West Virginia University football kickoff events draw fan excitement

GoMart and WVRC Media are offering a VIP experience for the Mountaineers' season‑opening game against Coastal Carolina on September 5. The winner will receive field access before kickoff, a VIP tailgate party, and four Touchdown Terrace tickets, with travel to Morgantown arranged by the winner.

Meanwhile, the annual Inside the Huddle event returns to Charleston's Willow Event Center, hosted by WVU football and men’s basketball announcer Tony Caridi. Fans can hear previews of the upcoming season, ask questions, and bid in a silent auction featuring a historic WVU marching‑band helmet and other football‑related items.