3 Guys Before The Game

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...

The Mountaineers are trending up.Game by game, West Virginia football continues to take visible steps forward. Saturday’s win over Colorado marked the team’s second straight victory — and delivered a much-needed surge of momentum heading into the final two games of the regular season.So, what’s behind the turnaround?In this episode, the “Guys” dig into the numbers and the nuance — explaining how...

After snapping a five-game losing streak, West Virginia enters Saturday’s matchup against visiting Colorado as the favorite. The question now — have the Mountaineers truly embraced the Hard Edge mentality that Rich Rodriguez has preached since his return?Meanwhile, Colorado arrives in Morgantown reeling from back-to-back blowout losses to Utah and Arizona, a combined 105–24 margin.In this...

It was a weekend to remember for West Virginia football.The Mountaineers snapped a five-game losing streak — and did it in style — knocking off No. 22 Houston on the road, 45-35.True freshman quarterback Scotty Fox, making just his third career start, delivered a breakout performance. He threw for one touchdown, ran for two more, and led WVU to its first road victory over a ranked team since...

It’s a familiar situation — and that’s not good news.West Virginia hits the road again this weekend, once more a double-digit underdog, this time at No. 22 Houston.The Cougars are chasing another win in their surprising season, while the Mountaineers are still searching for that elusive first conference victory.In this episode, the “Guys” take a deep dive into the matchup:What will it take for...

West Virginia didn’t get the win against TCU, but there were signs of progress — and a few individual performances worth noting. In this episode, the “Guys” break down the numbers, highlight the bright spots, and discuss what it all means as the Mountaineers get ready for Saturday’s game at Houston. The crew also takes a closer look at the Mountaineer basketball team’s exhibition win over...

It’s been nearly a month since the Mountaineer football team last played in Morgantown.Coach Rich Rodriguez is hoping a return home will spark a much-needed turnaround when West Virginia hosts TCU on Homecoming Saturday.The injury-plagued Mountaineers enter as 15-point underdogs against a Horned Frogs team led by senior quarterback Josh Hoover, who’s already tossed 21 touchdown passes in seven...

It was a sobering Saturday in Orlando for the Mountaineers. Despite an extra week to prepare, West Virginia was outplayed in every phase by UCF. The Knights’ 45–13 rout leaves WVU searching for answers with five regular season games still to play.In this episode, the “Guys” break down what went wrong, why the team seems to be sliding backward instead of forward, and what can still be salvaged...