WVU quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. runs with the ball against UT Martin on September 12, 2026, at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown. Credit: Mariah Marietta/WV Sports Nation
WVU faces first top 25 test of 2026 against Virginia in Charlotte
September 15, 2026
The Mountaineers know this week is different. WVU is 2-0 heading into Saturday's matchup with No. 25 Virginia, but the first two games of the season have not provided the same challenge that awaits them in Charlotte, North Carolina. West Virginia will face the Cavaliers at Bank of America Stadium in the Duke’s Mayo Classic, giving the Mountaineers a bigger stage and a chance to prove themselves against a ranked opponent....
WVU Women's Soccer (5-0-1) is still a few days away from welcoming Baylor to Morgantown Friday. The preparations for the top 20 showdown are well underway, and head coach Nikki Izzo-Brown knows the challenge the Mountaineers face. Read more: WVU Women's Soccer faces toughest challenge yet when Baylor comes to town. The Bears clock in at 7-1 with a ferocious attack and solid defense, matching up well on paper with the old gold and blue. This match has the potential makings of an incredible, intense Big 12 opener for the Mountaineers.
The Single-A and High-A playoffs officially kicked off this past week, and a handful of teams with former WVU Baseball players are going strong in pursuit of a minor league championship. Three teams with Mountaineer representatives are competing in championship series, while the Double-A playoffs officially began Tuesday. Triple-A players still have another week of play before their playoffs officially begin. Read until the end to find out who this week’s Mountaineer MiLB Player of the Week is.
