Locked On West Virginia - Daily Podcast on West Virginia Mountaineers Football & Basketball

DARKHORSE CONTENDERS? Ty Hildenbrandt of The Solid Verbal is back on Locked On West Virginia for a LIVE UPDATE as the Mountaineers prepare to face Oklahoma State. When Ty joined Mountaineer Paul in the offseason, he predicted 5–7 for WVU. Paul called for nine wins. Ty liked Rich Rodriguez’s direction but thought 2027 might be the year for a bigger leap—and he was especially high on Oklahoma State’s offense. Now WVU is 3–0 after beating No. 25 Virginia, and the Cowboys are coming to Morgantown. Has Michael Hawkins Jr., Cam Cook and this improved offensive line changed Ty’s outlook? Does he see West Virginia as a real Big 12 dark horse? And does he still like Oklahoma State in this matchup? Paul and Ty revisit their preseason predictions, break down what the first three games have revealed, and give their thoughts on Saturday’s showdown. Ty predicted Oklahoma State would win when we last talked. Does he stand by it now? Subscribe for daily WVU football coverage, and check out Ty on The Solid Verbal. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Before the season, national college football analyst Jake Crain predicted West Virginia would finish 3–9. Three games in, the Mountaineers are 3–0—and they’ve beaten No. 25 Virginia, 38–27. So we brought Jake back to answer for his prediction. What did he miss about Rich Rodriguez’s team? Has Mike Hawkins Jr. changed his outlook? And after the Virginia win, what record does he predict for WVU now? The 3–9 pick is on trial. Jake, how do you plead? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

BREAKING: Former Utah running back NaQuari Rogers is signing with West Virginia after receiving a preliminary injunction granting him a fifth year of eligibility. Rogers scored 11 rushing touchdowns for Utah in 2025, including a 61-yard performance against WVU in Morgantown. Now Rich Rodriguez is adding that same physical runner to a backfield led by Cam Cook and Amari Latimer. In this episode, we break down what Rogers brings to the Mountaineers, why his late addition matters, and the big question ahead of Oklahoma State: how soon could he be ready to play? His signing has been reported; his arrival and game availability have not yet been confirmed. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

HELL YEAH—JaCorey Thomas is eligible for West Virginia! The former Georgia safety has been cleared to play after receiving a preliminary injunction, giving Rich Rodriguez and Zac Alley an experienced new option in the secondary. Thomas started eight games for Georgia last season and brings SEC experience to a WVU defense preparing for Oklahoma State’s passing attack. Could he be the difference maker the Mountaineers need in their Big 12 opener? In this episode, we break down the eligibility ruling, where Thomas could fit, and whether we might see him on the field Saturday night. His debut has not been confirmed—but WVU can finally put him in the lineup. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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