JOHN RABY
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

Iowa State quarterback Brock Purdy throws a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against TCU, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Ames, Iowa. Iowa State won 49-24. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
WVU's 2018 loss to Iowa State, Purdy still echoes

By John Raby Oct. 11, 2019 12:10 PM EDT
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Iowa State's smothering defense from a year ago is still

West Virginia quarterback Austin Kendall (12) and West Virginia running back Leddie Brown (4) celebrate after Kendall ran for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Raymond Thompson)
Teammates, coaches back WVU QB Kendall after 4-pick game

By John Raby Oct. 09, 2019 02:26 PM EDT
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Coaches and teammates are rallying behind West Virginia

Texas head coach Tom Herman talks to defensive back D'Shawn Jamison (5) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against West Virginia, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Raymond Thompson)
Ehlinger leads No. 11 Texas over West Virginia 42-31

By John Raby Oct. 05, 2019 07:39 PM EDT
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Before he took a knee on the final play, quarterback Sam

West Virginia head coach Neal Brown, right, talks with field judge Gabriel DeLeon, left, during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Lawrence, Kan., Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Ehlinger, No. 11 Texas look for another road win at WVU

By John Raby Oct. 04, 2019 10:05 AM EDT
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia coach Neal Brown is well versed on his offense

Marshall's Willie Johnson (1) attempts to get past Cincinnati's Jaquan Sheppard (39) on a kickoff return an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in Huntington, W.Va. (Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch via AP)
Ridder throws 4 TDs, Cincinnati whips Marshall 52-14

By John Raby Sep. 28, 2019 08:15 PM EDT
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — Cincinnati started off slowly in its past two games and

West Virginia head coach Neal Brown, right, talks with field judge Gabriel DeLeon, left, during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Lawrence, Kan., Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
West Virginia staring at tough October after 3-1 start

By John Raby Sep. 25, 2019 03:13 PM EDT
West Virginia coach Neal Brown has little time to gloat about a winning record and

West Virginia wide receiver Sam James (13) scores the Mountaineers' first touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against N.C. State on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Morgantown, W. Va. (Stephanie Panny/Times-West Virginian via AP)
Kendall throws 2 TDs, West Virginia beats NC State 44-27

By John Raby Sep. 14, 2019 04:01 PM EDT
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Austin Kendall threw three touchdown passes to lead West

West Virginia running back Martell Pettaway, right, stiff arms Missouri defensive lineman Jatorian Hansford, left, as he runs the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
NC State rolling, West Virginia reeling entering matchup

By John Raby Sep. 13, 2019 02:01 PM EDT
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Matthew McKay has handled himself well since replacing Ryan

FILE - In this Jan. 27, 2019, file photo, Bryson Dechambeau tees off on the ninth hole during round four of the Dubai Desert Classic golf tournament, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. mbeau is the highest ranked player in the field at A Military Tribute at The Greenbrier, which kicks off the PGA Tour season Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019, in White Sulphur Springs, W.Va. (AP Photo/Neville Hopwood, File)
DeChambeau headlines PGA Tour opener in West Virginia

By John Raby Sep. 11, 2019 04:25 PM EDT
U.S. President Cup team members were told to get out and play, and Bryson DeChambeau