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West Virginia fires football coach Brown

West Virginia fired coach Neal Brown on Sunday as the Mountaineers continue to flounder in the Big 12, finishing the season 6-6. Athletic director Wren Baker announced the firing in a statement, wishing Brown and his family "the very best in their next endeavor." Brown had an overall record ...

West Virginia forces 3 key turnovers in road win at Cincinnati

CINCINNATI — Nicco Marchiol threw for one touchdown and ran for another and West Virginia's defense forced Cincinnati quarterback Brendan Sorsby into three turnovers Saturday afternoon, which led to 17 points in the Mountaineers 31-24 win over the Bearcats. It's the fourth-straight win for ...

K-State’s Johnson throws for 3 TDs in win over WVU

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — No. 17 Kansas State knew that West Virginia would try to shut down Big 12 rushing leader DJ Giddens, and that enabled quarterback Avery Johnson to put together a career game. Johnson threw three touchdown passes in the Wildcats' 45-18 win over West Virginia on Saturday ...

Iowa State breaks open close game in 2nd half to down WVU

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Iowa State quarterback Rocco Becht believes the Cyclones have yet to hit their peak during their best start in 86 years. Carson Hansen rushed for three scores, Becht threw a touchdown pass and No. 11 Iowa State beat West Virginia 28-16 on Saturday night. The Cyclones ...

WVU coach Brown accepts modest pay cut

West Virginia coach Neal Brown has signed a one-year contract extension that includes a $400,000 pay cut over the next three seasons. Brown will be paid $4 million in each of the next two seasons, a reduction of $100,000 in 2024 and $200,000 in 2025 from a previous contract signed in 2021. ...

Greene shines as WVU downs North Carolina

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — West Virginia's season ended with coach Neal Brown getting mayonnaise dumped over his head after a victory in the Duke's Mayo Bowl. Few expected that outcome when the Mountaineers were picked to finish last in the 14-team Big 12. “It’s a significant step for us," Brown ...