West Virginia coach Noel Devine arrested on strangulation charge after game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 9:52 PM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026
Noel Devine, an assistant coach for West Virginia, was arrested on Sunday shortly after the Mountaineers' victory against Tennessee-Martin. Devine, who has been on the coaching staff since January 2025, is facing a strangulation charge with a bond set at $40,000. Previously a standout running back for West Virginia, he is the school's third-leading rusher. His arrest has garnered significant attention as the team reflects on the past game and upcoming challenges.
- •Devine was arrested hours after West Virginia's win over Tennessee-Martin.
- •He faces a charge of strangulation with a $40,000 bond.
- •Devine is the third-leading rusher in West Virginia history.
- •He joined the coaching staff in January 2025 under head coach Rich Rodriguez.
- •Devine played for West Virginia from 2007 to 2010.
- 9:52 PMYahoo Sports — West Virginia assistant coach Noel Devine arrested on strangulation charge hours after WVU's win over UT-Martin
"Devine is the school's third-leading rusher and has been on the coaching staff since January of 2025.
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