HeyJaredTrust the Beard: WVU Sports+
As a true passion project, I dive into the numbers and find the story that may change the perception surrounding moments and eras in WVU sports. I also recap games and highlights and offer some predictions for upcoming seasons.
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Charlotte Showdown: WVU Football vs Virginia Preview (opens the original)
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WVU Football is 2-0, but now the real test arrives. After West Virginia’s dominant 52-7 win over UT Martin, the Mountaineers head to Charlotte for a neutral-site showdown with Virginia on September 19. In this episode of Trust The Beard, I break down what we learned from the UT Martin win, update The Beard Hot Take Tracker, and go deep into WVU vs. Virginia. We’re looking beyond the box score at the matchups that could decide this game — Michael Hawkins and the WVU offense, Zac Alley’s defense,
WVU Will Finish Top 5 in Big XII (opens the original)
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West Virginia went 4-8 in Year 1 under Rich Rodriguez — so how in the world could WVU go 9-3 in 2026? In the final chapter of my 4 Weeks of Fire series, I break down every game on the 2026 WVU Football schedule, reveal my path to 9 wins and a potential Top-5 Big 12 finish, and explain why Year 2 Rich Rod, the transfer portal, NIL, roster development, Cam Cook, a potentially Top-50 defense, and improved health could accelerate the Mountaineers' rebuild. We dive into the biggest swing games agains
WVU’s Rich Rod Will Win Big XII Coach of the Year (opens the original)
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Could Rich Rodriguez be headed for some hardware in 2026? We dive into the history of the Big 12 Coach of the Year, the surprising precedent set by Matt Campbell at Iowa State, and why you don’t necessarily need 10+ wins—or even the best team—to take home the award. With WVU Football entering 2026 with low preseason expectations, could an 8- or 9-win season put Rich Rod squarely in the Big 12 COY race? We break down Rich Rodriguez’s Coach of the Year history, the Big 12 preseason consensus, and
WVU Football Will Have a Top 50 Defense (opens the original)
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Can West Virginia finish 2026 with a Top 50 defense? In this video, we break down the five numbers that could define WVU's defense in 2026, comparing the Mountaineers to the average of nearly 100 Top 50 defenses from 2021-2025.
WVU’s Cam Cook Will Win Big XII OPOY (opens the original)
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The countdown to the 2026 #wvufootball season is on, and 4 WEEKS OF FIRE has officially begun! In the first episode, we’re making a bold prediction: Cam Cook will win #big12football Offensive Player of the Year. We break down Cook’s 2025 production, compare him to recent OPOY-winning running backs like Chuba Hubbard, Breece Hall, Ollie Gordon and reigning winner LJ Martin, and examine the competition standing in his way. But the prediction isn’t just about Cam Cook. We dive into the history of t
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