973; by Thad Kucherawy vs. Kentucky, 1969

Most Punts-Season: 76 by Steve Superick, 1985

Most Punts-Career: 263 by Steve Superick, 1982-85

Highest Average-Game (min. 5 att.): 60.1 by Todd Sauerbrun vs. Nebraska, 1994

TAVON AUSTIN

( INCLUDES BOWL GAMES )

Highest Average-Season (min. 30 att.): 48.6 by Todd Sauerbrun, 1994

Highest Average-Career (min. 70 att.): 46.2 by Todd Sauerbrun, 1991-94

Most Punts Blocked by WVU-Game: 3 by Joe Harrick vs. Maryland, 1919

Most Punts Blocked by WVU-Season: 7 by Joe Stydahar, 1934

Punt Returns

Most Return Yards-Single Return: 99 by Victor “Jack” Rabbits vs. Virginia Military, 1955

Most Return Yards-Game: 168 by Nate Terry vs. Rutgers, 1997

Most Return Yards-Season: 453 by John Mallory, 1967

Most Return Yards-Career: 1,109 by Willie Drewrey,1981-84

Most Returns-Game: 7 by by Rahsaan Vanterpool vs. Virginia Tech, 1994; by Grantis Bell vs. Rutgers, 1987; by Willie Drewrey vs. Pitt, 1984

Most Returns-Season: 44 by Mike Baker, 1993

Most Returns-Career: 108 by Willie Drewrey, 1981-84

Most Touchdown Returns-Game: 1 by many; most recent by Tavon Austin vs. TCU, 2012

Most Touchdown Returns-Season: 3 by John Mallory, 1967

Most Touchdown Returns-Career: 7 by John Mallory, 1965-67

Highest Average-Season (min. 11 att.): 20.8 by Lance Frazier, 2003

Highest Average-Career (min. 25 att.): 14.9 by John Mallory, 1965-67

Kickoff Returns

Most Return Yardage-Single Return: 100 by Shelton Gibson at Baylor, 2015; by Mario Alford vs. Alabama, 2014; by Tavon Austin vs. Kansas State, 2012; vs. Marshall, 2011; by Shawn Terry at Maryland, 2001; by Shawn Terry vs. Syracuse, 2000; by Nate Terry vs. Temple, 1997; by Nate Terry vs. East Carolina, 1997; by Kerry Marbury vs. Penn State, 1972

Most Return Yardage-Game: 217 by Winston Wright Jr. at Maryland, 2021

Most Return Yardage-Season: 938 by Tavon Austin, 2011

Most Return Yardage-Career: 2,407 by Tavon Austin, 2009-12

Most Returns-Game: 8 by Tavon Austin vs. Oklahoma; by Darren Fulton vs. Pitt, 1986

Most Returns-Season: 39 by Darren Fulton, 1986

Most Returns-Career: 97 by Tavon Austin, 2009-12 Game: 1 by many players; most recent by Winston Wright Jr. at Baylor, 2019

Most Touchdown Returns-Season: 3 by Shawn Terry 2000

Most Touchdown Returns-Career: 4 by Tavon Austin, 2009-12; by Shawn Terry, 1999-2001

Highest Average-Season (min. 11 att.): 28.8 by Shawn Terry, 2000

Highest Average-Career (min. 25 att.): 27.7 by Shawn Terry, 1999-2001

Scoring

Most Points-Game: 37 by Ira Errett Rodgers vs. Marietta, 1919

Most Points-Season: 150 by Stedman Bailey, 2012

Most Points-Career: 384 by Pat McAfee, 2005-08

Most Touchdowns-Quarter: 3 by Stedman Bailey vs. Oklahoma (4th), 2012; vs. Baylor (2nd), 2012; by Jock Sanders at Connecticut (3rd), 2008; by Pat White vs. Syracuse (3rd), 2006; by George Allen vs. Marquette (4th), 1932

Most Touchdowns-Game: 6 by Steve Slaton vs. Louisville (3 overtimes), 2005

Most Touchdowns-Season: 25 by Stedman Bailey, 2012

Most Touchdowns-Career: 55 by Steve Slaton, 2005-07

Most Extra Points Made-Game: 11 by Shocky Van Horn vs. Geneva, 1951

Most Extra Points Made-Season: 64 by Tyler Bitancurt, 2012; by Pat McAfee, 2007

Most Extra Points Made-Career: 210 by Pat McAfee, 2005-08

Most Extra Point Attempts-Game: 13 by Shocky Van Horn vs. Geneva, 1951

Most Extra Point Attempts-Season: 66 by Tyler Bitancurt, 2012

Most Extra Point Attempts-Career: 212 by Tyler Bitancurt, 2009-12; by Pat McAfee, 2005-08

Highest Percentage Of PATs-Season (min. 25 att.): 100.0 (45-45) by Josh Lambert, 2014; (41-41) by Tyler Bitancurt, 2010; (62-62) by Pat McAfee, 2006; (43-43); by Jay Taylor, 1997

Highest Percentage of PATs-Career (min. 50 att.): 99.1 (210-212) by Pat McAfee, 2005-08

Consecutive PATs Made-Game: 10 by Tyler Bitancurt vs. Baylor, 2012, vs. Clemson, 2011

Consecutive PATs Made-Season: 62 by Brad Cooper, 2004; by Jay Taylor, 1997

Consecutive PATs Made-Career: 110 by Pat McAfee, 2005-07

Most Points Kicking-Game: 19 by Frank Nester vs. Villanova, 1972

Most Points Kicking-Season: 135 by Josh Lambert, 2014

Most Points Kicking-Career: 384 by Pat McAfee, 2005-08

Field Goals

Most Made-Game: 6 by Frank Nester vs. Villanova, 1972

Most Made-Season: 30 by Josh Lambert, 2014; by Paul Woodside, 1982

Most Made-Career: 74 by Paul Woodside, 1981-84

Consecutive Made: 15 by Paul Woodside, 1981-82

Most Attempts-Game: 6 by Frank Nester vs. Villanova, 1972

Most Attempts-Season: 39 by Josh Lambert, 2014

Most Attempts-Career: 93 by Paul Woodside, 1981-84

Highest Percentage Made-Season (min. 15 att.): 100.0 (19-19) by Bill Samuelson, 1970

Highest Percentage Made-Career (min. 30 att.): 79.6 (74-93) by Paul Woodside, 1981-84

Longest-Soccer Style: 55 by Josh Lambert at Texas Tech, 2014; by Paul Woodside vs. Louisville, 1984

Longest-Drop-Kick: 50 by Ed Kenna vs.Grove City, 1901

Interceptions

Most Passes Intercepted-Quarter: 3 by Karl Joseph vs. Georgia Southern, 2015 (3rd); by Jack Eastwood at Miami, 1973 (4th); by Mike Slater at Kentucky, 1969 (4th)

Most Passes Intercepted-Game: 4 by Mike Slater vs. Kentucky, 1969; by Francis Farley vs. Pitt, 1925; by Andrew King vs. Marietta,1915

Most Passes Intercepted-Season: 10 by Aaron Beasley, 1994

Most Passes Intercepted-Career: 20 by Steve Newberry, 1980-83

Most Touchdown Returns-Game: 2 by Vann Washington vs. Louisiana Tech, 1994

Most Touchdown Returns-Season: 2 by Kenny Robinson Jr., 2017; by Grant Wiley, 2000; by Vann Washington, 1994; by Aaron Beasley, 1994

Most Touchdown Returns-Career: 3 by Aaron Beasley, 1992-95; by Vann Washington, 1993-96

Longest Return: 100 by Tom Pridemore vs. Penn State, 1977

Miscellaneous

Most All-Purpose Yardage-Game: 572 by Tavon Austin, vs. Oklahoma, 2012

Most All-Purpose Yardage Season: 2,910 by Tavon Austin, 2012

Most All-Purpose Yardage Career: 7,286 by Tavon Austin, 2009-12

Most Opponent Fumbles Recovered-Season: 5 by Bob Starford, 1968

Most Opponent Fumbles Recovered Career: 7 by John Adams, 1972-74

Blocked Punts-Season: 7 by Joe Stydahar, 1934

KERRY MARBURY

DEFENSIVE RECORDS

Total Tackles

Game: 28 by Steve Dunlap vs. Boston College, 1974

Season: 190 by Steve Dunlap, 1974

Career: 492 by Grant Wiley, 2000-03

Unassisted Tackles

Game: 17 by Robert Tomko vs. Boston College, 1977

Season: 107 by Barrett Green, 1998

Career: 298 by Grant Wiley, 2000-03

Assisted Tackles

Game: 15 by Chris Haering vs. Maryland, 1989

Season: 100 by Chuck Smith, 1975

Career: 222 by Chris Haering, 1986-89

Quarterback Sacks

Game: 4 by Julian Miller vs. Pitt, 2011; by James Davis vs. East Carolina, 2000; by Gary Stills vs. Marshall, 1997; by Steve Hathaway vs. Virginia Tech, 1983

Season: 16.5 by Canute Curtis, 1996

Career: 34.5 by Canute Curtis, 1993-96

Team Game: 12 vs. Idaho, 2000

Team Season: 59, 1996

Tackles for Loss

Game: 6 by James Davis vs. East Carolina, 2000

Season: 19 by David Long Jr., 2018; by Johnny Dingle, 2007

Career: 52.5 by Dante Stills, 2018-22

Pass Breakups

Game: 5 by Dreshun Miller vs. Kansas State, 2020; Jahmile Addae vs. Rutgers, 2002; by Vann Washington vs. Boston College, 1996; by Harold Kidd vs. Louisiana Tech, 1994

Season: 21 by Brian King, 2003

Career: 54 by Brian King, 2000-03

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STEVE NEWBERRY

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MILAN PUSKAR STADIUM RECORDS

Total Offense Plays

• WVU Individual: 67 by Geno Smith vs. LSU, 2011

• Opponent Individual: 72 by John Welsh of Idaho, 2000

• WVU Team: 96 vs. Maryland, 2015; vs. Towson, 2014; vs. Ball State, 1994

• Opponent Team: 101 by Marshall, 2012

• Two Teams: 185, vs. Missouri, 2016

Total Offense Yards

• WVU Individual: 687 by Geno Smith vs. Baylor, 2012

• Opponent Individual: 575 by Nick Florence of Baylor, 2012

• WVU Team: 807 vs. Baylor, 2012

• Opponent Team: 700 by Baylor, 2012

• Two Teams: 1,507, vs. Baylor, 2012

Rushing Yards

• WVU Individual: 344 by Tavon Austin vs. Oklahoma, 2012

• Opponent Individual: 242 by Samaje Perine of Oklahoma, 2014

• WVU Team: 536 vs. East Carolina, 2002

• Opponent Team: 388 by Navy, 1999

• Two Teams: 720, vs. Connecticut, 2007

Rushing Attempts

• WVU Individual: 41 by Amos Zereoue vs. Pitt, 1997

• Opponent Individual: 38 by LeSean McCoy, 2007

• WVU Team: 76 vs. Temple, 1985

• Opponent Team: 71 by Navy, 1999

• Two Teams: 112, vs. Virginia Tech, 1987; vs. Rutgers, 1987

Rushing Touchdowns

• WVU Individual: 5 by Steve Slaton vs. Louisville, 2005

• Opponent Individual: 4 by Samaje Perine of Oklahoma, 2014; by Collin Klein of Kansas State, 2012; by Michael Bush of Louisville, 2005; by Walter Washington of Temple, 2003

• WVU Team: 8 vs. Cincinnati, 1989

• Opponent Team: 4 by Oklahoma, 2014; by Kansas State, 2012; by Louisville, 2005; by Temple, 2003; by Navy 1999; by Miami, 1986

• Two Teams: 9, vs. Louisville, 2005

Longest Touchdown Run From Scrimmage

• WVU Individual: 96 by Pat Randolph vs. Northern Illinois, 1986

• Opponent Individual: 84 by Joshua Cribbs of Kent State, 2001

Longest Non-Touchdown Run From Scrimmage

• WVU Individual: 79 by Tevin Bush vs. Baylor, 2018

• Opponent Individual: 86 by Curtis Martin of Pitt, 1993

Pass Attempts

• WVU Individual: 65 by Geno Smith vs. LSU, 2011

• Opponent Individual: 56 by Jason Martin of Louisiana Tech, 1994

• WVU Team: 65 vs. LSU, 2011

• Opponent Team: 56 by Marshall, 2012; by Louisiana Tech, 1994

• Two Teams: 98, vs. Baylor, 2012

Pass Completions

• WVU Individual: 45 by Geno Smith vs. Baylor, 2012

• Opponent Individual: 38 by Landry Jones of Oklahoma, 2012; by Rakeem Cato of Marshall, 2012

• WVU Team: 45 vs. Baylor, 2012

• Opponent Team: 38 by Oklahoma, 2012; by Marshall, 2012

• Two Teams: 74, vs. Baylor, 2012

Passing Yards

• WVU Individual: 656 by Geno Smith vs. Baylor, 2012

• Opponent Individual: 581 by Nick Florence of Baylor, 2012

• WVU Team: 656 vs. Baylor, 2012

• Opponent Team: 581 by Baylor, 2012

• Two Teams: 1,237, vs. Baylor, 2012

Pass Completion Percentage

• WVU Team (min. 25 att.): 92.0 (23-25) vs. Kansas, 2012

• WVU Team (min. 40 att.): 88.2 (45-51) vs. Baylor, 2012

• Opponent Team: 88.2 (15-17) by Virginia Tech, 2005

• Two Teams (min. 40 att.): 83.8 (26-31), vs. Virginia Tech, 2005

• Two Teams (min. 75 att.): 75.5 (74-98), vs. Baylor, 2012

Interceptions Thrown

• WVU Individual: 4 by Will Grier vs. Oklahoma State, 2018; by Chad Johnston vs. Pitt, 1995; by Roger Dietz vs. Syracuse, 1980

• Opponent Individual: 5 by Paul Anderson of Cincinnati, 1990

• WVU Team: 4 vs. Syracuse, 1980; vs. Syracuse, 1988; vs. Pitt, 1995; vs Oklahoma State, 2018

