West Virginia Mountaineers
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...

West Virginia forward Derek Culver, left, fouls Baylor forward Flo Thamba, right, while driving to the basket in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Rod Aydelotte)
No. 1 Baylor tops No. 14 W Virginia 70-59, ties Big 12 mark

By Schuyler Dixon Feb. 15, 2020 07:41 PM EST

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 head coach Bob Huggins reacts to a play against Ohio State during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Cleveland. West Virginia defeated Ohio State 67-59. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
No. 22 West Virginia rallies, upsets No. 2 Ohio State 67-59

Brian Dulik Dec. 29, 2019 05:30 PM EST

JMU rolls into FCS title game, 30-14 over Weber St.

By Hank Kurz Jr. Dec. 21, 2019 09:37 PM EST
HARRISONBURG, Va. (AP) — Ben DiNucci and James Madison didn't want to leave anything to chance. A week after their high-scoring offense was...

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

Oklahoma State wide receiver Dillon Stoner (17) celebrates his touchdown with quarterback Dru Brown, right, in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
No. 21 Oklahoma State adjusts after key injuries

By John Tranchina Nov. 25, 2019 06:20 PM EST

Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields, right, looks for an open receiver as Penn State defensive lineman Yetur Gross-Matos chases him during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Penn State 28-17. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
No. 2 Ohio State beats No. 9 Penn State to take Big Ten East

By The Associated Press Nov. 23, 2019 05:40 PM 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

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

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

Texas Tech's Ta'Zhawn Henry (26) carries the ball past West Virginia's Reuben Jones (91) for a touchdown during the first quarter of their NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Chris Jackson)
Pacific Tigers at Oregon State Beavers 11/11/2019

Nov. 09, 2019 02:23 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