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Former West Virginia University tight end Jack Sammarco revealed his commitment to the University of Alabama Wednesday night. After sitting out his first year in Morgantown, Sammarco appeared in all 13 games last season as a redshirt freshman.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / April 23

West Virginia Extends Offer to McNeese State WR Jer'Michael Carter

The West Virginia University football coaching staff has connected with transfer receiver Jer’Michael Carter and an extender an offer. The six-foot-four 184-pound wide out spent the last two seasons at McNeese State, an FCS program.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / April 22

No. 17 West Virginia Upset in Happy Valley

University Park, PA – No. 17 West Virginia had its lowest run output of the season, and the Mountaineers (34-5) had their 14-game winning streak come to an end after dropping a 3-2 decision to the Penn State Nittany Lions (25-14) Tuesday night.

MLB News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / April 22

No. 17 West Virginia Travels to Hostile Territory to Take on Penn State

University Park, PA – No. 17 West Virginia will travel to Happy Valley to take on Penn State Tuesday night. The first pitch is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. EST and the action will broadcast on the Big Ten Network.

Highlights + Evaluation of WVU Defensive Back Commit Taj Powell

Earlier this month, class of 2026 defensive back Taj Powell, a 6'3", 205-pounder from Springfield, Ohio, announced his commitment to West Virginia. Taj is the brother of former Mountaineer basketball guard, Jonathan Powell, who transferred to North Carolina this offseason.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / April 22

West Virginia is Battling Three Blue Bloods for 2026 Offensive Tackle

All eyes are fixated on the transfer portal in college football at the moment, and rightfully so. It's essentially the free agency period for teams who are looking to add immediate help to their rosters.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / April 22

West Virginia Forward Haris Elezovic Enters Transfer Portal

West Virginia senior forward Haris Elezovic remained on the roster up until Monday, when he entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal. Elezovic was a late offseason addition for the Mountaineers a year ago, helping provide much-needed depth in the frontcourt.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / The Smoking Musket / April 21

Mountaineers Climb to No. 17 After Sweep of Cincinnati

West Virginia extends its winning streak to 14 games and vaults seven spots in the D1Baseball Top 25 as the top of the rankings shuffle. Following a weekend sweep of Cincinnati, the Mountaineers jumped seven spots to No.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / The Smoking Musket / April 21

Mountaineers Land High-Scoring Guard in Treysen Eaglestaff

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West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / April 21

FCS All-American Linebacker Transfer on Visit to West Virginia

West Virginia is in the process of hosting a number of transfer portal recruits, and one who recently made it to Morgantown is former South Dakota linebacker Gary Bryant III (6'1", 230 lbs), who has two years of eligibility remaining.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / April 21

West Virginia is Targeting BYU Wide Receiver Transfer Keelan Marion

Over the weekend, West Virginia picked up a commitment from North Carolina wide receiver transfer Christian Hamilton, giving the Mountaineers' offense another option in the passing game.

No. 24 West Virginia Crushes Cincinnati, Completes Series Sweep

Morgantown, WV – West Virginia senior starting pitcher Jack Kartsonas recorded seven strikeouts in six innings, allowing just one run, while redshirt junior Chase Swain and sophomore Spencer Barnett combined for six RBI as the 24th-ranked Mountaineers (34-4, 13-3) handled the Cincinnati Bearcats (21-18, 8-10) on Saturday 10-5.

College Football News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / April 18

No. 24 West Virginia Powers Past Cincinnati, Clinch Series

Morgantown, WV – The No. 24 West Virginia Mountaineers (33-4, 12-3) hit three home runs, while junior starting pitcher Gavin Van Kempen and senior reliever Reese Bassinger combined to throw eight innings and seven strikeouts and junior closer Carson Estridge shut the door to move past the Cincinnati Bearcats (21-17, 8-9) Friday night 6-4.

College Football News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / April 18

Tony Gibson, Marshall Scoop Up Former West Virginia 2025 Signee

Several West Virginia players have entered the transfer portal since its opening on Wednesday, some of whom were cut as the Mountaineers prepare to trim their roster down to 105.

Mountaineers Edge Bearcats in Series Opener

Morgantown, WV – The West Virginia Mountaineers (32-4, 11-3) grabbed game one of the three-game series against the Cincinnati Bearcats (21-16, 8-8) with a 3-2 win Thursday night.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / April 17

Tight End Jack Sammarco Enters the Transfer Portal

West Virginia University tight end Jack Sammarco announced on social media Thursday afternoon he will enter his name into the NCAA Transfer Portal. “First and foremost, I want to thank coach Neal Brown, coach Blaine Stewart, coach Nysewander, and coach Rodriguez for giving me the opportunity to play at West Virginia University,” Sammarco said.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / April 17

2026 WR Jeffar Jean-Noel Backs Off of Commitment to West Virginia

Early Thursday morning, the West Virginia Mountaineers saw their 2026 recruiting class shrink (for the time being) with the decommitment of wide receiver Jeffar Jean-Noel (5'11", 160 lbs).

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / April 17

Two Underclassmen on West Virginia's O-Line Enter the Transfer Portal

West Virginia's offensive line has seen an enormous amount of change this offseason, and there are no signs of it slowing down. Shortly after the Gold and Blue Spring showcase, several players were removed from the football roster, indicating they had been cut or mutually agreed to part ways.

Zachariah Keith News / G5 Football on SI / April 17

TRANSFER PORTAL: Southern Miss Lands Former West Virginia DL Zachariah Keith

Defensive lineman Zachariah Keith announced his commitment via X to Charles Huff's Southern Miss Golden Eagles on Wednesday. Keith began his college career at West Virginia, though he never took the field for the Mountaineers.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / Heartland College Sports / April 15

West Virginia Loses Promising Young EDGE to Transfer Portal

West Virginia’s spring showcase was this past weekend and in the aftermath of some roster movement, they’re starting to trim things up a bit. On Monday, redshirt sophomore pass rusher Oryend Fisher announced that he will be entering the transfer portal to try and make an impact somewhere else in 2025.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / Heartland College Sports / April 13