• Opponent Team: 5, by Maryland, 2015; by Cincinnati, 1990

• Two Teams: 6, vs. Maryland, 2015; vs. Temple, 1981; vs. Syracuse, 1980

Passing Touchdowns

• WVU Individual: 8 by Geno Smith vs. Baylor, 2012

• Opponent Individual: 6 by Landry Jones of Oklahoma, 2012

• WVU Team: 8 vs. Baylor, 2012

• Opponent Team: 6 by Oklahoma, 2012

• Two Teams: 13, vs. Baylor, 2012

Longest Touchdown Pass

• WVU Individual: 93 by Rasheed Marshall to Travis Garvin vs. Virginia Tech, 2003

• Opponent Individual: 94 by Trevone Boykin to Josh Boyce of TCU, 2012

Longest Non-Touchdown Pass

• WVU Individual: 68 by Greg Jones to James Jett vs. Boston College, 1990

• Opponent Individual: 78 by Glenn Foley to Mark Chmura of Boston College, 1990

Receptions

• WVU Individual: 14 by Tavon Austin vs. Baylor, 2012

• Opponent Individual: 17 by Terrance Williams of Baylor, 2012

Receiving Yards

• WVU Individual: 303 by Stedman Bailey vs. Baylor, 2012

• Opponent Individual: 314 by Terrance Williams of Baylor, 2012

Receiving Touchdowns

• WVU Individual: 5 by Stedman Bailey vs. Baylor, 2012

• Opponent Individual: 4 by Kenny Stills of Oklahoma, 2012

Points Scored

• WVU Individual: 36 by Steve Slaton vs. Louisville, 2005

• Opponent Individual: 24 by Kenny Stills of Oklahoma, 2012; by Collin Klein of Kansas State, 2012; by Michael Bush of Louisville, 2005; by Walter Washington of Temple, 2003

• WVU Team: 80 vs. Rutgers, 2001

• Opponent Team: 58 by Miami, 1986

• Two Teams: 133, vs. Baylor, 2012

Touchdowns

• WVU Individual: 6 by Steve Slaton vs. Louisville, 2005

• Opponent Individual: 4 by Samaje Perine of Oklahoma, 2014; by Kenny Stills of Oklahoma, 2012; by Collin Klein of Kansas State, 2012; by Michael Bush of Louisville, 2005; by Walter Washington of Temple, 2003

• WVU Team: 11 vs. Rutgers, 2001

• Opponent Team: 9 by Baylor, 2012

• Two Teams: 19, vs. Baylor, 2012

Points By Kick

• WVU Individual: 15 by Josh Lambert vs. Kansas, 2014; by Tyler Bitancurt vs. Liberty, 2009; by Pat McAfee vs. Rutgers, 2006

• Opponent Individual: 14 by Matt McCrane of Kansas State, 2014

• Two Teams: 24, vs. Rutgers, 1999

Kicked Extra Point Attempts

• WVU Individual: 10 by Brenden Rauh vs. Rutgers, 2001

• Opponent Individual: 8 by Greg Cox of Miami, 1986

• WVU Team: 11 vs. Rutgers, 2001

• Opponent Team: 8 by Miami, 1986

• Two Teams: 12, vs. Connecticut, 2007; vs. Rutgers, 2001; vs. Rutgers, 1995

Kicked Extra Points Made

• WVU Individual: 10 by Tyler Bitancurt vs. Baylor, 2012; by Brenden Rauh vs. Rutgers, 2001

• Opponent Individual: 9 by Aaron Jones of Baylor, 2012

• WVU Team: 11 vs. Rutgers, 2001

• Opponent Team: 9 by Baylor, 2012

• Two Teams: 19, vs. Baylor, 2012

Field Goal Attempts

• WVU Individual: 5 by Evan Staley vs. Baylor, 2018; by Josh Lambert vs. Kansas, 2014; by Todd Sauerbrun vs. Louisville, 1993

• Opponent Individual: 6 by Matt McCrane of Kansas State, 2014; by Massimo Manca of Penn State, 1986

• WVU Team: 5 vs. Baylor, 2018; vs. Kansas, 2014; vs. Maryland, 1986; vs. Louisville, 1993

• Opponent Team: 6 by Kansas State, 2014; by Penn State, 1986

• Two Teams: 9, vs. Kansas State, 2014; vs. Pitt, 2009

Field Goals Made

• WVU Individual: 4 by Mike Molina vs. Missouri, 2016; by Josh Lambert vs. Kansas, 2014; by Tyler Bitancurt vs. Pitt, 2009; by Tyler Bitancurt vs. Liberty, 2009; by Pat McAfee vs. Rutgers, 2006; by Paul Woodside vs. Maryland, 1982; by Paul Woodside vs. Syracuse, 1982

• Opponent Individual: 4 by Matt McCrane of Kansas State, 2014; by Ross Krautman of Syracuse, 2010; by Jeremy Ito of Rutgers, 2006; by Mickey Thomas of Virginia Tech, 1989; Brian Lowe of Boston College, 1986; by Massimo Manca of Penn State, 1986

• WVU Team: 4 vs. Kansas, 2014; vs. Pitt, 2009; vs. Liberty, 2009; vs. Maryland, 1982

• Opponent Team: 4 by Kansas State, 2014; by Norfolk State, 2011; by Syracuse, 2010; by Rutgers, 2006; by Virginia Tech, 1989; by Boston College, 1986; by Penn State, 1986

• Two Teams: 7, vs. Pitt, 2009

Longest Field Goal

• WVU: 55 by Paul Woodside vs. Louisville, 1984

• Opponent: 53 by Dave Teggart of Connecticut, 2011; by Patrick Shadle of Syracuse, 2008

Punt Returns

• WVU Individual: 9 by Mike Baker vs. Eastern Michigan, 1993

• Opponent Individual: 8 by Steve Suter of Maryland, 2002

• WVU Team: 10 vs. Eastern Michigan, 1993

• Opponent Team: 8 by Maryland, 2002

• Two Teams: 12, WVU vs. Eastern Michigan, 1993

Punt Return Yardage

• WVU Individual: 168 by Nate Terry vs. Rutgers, 1997

• Opponent Individual: 142 by Steve Suter of Maryland, 2002

• WVU Team: 168 vs. Rutgers, 1997

• Opponent Team: 142 by Maryland, 2002

• Two Teams: 195, vs. Rutgers, 1997

Touchdowns On Punt Returns

• WVU Individual: 1 by Tavon Austin (76 yards) vs. TCU, 2012; by Antonio Lewis (76 yards) vs. East Carolina; 2005; by Adam Jones (76 yards) vs. East Carolina, 2004; by Lance Frazier (64 yards) vs. Temple, 2003; by Antonio Brown (80 yards) vs. Rutgers, 1999; by David Carter (14 yard return of blocked punt) vs. Maryland, 1998; by Gary Thompkins (28 yard return of blocked punt) vs. Marshall, 1997; by Rodney Allen (2 yards) vs. Miami, 1994; by Cam Zopp (fumble recovery in end zone) vs. Louisville, 1984; by Willie Drewrey (65 yards) vs. Colorado State,1981; Fulton Walker (77 yards) vs. Richmond, 1980

MILAN PUSKAR STADIUM SERIES RECORDS

• Opponent Individual: 1 by Tyler Lockett (43 yards) of Kansas State, 2014; by Nick Harwell (76 yards) of Kansas, 2014; by Andre Booker (87 yards) of Marshall, 2011; Will Blackmon (71 yards) of Boston College, 2004; by DeJuan Tribble (41 yards) of Boston College, 2004; by Steve Suter (80 yards) of Maryland, 2002; by Joey Getherall (73 yards) of Notre Dame; by Deon Maddox (72 yards) of Syracuse, 1996; by Nathaniel Brooks (20 yard return of blocked punt) of Miami, 1996; by Derrek Batson (97 yards) of East Carolina, 1992; by Marshall Roberts (63 yards) of Rutgers, 1989

• WVU Team: 1, 10 times; most recent vs. TCU, 2012

• Opponent Team: 2, by Boston College, 2004

• Two Teams: 2, vs. Boston College, 2004

Longest Punt Return

• WVU Individual: 80 (TD) by Antonio Brown vs. Rutgers, 1999

• Opponent Individual: 97 (TD) by Derrek Batson of East Carolina, 1992

Kickoff Returns

• WVU Individual: 8 by Tavon Austin vs. Oklahoma, 2012

• Opponent Individual: 7 by Brycen Alleyne of Delaware State, 2017; by Boo Boo Gates of Bowling Green, 2011; by Nathan Jones of Rutgers, 2001; by Gary Brown of Penn State, 1988; by Bren Lowrey of Maryland,1988

• WVU Team: 9 vs. Oklahoma, 2012; vs. Miami, 1986

• Opponent Team: 10 by Bowling Green, 2011; by Connecticut, 2007; by Rutgers, 1995; by Rutgers, 2001

• Two Teams: 15, vs. Oklahoma, 2012

Kickoff Return Yardage

• WVU Individual: 199 by Tavon Austin vs. Kansas State, 2012

• Opponent Individual: 202 by Mike Pringle of Cal State Fullerton, 1988

• WVU Team: 235 vs. Kansas State, 2012

• Opponent Team: 258 by Bowling Green, 2011

• Two Teams: 397, vs. Louisville, 1993

Touchdowns On Kickoff Returns

• WVU Individual: 1 by Mario Alford vs. Kansas (94 yards), 2014; by Tavon Austin vs. Kansas State (100 yards), 2012; vs. Marshall (100 yards), 2011; (98 yards) vs. Connecticut, 2009; by Shawn Terry (100 yards) vs. Syracuse, 2000; by Nate Terry (81 yards) vs. Temple, 1999; by Nate Terry (100 yards) vs. Temple, 1997; by Nate Terry (100 yards) vs.East Carolina, 1997; by Willie Drewrey (93 yards) vs. Syracuse, 1984

• Opponent Individual: 1 by Pooka Williams (92 yards) of Kansas, 2020; by Alex Ross (100 yards) of Oklahoma, 2014; by Morris Claiborne (99 yards) of LSU, 2011; by Mardy Gilyard (100 yards) of Cincinnati, 2008; by Curt Warner (88 yards) of Penn State, 1980; by Jesse Williams (94 yards) of Richmond, 1980

• WVU Team: 1 vs. Kansas, 2014; Kansas State, 2012; Marshall, 2011; Connecticut, 2009; vs. Maryland, 2006; vs. Syracuse, 2000; vs. Temple, 1999; vs. Temple, 1997; vs. East Carolina, 1997; vs. Syracuse, 1980

• Opponent Team: 1 by Oklahoma, 2014; by LSU, 2011; by Cincinnati, 2008; by Richmond, 1980; by Penn State, 1980

• Two Teams: 1, 12 times; most recent vs. Kansas State, 2012

Longest Kickoff Return

• WVU: 100 by Tavon Austin vs. Kansas State, 2012; vs. Marshall, 2011; by Nate Terry vs. East Carolina, 1997; by Nate Terry vs. Temple, 1997; by Shawn Terry vs. Syracuse, 2000

• Opponent: 100 (TD) by Alex Ross of Oklahoma, 2014; by Mardy Gilyard of Cincinnati, 2008

Punts

• WVU Individual: 10 by Mark Fazzolari vs. Virginia Tech, 2001; by Jody McKown vs. Pitt, 1981; by Curt Carion vs. Penn State, 1980

• Opponent Individual: 14 by Trevor Pardulla of Kansas, 2014

• WVU Team: 11 vs. Idaho, 2000

• Opponent Team: 14 by Kansas, 2014

• Two Teams: 20, vs. Cincinnati, 2003; vs. Pitt, 1981

Punt Average

• WVU Individual: 54.3 (7-380) by Todd Sauerbrun vs. Maryland, 1994

• Opponent Individual: 54.0 (3-162) by Dave Zastudil of Ohio, 2001

• WVU Team: 54.3 (7-380) vs. Maryland, 1994

• Opponent Team: 54.0 (3 162) by Ohio, 2001

• Two Teams: 49.5 (7-347), vs. Ohio, 2001

Punt Yardage

• WVU Individual: 437 by Mark Fazzolari vs. Virginia Tech, 2001

• Opponent Individual: 621 by Trevor Pardulla of Kansas, 2014

• WVU Team: 448 vs. Idaho, 2000

• Opponent Team: 621 by Kansas, 2014

• Two Teams: 857, vs. Ball State, 1994

Longest Punt

• WVU Individual: 78 by Mark Fazzolari vs. Virginia Tech, 1999

• Opponent Individual: 84 by Klaus Wilmsmeyer of Louisville, 1990

Most Interceptions

• WVU Individual: 3 by Karl Joseph vs. Georgia Southern, 2015; by Vann Washington vs. Louisiana Tech, 1994; by Darrell Whitmore vs. Cincinnati, 1990

• Opponent Individual: 2 by many players, most recent Doug Hogue of Syracuse, 2010

Longest TD Interception Return

• WVU Individual: 97 by Vann Washington vs. Louisiana Tech, 1994

• Opponent Individual: 85 by Scott Radecic of Penn State, 1982

Longest InterceptionNon-Touchdown Return

• WVU Individual: 83 by Barrett Green vs. Rutgers, 1997

• Opponent Individual: 73 by Curtis Wyatt of East Carolina, 1982

Longest Fumble Recovery Return

• WVU Individual: 97 (TD) by Mike Collins vs. Missouri, 1993

• Opponent Individual: 97 (TD) by Ernie Lewis of East Carolina, 1992

Fumbles

• WVU: 8 vs. Penn State, 1980

• Opponents: 7 by Tulsa, 1998; Cincinnati, 2003

• Two Teams: 12 vs. Syracuse, 1990

Fumbles Lost

• WVU: 5 vs. Syracuse, 1990; vs. Miami, Ohio, 1992

• Opponents: 5 by Cincinnati, 2003

• Two Teams: 8, vs. Cincinnati, 2003

Turnovers

• WVU: 7 vs. Syracuse, 1990

• Opponents: 8, by Rutgers, 2001

• Two Teams: 10 vs. Cincinnati, 2003; 1990

Penalties

• WVU: 16 vs. Rutgers, 2001

• Opponents: 19 by Norfolk State, 2011

• Two Teams: 32 vs. Baylor, 2014

Yards Penalized

• WVU: 158 vs. Temple, 1983

• Opponents: 215 by Baylor, 2014

• Two Teams: 353 vs. Baylor, 2014

First Downs

• WVU: 37 vs. Maryland, 2015

• Opponents: 34 by Baylor, 2012

• Two Teams: 67, vs. Baylor, 2012

First Downs Rushing

• WVU: 22 vs. Cincinnati, 1987; vs. East Carolina, 2002

• Opponents: 23 by Navy, 1999

• Two Teams: 48, vs. Cincinnati, 1987

First Downs Passing

• WVU: 23 vs. LSU, 2011

• Opponents: 24 by Oklahoma, 2012

• Two Teams: 41, vs. Baylor, 2012

First Downs by Penalty

• WVU: 10 vs. Baylor, 2014

• Opponents: 7 by Baylor, 2014

• Two Teams: 17, vs. Baylor, 2014

COACHING HISTORY

By Chronology

By Wins

ALL-TIME SCORES

1891 (0-1) COACH FREDERICK L. EMORY

COACH C.A.

