West Virginia Mountaineers 2026 Preview
West Virginia are 1-0 in 2026. They went 4-8 (2-7 in the Big 12). Here is what changed on the roster, the full 2026 schedule, and where they rank going into the season.
What changed for West Virginia in 2026
- Although the starting QB from last season returns, Oklahoma transfer Michael Hawkins Jr. is expected to start (Only 2 games played in 2025; 783 yards, 3 TDs, 2 INTs in 2024)
- Starting RB from last season is gone. Jacksonville State transfer Cam Cook is expected to start (1,659 yards - Best in FBS, 16 TDs)
- All three starting WRs and starting TE are gone. Expected starters at WR are returner Jaden Bray (95 yards), USC transfer Prince Strachan (1 REC, 25 yards in 2025; 304 yards, 1 TD with Boise State in 2024), and Troy transfer DJ Epps (512 yards, 5 TDs)
- Returning two starting offensive lineman
- No defensive starters are returning. Seven transfers are expected to start, including Coastal Carolina transfer DE Zeke Campbell (5.5 sacks) and Memphis transfer S Kamari Wilson (84 tackles)
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West Virginia Mountaineers 2026 schedule
| Game | Opponent | Site | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coastal Carolina | Home | W 31-24 |
| 2 | UT-Martin | Home | — |
| 3 | Virginia | Neutral | — |
| 4 | Oklahoma State | Home | — |
| 5 | Iowa State | Away | — |
| 6 | Arizona | Home | — |
| 7 | Cincinnati | Home | — |
| 8 | TCU | Away | — |
| 9 | Texas Tech | Away | — |
| 10 | Kansas | Home | — |
| 11 | Houston | Home | — |
| 12 | Utah | Away | — |
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West Virginia Mountaineers betting FAQ
West Virginia Mountaineers play 12 games in 2026, 7 at home. They open against Coastal Carolina. The full schedule is listed on this page.
West Virginia is outside Kyle Kommes's preseason Top 25 for 2026.
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