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FILE - In this Sept. 27, 2014, file photo, Vic Koenning, at the time the defensive coordinator at North Carolina, watches during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Clemson in Clemson, S.C. West Virginia has parted ways with defensive coordinator Vic Koenning a month after safety Kerry Martin alleged he made a series of insensitive remarks, including against Hispanics. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone, File)
West Virginia shifts defensive staff after Koenning's exit

Jul. 27, 2020 02:08 PM EDT

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

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

Colleges thrown for big losses in sports budget crunch

By Dave Campbell May. 08, 2020 08:51 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — With the end of this virus-disrupted school year drawing nearer, a predictably bleak financial outlook for major college sports has emerged...

Big 12 champion Oklahoma adds pair of 4-star defenders

By Stephen Hawkins Feb. 05, 2020 08:13 PM EST
Big 12 champion Oklahoma got the signatures of a pair of four-star defenders, and new Baylor coach Dave Aranda signed a two-sport player that plans to throw...

West Virginia cornerback Nicktroy Fortune (11) breaks up fourth and one pass to TCU wide receiver Al'Dontre Davis (80) near the end of the fourth quarter in an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 29, 2019, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Richard W. Rodriguez)
West Virginia 20-17 win keeps TCU from getting bowl eligible

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 29, 2019 08:17 PM EST

West Virginia head coach Neal Brown yells at the official during their NCAA college football game against Oklahoma Stat in Morgantown, W.Va., on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Chris Jackson)
TCU hosts West Virginia again having to win finale for bowl

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 28, 2019 03:01 AM EST

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

TCU coach Gary Patterson, left, gives instructions from the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Lubbock, Texas. (Sam Grenadier/Lubbock Avalanche-Journal via AP)
Big 12 has chance for 2 more 1st-year coaches in bowl games

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 21, 2019 07:50 PM EST

West Virginia head coach Neal Brown questions an official during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas State in Manhattan, Kan., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Turnover-savvy Oklahoma St defense looks to get more at WVU

By The Associated Press Nov. 21, 2019 06:04 PM EST

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 wide receiver Sam James (13) congratulates fellow wide receiver Bryce Wheaton (83) after a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas State in Manhattan, Kan., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Doege leads West Virginia to 24-20 upset of K-State

By Dave Skretta Nov. 16, 2019 07:37 PM EST

Kansas State quarterback Skylar Thompson (10) talks with head coach Chris Klieman, center, after throwing a touchdown pass against Texas during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Austin, Texas. (Nick Wagner/Austin American-Statesman via AP)
K-State aims to bounce back from Texas loss vs West Virginia

By Dave Skretta Nov. 15, 2019 03:00 AM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 5, 2019, file photo, Minnesota quarterback Tanner Morgan (2) passes against Illinois in the second half of an NCAA college football game, in Minneapolis. Penn State (8-0) plays against Minnesota (8-0) on Saturday, Nov. 9. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)
No. 7 Minnesota making major strides in Ciarrocca’s offense

By Dave Campbell Nov. 13, 2019 07:56 PM EST

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

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

In this Aug. 30, 2019 photo, Pickerington North's Jack Sawyer (40) tries to break free of Olentangy Liberty's Andrew Barrett during the first quarter of a high school football game in Lewis Center, Ohio. As college football teams across the South benefit from deep talent pools in their backyards, in the Midwest and Northeast the selection is getting thinner, especially when it comes to blue chip recruits. (Eric Albrecht/The Columbus Dispatch via AP)
Ohio facing troubling trends when it comes to prep football

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 04, 2019 04:02 PM EST

Baylor defensive tackle Bravvion Roy (99), blocks a field goal attempt by West Virginia's Casey Legg (48) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Waco, Texas, Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019. Baylor won 17-14. (AP Photo/Jerry Larson)
No. 12 Baylor still undefeated after 17-14 win over WVU

By Stephen Hawkins Oct. 31, 2019 11:45 PM EDT

Baylor head coach Matt Rhule gestures to an official during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. (AP Photo/Brody Schmidt)
No. 12 Baylor saw turn with Brewer's near-comeback vs. WVU

By Stephen Hawkins Oct. 30, 2019 04:04 PM EDT

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