Mountaineer Moment - WVU Football and Basketball

It's a Coal Rush in Morgantown on Saturday afternoon and your West Virginia Mountaineers are looking to get back on track after dropping 2 straight to begin Big 12 Play.

Though they have a banged up WR Room, Noah Fifita still leads the way for a confident Arizona team coming off a dominant win over Cincinnati in Tucson.

How can the Mountaineers show a pulse defensively & can Mike Hawkins Jr. & Co. find success through the air offensively?

1. West Virginia's defense led by DC Zac Alley will be playing with something to prove on Saturday against Arizona... and according to Alley, that starts with stopping the run.

2. Mike Hawkins Jr. has been sensational running the football but is completing less than 50% of his passes through 2 Big 12 Games. What will it take on Saturday?

3. CAN SOMEBODY PLEASE STEP UP!!

10.08.26 | Mountaineer Moment Episode 342

Arizona comes into Morgantown with a depleted WR Room... so much so that former Mountaineer, Rodney Gallagher III is set to start against his former team.

Zac Alley has taken accountability for just how bad this WVU Defense has been, now it's time for better results.

We've been told that Mike Hawkins Jr. can make all the throws, now its time to see it.

There's no denying the West Virginia struggles the last 2 weeks... but it's not all bad is it?

Mike Hawkins Jr. & Cam Cook are 2 of the Top 10 rushers in the Nation.

Can the Mountaineers somehow, someway find a groove over this 2-game homestand?

The Mountaineers have the worst defense in college football according to Defensive Coordinator, Zac Alley.

We fact check Zac's comments and discuss the priorities of the defense moving forward as notable changes are coming.

Shane from @WildcatCountry joins us as we go Behind Enemy Lines to gear up for the matchup with Arizona on Saturday Afternoon.

We talk about Noah Fifita's tremendous career.

Key Names to Know for the Wildcats.

How Arizona's Defense matches up with the Mike Hawkins Jr. & Cam Cook Duo.

Rich Rodriguez connection & why Shane thinks Mountaineer fans should keep the faith!

The performance of West Virginia Football to start Big 12 Play has fans asking one question, "Is it basketball season yet?"

In this episode we take a look at the state of both the football & basketball programs and briefly preview what could be a special season in Morgantown for Ross Hodge & Co.

Plus, the latest on the eligibility status of Brenen Lorient & Javan Buchanan.

As we know, Mountaineer X (Twitter) can be quite the scene after a loss for the football team. Is it time for the Mountaineers and Zac Alley to part ways?

1,186 yards of offense allowed through 2 games of Big 12 Play while allowing 41 to Oklahoma State at Home & 45 to a subpar Iowa State offense in Ames. REMINDER: Both OKST & ISU are in Year 1 of Rebuilds...

This WVU Defense is Atrocious & Something needs to change.

West Virginia falls to Iowa State 45-42.

Zac Alley's Defense is Very Bad. West Virginia shows a lack of discipline as comeback effort falls short despite a big day from Mike Hawkins Jr & Cam Cook.

Mountaineer Moment Ep336

The Mountaineers have a Big One in Ames, Iowa on Saturday afternoon when they visit the Cyclones of Iowa State.

In this episode, Troy provides the Scouting Report on Iowa State & Players to Know.

Which QB will find success through the air?

How can WVU play with a Hard Edge & get back to Morgantown at 4-1 ahead of a 2-game homestead? Whatever it Takes!!