West Virginia hosts Coastal Carolina in season opener at Milan Puskar Stadium
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Sep 5, 2026

West Virginia opens its football season on Saturday at 12:00 p.m. ET against Coastal Carolina at Milan Puskar Stadium. The game will be broadcast on TNT, with streaming options available via Max, ESPN+, and FuboTV. Prior to kickoff, the program plans to retire Pat White’s No. 5 jersey in an 11:45 a.m. ceremony. Coastal Carolina enters the contest under new head coach Ryan Beard, who leads the Chanticleers in their first meeting with the Mountaineers since 2010. Weather conditions for the game include an 80 percent chance of rain and a high near 79 degrees. West Virginia fans are encouraged to tune in early to ensure they do not miss the pregame tribute to the former quarterback.
- •Kickoff is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. ET at Milan Puskar Stadium.
- •Pat White’s No. 5 jersey will be retired in a pregame ceremony at 11:45 a.m.
- •Coastal Carolina is led by first-year head coach Ryan Beard.
- •The forecast calls for an 80 percent chance of rain throughout the day.
- •The game is available to watch on TNT, Max, ESPN+, and FuboTV.
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