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Rich Rodriguez aims to showcase WVU's atmosphere to recruits

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 7:25 AM

Last updated Sep 24, 2026

Rich Rodriguez aims to showcase WVU's atmosphere to recruits

Summary

Rich Rodriguez, head coach of the West Virginia Mountaineers, is preparing to highlight the passionate environment of Morgantown as they host Oklahoma State on Saturday. Rodriguez expects 35 to 40 high school recruits to attend the Big 12 home opener following a 38-27 victory over No. 25 Virginia that improved the Mountaineers to 3-0. He emphasizes the unique connection between the team and its fans, and asserts that playing at WVU is one of the greatest experiences in college football. Saturday's game marks a significant moment, as the Mountaineers seek to defeat Oklahoma State, which has previously won five consecutive games in Morgantown.

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By the Numbers

•West Virginia is 3-0 for the first time since 2018.
•Oklahoma State visits for WVU's Big 12 home opener.
•Rodriguez expects 35-40 recruits to attend the game.
•The Mountaineers look to break a five-game home losing streak against the Cowboys.

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7:25 AMYahoo Sports — Rich Rodriguez Wants Recruits to Discover What WVU Fans Know by Heart

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The West Virginia Mountaineers have given their fans plenty to celebrate through the first three weeks of the season, but Rich Rodriguez believes there is something special about Morgantown that no scoreboard can fully explain.With Oklahoma State coming to town Saturday night, the WVU coach is preparing to showcase one of college football’s most passionate […] The post Rich Rodriguez Wants Recruits to Discover What WVU Fans Know by Heart appeared first on HEAVY.
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