3 Guys Before The Game

Disappointing. It’s the word that best describes West Virginia’s double-overtime, 89–88 loss to Ohio State last Saturday. Despite facing a 16-point second-half deficit, the Buckeyes rallied to force overtime—and eventually escape with the win. So now what for the Mountaineers? In this episode, the “Guys” break down the game possession by possession, detailing what worked, what didn’t, and what...

The Mountaineer basketball team gets one final swing at a marquee non-conference win Saturday when West Virginia meets Ohio State in Cleveland. It’s a classic strength-on-strength matchup: the Buckeyes enter as one of the nation’s most potent offenses, while WVU owns the country’s No. 2 scoring defense.Something will have to give.In this episode, the “Guys” dig into the analytics and outline the...

The Mountaineer basketball team is searching for answers after a frustrating setback against Wake Forest.Saturday’s loss was defined by self-inflicted wounds, most notably 18 turnovers that the Demon Deacons converted into 25 points—mistakes that proved too costly to overcome.In this episode, the “Guys” break down WVU’s visit to the capital city, examine what went wrong, and look ahead to...

Rich Rodriguez wasted no time reshaping West Virginia’s roster. One year removed from arriving late to the cycle, the Mountaineers’ 2026 recruiting class is earning national recognition—complete with signing-day surprises and a few headline-grabbing flips. On the hardwood, the Mountaineer basketball team cruised past Coppin State in a distinctly memorable 91–49 win. Eagles head coach Larry...

It’s a pivotal week for both Mountaineer football and basketball.On Wednesday, Coach Rich Rodriguez begins signing his first true recruiting class, marking a major milestone in his program rebuild. Meanwhile, WVU basketball gears up for a two-game stretch highlighted by a Power 4 showdown with Wake ForestIn this episode, the “Guys” deliver their post-mortem on Saturday’s regular-season finale...

This holiday weekend brings a full plate of Mountaineer athletics. West Virginia football wraps up the regular season Saturday with a daunting challenge against No. 5 Texas Tech, while WVU men’s basketball tips off a three-game week Sunday against Mercyhurst. In this episode, the “Guys” dive into the numbers to preview the Red Raiders and break down the matchup with the Lakers. Listener questions...

It was not the weekend in Charleston the Mountaineer basketball team envisioned. A gut-punch loss to Clemson on Friday was followed by Xavier’s record-setting shooting display on Sunday, sending previously undefeated WVU home with two defeats in three days. Now the question becomes: How will they respond? The Mountaineers have a full week to reset, regroup, and recalibrate before hosting...

West Virginia has handled its business at home — now it’s time to see how the Mountaineers travel. After opening the season with five straight wins inside Hope Coliseum, WVU heads south to Charleston, South Carolina, for its first true test away from Morgantown. Ross Hodge’s undefeated squad meets Clemson on Friday, with either Georgia or Xavier waiting next. It’s a pivotal early-season...

West Virginia traveled more than two thousand miles to face Arizona State, but Saturday’s outcome came down to inches.The Mountaineers’ struggles in critical fourth-and-short moments proved costly, opening the door for the Sun Devils to escape with the win.In this episode, the “Guys” unpack the disappointment in the desert and shine a well-deserved spotlight on the WVU women’s basketball team...

In just his fourth game at the helm, West Virginia head coach Ross Hodge delivered a signature win against the program’s oldest rival.Thursday’s Backyard Brawl wasn’t simply a victory — it was a dismantling. Hodge’s trademark defensive pressure smothered Pitt, holding the Panthers to just 49 points, while a poised and balanced Mountaineer offense sent four players into double figures.In this...