WVU QB Michael Hawkins Jr. handles the ball during the Gold-Blue Spring Festival in April 2026 at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown. Credit: Santana Withrow/WV Sports Nation
You may want an immediate answer at quarterback, but Rodriguez isn’t showing you his hand
August 15, 2026
It's no secret to anyone who follows WVU Football beyond the surface level; head coach Rich Rodriguez isn't going to give out information he doesn't want to. And much like last year, good luck figuring out who the starting quarterback for the Mountaineers will be until the fleeting moments before kickoff. Some people like it, some people hate it. Certain coaches just don't reveal certain information if they don't want to. It can drive members of the media (us included, sometimes) insane. ...
WVU Football could soon find out if one of its most experienced defenders will have another opportunity to take the field for the Mountaineers. Head coach Rich Rodriguez said Friday that he expects more clarity next week on the eligibility status of several players. This Jason Chambers, who started for West Virginia a season ago and could provide an experienced addition to the roster if he is cleared to play.
We have entered the late stages of Tale 2.0, with the focus this week centered on the Week 11 matchup between WVU Football and Kansas. The Jayhawks return to Morgantown after last playing at Milan Puskar Stadium in 2024. WVU leads the all-time series, 11-3, with recorded history dating back to 1941. When the contest is held in the Mountain State, the Mountaineers fare even better (7-1).
