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WVU Collapse vs. Ohio State: Is Ross Hodge Already on the Hot Seat? Join us live as we break down the brutal, double-overtime heartbreaker against Ohio State! The Mountaineers blew a 16-point lead in the second half, ultimately falling 89-88 in the Cleveland Hoops Showdown. What went wrong? From a dominant start to a late-game collapse and an unused timeout that Coach Ross Hodge took blame for in a previous game, we're diving deep into the performance and the fallout. Honor Huff was spectacular, but the team's inability to close out a quality opponent raises serious questions. The big question Mountaineer Nation is asking: Is it time to panic? Despite being a highly-regarded defensive mastermind and coming off a hot start to the season, a growing number of fans are calling for Ross Hodge's job just months into his tenure. How much blame does Coach Hodge deserve for the late-game execution? What does this loss mean for WVU’s non-conference resume heading into the Big 12? Should the Mountaineers have been better prepared for Bruce Thornton's late-game heroics? Tune in, leave your questions, and let us know in the chat: Is Ross Hodge the right coach for WVU, or is the pressure mounting too fast? WVU vs. Ohio State Final Score: Buckeyes 89, Mountaineers 88 (2OT) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WVU Football Coaching Shakeup! Who Replaces Larry Porter? Plus, Khalil Wilkins to the Portal 🏈 West Virginia Football is making headlines as Running Backs Coach Larry Porter heads to Auburn! The Mountaineers are now on the hunt for a new RB coach to lead Rich Rodriguez's ground game. In this video, we break down the shocking news of Porter's departure and analyze four top candidates who could step in and make an immediate impact for the WVU offense. Who are the front-runners and what would each hire mean for the future of the Mountaineers running backs room? Could a former Mountaineer return home? But that's not all—we're also tackling the major news out of the quarterback room: Khalil Wilkins is entering the transfer portal. Wilkins, who saw action during the 2025 season (including a start against BYU), is moving on, leaving a hole in the depth chart. What does the Khalil Wilkins transfer mean for head coach Rich Rodriguez and the overall outlook for the WVU Quarterbacks? We discuss the potential impact on the roster, the current quarterback situation, and how Rich Rod will address the open scholarship spot in the coming weeks. Don't miss this crucial breakdown of all the latest WVU football coaching and roster moves! Key Discussion Points: Larry Porter's move to Auburn Football and what WVU loses. Analyzing the top four candidates to become the next West Virginia Running Backs Coach. The departure of Khalil Wilkins and the impact on the WVU Quarterback depth chart. How Coach Rich Rodriguez will navigate the transfer portal and the current coaching carousel. ____________________________________________ Sources: Song: Smoke Rising Music by: CreatorMix.com Video: https://youtu.be/_oaZzkn0bW4 WV Sports Chat: https://wvsportschat.com/2025/12/11/wvu-qb-khalil-wilkins-to-enter-transfer-portal/ fightingirish.com jaxstatesports.com kstatesports.com ____________________________________________ ⭐️Sponsors: ⭐️ DraftKings Sportsbook: https://www.draftkings.com/ Appalachia Digital: http://appalachiadigital.com/couz/ Get Your Tailgating Stuff HERE: http://victorytailgate.pxf.io/CouzCornhole Couz's Corner Merch Store: https://couz-shop.fourthwall.com/ Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGQsDxC1nVegCKqyoMKnL9w/join Other Ways To contribute to the channel: Venmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/Justin-Walker-516 PayPal: https://paypal.me/couzscorner?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US Fanatics link: http://fanatics.93n6tx.net/eKxbVr Subscribe: https://youtube.com/c/CouzsCornerSports Socials: Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/couzwalker TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@couzscorner? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/couzscorner206/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Couzs-Corner-113327741384316 This channel is dedicated to covering college football, with a big focus on the West Virginia Mountaineers and the Big 12 Conference. It also features conference realignment news & rumors, game breakdowns and predictions, special guest interviews, livestreams and a lot more. FTC Legal Disclaimer - Some links found in the description box of my videos may be affiliate links, meaning I will make commission on sales you make through my link. This is at no extra cost to you to use my links/codes, it's just one more way to support me and my channel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Mountaineers