COACH JOHN RANE

COACH JOHN RANE

(4-3-2) COACH C.A.

(5-1) COACH HARRY MCCRORY

(3-7-2) COACH THOMAS G. TRENCHARD

(2-4-1) COACH C.A. LEUDER

1911 (6-3) COACH C.A. LEUDER

1897 (5-4-1) COACH GEORGE R.

1912 (6-3) COACH W.P. EDMUNDS

1913 (3-4-2) COACH E.R. SWEETLAND

1914 (5-4) COACH SOL METZGER

O3 20-0/W Marshall Morgantown

O10 13-0/W Bethany Morgantown

O17 37-0/W Duquesne Morgantown

O22 13-26/L North Carolina A&M (State) Raleigh, N.C.

O31 0-48/L Washington & Jefferson Washington, Pa.

N7

Davis & Elkins Morgantown N14

1915 (5-2-1)

COACH SOL METZGER

“Hail West Virginia” sung for the first time

S25 0-7/L Pennsylvania Philadelphia, Pa.

O2 6-6/T Washington & Jefferson Morgantown

O16 33-0/W Geneva Morgantown

O23

Washington & Lee (forfeit) Charleston

1916 (5-2-2)

S30

CO-COACHES

MONT

MCINTIRE AND ELGIE TOBIN

Pennsylvania Philadelphia, Pa.

O14 20-0/W Virginia Tech Charleston

1917 (6-3-1)

S29

CO-COACHES MONT

MCINTIRE AND ELGIE TOBIN

1921 (5-4-1) COACH CLARENCE SPEARS

First

1922 (10-0-1) COACH CLARENCE SPEARS

1927 (2-4-3) COACH IRA ERRETT RODGERS

1918

No

Influenza and World War I

1919 (8-2) COACH MONT MCINTIRE

S27 61-0/W Marietta Morgantown O4 55-0/W Westminster Morgantown O11

1923 (7-1-1) COACH CLARENCE SPEARS

1928 (8-2) COACH IRA ERRETT RODGERS

N.Brunswick, N.J.

N22 55-6/W Ohio Wesleyan Morgantown

N27 7-0/W Washington & Jefferson Morgantown

1920 (5-4-1) COACH MONT MCINTIRE

S25 14-0/W West Virginia Wesleyan Fairmont

O2 7-7/T Lehigh Morgantown

O9 13-34/L Pitt Pittsburgh, Pa.

O16 81-0/W George Washington Morgantown

O23 0-24/L Yale New Haven, Conn.

O30 3-10/L Princeton Princeton, N.J.

N6 14-10/W Washington & Lee Charleston

N13 17-0/W Rutgers Morgantown

1924 (8-1) COACH CLARENCE SPEARS Old

1929 (4-3-3) COACH IRA ERRETT RODGERS

1925 (8-1) COACH IRA ERRETT RODGERS

1930 (5-5) COACH IRA ERRETT RODGERS

1926 (6-4) COACH IRA ERRETT RODGERS

1931 (4-6) COACH EARLE “GREASY” NEALE

1932 (5-5) COACH EARLE “GREASY” NEALE

1933 (3-5-3) COACH EARLE “GREASY” NEALE

1934 (6-4) COACH CHARLES C. TALLMAN

(4-4-1) COACH WILLIAM F. “BILL” KERN

1947 (6-4) COACH WILLIAM F. “BILL” KERN

1935 (3-4-2) COACH CHARLES C. TALLMAN

1942 (5-4) COACH WILLIAM F. “BILL”

1948 (9-3) COACH DUDLEY S.

1936 (6-4) COACH CHARLES C.

1937 (8-1-1) COACH MARSHALL

1944 (5-3-1) COACH IRA ERRETT RODGERS

1949 (4-6-1) COACH DUDLEY S. DEGROOT

1938 (4-5-1) COACH MARSHALL GLENN

“Alma Mater” sung for the first time

1945 (2-6-1) COACH IRA ERRETT RODGERS

1950 (2-8/1-3 Southern) COACH ART LEWIS

1939 (2-6-1) COACH MARSHALL GLENN

1951 (5-5/2-3 Southern) COACH ART LEWIS

Washington & Lee Morgantown

24-0/W Richmond Morgantown

7-13/L Penn State State College, Pa.

1952 (7-2/5-1 SOUTHERN) COACH ART LEWIS

30-Game Southern Conference winning streak begins

S27 14-22/L Furman Morgantown O4 49-12/W Waynesburg Morgantown

21-35/L Penn State Morgantown

31-13/W Washington & Lee Cumberland, Md.

16-0/W Pitt Pittsburgh, Pa.

24-0/W George Washington (HC) Morgantown N8 39-21/W Virginia Military Roanoke, Va.

27-7/W Virginia Tech Morgantown N22 13-6/W South Carolina Columbia, S.C.

1953 (8-2/4-0 SOUTHERN) COACH ART LEWIS

Southern Conference Champions

Final Ranking: No. 10 - AP; No. 13 - UPI

S26 17-7/W Pitt Pittsburgh, Pa.

O3 47-19/W Waynesburg Morgantown

O10 40-14/W Washington & Lee Morgantown

O16 27-6/W George Washington Washington, D.C.

O24 52-20/W Virginia Military (HC) Morgantown

O31 20-19/W Penn State State College, Pa.

N7 12-7/W Virginia Tech Bluefield

N14 14-20/L South Carolina Morgantown

N21 61-0/W North Carolina State Raleigh, N.C.

Sugar Bowl

J1 19-42/L Georgia Tech New Orleans, La.

1954 (8-1/3-0 SOUTHERN) COACH ART LEWIS

Southern Conference Champions

Final Ranking: No. 12 - AP

O2 26-6/W South Carolina Columbia, S.C.

O9 13-7/W George Washington (HC) Morgantown

O16 19-14/W Penn State State College, Pa.

O23 40-6/W Virginia Military Bluefield

O30 10-13/L Pitt Morgantown

N6 39-9/W Fordham Morgantown

N13 20-6/W William & Mary Williamsburg, Va.

N20 28-3/W North Carolina State

1955 (8-2/4-0 SOUTHERN) COACH ART LEWIS

Southern

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1956 (6-4/5-0 SOUTHERN) COACH ART LEWIS

1959 (3-7/2-2 SOUTHERN) COACH ART LEWIS

1965 (6-4/4-0 SOUTHERN) COACH GENE CORUM

Southern

1960

SOUTHERN) COACH GENE CORUM

1966 (3-5/2-3-1 SOUTHERN) COACH JIM CARLEN

1961 (4-6/2-1 SOUTHERN) COACH GENE

1967 (5-4-1/4-0-1 SOUTHERN) COACH JIM CARLEN Southern

1962 (8-2/4-0 SOUTHERN) COACH GENE CORUM

1968 (7-3) COACH JIM CARLEN WVU

1957 (7-2-1/3-0 SOUTHERN) COACH ART LEWIS

O5

O12

Wisconsin Madison, Wis.

Boston University Boston, Mass. O18

1958 (4-5-1/4-0 SOUTHERN) COACH ART LEWIS

Southern Conference Champions S20

1963 (4-6/3-1 SOUTHERN) COACH GENE CORUM

1969 (10-1) COACH JIM CARLEN

1964 (7-4/5-0 SOUTHERN) COACH GENE CORUM

Southern

1970 (8-3) COACH BOBBY BOWDEN

N1

1971 (7-4) COACH BOBBY BOWDEN

1972 (8-4) COACH BOBBY BOWDEN

RECORD BY DATE

COACH BOBBY BOWDEN

(4-7) COACH BOBBY BOWDEN

1975 (9-3) COACH BOBBY BOWDEN

1976 (5-6) COACH FRANK CIGNETTI

1977 (5-6) COACH FRANK CIGNETTI

1978 (2-9) COACH FRANK CIGNETTI

1979 (5-6) COACH FRANK CIGNETTI

( 2023 DATES IN BOLD )

1980 (6-6) COACH DON NEHLEN New

1985 (7-3-1) COACH DON NEHLEN

1990 (4-7) COACH DON NEHLEN

1986 (4-7) COACH DON NEHLEN

1991 (6-5/3-4 BIG EAST) COACH DON NEHLEN

WVU joins the BIG EAST Football Conference

WVU celebrates 100 years of football

1981 (9-3) COACH DON NEHLEN

38-10/W Boston College Ch. Hill, Mass. O10

1982 (9-3) COACH DON NEHLEN

Final Ranking: No. 19 - AP; No. 19 - UPI; No. 17 - CNN/USA Today

S11 41-27/W Oklahoma Norman, Okla.

S18 19-18/W Maryland Morgantown

S25 43-10/W Richmond Morgantown

O2 13-16/L Pitt Pittsburgh, Pa.

O9 20-13/W Boston College (HC) Morgantown

O16 16-6/W Virginia Tech Blacksburg, Va.

O23 0-24/L Penn State Morgantown

O30 30-3/W East Carolina Morgantown

N6 20-17/W Temple Philadelphia, Pa.

N11 44-17/W Rutgers E. Rutherford, N.J.

N20 26-0/W Syracuse Morgantown

Gator Bowl

D30 12-31/L Florida State Jacksonville, Fla.

1983 (9-3) COACH DON NEHLEN

Final Ranking: No. 16 - AP; No. 16 UPI; No. 15 - CNN/USA Today

S3 55-3/W Ohio Morgantown

S10 48-7/W Pacific Morgantown

S17 31-21/W Maryland College Park, Md.

S24 27-17/W Boston College Ch. Hill, Mass.

O1 24-21/W Pitt Morgantown

O15 13-0/W Virginia Tech (HC) Morgantown

O22 23-41/L Penn State Univ. Park, Pa.

O29 3-20/L Miami, Fla. Coral Gables, Fla.

N5 27-9/W Temple Morgantown

N12 35-7/W Rutgers Morgantown

N19 16-27/L Syracuse Syracuse, N.Y

Hall of Fame Bowl

D22 20-16/W Kentucky Birmingham, Ala.

1984 (8-4) COACH DON NEHLEN

Final Ranking: No. 18 - UPI; No. 21 - CNN/USA Today S1

1987 (6-6) COACH DON NEHLEN

1992 (5-4-2/2-3-1 BIG EAST) COACH DON NEHLEN

1993 (11-1/7-0 BIG EAST) COACH DON NEHLEN

WVU wins first BIG EAST Conference championship

Final Ranking: No. 7 - AP; No. 6 - CNN/USA Today

1988 (11-1) COACH DON NEHLEN

First

1994 (7-6/4-3 BIG EAST) COACH DON NEHLEN

Kickoff

1989 (8-3-1) COACH DON

1995 (5-6/4-3 BIG EAST) COACH DON NEHLEN

2001 (3-8/1-6 BIG EAST) COACH RICH RODRIGUEZ

2006 (11-2/5-2 BIG EAST) COACH RICH RODRIGUEZ

1996 (8-4/4-3 BIG EAST) COACH DON NEHLEN

BIG EAST) COACH RICH RODRIGUEZ

1997 (7-5/4-3 BIG EAST) COACH DON NEHLEN

1998 (8-4/5-2 BIG EAST) COACH DON

1999 (4-7/3-4 BIG EAST) COACH DON

2000 (7-5/3-4 BIG EAST) COACH DON NEHLEN

2002

RODRIGUEZ Final

2003 (8-5/6-1 BIG EAST) COACH RICH RODRIGUEZ

2008 (9-4/5-2 BIG EAST) COACH BILL STEWART

2004 (8-4/4-2 BIG EAST) COACH RICH RODRIGUEZ

2009 (9-4/5-2 BIG EAST) COACH BILL STEWART

2005 (11-1/7-0 BIG EAST) COACH RICH RODRIGUEZ

2010 (9-4/5-2 BIG EAST) COACH BILL STEWART

D4

Champs

2011 (10-3/5-2 BIG EAST) COACH DANA HOLGORSEN

Big East Champions

Final Ranking: No. 17- AP, No. 18 – USA Today Coaches

WVU wins Lambert Trophy

2016

(10-3/7-2 BIG

COACH DANA HOLGORSEN

2019 (5-7/3-6 BIG 12) COACH NEAL BROWN

2012 (7-6/4-5 BIG 12) COACH DANA HOLGORSEN

COACH DANA

2013

COACH DANA HOLGORSEN

2018 (8-4/6-3 BIG

2022 (5-7/3-6 BIG 12) COACH NEAL BROWN

2014 (7-6/5-4

COACH DANA HOLGORSEN

By Day of the Week

2015 (8-5/4-5 BIG

DANA

SERIES RECORDS

BOWL HISTORY

UT Roy Jefferson 32 field

2ND

UT Jefferson 35 field goal

UT Ernest Allen 11 run (Jefferson kick)

1ST

WVU Nick Nardacci 12 run (Gustavius Ekberg kick)

2ND

WVU Russ Meredith 80 interception return (Ekberg kick)

3RD

WVU Jack Simons 16 pass from Nardacci (Ekberg kick)

4TH

GZ Matt Bross 55 pass from Stockton (kick fail)

GZ Bross 2 run (Stockton kick) ATTENDANCE: 15,000

2ND

TW Harvey Gabriel 1 run (kick fail)

WVU Clarence Cox 25 pass from Jimmy Walthall (Gene Simmons kick)

3RD

WVU Jim Devonshire 9 run (Simmons kick)

WVU Devonshire 1 run (Simmons kick)

4TH

Fred Wendt 60 run (kick fail)

13,000

UT Ron Coleman 53 run (pass fail)

3RD

WVU Milt Clegg 6 pass from Allen McCune (pass fail)

UT Andy Ireland 47 run (run fail)

4TH

UT William Morley 33 pass from Richard Groth (Jerry Pullman kick)

2ND

WVU Davey Isaac 1 run (Kelly Moan kick)

