West Virginia retires Pat White's number 5 jersey
6 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 1:24 AM
Last updated Sep 6, 2026
West Virginia is set to retire the number 5 jersey of quarterback Pat White on September 5, 2026. This honor recognizes White for his standout four-year career with the Mountaineers, during which he maintained a 35-8 record. He finished his collegiate tenure with 6,049 passing yards and 4,480 rushing yards, contributing to 103 total touchdowns. White secured four bowl game victories, including appearances in the Sugar Bowl and the Fiesta Bowl. He is the second quarterback in the program's history to have his number retired, following Major Harris in 2021. Despite his significant impact on the football program and collegiate sports, White’s playing career occurred before the current era of student-athlete compensation.
- •West Virginia retires Pat White's number 5 jersey on September 5, 2026.
- •White finished his four-year collegiate career with 35 wins and 8 losses.
- •He remains the only quarterback to win four bowl games in four years at West Virginia.
- •Major Harris is the only other West Virginia quarterback to receive this honor.
- 1:24 AMYahoo Sports — West Virginia makes Pat White’s No. 5 decision official before season opener
- 6:08 PMESPN — WVU retires record-setting QB White's No. 5 jersey
- 1:17 PMNBCSports.com — West Virginia retires Pat White’s No. 5 on Saturday - nbcsports.com
- 1:15 PMYahoo Sports — West Virginia retires Pat White's No. 5 on Saturday
"West Virginia made an emotional Pat White decision official Saturday, securing the legendary quarterback’s permanent place in Mountaineers history.
"Pat White's record-setting career at West Virginia two decades ago came full circle Saturday when the school retired his No. 5 jersey.
"The West Virginia football program hasn't retired many numbers.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 1:24 AMWest Virginia makes Pat White’s No. 5 decision official before season opener
West Virginia made an emotional Pat White decision official Saturday, securing the legendary quarterback’s permanent place in Mountaineers history.
- ESPNSep 5, 2026, 6:08 PMWVU retires record-setting QB White's No. 5 jersey
Pat White's record-setting career at West Virginia two decades ago came full circle Saturday when the school retired his No. 5 jersey.
- NBCSports.comSep 5, 2026, 1:17 PMWest Virginia retires Pat White’s No. 5 on Saturday - nbcsports.com
The West Virginia football program hasn't retired many numbers.
- Yahoo SportsSep 5, 2026, 1:15 PMWest Virginia retires Pat White's No. 5 on Saturday
The West Virginia football program hasn't retired many numbers.
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