JOHN RABY
Marshall quarterback Grant Wells takes the field as the Herd prepares to take on Western Kentucky in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, in Huntington, W.Va. (Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch via AP)
Pandemic-plagued Florida Atlantic resumes at No. 22 Marshall

By John Raby 11 hrs ago
Florida Atlantic coach Willie Taggert held up two crossed fingers for luck in

West Virginia wide receiver Sam James (13) scores a touchdown against Kansas during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020, in Morgantown, W.Va. (William Wotring/The Dominion-Post via AP)
Leddie Brown, Doege lead West Virginia over Kansas 38-17

By John Raby Oct. 17, 2020 03:46 PM EDT
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Leddie Brown broke open a close game with a long

Oklahoma State head coach Mike Gundy, left, and Kansas head coach Les Miles talk before an NCAA college football game in Lawrence, Kan., Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Kansas hopes to have coach Les Miles back at West Virginia

By John Raby Oct. 15, 2020 09:21 AM EDT
Four games into the college season, West Virginia will finally welcome

Texas wide receiver Brenden Schooler carries the ball after a reception during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech, Saturday Sept. 26, 2020, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Mark Rogers)
College football graduate transfers making immediate impacts

By John Raby Oct. 06, 2020 12:28 PM EDT
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Tony Fields had the desert in his blood growing up in

Baylor safety JT Woods (22) catches a interception against West Virginia during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Morgantown, W.Va. (William Wotring/The Dominion-Post via AP)
Brown's TD run lifts West Virginia over Baylor 27-21 in 2OT

By John Raby Oct. 03, 2020 04:53 PM EDT
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Leddie Brown scored a 3-yard touchdown run in the

Knox, Wells help Marshall beat No. 23 Appalachian State 17-7

By John Raby Sep. 19, 2020 07:35 PM EDT
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — Brenden Knox rushed for 138 yards and a touchdown,

Appalachian State quarterback Zac Thomas (12) breaks away from Charlotte defenders during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, in Boone, N.C. (Allison Lee Isley/The Winston-Salem Journal via AP)
No. 23 Appalachian State faces sharp young QB at Marshall

By John Raby Sep. 17, 2020 11:06 AM EDT
Quarterback Grant Wells had one of the finest debuts in Marshall football

FILE - In this Nov. 9, 2019, file photo, Texas Tech's Erik Ezukanma (84) catches a pass as West Virginia's Kerry Martin (15) defends during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va. West Virginia has placed defensive coordinator Vic Koenning on administrative leave after Martin alleged the assistant coach made a series of inappropriate comments. West Virginia athletic director Shane Lyons announced the move Tuesday, June 23, 2020, after Martin posted the allegations on his Twitter account. (AP Photo/Chris Jackson, File)
WVU coordinator apologizes after player's accusations

By John Raby Jun. 24, 2020 07:00 PM EDT
Suspended West Virginia defensive coordinator Vic Koenning apologized Wednesday

FILE - In this Nov. 9, 2019, file photo, Texas Tech's Erik Ezukanma (84) catches a pass as West Virginia's Kerry Martin (15) defends during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va. West Virginia has placed defensive coordinator Vic Koenning on administrative leave after Martin alleged the assistant coach made a series of inappropriate comments. West Virginia athletic director Shane Lyons announced the move Tuesday, June 23, 2020, after Martin posted the allegations on his Twitter account. (AP Photo/Chris Jackson, File)
West Virginia DC Koenning on leave after player accusations

By John Raby Jun. 23, 2020 08:56 PM EDT
West Virginia has placed defensive coordinator Vic Koenning on administrative

West Virginia head coach Neal Brown, right, shakes hands with Oklahoma State head coach Mike Gundy after an NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va., on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Chris Jackson)
Brown, Hubbard lead No. 22 Oklahoma State over WVU 20-13

By John Raby Nov. 23, 2019 03:25 PM EST
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Here’s something else to add to the conversation for