TT Calhoun 4 run (kick fail)

ATTENDANCE: 12,000

1ST

GT Sam Hensley 21 pass from Pepper Rodgers (Rodgers kick)

GT Jimmy Durham 2 pass from Rodgers (Rodgers kick)

2ND

WVU Danny Williams 5 run (kick fail)

GT Henry Hair 12 pass from Rodgers (kick fail)

3RD

GT Rodgers 18 field goal

GT Leon Hardeman 23 rush (kick fail)

4TH

WVU Joe Marconi 1 run (Tommy Allman kick)

GT Ruffin 43 run (kick fail)

WVU Allman 1 run (kick fail)

GT Bill Teas 9 run (Glenn Turner kick) ATTENDANCE: 71,666

WVU Bob Gresham 10 run (Jim Braxton kick)

2ND

SC Bill Dupree 37 field goal

4TH

WVU Jim Braxton 1 run (Braxton kick)

ATTENDANCE: 48,452

1972 PEACH BOWL

1981 PEACH BOWL

1983 HALL OF FAME BOWL

1ST

WVU Frank Nester 27 field goal

WVU Nester 39 field goal

NCST Don Buckey 37 pass from Dave Buckey (Ron Sewell kick)

2ND

WVU Danny Buggs 4 pass from Bernie Galiffa (Nester kick)

3RD

NCST Stan Fritts 1 run (Sewell kick)

NCST Don Buckey 2 run (Sewell kick)

NCST Fritts 1 run (Sewell kick)

4TH

NCST Fritts 4 run (Sewell kick)

NCST Pat Hovance 14 pass from Dave Buckey (Sewell kick)

NCST Willie Burden 7 run (Sewell kick)

ATTENDANCE: 52,671

1975 PEACH BOWL

1ST

NCST Ricky Adams 1 run (Jay Sherrill kick)

2ND

NCST Sherrill 21 field goal

WVU Artie Owens 39 pass from Dan Kendra (kick fail)

4TH

WVU Scott MacDonald 50 pass from Kendra (Bill McKenzie kick)

ATTENDANCE: 45,134

1ST

WVU Mickey Walczak 7 pass from Oliver Luck (Paul Woodside kick)

2ND

WVU Woodside 35 field goal

WVU Woodside 42 field goal

WVU Woodside 49 field goal

3RD

WVU Woodside 24 field goal

4TH

WVU Walczak 1 run (Woodside kick)

FL Chris Faulkner 22 pass from Bob Hewko (pass fail)

ATTENDANCE: 37,582

1982 GATOR BOWL

WVU Paul Woodside 39 field goal

2ND

UK Randy Jenkins 26 pass from Tony Mayes (John Hutcherson kick)

UK Hutcherson 32 field goal

3RD

WVU Rich Hollins 16 pass from Jeff Hostetler (Woodside kick)

4TH

WVU Rob Bennett 2 pass from Hostetler (Woodside kick)

WVU Woodside 23 field goal

UK Joe Phillips 13 pass from Bill Ransdell (kick fail) ATTENDANCE: 42,000

1ST

FSU Philip Hall 20 field goal

2ND

WVU Paul Woodside 48 field goal

FSU Billy Allen 95 kickoff return (Hall kick)

WVU Woodside 34 field goal

FSU Dennis McKinnon 27 pass from Blair Williams (Hall kick)

3RD

FSU Greg Allen 29 run (Hall kick)

FSU Allen 1 run (Hall kick)

4TH

WVU Darrell Miller 26 pass from Kevin White (pass fail)

ATTENDANCE: 80,913

WVU John Gay 2 pass from Kevin White (Paul Woodside kick)

TCU Dan Sharp 5 pass from Anthony Gulley (Ken Ozee kick)

WVU Gary Mullen 62 pass from White (Woodside kick)

2ND

WVU John Holifield 1 run (Woodside kick)

WVU Ron Wolfley 5 pass from White (Woodside kick)

WVU Woodside 21 field goal

3RD

Keith Burnett 20 pass from Gully (Ozee kick)

ATTENDANCE: 43,260

1987 JOHN HANCOCK SUN BOWL

1989 MAZDA GATOR BOWL

1995 CARQUEST BOWL

1ST

OS Thurman Thomas 5 run (Cary Blanchard kick)

WVU Anthony Brown 1 run (Charlie Baumann kick)

OS Thomas 9 run (Blanchard kick)

2ND

WVU Brown 5 run (Baumann kick)

WVU Baumann 33 field goal

WVU Darnell Warren 23 interception return (Baumann kick)

3RD

OS Thomas 4 run (Blanchard kick)

WVU Baumann 38 field goal

OS J.R. Dillard 6 pass from Mike Gundy (Blanchard kick)

4TH

OS Thomas 4 run (Blanchard kick)

WVU Craig Taylor 6 run (pass fail)

ATTENDANCE: 43,240

1989 SUNKIST FIESTA BOWL

WVU James Jett 12 pass from Major Harris (Carroll kick)

2ND

CL Gardocki 27 field goal

CL McFadden 1 run (Gardocki kick)

3RD

CL Henderson 4 run (Gardocki kick)

CL McGlockton fumble recovery in end zone (Gardocki kick)

CL Gardocki 24 field goal

ATTENDANCE: 82,911

1994 USF&G INSURANCE

1ST

SC Boomer Foster 2 yard pass from Steve Tanneyhill (Reed Morton kick)

2ND

SC Morton 47 field goal

WVU Robert Walker 24 run (Bryan Baumann kick)

SC Tanneyhill 4 run (Morton kick)

3RD

WVU Lovett Purnell 6 pass from Chad Johnston (Baumann kick)

SC Stanley Pritchett 1 run (Morton kick)

WVU Purnell 7 pass from Johnston (Baumann kick) ATTENDANCE: 50,853

1997

GATOR

1ST

WVU Jay Kearney 32 pass from Jake Kelchner (Tom Mazzone kick)

FL Errict Rhett 3 run (Judd Davis kick)

2ND

1ST

ND Billy Hackett 45 field goal

ND Anthony Johnson 1 run (run fail)

ND Rodney Culver 5 run (Reggie Ho kick)

2ND

WVU Charlie Baumann 29 field goal

ND Raghib Ismail 29 pass from Tony Rice (Ho kick)

WVU Baumann 31 field goal

3RD

ND Ho 32 field goal

WVU Grantis Bell 17 pass from Major Harris (Baumann kick)

4TH

ND Frank Jacobs 3 pass from Rice (Rice run)

WVU Reggie Rembert 3 run (Rembert pass from Greg Jones)

ATTENDANCE: 74,911

FL Lawrence Wright 52 interception return (Davis kick)

FL Willie Jackson 39 pass from Terry Dean (Davis kick)

3RD

FL Rhett 2 run (Davis kick)

FL Rhett 1 run (Davis kick)

4TH

FL Davis 43 field goal

FL Davis 26 field goal

ATTENDANCE: 75,437

2ND

NC Octavus Barnes 18 pass from Oscar Davenport (McGee kick)

NC Josh McGee 22 field goal

WVU Jay Taylor 47 field goal

NC Davenport 5 run (McGee kick)

3RD

WVU David Saunders 34 pass from Chad Johnston (Taylor kick)

NC McGee 20 field goal

4TH

WVU Taylor 47 field goal

ATTENDANCE: 52,103

1997 CARQUEST BOWL

GEORGIA TECH 35

WEST VIRGINIA 30

SCORING SUMMARY

2000 MUSIC CITY BOWL

1 2 3 4 Final

GEORGIA TECH 14 14 0 7 35

WEST VIRGINIA 7 7 10 6 30

1ST

GT Ed Wilder 1 run (Brad Chambers kick)

WVU Amos Zereoue 14 run (Jay Taylor kick)

GT Joe Hamilton 30 run (Chambers kick)

2ND

GT Mike Lillie 3 pass from Hamilton (Chambers kick)

WVU Jerry Porter 21 pass from Marc Bulger (Taylor kick)

GT Hamilton 9 run (Chambers kick)

3RD

WVU Zereoue 19 run (Taylor kick)

WVU Taylor 21 field goal

4TH

GT Charles Wiley 5 run (Chambers kick)

WVU Porter 74 pass from Bulger (pass fail)

ATTENDANCE: 28,262

1998 INSIGHT.COM BOWL

1ST

WVU Wes Ours 40 pass from Brad Lewis (Brenden Rauh kick)

MS Les Binkley 23 field goal

2ND

WVU Khori Ivy 11 pass from Lewis (Rauh kick)

MS Binkley 47 field goal

WVU Antonio Brown 35 pass from Lewis (Rauh kick)

MS Binkley 26 field goal

WVU Brown 60 pass from Lewis (Rauh kick)

WVU Ours 1 run (Rauh kick)

3RD

WVU Shawn Terry 99 kickoff return (Rauh kick)

WVU Ivy 10 pass from Lewis (Rauh)

MS Romaro Miller 7 run (Binkley kick)

4TH

MS Jamie Armstrong 23 pass from Eli Manning (Binkley kick)

MS Omar Rayford 18 pass from Manning (Binkley kick)

MS Toward Sanford 16 pass from Manning (L.J. Taylor pass from Manning)

ATTENDANCE: 47,719

2002 CONTINENTAL TIRE BOWL

MD Nick Novak 26 FG

MD Jafar Williams 31 pass from Scott McBrien (Novak kick)

2ND

MD Steve Suter 76 punt return (Novak kick)

MD Williams 22 pass from McBrien (Novak kick)

3RD

MD McBrien 2 rush (Novak kick)

WVU Rasheed Marshall 15 rush (Brad Cooper kick)

MD Novak 24 FG

4TH

MD Jo Jo Walker 14 pass from McBrien (Novak kick)

78,892

1ST

MO Carlos Posey 70 blocked field goal return (Long kick)

MO Corby Jones 9 run (Long kick)

2ND

WVU Jay Taylor 28 field goal

MO Punt blocked through end zone for safety

MO C.Jones 2 run (Kent Layman pass)

3RD

WVU David Saunders 9 pass from Marc Bulger (Taylor kick)

MO C.Jones 11 run (Long kick)

WVU Khori Ivy 8 pass from Bulger (Taylor kick)

4TH

WVU Amos Zereoue 9 pass from Bulger (Taylor kick)

MO Brian Long 18 field goal

WVU Saunders 1 pass from Bulger (Taylor kick)

ATTENDANCE: 36,147

1ST

WVU Todd James 27 FG

VA Wali Lundy 14 pass from Marques Hagans (Connor Hughes kick)

WVU Avon Cobourne 6 rush (James kick)

2ND

VA Matt Schaub 1 rush (Hughes kick)

VA Marques Hagans 69 punt return (Hughes kick)

VA Lundy 4 rush (Hughes kick)

3RD

VA Lundy 48 pass from Schaub (Hughes kick)

VA Hughes 27 FG

WVU Rasheed Marshall 1 rush (James kick failed)

4TH

VA Hughes 30 FG

WVU Cobourne 1 rush (Conversion failed)

VA Lundy 31 rush (Hughes kick)

ATTENDANCE: 73,535

FSU Leon Washington 69 rush (Xavier Beitia kick kick)

FSU Beitia 32 FG

WVU Kay Jay Harris 36 pass from R. Marshall (Brad Cooper kick failed)

WVU Harris 1 rush (Andy Good kick failed)

2ND

FSU Beitia 28 FG

3RD

FSU Beitia 28 FG

WVU Good 44 FG

FSU Craphonso Thorpe 14 pass from Chris Rix (Beitia kick)

4TH

WVU Good 34 FG

FSU James Coleman 1 rush (Beitia kick)

ATTENDANCE: 70,112

2006 NOKIA SUGAR BOWL

2008 TOSTITOS FIESTA BOWL

2008 MEINEKE CAR CARE BOWL

1ST

WVU Steve Slaton 52 run (Pat McAfee kick)

WVU Darius Reynaud 3 pass from Pat White (McAfee kick)

WVU Reynaud 13 run (McAfee kick)

2ND

WVU Slaton 18 run (McAfee kick)

GA Kregg Lumpkin 34 run (Brandon Coutu kick)

GA Thomas Brown 52 run (Coutu kick)

WVU McAfee 27 FG

3RD

GA Leonard Pope 4 pass from D.J. Shockley (Coutu kick)

GA A.J. Bryant 34 pass from Shockley (Coutu kick)

4TH

WVU Slaton 52 run (McAfee kick)

GA Bryan McClendon 43 pass from Shockley (Coutu kick)

ATTENDANCE: 74,458

2007 TOYOTA GATOR BOWL

1ST

WVU Pat McAfee 38 FG

WVU McAfee 42 FG

2ND

OU Garret Hartley 37 FG

WVU Owen Schmitt 57 rush (McAfee kick)

OU Hartley 24 FG

WVU Darius Reynaud 21 pass from Pat White (McAfee kick)

3RD

OU Hartley 42 FG

OU Chris Brown 1 rush (Sam Bradford pass failed)

WVU Noel Devine 17 rush (McAfee kick)

WVU Reynaud 30 rush (McAfee kick)

4TH

OU Quentin Chaney 19 pass from Bradford (Brown rush failed)

WVU Tito Gonzales 79 pass from White (McAfee kick)

OU Juaquin Iglesias 15 pass from Bradford (Hartley kick)

WVU Devine 65 rush (McAfee kick)

ATTENDANCE: 70,016

WVU Noel Devine 18 rush (Pat McAfee kick)

UNC Hakeem Nicks 73 pass from T.J. Yates (Casey Barth kick)

WVU Alric Arnett 44 pass from Pat White (McAfee kick)

UNC Nicks 66 pass from Cooter Arnold (Barth kick)

WVU Bradley Starks 35 pass from White (McAfee kick)

2ND

UNC Team Safety

UNC Nicks 25 pass from Yates (Barth kick)

3RD

WVU McAfee 25 FG

UNC Yates 4 rush (Barth kick)

4TH

WVU Arnett 20 pass from White (McAfee kick)

ATTENDANCE: 73,712

1ST

WVU Owen Schmitt 1 rush (Pat McAfee kick)

GT Calvin Johnson 31 pass from Taylor Bennett (Travis Bell kick)

GT Tashard Choice 3 rush (Bell kick)

2ND

GT C. Johnson 48 pass from Bennett (Bell kick)

WVU McAfee 25 FG

GT James Johnson 27 pass from Bennett (Bell kick)