are reportedly pursuing one of the biggest names to hit the transfer portal: QB Marcus Stokes. The former four-star recruit was one of the top dual-threat quarterbacks in the 2023 class, initially committing to Florida before his scholarship was withdrawn due to a viral video showing him using a racial slur. Stokes spent the 2024 and 2025 seasons at Division II West Florida, where he had a highly productive year, completing over 60% of his passes for nearly 3,300 yards with 30 TDs and 13 INTs in 2025, according to a recent report, and was a finalist for the Harlon Hill Trophy (D-II's top player). In this video, we break down: The Player: What kind of talent and stats would Stokes bring to the WVU offense? The Baggage: We dive into the controversial incident that led to his decommitment from Florida and the conversation around second chances in college football. The Fit: Where does Stokes stand on the WVU quarterback depth chart, and how would this transfer impact the team and the fan base? Portal Rumors: Latest news on other P5 programs pursuing Stokes, including Syracuse, Florida State, and Iowa, as per On3's Pete Nakos' post on X. Will Rich Rodriguez and the WVU staff take a chance on a high-risk, high-reward transfer? And will Stokes even choose WVU? Let us know in the comments below! ⭐️Sponsors: ⭐️ DraftKings Sportsbook: https://www.draftkings.com/ Appalachia Digital: http://appalachiadigital.com/couz/ Get Your Tailgating Stuff HERE: http://victorytailgate.pxf.io/CouzCornhole Couz's Corner Merch Store: https://couz-shop.fourthwall.com/ Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGQsDxC1nVegCKqyoMKnL9w/join Other Ways To contribute to the channel: Venmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/Justin-Walker-516 PayPal: https://paypal.me/couzscorner?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US Fanatics link: http://fanatics.93n6tx.net/eKxbVr Subscribe: https://youtube.com/c/CouzsCornerSports Socials: Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/couzwalker TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@couzscorner? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/couzscorner206/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Couzs-Corner-113327741384316 This channel is dedicated to covering college football, with a big focus on the West Virginia Mountaineers and the Big 12 Conference. It also features conference realignment news & rumors, game breakdowns and predictions, special guest interviews, livestreams and a lot more. FTC Legal Disclaimer - Some links found in the description box of my videos may be affiliate links, meaning I will make commission on sales you make through my link. This is at no extra cost to you to use my links/codes, it's just one more way to support me and my channel! Gambling problem? Call one eight hundred Gambler. In New York, call eight seven seven eight HOPENY or text HOPENY (four six seven three six nine). In Connecticut, Help is available for problem gambling. Call eight eight eight seven eight nine seven seven seven seven or visit ccpg dot org. Please play responsibly. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (Kansas). Fees may apply in Illinois. Twenty-one plus age and eligibility varies by jurisdiction. Void in Ontario. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

West Virginia University athletics announced a new way for fans to support WVU football and other programs at the school. Neal Brown had some interesting things to say in a recent press conference. Private equity has officially arrived in college sports and the Big 12. We cover all of this in the show. Wren Baker and the WVU Athletic department announced an exciting new platform that will allow fans and supporters to book their travel plans and support WVU sports at the same time. In this show, we will take a look at Mountaineer Travel and how it works. Former WVU football coach Neal Brown said something interesting in his introductory press conference at North Texas. We will dive into why the comments have some Mountaineer fans shaking their heads. Finally, we will take a look at a brand new private equity deal that Utah appears to taking on to help their athletic department. We will go over the details of that and how it could impact other teams like West Virginia. ___________________________________________________ Sources: Song: Smoke Rising Music by: CreatorMix.com Video: https://youtu.be/_oaZzkn0bW4 Yahoo! Sports: https://sports.yahoo.com/college-football/breaking-news/article/sources-university-of-utah-nearing-landmark-private-equity-deal-expected-to-generate-500-million-150236377.html West Virginia on SI: https://www.si.com/college/westvirginia/football/neal-brown-makes-head-turning-comment-about-how-he-left-west-virginia Voice of Morgantown:https://voiceofmotown.com/neal-brown-believes-he-left-wvu-in-a-better-place-than-he-found-it/ Locked On West Virginia: https://www.youtube.com/live/Y3-EAzQUUSQ?si=BmCzs0V7msoIXTed ___________________________________________________ ⭐️Sponsors: ⭐️ DraftKings Sportsbook: https://www.draftkings.com/ Appalachia Digital: http://appalachiadigital.com/couz/ Get Your Tailgating Stuff HERE: http://victorytailgate.pxf.io/CouzCornhole Couz's Corner Merch Store: https://couz-shop.fourthwall.com/ Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGQsDxC1nVegCKqyoMKnL9w/join Other Ways To contribute to the channel: Venmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/Justin-Walker-516 PayPal: https://paypal.me/couzscorner?