West Virginia enters second season of Rich Rodriguez era with roster overhaul

West Virginia football enters its second season under head coach Rich Rodriguez following a significant roster transformation. After losing 51 players during the offseason, the program added 80 new athletes, including a 45-player recruiting class. Notable additions include quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr., running back Cam Cook, and wide receivers Prince Strachan and TaRon Francis. The program also prioritized the offensive line by adding Rick Trickett as coach and signing tackle Kevin Brown. Defensive coordinator Zac Alley gained several new tools in the secondary with the arrivals of Kamari Wilson and Maliek Hawkins. The team looks to improve following a season-ending 49-0 loss to Texas Tech. Expectations focus on the development of the freshman class and the performance of the reconstructed roster under the second-year coaching staff.

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