WVU Schmitt 11 rush (McAfee kick)

3RD

GT Choice 5 rush (Bell kick)

WVU Tito Gonzales 57 pass from Pat White (McAfee kick)

WVU Brandon Myles 14 pass from White (McAfee kick)

WVU White 15 rush (McAfee kick)

ATTENDANCE: 67,714

ALRIC ARNETT

2010

MINOLTA

2010 CHAMPS SPORTS BOWL

2012 NEW ERA PINSTRIPE BOWL

BOWL

SCORING SUMMARY

1 2 3 4 Final

WEST VIRGINIA 14 0 0 7 21

FLORIDA STATE 3 10 10 10 33

1ST

WVU Jarrett Brown 32 rush (Tyler Bitancurt kick)

FSU Dustin Hopkins 26 FG

WVU Noel Devine 1 rush (Bitancurt kick)

2ND

FSU Jermaine Thomas 12 rush (Hopkins kick)

FSU Hopkins 42 FG

3RD

FSU Hopkins 22 FG

FSU Thomas 19 rush (Kopkins kick)

4TH

WVU Ryan Clarke 5 rush (Bitancurt kick)

FSU E.J. Manuel 2 rush (Hopkins kick)

FSU Hopkins 37 FG

ATTENDANCE: 84,129

1ST

NCST Mustafa Greene 16 pass from Russell Wilson (Josh Czajkowski kick)

2ND

WVU Stedman Bailey 32 pass from Geno Smith (Tyler Bitancurt kick)

NCST Czajkowski 45 FG

3RD

NCST Czajkowski 38 FG

NCST Czajkowski 40 FG

4TH

NCST Jarvis Williams 7 pass from Wilson (Czajkowski kick)

48,962

1ST

SYR Ross Krautman 25 FG

2ND

SYR Cameron Lynch safety

SYR Prince-Tyson Gulley 33 rush (Krautman kick)

WVU Stedman Bailey 32 pass from Geno Smith (Tyler Bitancurt)

3RD

SYR Beckett Wales 10 pass from Ryan Nassib (Krautman kick)

SYR Gulley 67 rush (Krautman kick)

WVU Bailey 29 pass from Smith (Bitancurt kick)

SYR Gulley 10 pass Nassib (Krautman kick)

SYR Brandon Sharpe safety

4TH

SYR Krautman 36 FG

ATTENDANCE - 39,098

1ST

CU Andre Ellington 68 rush (Chandler Catanzaro kick)

WVU Shawne Alston 4 rush (Tyler Bitancurt kick)

CU Sammy Watkins 27 pass from Tajh Boyd (Catanzaro kick)

WVU Tavon Austin 8 pass from Geno Smith (Bitancurt kick)

CU Catanzaro 42 FG

2ND

WVU Austin 27 pass from Smith (Bitancurt kick)

WVU Darwin Cook 99 fumble return (Bitancurt kick)

CU Catanzaro 43 FG

WVU Smith 7 rush (Bitancurt kick)

WVU Austin 3 pass from Smith (Bitancurt kick)

WVU Alston 1 rush (Bitancurt kick)

3RD

WVU Stedman Bailey 6 pass from Smith (Bitancurt kick)

WVU Austin 37 pass from Smith (Bitancurt kick)

CU DeAndre Hopkins 28 pass from Boyd (Boyd pass failed)

4TH

WVU Willie Milhouse 7 pass from Smith (Bitancurt kick)

CU Roderick McDowell 4 rush (Catanzaro kick)

ATTENDANCE - 67,563

TAMU Josh Reynolds 44 pass from Kyle Allen (Josh Lambo kick)

WVU Josh Lambert 32 FG

WVU Mario Alford 45 pass from Skyler Howard (Lambert kick)

WVU KJ Dillon 35 interception return (Lambert kick)

TAMU Trey Williams 40 pass from Allen (Lambo kick)

WVU Lambert 40 FG

2ND

TAMU Malcome Kennedy 11 pass from Allen (Lambo kick)

WVU Kevin White 49 pass from Howard (Lambert kick)

TAMU Allen 14 rush (Lambo kick)

3RD

TAMU Lambo 26 FG

TAMU Williams 18 rush (Lambo kick)

WVU Lambert 31 FG

TAMU Kennedy 9 pass from Allen (Lambo kick)

4TH

WVU Elijah Wellman 4 pass from Howard (Lambert kick)

ATTENDANCE - 51,282

2016 MOTEL 6 CACTUS BOWL

1ST

WVU Josh Lambert 21 FG

WVU Lambert 31 FG

ASU Zane Gonzalez 37 FG

WVU Lambert 27 FG

2ND

ASU Devin Lucien 19 pass from Mike Bercovici (Gonzalez kick)

WVU Shelton Gibson 59 pass from Skyler Howard (Lambert kick)

ASU Gonzalez 19 FG

WVU Daikiel Shorts 10 pass from Howard (Lambert kick blocked)

ASU Tim White 98 PAT return

ASU Gonzales 35 FG

3RD

ASU White 2 pass from Bercovici (Gonzalez kick)

WVU Gary Jennings 64 pass from Howard (Lambert kick)

ASU White 33 pass from Bercovici (Gonzalez kick)

WVU Shorts 17 pass from Howard (Lambert kick)

4TH

ASU Gonzalez 48 FG

ASU Gary Chambers 58 pass from Bercovici (Gonzalez kick)

WVU David Sills 15 pass from Howard (Lambert kick)

ATTENDANCE - 39,321 2016

2017 ZAXBY’S HEART OF DALLAS BOWL

1ST

Utah Zack Moss 58 rush (Matt Gay kick)

2ND

WVU Evan Staley 28 FG

Utah Tyler Huntley 2 rush (Gay kick)

Utah Gay 29 FG

3RD

WVU Staley 26 FG

4TH

Utah Huntley 2 rush (Gay kick)

Utah Gay 26 FG

Utah Gay 24 FG

WVU Ka’Raun White 18 pass from Chris Chugunov (Trevon Wesco pass from Kennedy McKoy)

ATTENDANCE – 20,507

2018 CAMPING WORLD BOWL

1ST

WVU Tyler Sumpter 31 FG

2ND

ARMY Tyhier Tyler 1 run (Quinn Maretzki kick)

WVU T.J. Simmons 5 pass from Jarret Doege (Sumpter kick)

ARMY Tyler 6 run (Maretzki kick)

3RD

ARMY Tyler 2 run (Maretzki kick)

WVU Mike O’Laughlin 3 pass from Austin Kendall (Kendall pass failed)

4TH

WVU Simmons 20 pass from Kendall (Reese Smith rush)

ATTENDANCE

8,187 (PANDEMIC YEAR)

1ST

WVU Kennedy McKoy 6 rush (Mike Molina kick)

2ND

UM Ahmmon Richards 51 pass from Brad Kaaya (Michael Badgley kick)

UM Malcolm Lewis 3 pass from Kaaya (Badgley kick)

UM Braxton Berrios 26 pass from Kaaya (Badgley kick)

3RD

UM David Njoku 23 pass from Kaaya (Badgley kick)

WVU Skyler Howard 4 rush (Molina kick)

UM Badgley 30 FG

ATTENDANCE – 48,625

1ST

WVU Evan Staley 28 FG

SU Abdul Adams 4 rush (Andre Szmyt kick)

2ND

WVU Kenndy McKoy 3 rush (Staley kick failed)

SU Adams 1 rush (Szmyt kick)

WVU Staley 36 FG

3RD

WVU Staley 44 FG

SU Szmyt 39 FG

WVU Staley 49 FG

4TH

SU Trishton Jackson 14 pass from Eric Dungery (Szmyt kick)

SU Szmyt 34 FG

SU Jarveon Howard 4 rush (Szmyt kick)

ATTENDANCE – 41,125

2ND

MINN Daniel Faalele 2 run (Annexstaf rush)

WVU Jarret Doege 1 run (Doege pass failed)

MINN Ky Thomas 5 run (Trickett kick)

3RD

MINN Trickett 49 field goal

ATTENDANCE – 21,220

MOUNTAINEERS IN PRO FOOTBALL

NAME (YEARS LETTERED AT WVU) TEAM/LEAGUE YEARS

Addae, Alonzo (2020-21)

Ottawa Red Blacks (CFL) 2022

Alexander, Robert (77-78-79-80)

Los Angeles Rams (NFL) 1981-83

Los Angeles Express (USFL) 1985

Alford, Mario (2013-14)

Cincinnati Bengals (NFL) 2015

Cleveland Browns (NFL) 2016

Chicago Bears (NFL) 2017

Toronto Argonauts (CFL) 2018

Montreal Alouettes (CFL) 2019-21

Saskatchewan Roughriders (CFL) 2022

Anderson, William (43)

Boston Yanks (NFL) 1945

Askew-Henry, Dravon (2015-16-17-18C)

New York Guardians (XFL) 2020

New Jersey Generals (USFL) 2022-23

Atty, Alexander (36-37-38)

New York Giants (NFL) 1948

Austin, Tavon (2009-10-11-12)

St. Louis Rams (NFL)

Los Angeles Rams (NFL)

Dallas Cowboys (NFL)

2013-15

2016-17

2018-19

San Francisco 49ers (NFL) 2020

Green Bay Packers (NFL) 2020

Jacksonville Jaguars (NFL) 2021

Bailey, Russell (15-16-17-19)

Akron Pros (APFA)

Bailey, Stedman (2010-11-12)

St. Louis Rams (NFL)

Baisi, Albert (37-38-39)

Chicago Bears (NFL)

1920-21

2013-15

1940-41,46

Philadelphia Eagles (NFL) 1947

Baker, Mike (90-91-93)

St. Louis Stampede (AFL) 1996

Albany Firebirds (AFL) 1997

Grand Rapids Rampage (AFL)

Barber, Kantroy (94-95)

1998-2002

New England Patriots (NFL) 1996

Carolina Panthers (NFL) 1997

Miami Dolphins (NFL) 1998-99

NAME (YEARS LETTERED AT WVU) TEAM/LEAGUE YEARS

Barclay, Don (2008-09-10-11C)

Green Bay Packers (NFL) 2012-17

Detroit Lions (NFL) 2017 Barnum, Pete (22-23-25-26)

Columbus Tigers (NFL) 1926 Barrows, Scott (82-83-84)

Detroit Lions (NFL) 1986-87 Baumann, Charlie (85-86-87-88)

Orlando Thunder (WLAF) 1991

Miami Dolphins (NFL) 1991

New England Patriots (NFL) 1991-92

Orlando Predators (AFL) 1996-97 Beasley, Aaron (92-93-94-95)

(96-97-98-99)

(85-86-87-88)

NAME (YEARS LETTERED AT WVU) TEAM/LEAGUE YEARS

Jets (NFL)

Brown, Antonio (98-99-2000-01)

Buffalo Bills (NFL)

Washington Redskins (NFL)

Brown, Jarrett (2006-07-08-09)

West Virginia Roughriders (AAL)

Brown, Leddie (2018-19-20-21C)

Arlington Renegades (XFL) 2023

Brown, Michael (2018-19-20)

New Jersey Generals (USFL)

San Antonio Brahmas (XFL)

Brown, Tim (92-93)

Anaheim Piranhas (AFL)

Albany Firebirds (AFL)

Rush (AFL)

Browning, John (93-94-95) Kansas City Chiefs (NFL)

Bruder, Woodruff (24) Buffalo Bisons (NFL)

Yellowjackets (NFL)

Buggs, Danny (72-73-74) New York Giants (NFL)

Bay Bandits (USFL)

San Antonio Gunslingers (USFL)

Bulger, Marc (96-97-98-99)

St. Louis Rams (NFL)

Baltimore Ravens (NFL)

Bumgardner, Rex (46-47)

Buffalo Bills (AAFC)

Cleveland Browns (NFL)

Burke, Mark (73-74-75)

Philadelphia Eagles (NFL) 1976

Cajuste, Yodny (2015-16-17-18)

New England Patriots (NFL) 2019-22

Campbell, Todd (79-80-81-82)

Arizona Wranglers (USFL) 1983

Campbell, George (2018-19C)

Calgary Stampeders (CFL) 2021-22

St. Louis Battlehawks (XFL) 2023

Capers, Selvish (2005-06-07-08)

Washington Redskins (NFL) 2010

New York Giants (NFL) 2011-12

Edmonton Eskimos (CFL) 2014

Winnipeg Blue Bombers (CFL) 2015

Carliss, John (38-39-40)

Richmond Rebels (DFL) 1941

Clarke, Harry (37-38-39)

Chicago Bears (NFL) 1940-43

San Diego Bombers (PCFL) 1945

Los Angeles Dons (AAFC) 1946-48

Chicago Rockets (AAFC) 1948

Clarke, Will (2011-12-13C)

Cincinnati Bengals (NFL) 2014-16

Tampa Bayl Buccaneers (NFL) 2017-18

St. Louis Battlehawks (XFL) 2020

Arlington Renegades (XFL) 2022

Cobourne, Avon (99-2000-01C-02C)

Detroit Lions (NFL) 2003-04

Cologne Centurions (NFLE) 2004

Miami Dolphins (NFL) 2005

Montreal Alouettes (CFL) 2005-10

Hamilton Tiger-Cats (CFL) 2011-13

Collins, Mike (90-91-92-93C)

St. Louis Stampede AFL) 1995

Compton, Mike (89-90-91-92)

Detroit Lions (NFL) 1993-2000

New England Patriots (NFL) 2001-03

Jacksonville Jaguars (NFL) 2004

MARK GLOWINSKI

NAME (YEARS LETTERED AT WVU)

TEAM/LEAGUE YEARS

Crennel, Carl (67-68-69)

Pittsburgh Steelers (NFL) 1970

Winnipeg Blue Bombers (CFL) 1971

Montreal Alouettes (CFL) 1972-79

Edmonton Eskimos (CFL) 1979

Hamilton Tiger-Cats (CFL) 1980

Saskatchewan Roughriders (CFL) 1981

Curtis, Canute (93-94-95-96)

Cincinnati Bengals (NFL) 1997-2002

Curtis, Travis (83-84-85-86)

St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) 1987

Phoenix Cardinals (NFL) 1988

Minnesota Vikings (NFL) 1989

New York Jets (NFL) 1990

Barcelona Dragons (WLAF) 1992

Davis, Carl (22-23-24-25)

Newark Bears (AFL) 1926

Frankford Yellowjackets (NFL) 1927

Davis, James (99-2000-01-02C)

Detroit Lions (NFL) 2003-05

Davis, Jason (1999-2000-01-02)

Berlin Thunder (NFLE) 2006

De Groh, Eric (95-96-97-98)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (NFL) 1999

Devine, Noel (2007-08-09-10C)

Omaha Nighthawks (UFL) 2011

Montreal Alouettes (CFL) 2012-13

Edmonton Eskimos (CFL) 2014

West Virginia Roughriders (AAL) 2019

Dillon, K.J. (2012-13-14-15)

Houston Texans (NFL) 2016

Doggette, Cecil (90-91)

Detroit Drive (AFL) 1993

Arizona Rattlers (AFL) 1995, 97-2002

Grand Rapids Rampage (AFL) 2003-05

Columbus Destroyers (AFL) 2006

Dolly, Richard (37-38-39)

Pittsburgh Steelers (NFL) 1941,45

Douglas, Rasul (2015-16)

Philadelphia Eagles (NFL) 2017-19

Carolina Panthers (NFL) 2020

Green Bay Packers (NFL) 2021-22

Drewrey, Willie (81-82-83-84)

Houston Oilers (NFL)

1985-88

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (NFL) 1989-92

Houston Oilers (NFL) 1993

Durrette, Mike (80-81)

Los Angeles Express (USFL) 1983-85

San Francisco 49ers (NFL) 1986-87

Easley, Walter (76-77-79-80)

San Francisco 49ers (NFL) 1981-82

Chicago Blitz (USFL) 1983

Pittsburgh Maulers (USFL) 1984

Eckberg, Gustavus (22-23-24)

Cleveland Bulldogs (NFL) 1925

Edmonds, Chris (1997-98-99-2000)

Cincinnati Bengals (NFL) 2002-03

Eller, Charlie (36-37-38)

Newark Bears (AA)

Charles (93-94-95-96)

Vikings (NFL)

Eagles (NFL)

Fire (NFLE)

Angel (2002-03)

Valley Greyhounds (NIFL)

New York Dragons (AFL)

Dale (68-69-70)

Dolphins (NFL)

Bills (NFL)

Toronto Argonauts (CFL)

Feigt, Curtis (2011-12-13) Kansas City Chiefs (NFL)

Tony II (2019)

Browns (NFL)

Charles (95-96-97-98) Cincinnati Bengals (NFL)

Garrett (65-66-67) Denver Broncos (AFL)

Larry (2009-10)

Tarpons (UIFL)

Antonio Talons (AFL)

Valley Steelhawks (AFL)

Country Grizzlies (NAL)

Havoc (AAL)

Cobras (NAL)

(95-96-97-98)

Delbert (77-78-79-80)

Blue Bombers (CFL)

Dennis (79-80-81-82)

Vikings (NFL)

Mike (86-87-88-89)

York Giants (NFL)

NAME (YEARS LETTERED AT WVU)

YEARS Gilliam, Rick (97-98-99-2000)

Gibson, Shelton (2014-15-16)

Gist, Andre (80-81-82)

NICK KWIATKOSKI

NAME (YEARS LETTERED AT WVU) TEAM/LEAGUE YEARS

Jennings Jr., Gary (20015-16-17-18)

Seattle Seahawks (NFL) 2019

Miami Dolphins (NFL) 2019

St. Louis BattlHawks (XFL) 2022

Carolina Panthers (NFL) 2022 Jett, James (89-90-91-92)

Oakland Raiders (NFL) 1993-2002 Johnson, Undra (85-86-87-88)

Atlanta Falcons (NFL) 1989

San Antonio Riders (WLAF) 1991 Johnson, Will (2007-08-09-10)

Pittsburgh Steelers (NFL) 2012-15

New York Giants (NFL)

Johnston, Chad (94-95-96) Orlando Predators (AFL)

Jones, Adam (2002-03-04)

Tennessee Titans (NFL)

Cowboys (NFL)

Cincinnati Bengals (NFL)

Denver Broncos (NFL)

Jones, Greg (88-90)

London Monarchs (WFL) 1992 Joseph, Karl (2012-13-14-15)

Oakland Raiders (NFL)

Cleveland Browns (NFL)

Pittsburgh Steelers (NFL) 2021 Jozwiak, Brian (83-84-85-86)

Kansas City Chiefs (NFL)

William (30-31-32)

Thomas (46-47)

NAME (YEARS LETTERED AT WVU) TEAM/LEAGUE YEARS

Hill, Ed (90-91-92-93)

St. Louis Stampede (AFL)

1995-96

Milwaukee Mustangs (AFL) 1997

Holifield, John (84-85-86)

Cincinnati Bengals (NFL) 1989

Holmes, Jerry (78-79)

New York Jets (NFL)

1980-83

Pittsburgh Maulers (USFL) 1984

New Jersey Generals (USFL) 1985

New York Jets (NFL)

Detroit Lions (NFL)

Green Bay Packers (NFL)

Hostetler, Jeff (82-83)

New York Giants (NFL)

Oakland Raiders (NFL)

1986-87

1988-89

1990-91

1984-92

1993-96

Washington Redskins (NFL) 1997-98

Howley, Chuck (55-56-57)

Chicago Bears (NFL)

Dallas Cowboys (NFL)

Huff, Sam (52-53-54-55)#

New York Giants (NFL)

Washington Redskins (NFL)

Hunter, Ernest (2002-03-04-05)

1958-59

1961-73

1956-63

1964-67,69

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Pioneers (AFL2) 2007

Los Angeles Avengers (AFL) 2008

Igono, David (2005)

Central Valley Coyotes (AFL2) 2008

Irvin, Bruce (2010-11)

Seattle Seahawks (NFL)

Oakland Raiders (NFL)

2012-15

2016-18

Atlanta Falcons (NFL) 2018

Carolina Panthers (NFL) 2019

Seattle Seahawks (NFL) 2020

Chicago Bears (NFL) 2021

Ivy, Khori (1997-98-99-2000C)

Barcelona Dragons (NFLE) 2002

Los Angeles Avengers (AFL) 2005

Ivy, Mortty (2005-06-07-08)

Carolina Panthers (NFL) 2009

Pittsburgh Steeleers (NFL)

Jenkins, Leon (69-70-71)

2011-12

Detroit Lions (NFL) 1972

Shreveport Steamers (WFL) 1975

Harold (91-92-93-94)

Andrew (15-16-17-19)

Lawrence (55-56-57)

Nick (2012-13-14-15)

Kevin (95-96-97-98)

Ron (72-74-75)

Dick (63-64-65)

Ray (48)

Jack (86-87-88-89)

NAME (YEARS LETTERED AT WVU) TEAM/LEAGUE YEARS

Long Jr., David (2016-17-18C) Tennessee Titans (NFL)

William (58-59)

San Francisco 49ers (NFL) 1961

Lucas, Jeff (83-84-85-86)

Pittsburgh Steelers (NFL%)

Lucas, Marquis (2013-14-15)

Tampa Bay Vipers (XFL)

New Orleans Breakers (USFL)

Lucente, John (43)

Pittsburgh Steelers (NFL)

Richmond Rebels (DFL)

Wilmington Clippers (AA)

Luck, Oliver (78-79-80-81)

Houston Oilers (NFL)

Madsen, Joe (2009-10-11-12)

Los Angeles KISS (AFL)

Cleveland Gladiators (AFL)

Mahan, Walter (22-23-24-25)

Frankford Yellowjackets (NFL)

Chicago Bulls (AFL)

Mahone, Sean (2017-18-19-20-21C)

Michigan Panthers (USFL) 2023

Mahrt, Armin (22-23)

Dayton Triangles (NFL)

Pottstown Maroons (NFL) 1925

Mallory, John (65-66-67) Philadelphia Eagles (NFL)

Atlantic Falcons (NFL)

Texans (WFL)

Steamers (WFL)

Billy Joe (71-72)

Eagles (NFL)

Oilers (NFL)

Kerry (71-72)

Argonauts (CFL)

Rough Riders (CFL)

Vulcans (WFL)

Joe (52-53-54-55) Los Angeles Rams (NFL)

Bears (NFL)

Marker, Henry (29-30-31-32) Pittsburgh Pirates (NFL)

Marlatt, Pat (85-86-87-88)

New York/New Jersey Knights (WLAF) 1991-92

Marshall, Rasheed (2001-02-03-04C)

San Francisco 49ers (NFL) 2005

Columbus Destroyers (AFL) 2007 Mays, Alvoid (88)

Washington Redskins (NFL) 1990-94

Pittsburgh Steelers (NFL) 1995

Tampa Bay Storm (AFL) 1998-2001

McAfee, Pat (2005-06-07-08)

Indianapolis Colts (NFL) 2009-16

McCann, Dee (2004-05)

Detroit Lions (NFL) 2006

McIntyre, Corey (1998-99-2000-01)

Cleveland Browns (NFL) 2005

Atlanta Falcons (NFL) 2006-07

New Orleans Saints (NFL) 2006

Buffalo Bills (NFL) 2008-12

McKivitz, Colton (2016-17-18-19C)

San Francisco 49ers (NFL) 2020-22

Mclee, Boo (2003-04-05-06)

Green Bay Blizzard (AFL2) 2008

Meredith, Russell (17-20-21-22)

Louisville Brecks (NFL) 1923

Cleveland Bulldogs (NFL) 1925

Merritts, Jim (82-83)

Indianapolis Colts (NFL%) 1987

Merrow, Jeff (72-73-74)

Oakland Raiders (NFL) 1977

Atlanta Falcons (NFL) 1975-83

Miller, Julian (2008-09-10-11)

Cleveland Gladiators (AFL) 2014

Utah Blaze (AFL) 2013

Cincinnati Bengals (NFL) 2012

Miller, Pat (2009-10-11-12)

Portland Thunder (AFL) 2014

Moan, Emmett “Kelly” (35-36-37)

New Jersey Giants (AA) 1938

Cleveland Rams (NFL) 1939

Moran, James (46-47-48)

Wilkes-Barre Barons (AFL) 1949

COLTON MCKIVITZ

NAME (YEARS LETTERED AT WVU) TEAM/LEAGUE YEARS

Morrison, Edward (24-25-26)

Frankford Yellowjackets (NFL) 1927

Mullen, Gary (81-82-83-84)

Chicago Bears (NFL%) 1987

Denver Dynamite (AFL) 1987

Los Angeles Cobras (AFL) 1988

Detroit Drive (AFL)

1989-92

Cincinnati Rockers (AFL) 1993

Tampa Bay Storm (AFL) 1994

Milwaukee Mustangs (AFL) 1995

Mundy, Ryan (2007)

Pittsburgh Steelers (NFL) 2009-12

New York Giants (NFL) 2013

Chicago Bears (NFL) 2014-15

Murrell, Adrian (90-91-92)

New York Jets (NFL)

1993-97

Arizona Cardinals (NFL) 1998-99

Washington Redskins (NFL) 2000

Napoleon, Eugene (87-88-89)

Tampa Bay Storm (AFL) 1992

Orlando Predators (AFL) 1992

Nardacci, Nicholas (21-22-23-24)

Cleveland Bulldogs (NFL) 1925

Neild, Chris (2007-08-09-10C)

Washington Redskins (NFL) 2011-14

Nicely, Joseph (56-57)

Montreal Alouettes (CFL) 1958

Nimmo, Lance (99-2000-01-02)

Cologne Centurions (NFLE) 2004

Oliker, Aaron (24-25-26)

Pottsville Maroons (NFL) 1926

Orlando, Bo (85-86-87-88)

Houston Oilers (NFL) 1990-94

San Diego Chargers (NFL) 1995

Cincinnati Bengals (NFL) 1996-97

Pittsburgh Steelers (NFL) 1998

Orr, Thomas (90-91-92-93)

Connecticut Coyotes (AFL) 1996

New York CityHawks (AFL) 1997

Ours, Wes (98-98-2000)

Indianapolis Colts (NFL) 2001

Tennessee Titans (NFL) 2001

Amsterdam Admirals (NFLE) 2003

Los Angeles Avengers (AFL)

Philadelphia Soul (AFL)

Owens, Artie (72-73-74-75)

San Diego Chargers (NFL)

2004-05

2006-08

1976-78

Buffalo Bills (NFL) 1980

New England Patriots (NFL) 1980

Philadelphia Stars (USFL) 1983

Page, Solomon (96-97-98)

Dallas Cowboys (NFL)

1999-2002

San Diego Chargers (NFL) 2003

Pankey, Adam (2013-14-15-16)

Green Bay Packers (NFL)

2017-18

Miami Dolphins (NFL) 2019-21

New York Jets (NFL) 2022

Parriott, William (30-31-32)

Cincinnati Reds (NFL) 1934

Perkins, Steve (92-93-94)

St. Louis Stampede AFL) 1996

Porter, Jerry (97-98-99)

Oakland Raiders (NFL)

2000-07

Jacksonville Jaguars (NFL) 2008

Pridemore, Tom (75-76-77)

Atlanta Falcons (NFL)

Proctor, Basil (88-89)

NAME (YEARS LETTERED AT WVU) TEAM/LEAGUE YEARS

Rembert, Reggie (88-89)

Cincinnati Bengals (NFL)

Reynaud, Darius (2005-06-07) Minnesota Vikings (NFL)

York Giants (NFL)

Titans (NFL)

York Jets (NFL)

Kent (2006-07-08-09)

Soul (AFL)

Soul (AFL)

Valor (AFL)

Shaq (2014)

Cardinals (NFL)

Pittsburgh Steelers (NFL)

Dave (75-76-77)

Stars (USFL)

Stars (USFL)

Robsock, Tom (92-93-94)

Raiders (NFL)

Jr., Kenny (2017-18)

Louis Battlehawks (XFL)

Panthers (NFL)

Bernard (95-96)

England Patriots (NFL)

Claymores (NFLE)

Clarence (26-27-28)

Bisons (NFL)

Jock (2007-08-09-10)

NAME (YEARS LETTERED AT WVU) TEAM/LEAGUE YEARS

1978-85

Sacramento Surge (WLAF) 1992

Saskatchewan Roughriders (CFL) 1993

Sacramento Gold Miners (CFL) 1993

Florida Bobcats (AFL) 1996

Connecticut Coyotes (AFL) 1996

New Jersey Red Dogs (AFL) 1997

Grand Rapids Rampage (AFL) 1998

Iowa Barnstormers (AFL) 1999

New York Dragons (AFL) 2002

Purnell, Lovett (93-94-95)

