Prince Strachan’s path to WVU runs through a familiar West Virginia connection
August 22, 2026
When Prince Strachan entered the transfer portal, West Virginia had more than just his film to evaluate. The Mountaineers already had a connection to his family. Read more: Prince Strachan’s path to WVU runs through a familiar West Virginia connection. That relationship dates back to Strachan's brother, Michael, Pat Kirkland, the WVU Special Teams coordinator, and the University of Charleston (WV), where Kirkland coached before joining Rich Rodriguez's staff. Rodriguez said that connection played a role in West Virginia's pursuit of Prince Strachan.
“That helped, because Pat, Coach's brother, is a great player for him at Charleston,” Rodriguez said ...
The Big 12 released the Mountaineers’ official conference schedule, but the team will look very different when they take the field. After a historic College World Series run, WVU is looking to build on that season and become a perennial contender. Between the MLB Draft, the transfer portal, and a wave of new additions, more than 20 new Mountaineers will wear the uniform in 2027.
The fall sports season at West Virginia University is underway. With men's and women's soccer already in action, volleyball wrapping up preseason preparations, and football in the thick of fall camp, each day in Morgantown is stacked to the brim with excitement. That excitement bleeds over into WV Sports Nation and the John Fredericks Media Network, as we are pleased to announce the next two exclusive head coach interviews.
