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Podcast: Early 2026 West Virginia Season Preview | Cover 3 Summer School
- Jaden Bray was expected to become West Virginia's leading receiver and drew strong reviews throughout spring before suffering an injury, creating an important availability question for the offense.
- Another incoming player who had started late last season for Kansas State was also limited by an injury during spring, adding uncertainty to a portal-heavy roster.
- The offensive line remains the central development project after being described as the worst recent unit in Morgantown; the new staff and incoming transfers must produce a substantial step forward.
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WVU INSIDER JUST DROPPED A BOMB: Mike Hawkins BEST since Grier?!
- Top Actionable Intel
- WVU insider Schuyler Callihan reportedly said Mike Hawkins Jr. is the most talented West Virginia QB since Will Grier and would start if the season began now.
- Host reaction: Hawkins appears to be ahead, but the host does not think Scotty Fox is completely out of the race yet.
- Biggest roster concerns discussed were cornerback/secondary uncertainty, young linebacker depth, and whether WVU can identify reliable RB2/RB3 options behind Cam Cook.
- No official wager, spread pick, total, or released play was given.
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13 NEW MOUNTAINEERS?! Rich Rod’s Summer Talent Wave Has ARRIVED!
- Top Betting/Intel Takeaways
- West Virginia's 13 summer arrivals were framed as a targeted talent wave, not filler: speed, length, explosiveness, and Rich Rodriguez scheme fit were the repeated themes.
- QB Wyatt Walker Brown is the highest-upside quarterback note. Hosts said he is now around 6-3/6-4 and over 200 pounds, with a left-handed dual-threat profile that fits Rich Rod's offense.
- Walker Brown's production profile was highlighted: roughly 2,000 passing yards, 1,000 rushing yards, and 37 TDs. Hosts said he could climb the depth chart before the offseason is over.
- RB Sir Paul Cheeks is reportedly healthy after a late high-school knee injury. His 10.62 100-meter speed and open-field ability were described as potentially the best home-run traits on the roster.
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Reason for optimism?
- P5 bowl access already excessive; 26 of 35 excluded P5 teams sub-.500; only 4 teams over .500 left out.
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"Hey, Mike!" (April 2026)
- Defensive scheme likely basic odd/even fronts without heavy accessories.
- Didn't see snaps in spring.
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Coaches Caravan
- WVU 60-65 in Big 12 conference play last 15 years; throwing into P2 with half budget won't help regardless of coaching.
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The most underrated comment from the caravan
- P2 likely targets 64-team super-conference structure; media partners prioritize volume of live games for ad revenue; WVU's inclusion depends on unknown selection criteria.
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New to board...
- Pick/market: ok couple quick questions.
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