New England Patriots (NFL) 1996-98

Baltimore Ravens (NFL) 1999

Chicago Enforcers (XFL) 2001

Raugh, Mark (79-80-81-82)

Pittsburgh Maulers (USFL) 1984

Memphis Showboats (USFL) 1985

Ray, John (89-90-91)

Indianapolis Colts (NFL) 1993

DAVID SILLS V

DARYL WORLEY

Spain, Quinton (2011-14)

Tennessee Titans (NFL) 2015-18

Buffalo Bills (NFL)

2019-20

Cincinnati Bengals (NFL) 2020-21

Stephenson, J. Davidson (48-50)

Los Angeles Rams (NFL) 1950

Green Bay Packers (NFL) 1951-55

Stills, Gary (96-97-98)

Frankfurt Galaxy (NFLE) 2001

Kansas City Chiefs (NFL) 1999-2005

Baltimore Ravens (NFL) 2006-07

St. Louis Rams (NFL) 2008

Las Vegas Locomotives (UFL) 2009

Studstill, Darren (90-91-92-93)

Dallas Cowboys (NFL) 1994

Jacksonville Jaguars (NFL) 1995-96

Stydahar, Joseph (33-34-35)#

Chicago Bears (NFL) 1936-42,45-46

Sunahara, Rex (2018-19)

San Antonio Brahmas (XFL) 2023

Superick, Steve (82-83-84-85)

Houston Oilers (NFL%) 1987

Taffoni, Joseph (64-65)

Cleveland Browns (NFL) 1967-70

New York Giants (NFL) 1972-73

Talley, Darryl (79-80-81-82)

Buffalo Bills (NFL)

1983-94

Atlanta Falcons (NFL) 1995

Minnesota Vikings (NFL) 1996

Talley, John (85-86-87)

Cleveland Browns (NFL) 1990-91

Tallman, Charles (21-22-23)

Cleveland Indians (NFL) 1924

Tandy, Keith (2008-09-10-11C)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (NFL) 2012-17

Atlanta Falcons (NFL) 2018

Taylor, Craig (85-86-87-88)

Cincinnati Bengals (NFL) 1989-91

Milwaukee Mustangs (AFL) 1995-96

New Jersey Red Dogs (AFL) 1997-98

Taylor, Jay (96-97-98-99)

Orlando Rage (XFL) 2001

Rhein Fire (NFLE) 2003

Orlando Predators (AFL) 2004, 2006, 2008

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (NFL) 2004

Terry, Nate (97-99)

Saskatchewan Rough Riders (CFL) 2000

Scottish Claymores (NFLE) 2001

Calgary Stampeders (CFL) 2004

Thomas, J.T. (2007-08-09-10C)

Chicago Bears (NFL) 2011-12

Jacksonville Jaguars (NFL) 2013-14

New York Giants (NFL) 2015-17 Thompkins, Gary (97-98-99-2000)

Frankfurt Galaxy (NFLE) 2001 Thornton, John (95-96-97-98)

Tennessee Titans (NFL) 1999-2002

Cincinnati Bengals (NFL) 2003-08 Trimarki, Mickey (55-56-57)

Hamilton Tiger-Cats (CFL) 1958 Turnbull, Renaldo (87-88-89)

New Orleans Saints (NFL) 1990-96

Carolina Panthers (NFL) 1997 Turner, Calvin (78-79-80-81)

Denver Gold (USFL) 1983-85

Pittsburgh Gladiators (AFL) 1988 Vanderjagt, Mike (91-92)

Saskatchewan Roughriders (CFL) 1993-95

Minnesota Fighting Pike (AFL) 1996

Toronto Argonauts (CFL) 1996-97

Indianapolis Colts (NFL) 1998-2005

Dallas Cowboys (NFL) 2006 Walker, Fulton (77-78-79-80)

Miami Dolphins (NFL) 1981-85

Los Angeles Raiders (NFL) 1985

Walters, Sean (2013-15-16)

Ottawa Redblacks (CFL) 2018

Washington, Keith II (2018-19)

New Orleans Saints (NFL) 2020

New Orleans Breakers (USFL) 2022

Toronto Argonauts (CFL) 2022-23

Washington, Vann (93-94-95-96)

Kansas City Chiefs (NFL) 1997 Wesco, Trevon (2016-17-18)

New York Jets (NFL) 2019-21

Chicago Bears (NFL) 2022 White, Kevin (2013-14)

Chicago Bears (NFL) 2015-18

San Francisco 49ers (NFL) 2020

New Orleans Saints (NFL) 2021 White, Kyzir (2016-17C)

Los Angeles Chargers (NFL) 2018-21

Philadelphia Eagles (NFL) 2022 White, Pat (2005-06-07-08C)

Miami Dolphins (NFL) 2009

Edmonton Eskimos (CFL) 2014 Williams, Dale (91-92-93)

Cleveland Thunderbolts (AFL) 1994 Williams, Edward (69-70)

Winnipeg Blue Bombers (CFL) 1971-72 Wilson, Quincy (1999-2001-02-03C)

Cincinnati Bengals (NFL) 2004, 2006

Wolfley, Ron (81-82-83-84)

St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) 1985-87

Phoenix Cardinals (NFL) 1988-91

Cleveland Browns (NFL) 1992-93

Woodeshick, Tom (60-61-62)

Philadelphia Eagles (NFL) 1963-71

St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) 1972

Woods, J.D. (2008-09-10-11)

Tri-Cities Fever (IFL) 2014

Woods, Harold (76-77)

Saskatchewan Roughriders (CFL) 1978

Hamilton Tiger-Cats (CFL) 1979-82

Toronto Argonauts (CFL) 1982

Montreal Alouettes (CFL) 1983

Worley, Daryl (2014-15)

Carolina Panthers (NFL) 2016-17

Oakland Raiders (NFL) 2018-19

Dallas Cowboys (NFL) 2020

Buffalo Bills (NFL) 2020

Las Vegas Raiders (NFL) 2020

Detroit Lions (NFL) 2021

Baltimore Ravens (NFL) 2021-22

Wyant, Fred (52-53-54-55)

Washington Redskins (NFL) 1956

Toronto Argonauts (CFL) 1957

Young, Warren (2004-05-06)

Green Bay Blizzard (AFL2) 2008

Zereoue, Amos (96-97-98)

Pittsburgh Steelers (NFL) 1999-2003

Oakland Raiders (NFL) 2004

New England Patriots (NFL) 2005

# - Pro Football Hall of Fame

% - Replacement Player-1987 NFL Players Strike

AAL - American Areana League (2018-19)

AAFC - All-American Football Conference (1946-49)

AFL - American Football League (1926)

AFL - American Football League (1936)

AFL - American Football League (1960-69)

APFA - American Professional Football Association (1920-21)

NFL - National Football League (1920-2015)

USFL - United States Football League (198385/2023)

WFL - World Football League (1974-75)

CFL - Canadian Football League

AA - American Association (1936-41)

AFL - American Football League (1937-41)

AFL - American Football League (1946-50)

DFL - Dixie Football League (1936-47)

NFLE - National Football League Europe (1998-2003)

PCFL - Pacific Coast Football League (1940-48)

AFL - Arena Football League (1987-2014)

WLAF - World League of American Football (1991-97)

AFL2 - Arena Football League2 (2000-09)

XFL - Xtreme Football League

UFL - United Football League (2011)

UIFL - United Indoor Football League (2011-12)

IFL - Indoor Football League (2014)

This list was compiled by the West Virginia University Athletics Communications Office. Any corrections or additions are requested. This list is complete through the 2023 professional football season. Inclusion is based on at least one game of active service on the roster of any professional football team recognized by the Pro Football Researchers Association. Research on the Canadian Football League was supplied by independent researcher Jay Langhammer of Fort Worth, Texas. Arena Football League listings were supplied by Jennifer Boehm and Neil Boudreaux.

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GENO SMITH

WVU PRESIDENT E. GORDON GEE, J.D., ED.D.

Dr. E. Gordon Gee is one of America’s most prominent higher education leaders, having helmed universities for more than four decades. In 2009, Time magazine named him one of the top 10 university presidents in the United States. Recently, the website Great Value Colleges named him the nation’s top university president.

In 2014, Gee returned to West Virginia University, where his career as a university president began. His leadership goals include putting students first, advancing the university’s research agenda, partnering with West Virginia communities and making sure that 1.8 million West Virginians know in their hearts and minds that West Virginia University is their university.

Born in Vernal, Utah, Gee graduated from the University of Utah with an honors degree in history and earned his J.D. and Ed.D.

degrees from Columbia University. He clerked under Chief Justice David T. Lewis of the U.S. 10th Circuit Court of Appeals before being named a judicial fellow and staff assistant to the U.S. Supreme Court. In this role, he worked for Chief Justice Warren Burger on administrative and legal problems of the Court and federal judiciary. Gee returned to Utah as an associate professor and associate dean in the J. Reuben Clark Law School at Brigham Young University and was granted full professorship in 1978.

One year later, he became dean of the West Virginia University College of Law, and, in 1981, was named WVU president. He served in that role until 1985.

He went on to lead the University of Colorado (1985-1990), Brown University (1998-2000) and Vanderbilt University (2001-2007). He served as president of The Ohio State University from 1990 to 1997 and again from 2007 to 2013.

His service on education-governance organizations and commissions is

extensive. He currently serves on the Board of Trustees of the National 4-H Council and the National Executive Board of the Boy Scouts of America. He served as chair of the Big 12 Board of Directors Executive Committee for 2017-18 and is a Big 12 representative on the College Football Playoff Board of Managers. He is an inaugural member of the Education Advisory Board (EAB) Presidents Advisory Council.

Gee has received many honorary degrees, awards, fellowships and recognitions. He is a fellow of the prestigious American Association for the Advancement of Science, the world’s largest science organization. In 1994, Gee received the Distinguished Alumnus Award from the University of Utah, as well as from Teachers College of Columbia University. In 2013, he received the ACE Council of Fellows/Fidelity Investments Mentor Award and received the Outstanding Academic Leader of the Year Award on behalf of Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Gee received the Elite Leadership Academy’s 2020 IMPACT Award, which honors exceptional leaders for self-knowledge, a clear vision and active coaching and mentoring relationships. A Distinguished Eagle Scout and lifelong Scouting supporter, he has received the Silver Buffalo Award, Scouting’s top honor for adult volunteers.

He is the co-author of more than a dozen books, including his two most recent, “Land-Grant Universities for the Future” and “What’s Public About Public Higher Ed?”

Gee’s fiancée is Laurie Erickson, leader of the Erickson Foundation. His daughter, Rebekah, is clinical associate professor in obstetrics and gynecology at the LSU Health New Orleans School of Medicine and CEO and founder of Nest Health. Dr. Rebekah Gee is married to David Patrón and they have five children.

LAURIE ERICKSON AND E. GORDON GEE

VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS

WREN BAKER

West Virginia University President E. Gordon

Gee named Wren Baker as WVU’s Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics

on Nov. 30, 2022.

WVU’s 13th director of athletics came to Morgantown from the University of North Texas, where he had been the associate vice president and athletics director since 2016. With previous stops at Missouri, Memphis, Northwest Missouri and Rogers State, Baker brought more than 20 years of experience to WVU.

Baker has oversight of 18 varsity sports, a department budget of more than $90 million, approximately 250 employees and nearly 500 student-athletes.

In his first year at West Virginia, Baker has hit the ground running and has never looked back. He has traveled the state to learn its culture, met Mountaineer fans from all over the world, fundraised for his department, addressed budget concerns, put his touches on a new premium club space at the Coliseum and even hired coaches in women’s and men’s basketball. While he is a native Oklahoman, he has certainly been adopted as the newest Mountaineer by West Virginia fans. As an athletics director, he has now led 20 head coaching searches, and his hires have a combined 75% winning percentage.

At North Texas, seven Mean Green programs (men’s cross country, volleyball, women’s soccer, football, men’s basketball, women’s golf and softball) combined to win 17 conference or division championships during Baker’s tenure, and the overall athletics department’s winning percentage in the last year was the best in the modern era. In 2019, every Mean Green team achieved a winning season for the first time in school history.

UNT also reached new heights in the classroom under Baker’s leadership, posting its top APR scores and four consecutive department Graduation Success Rate (GSR) records. For the first time ever, every Mean Green team recorded a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher with the Spring 2022 department GPA hitting a 3.206 average.

Baker led record fundraising years at North Texas as the school registered its four best fundraising years in its history, and the overall top five largest gifts ever at UNT came under Baker’s leadership. He guided North Texas athletics to a school record for fundraising in a single year, nearly doubling the previous department record.

UNT ticket revenue increased by 125% under Baker, and football attendance grew by 71%, while men’s and women’s basketball crowds grew by more than 60%. Additional achievements at North Texas included a

five-year strategic plan, new 20-year facilities master plan and lucrative contracts for multimedia rights, licensing, apparel and equipment.

Baker also led the charge to renovate eight different UNT athletic facilities, while spearheading the design and fundraising for three new facilities including a track and field/ soccer stadium, golf practice facility and an indoor practice building.

One of the biggest moments in the history of North Texas Athletics came under his watch, when UNT was invited to join the American Athletic Conference beginning in July 2023.

Prior to North Texas, Baker was the deputy director of athletics at Missouri from 2015 to 2016, serving as the top advisor and chief of staff. He was responsible for assisting with all aspects of administration and led the external unit, helping Mizzou to a record fundraising year. He also served as the interim director of athletics at Missouri before moving on to North Texas.

Before Missouri, he spent time at Memphis from 2013-15 as deputy athletics director. He secured the largest gift in the university’s history as Memphis posted its best fundraising year ever. While setting a school record for fundraising, major gifts and multimedia rights revenue, Baker also grew Memphis’ scholarship fund, was the sport administrator for men’s basketball and worked closely with football during a two-year run that included the Tigers’ first conference championship in football in more than four decades.

From 2011-13, Baker was athletics director at NCAA Division II power Northwest Missouri State, where he secured the largest gift in the athletics department’s history for improvements to the football stadium. Under Baker, Northwest Missouri saw its revenues increase by 60%, and he hired head football coach Adam Dorrel, who led the Bearcats to three consecutive national championships.