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US Fanatics link: http://fanatics.93n6tx.net/eKxbVr Subscribe: https://youtube.com/c/CouzsCornerSports Socials: Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/couzwalker TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@couzscorner? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/couzscorner206/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Couzs-Corner-113327741384316 This channel is dedicated to covering college football, with a big focus on the West Virginia Mountaineers and the Big 12 Conference. It also features conference realignment news & rumors, game breakdowns and predictions, special guest interviews, livestreams and a lot more. FTC Legal Disclaimer - Some links found in the description box of my videos may be affiliate links, meaning I will make commission on sales you make through my link. This is at no extra cost to you to use my links/codes, it's just one more way to support me and my channel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did the College Football Playoff selection committee get it WRONG? We break down the massive controversy surrounding BYU's snub and whether the expansion process is already flawed. We also explore the blatant disrespect shown to the Big 12 Conference. In This Episode: The CFP Controversy: We dive into the arguments for why BYU was robbed of a playoff spot, despite their impressive resume. Was it an SEC bias, strength of schedule, or something else entirely? Notre Dame's Statement: The Irish were also left out of the CFP, and their response was an unprecedented move: skipping the bowl game altogether. Was this the right move, and what message does it send about the value of the bowl system? Matt Campbell to Penn State: The coaching carousel spins again! We analyze the big move with Matt Campbell taking the Penn State job. What does this mean for the Nittany Lions' future, and how does it impact the Big Ten landscape? WVU & The Transfer Portal: With Campbell gone, should West Virginia aggressively pursue Iowa State quarterback Rocco Becht in the transfer portal if he enters? Given his ties to the state and his performance, could he be the missing piece for the Mountaineers? WVU Hoops Recap: We wrap up with a look at the WVU basketball team and their tough 75-66 loss to Wake Forest in Charleston. What were the key takeaways from the game, and what does it tell us about the team's struggles against Power 5 opponents? Sources: Song: Smoke Rising Music by: CreatorMix.com Video: https://youtu.be/_oaZzkn0bW4 ⭐️Sponsors: ⭐️ DraftKings Sportsbook: https://www.draftkings.com/ Appalachia Digital: http://appalachiadigital.com/couz/ Get Your Tailgating Stuff HERE: http://victorytailgate.pxf.io/CouzCornhole Couz's Corner Merch Store: https://couz-shop.fourthwall.com/ Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGQsDxC1nVegCKqyoMKnL9w/join Other Ways To contribute to the channel: Venmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/Justin-Walker-516 PayPal: https://paypal.me/couzscorner?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US Fanatics link: http://fanatics.93n6tx.net/eKxbVr Subscribe: https://youtube.com/c/CouzsCornerSports Socials: Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/couzwalker TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@couzscorner? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/couzscorner206/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Couzs-Corner-113327741384316 This channel is dedicated to covering college football, with a big focus on the West Virginia Mountaineers and the Big 12 Conference. It also features conference realignment news & rumors, game breakdowns and predictions, special guest interviews, livestreams and a lot more. FTC Legal Disclaimer - Some links found in the description box of my videos may be affiliate links, meaning I will make commission on sales you make through my link. This is at no extra cost to you to use my links/codes, it's just one more way to support me and my channel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices