Rich Rodriguez previews WVU's challenge against Virginia's veteran roster
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 6:09 AM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
West Virginia faces No. 25 Virginia on Saturday, marking a significant test for the Mountaineers. Coach Rich Rodriguez acknowledges the challenge of facing what he describes as potentially the most experienced team in the nation, highlighting Virginia's roster, which includes multiple seventh-year and sixth-year players. The Cavaliers boast 31 athletes with at least five years of college experience, setting a stark contrast to WVU's younger lineup. Rodriguez's team, having undergone extensive roster changes, will seek to gauge the development of its young players against the seasoned Virginia squad. The match provides an important opportunity for WVU to demonstrate growth early in the season.
- •Rich Rodriguez sees Virginia as a highly veteran team.
- •Virginia's roster includes multiple players with seven and six years of college football.
- •WVU has introduced several young players due to offseason turnover.
- •The matchup offers WVU a chance to evaluate its young roster against experience.
- 6:09 AMYahoo Sports — Rich Rodriguez Reveals Eye-Opening Reality WVU Faces Against No. 25 Virginia
"West Virginia has handled its first two tests of the 2026 season, but Rich Rodriguez knows the Mountaineers are about to encounter something entirely different.WVU will hit the road Saturday for a matchup with No. 25 Virginia, giving Rodriguez’s rebuilt roster its first opportunity against a Power Four opponent this season. One characteristic of the […] The post Rich Rodriguez Reveals Eye-Opening Reality WVU Faces Against No. 25 Virginia appeared first on HEAVY.
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