From 2006-11, Baker served as the first athletics director at Rogers State in Claremore, Oklahoma, where he was also the school’s first men’s basketball coach. His team went 20-11 in his only season at the helm, and RSU teams combined to post a nearly 70% winning percentage despite being a start-up athletic program. During his tenure, Baker developed a full-scale collegiate athletics program.

In 2005, he was the principal and athletics director for Valliant Public Schools and, at age 26, was the youngest principal in Oklahoma history.

Originally fom Valliant, Oklahoma, Baker earned his bachelor’s degree in education from Southeastern Oklahoma State in 2001 where he was a member of the honors program. He went on to earn his master’s degree in education leadership from Oklahoma State in 2003.

While at Oklahoma State, Baker was a graduate assistant and basketball operations assistant for the Cowboys’ men’s basketball program under legendary head coach Eddie Sutton. During Baker’s time with OSU, the Cowboys posted a 102-30 record, reaching four NCAA tournaments, and advanced to the 2004 Final Four and the 2005 Sweet Sixteen.

Baker and his wife, Heather, a Bokchito, Oklahoma, native, have two daughters, Addisyn and Reagan.

Wren Baker Through The Years

2001-05 Oklahoma State University

Basketball Operations Assistant

2005-06 Valliant Public Schools

Director of Athletics/Principal

2006-10 Rogers State University

Director of Athletics

2010-13 Northwest Missouri State

Director of Athletics

2013-15 University of Memphis

Deputy Director of Athletics

2015-16 University of Missouri

Deputy Director of Athletics

2016-22 University of North Texas

Vice President/Director of Athletics

2022- West Virginia University

Vice President/Director of Athletics

WVU

THE BAKER FAMILY: Wren, Reagan, Heather and Addisyn

WVU INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS

STEVE URYASZ Deputy Director of Athletics

SIMON DOVER Executive Senior Associate Athletics Director, Business Operations/CFO

MATT WELLS Executive Senior Associate Athletics Director, External Affairs

MICHAEL FRAGALE Senior Associate Athletics Director, Communications

APRIL MESSERLY Senior Associate Athletics Director, Capital Projects, Facilities and Event Management

BRITTNEY O’DELL Senior Associate Athletics Director, Student-Athlete Services and Wellness

NATASHA OAKES Senior Associate Athletics Director/SWA

DAVID KOOGER Senior Associate Athletics Director, Governance and Compliance

LESLIE NGUYEN Associate Athletics Director, Strategic Initiatives and Administration

NEAL BROWN Head Football Coach

JASON BUTTS Head Gymnastics Coach SEAN CLEARY Head Cross Country/ Track and Field Coach

JON HAMMOND Head Rifle Coach

NIKKI IZZO-BROWN Head Women’s Soccer Coach MARK KELLOGG Head Women’s Basketball Coach

SEAN COVICH Head Golf Coach

JOSH EILERT Interim Head Men’s BasketballCoach

TIM FLYNN Head Wrestling Coach

VIC RIGGS Head Swimming and Diving Coach

DAN STRATFORD Head Men’s Soccer Coach

REED SUNAHARA Head VolleyballCoach

JIMMY KING Head Rowing Coach

MIHA LISAC Head Tennis Coach

RANDY MAZEY Head Baseball Coach

WVU INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS 2022-23

Conference Major Awards

JJ Wetherholt, Baseball Big 12 Player of the Year

Ceili McCabe, Cross Country, Big 12 Women’s Runner of the Year

Mary Tucker, Rifle, GARC Shooter of the Year, GARC Senior of the Year

Kayza Massey, Women’s Soccer, Big 12 Co-Goalkeeper of the Year

Individual Academic Honors

Jordan Brewster, Women’s Soccer, Big 12 Scholar

Athlete of the Year

Casey Legg, Football, National Football Foundation

Hampshire Honor Society

Calista Smoyer, Rifle, GARC Scholar-Athlete of the Year

CoSIDA Academic All-Americans

First Team

JJ Wetherholt, Baseball

Verena Zaisberger, Rifle

Second Team

Casey Legg, Football

Aaron Denk Gracia, Men’s Soccer

Dyon Dromers, Men’s Soccer

Jordan Brewster, Women’s Soccer

Third Team

Conrad Molinaro, Men’s Swimming & Diving

National Awards & Recognition

Carlson Reed, Baseball, NCBWA Stopper of the Year Watch List

Blaine Traxel, Baseball, National Pitcher of the Year Watch List

Tevin Tucker, Baseball, Brooks Wallace Award

Semifinalist

JJ Wetherholt, Baseball, Dick Howser Trophy Finalist

Bobby Bragan Award Finalist, Golden Spikes Award

Semifinalist

Casey Legg, Football, Burlesworth Trophy Nominee

Bjarne Thiesen, Men’s Soccer, MAC Hermann Trophy

Watch List

Mary Tucker, Rifle, CRCA Shooter of the Year, CRCA

Senior of the Year

Madisen Smith, Women’s Basketball, WBCA “So You Want to Be a Coach” Selection

Jordan Brewster, Women’s Soccer, MAC Hermann

Trophy Watch List, TopDrawerSoccer Best XI Second Team

Regional & State Awards & Recognition

JJ Wetherholt, Baseball, NCBWA District 2 Player of the Year, ABCA All-East Region First Team

Carlson Reed, Baseball, ABCA All-East Region Second Team

Blaine Traxel, Baseball, ABCA All-East Region Second Team

Katherine Dowie, Cross Country, NCAA All-MidAtlantic

Mikaela Lucki, Cross Country, NCAA All-Mid-Atlantic

Ceili McCabe, Cross Country, NCAA Mid-Atlantic Region Athlete of the Year, NCAA All-Mid-Atlantic

Charlotte Wood, Cross Country, NCAA All-MidAtlantic

Erik Stevenson, Men’s Basketball, USBWA All-District II Team

Bjarne Thiesen, Men’s Soccer, United Soccer Coaches All-Southeast Region Second Team

Jordan Brewster, Women’s Soccer, United Soccer Coaches All-Midwest Region First Team

Kayza Massey, Women’s Soccer, United Soccer Coaches All-Midwest Region Third Team

AJ Rodriguez, Women’s Soccer, United Soccer Coaches All-Midwest Region Third Team

Adrian Ell, Volleyball, AVCA All-Midwest Region

First Team All-Americans

JJ Wetherhold, Baseball (Collegiate Baseball, NCBWA, Baseball America, ABCA, Perfect Game)

Ceili McCabe, Cross Country (NCAA), Track & Field (NCAA Indoor & Outdoor)

Matt Sanchez, Rifle (CRCA – Air Rifle)

Mary Tucker, Rifle (CRCA – Smallbore, Air Rifle, Combined)

Killian Cardinale, Wrestling (NCAA)

Second Team All-Americans

Malori Brown, Rifle (CRCA – Smallbore)

Tal Engler, Rifle (CRCA – Smallbore)

Molly McGhin, Rifle (CRCA – Smallbore, Air Rifle)

Akihito Shimizu, Rifle (CRCA – Air Rifle)

Third Team All-Americans

Malori Brown, Rifle (CRCA – Combined)

Molly McGhin, Rifle (CRCA – Aggregate)

Jordan Brewster, Women’s Soccer (United Soccer Coaches)

Honorable Mention All-Americans

Tal Engler, Rifle (CRCA – Air Rifle)

Natalie Perrin, Rifle (CRCA – Air Rifle)

Freshman All-American

David Hagaman, Baseball (NCBWA)

Tomas Rimac, Football (College Football News –Honorable Mention)

Oliver Straw, Football (College Football News –Honorable Mention)

Academic Team Awards

Baseball, ABCA Academic Excellence Award

Men’s Soccer, United Soccer Coaches Team Academic Award

Women’s Soccer, United Soccer Coaches Team Academic Award

Men’s Swimming & Diving, CSCAA Scholar All-America Team

Women’s Swimming & Diving, CSCAA Scholar All-America Team

Women’s Tennis, ITA All-Academic Team

Baseball: 40-20, 15-9 Big 12; 1st in Big 12

Men’s Basketball: 19-15, 7-11 Big 12; 8th in Big 12

Women’s Basketball: 19-12, 10-8 Big 12; 5th in Big 12

Cross Country: 2nd at Big 12 Championship; 27th at NCAA Championships

Football: 5-7, 3-6 Big 12; 9th in Big 12

Golf: 9th at Big 12 Championship

Gymnastics: 12-9, 1-2 Big 12; 3rd at Big 12 Championship; NCAA Regional Championships

Rowing: 7th at Big 12 Championship

Rifle: 16-4, 8-1 GARC; GARC Tournament Champions; 5th at NCAA Championships

Men’s Soccer: 7-7-4, 3-1-4 Sun Belt; 4th in Sun Belt

Women’s Soccer: 11-5-7, 4-1-4 Big 12; Big 12 Tournament Champions: 4th in Big 12

Men’s Swimming and Diving: 4-2, 0-0 Big 12; 3rd at Big 12 Championship

Women’s Swimming and Diving: 6-2, 1-0 Big 12; 4th at Big 12 Championship

Women’s Tennis: 11-12, 1-8 Big 12; 9th in Big 12

Women’s Track & Field: 9th at Big 12 Indoor Championships; 9th at Big 12 Outdoor Championships

Volleyball: 7-22, 0-16 Big 12; 9th in Big 12

Wrestling: 10-5, 2-5 Big 12; 12th at Big 12 Championships; 34th at NCAA Championships

NCAA Team Qualifiers

Cross Country Baseball

Gymnastics

Men’s Basketball

Rifle

Women’s Basketball

Women’s Soccer

NCAA Individual Qualifiers

Danny Berlitz, Men’s Swimming & Diving

Glenn Eloriaga, Men’s Swimming & Diving

Owen Johns, Men’s Swimming & Diving

Rachel Butler, Track & Field (Outdoor)

Katherine Dowie, Track & Field (Outdoor)

Hayley Jackson, Track & Field (Outdoor)

Mikaela Lucki, Track & Field (Outdoor)

Ceili McCabe, Track & Field (Indoor, Outdoor)

Mikenna Vanderheyden, Track & Field (Outdoor)

Cassandra Williamson, Track & Field (Outdoor)

Charlotte Wood, Track & Field (Outdoor)

Sarah Krusinski, Women’s Swimming & Diving

Abigail Sullivan, Women’s Swimming & Diving

Marian Tiemeier, Women’s Swimming & Diving

Killian Cardinale, Wrestling

Anthony Carman, Wrestling

Austin Cooley, Wrestling

Peyton Hall, Wrestling

Jordan Titus, Wrestling

Michael Wolfgram, Wrestling

Individual Conference Champions

Ceili McCabe, Cross Country/Track and Field, Big 12

Cross Country, 3,000 Meters (Indoor), 3,000-Meter Steeplechase (Outdoor)

Tal Engler, Rifle, GARC Smallbore

Jacqueline McCutchan, Women’s Swimming, Big 12 100 Backstroke

MEDIA INFORMATION

Following are some guidelines for covering the 2023 Mountaineers.

Credentials: All requests for working press, photo and broadcast credentials to cover West Virginia’s 2023 home football games must be applied for online at http://www. sportssystems.com/westvirginia at least two weeks prior to the game. Requests submitted the week of the game only will be honored if space permits.

Due to the demand for working credentials, media regularly assigned to cover WVU and the visiting school will receive priority.

All photographers must work outside the 20-yard lines as prescribed by the NCAA; they are not permitted in the bench area extended. Photographers must sign in for field access in the press box prior to each game.

No children (under the age of 16) are allowed on the sidelines for any reason; any children on the sidelines will be removed, along with their guardians.

Any abuse of a working credential to West Virginia football games can result in the media agency losing credential privileges for the remainder of 2023 and possibly the entire 2024 home season.

After The Game: Coach Neal Brown will conduct a postgame news conference in the Milan Puskar Center Team Room. Brown’s news conference also can be heard over the press box PA. Select WVU players also will be available in the team room. No media will be granted access to the West Virginia locker room.

During The Week: Coach Neal Brown will meet with the media each Tuesday afternoon at 12:05 p.m. in the Team Room at the Puskar Center.

Mountaineer coordinators and select players will be available for interviews each Tuesday from 12:30 – 2 p.m. This is also the best time for players to return calls to out-of-town media. They will be available to return phone calls on Tuesday and Wednesday as class and practice schedules permit. Any special arrangements for player interviews should be made through assistant athletics director/ football communications Mike Montoro at least a day in advance. Players will not be asked to miss class or study hall for interviews and at no time will a player’s phone number be given to the media. No player interviews will be conducted during practice sessions. The practice and interview schedule for preseason camp and game weeks will be announced in August.

DIRECTIONS TO PRESS PARKING AREA (RED AND BROWN LOTS)

From I-79: Take the Star City/WVU exit. Cross the Star City Bridge and proceed up Monongahela Boulevard toward the Coliseum. At the Coliseum traffic light, turn left onto Patteson Drive. At the third traffic light, turn right onto University Avenue. Travel approximately ½ mile and make a left toward the WVU Law School. Proceed up the hill where attendants will direct you to the Red Media parking area. A shuttle van runs continuously from the media lots to the press box.

From I-68: Take the Pierpont Road exit and follow signs to the stadium. At the second traffic light off the interstate, turn left and travel up Easton Hill. Count two more traffic lights and take the roundabout second exit to the right and turn right on Route 705 and stay on this highway as it becomes Chestnut Ridge Road. Turn left at the sixth traffic light onto Van Voorhis Road, and make another left at the second traffic light onto University Ave. Travel approximately ½ mile and make a left toward the WVU Law School. Proceed up the hill where attendants will direct you to the Red Media area. A shuttle van runs continuously from the media lots to the press box.

MICHAEL FRAGALE Senior Associate Athletics Director/Communications

MIKE MONTORO Assistant Athletics Director/ Football Communications (primary contact)

BRYAN MESSERLY Associate Athletics Director/ Communications

JOHN ANTONIK Director of Athletics Content

JOE SWAN Director of Athletics Publications/Design

KRISTIN COLDSNOW Athletics Lead Graphic Designer

CHRIS COOMBS Assistant Director of Athletics Communications

OLIVIA SNEED Assistant Director of Athletics Communications

LISA AMMONS Business Manager AMY PRUNTY Program Assistant

PHIL LYNCH Athletics Graphics Designer

ADAM GROSSMAN Assistant Director of Athletics Communications

MATTHEW STAINTOHRPE Assistant Director of Athletics Communications/ Operations