West Virginia wide receiver George Campbell (15) is congratulated by teammates Ali Jennings (19) and Chase Behrndt, right, after his touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas State in Manhattan, Kan., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Oklahoma State’s Hubbard brings run show to West Virginia

By John Raby Nov. 22, 2019 12:15 PM EST
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia defensive lineman Reese Donahue is

FILE - In this Nov. 16, 2019, file photo, West Virginia quarterback Jarret Doege passes during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas State in Manhattan, Kan. Bowling Green transfer Jarret Doege delivered last week in his first start when West Virginia needed a spark at Kansas State to end a five-game losing streak. Doege is expected to get the call again when the Mountaineers play in their home finale Saturday against No. 22 Oklahoma State. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner, File)
QB Jarret Doege gives WVU hopes for bowl berth

By John Raby Nov. 19, 2019 04:34 PM EST
West Virginia’s chances for an elusive bowl berth rest with a quarterback who

TCU head coach Gary Patterson and Baylor head coach Matt Rhule meet on the field following an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Fort Worth, Texas. Baylor won 29-23 in triple overtime. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Parity doesn’t bode well for Big 12 playoff push

By John Raby Nov. 14, 2019 01:59 PM EST
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Big 12 Commissioner Bob Bowlsby watched parts of

West Virginia's George Campbell (15) makes a catch as Texas Tech's Logan Greene (16) defends during their NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Chris Jackson)
Texas Tech roughs up West Virginia 38-17

By John Raby Nov. 09, 2019 03:28 PM EST
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Texas Tech quarterback Jett Duffey continues to give

Kansas running back Pooka Williams Jr. (1) is tackled by Texas Tech defensive back Thomas Leggett (16) and linebacker Jordyn Brooks (1) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Lawrence, Kan., Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. Kansas defeated Texas Tech 37-34. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Stumbling Texas Tech, WVU looking to avoid Big 12 basement

By John Raby Nov. 08, 2019 12:05 PM EST
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Texas Tech and West Virginia have lumbered through

FILE - In this Sept. 14, 2019, file photo, West Virginia head coach Neal Brown yells at a referee during the second half of an NCAA college football game against North Carolina State, in Morgantown, W.Va. West Virginia has lost three straight games and will try to break a three-game losing streak Thursday night at Baylor. (AP Photo/Raymond Thompson, File)
West Virginia tries to fix mistakes during losing streak

By John Raby Oct. 29, 2019 04:04 PM EDT
West Virginia is looking for some type of spark as it tries to avoid falling

Baylor wide receiver Josh Fleeks (21) watches as Baylor quarterback Charlie Brewer (12) scores a touchdown by jumping over Oklahoma State line backer Malcolm Rodriguez (20) during the 4th quarter of an NCAA college football game in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. (AP Photo/Brody Schmidt)
Led by Hurts, dual-threat QBs rule in the Big 12

By John Raby Oct. 24, 2019 03:52 PM EDT
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The pass-happy Big 12 isn't what it used to be. The

Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) puts on the Golden Hat after beating Texas 34-27 in an NCAA college football game at the Cotton Bowl, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)
Rhule, Hurts, Brooks top Big 12 honors at season's midpoint

By John Raby Oct. 17, 2019 03:52 PM EDT
No. 5 Oklahoma keeps rolling behind yet another star transfer quarterback, although

West Virginia head coach Neal Brown speaks with members of his staff during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Raymond Thompson)
WVU defense leans on youngsters with No. 5 Sooners looming

By John Raby Oct. 15, 2019 06:18 PM EDT
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia's defense has turned to a group of freshmen to

Iowa State wide defensive back Datrone Young (2) and linebacker Marcel Spears Jr. (42) celebrate with defensive back Braxton Lewis (33) after he recovered a fumble during the first half of an NCAA college football game against West Virginia, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Raymond Thompson)
Frosh RB Hall leads Iowa State over West Virginia 38-14

By John Raby Oct. 12, 2019 07:29 PM EDT
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Breece Hall may have given Iowa State the dependable option