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West Virginia football seeks momentum in matchup against ranked Virginia

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 6:21 PM

Last updated Sep 16, 2026

West Virginia football seeks momentum in matchup against ranked Virginia
Summary

The West Virginia Mountaineers, under head coach Rich Rodriguez, are poised to face the ranked Virginia team in their second season together. Rodriguez aims to ignite the program’s resurgence after a rough start last year, reminiscent of his tenure in 2002. Previously, a pivotal win against Virginia Tech sparked a decade of success for the program. This present matchup is viewed as a chance for West Virginia to rekindle that momentum and inspire a new generation of fans.

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  • •West Virginia enters with hopes of improving from last year’s struggles.
  • •Rich Rodriguez aims to recreate the success of past seasons.
  • •Matchup reminiscent of a key game in Rodriguez's early career.
  • •The Mountaineers' recent history calls for a moment to regain fan support.
  • •Facing Virginia could establish a turning point for the program.
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Will history repeat itself in year 2 under Rich Rodriguez?

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