BRUTAL or BREEZY? Rating WVU's 2026 Football Schedule

Is the 2026 WVU football schedule a path to the Big 12 Championship or a gauntlet that will test Rich Rodriguez in Year 2? Today we’re breaking down every game, from the non-conference opener against Coastal Carolina to the massive neutral-site clash with Virginia in Charlotte!

With seven home games at Milan Puskar Stadium, the Mountaineers have a huge opportunity to stack wins early. But with road trips to Utah, Iowa State, and Texas Tech, can this revamped roster handle the travel and the competition? We also dive into how the latest transfer portal additions—including QB Michael Hawkins Jr. and RB Cam Cook—will impact these key matchups.

In this stream, we discuss:

The Non-Conference Slate: Can WVU sweep Coastal Carolina, UT Martin, and Virginia?

Big 12 Home Cooking: Breaking down home dates with Oklahoma State, Arizona, and Cincinnati.

The Road Gauntlet: Why the season finale at Utah could be the toughest test of the year.

Win/Loss Predictions: My game-by-game ceiling and floor for the 2026 season.