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WVU opens 2026 season against Coastal Carolina's revamped roster and staff

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 6:30 PM

Last updated Jul 27, 2026

WVU opens 2026 season against Coastal Carolina's revamped roster and staff

Summary

West Virginia opens its 2026 season at home against Coastal Carolina on game day. The Chanticleers enter the season with a significantly altered roster, having lost 17 of 22 starters and secured a new coaching staff led by head coach Ryan Beard from Missouri State. Coastal Carolina struggled in the previous season, finishing with a 6-7 record and facing significant challenges in defense. The Mountaineers are favored by 20.5 points heading into the matchup, reflecting expectations for the game.

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By the Numbers

•West Virginia plays Coastal Carolina at home on July 27, 2026.
•Coastal Carolina's roster changes include 17 new starters and a new coaching staff.
•The previous season was difficult for Coastal Carolina, going 6-7.
•West Virginia is favored by 20.5 points in this matchup.
•This game begins the 2026 college football season for both programs.

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6:30 PMYahoo Sports — WVU opens the 2026 season against a Coastal Carolina team with a new coach, new staff, and 17 of 22 starters gone. The guys break down the Chanticleers on West By Pod.

What they're saying

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West Virginia opens the 2026 season at home against a Coastal Carolina program that lost 17 of 22 starters and brought in an entirely new coaching staff from Missouri State. The Mountaineers are favored by 20.5 points.
— Yahoo Sports

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