Rich Rodriguez and the Mountaineers are back at Milan Puskar Stadium for the home opener’s second act, aiming to move to 2-0 for the first time since 2018. West Virginia enters at 1-0 after a 31-24 win over Coastal Carolina, while UT Martin comes in at 1-1. It is the first-ever meeting between the two programs. Here is what you need to know before kickoff.
How to watch
Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. ET at Milan Puskar Stadium. The game will stream on ESPN+.
How to listen
Coverage airs on the Mountaineer Sports Network, with Tony Caridi on play-by-play, Dwight Wallace on analysis, and Jed Drenning on the sideline. The broadcast is also available on SiriusXM Channel 247.
Where to park
WVU Athletics-operated lots open at 7 a.m. regardless of kickoff time. Vehicles parked in permit lots before then are subject to towing. Permit holders should plan to arrive early. The Blue Lot, one of the primary tailgating areas, fills in fast once gates open. Fans without a lot permit have a reliable fallback; downtown Morgantown’s parking garages offer all-day parking for $5 up to six hours before kickoff, a short walk or short bus ride from the stadium.
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Remember to watch for the Mountaineer Mantrip, when the team is dropped off roughly two hours and 20 minutes before kickoff and walks between the Blue and Light Blue Lots to the Northeast gate. It’s one of the best free pregame traditions in Morgantown.
Get there early for The Mountaineer Tailgate
Before you find your seat, find your radio dial. The Mountaineer Tailgate, hosted by Mitch Rogers and Santana Withrow, kicks off two hours before game time, live across the John Fredericks Media Network, including The Torch affiliates in Morgantown, Fairmont and Clarksburg.
The show also streams live at JFMN.tv. Whether you are setting up the grill in Blue Lot or making the drive in from out of town, The Mountaineer Tailgate is the way to get locked in before West Virginia goes for that 2-0 start.
Week 2’s show features another full slate of guests, which you can view in the article’s featured graphic.
Broadcast and parking details are subject to change. Check wvusports.com and wvthetorch.com for the latest updates on game day.
