The West Virginia Mountaineers land the Big 12’s top recruiting class—does this signal a new era of dominance in Morgantown? Mountaineer Paul and recruiting insider Brian Smith break down Rich Rodriguez’s unique approach, flipping four-star talents like Matt Sieg from Penn State and snaring game-changers including Kevin Brown, Amari Latimer, and Cameron Mallory, to bolster West Virginia’s lineup on both sides of the trenches.

Discussion highlights Latimer’s NFL potential, the impact of JUCO and high school recruiting balance, and strategic NIL spending aimed at sustained success. Will Rich Rod’s aggressive plan—stocking fast, versatile athletes while building muscle up front—finally give WVU the upper hand against Texas Tech and traditional Big 12 rivals? Hear inside analysis on early starters, under-the-radar prospects, and why this Mountaineers recruiting haul could reshape the conference landscape.

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