Rich Rodriguez’s return to West Virginia was met with optimism when he began his second stint as head coach. Following the team’s initial spring practices, Rodriguez discussed the energy of the practice,

As the saying goes, “the more things change, the more they stay the same.” Back in December, WVU Athletic Director Wren Baker made the decision to bring Rich Rodriguez back as the head football coach of the Mountaineers.

Fortunately for West Virginia head coach Rich Rodriguez, he has options. Neal Brown's staff struggled to find a second reliable quarterback that they could turn to if things went sideways or an injury occurred.

It seems the West Virginia Mountaineers will be following in the footsteps of numerous other college football programs, opting not to hold a traditional spring game in 2025. On Saturday, Rich Rodriguez announced the change to the Gold-Blue Showcase: “We’re not going to do a true scrimmage or game,