West Virginia football commit Ethan Lawson burns couch in announcement video
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 3:44 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Ethan Lawson, a 6-foot-6, 300-pound offensive lineman, has committed to play football for West Virginia. His announcement video features a couch on fire, nodding to the school's notorious fan tradition. West Virginia, who has a historical edge over the University of Cincinnati with an 18-3-1 record, will face the Bearcats on October 17 in Morgantown. The Mountaineers last met Cincinnati in 2024, winning 31-24 despite being outgained significantly in total yards.
- •Ethan Lawson announces commitment to West Virginia on June 2.
- •Lawson's video features a burning couch in the background.
- •West Virginia leads the all-time series against Cincinnati 18-3-1.
- •The teams last faced off in 2024, with West Virginia winning 31-24.
- •Cincinnati's last victories over West Virginia came in 2008 and 2009.
- 3:44 PMYahoo Sports — UC Bearcats Big 12 opponent WVU has fiery, couch-burning football commit
"UC Bearcats Big 12 opponent West Virginia gets football player who burns couch in his video to commit to Mountaineers.
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