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West Virginia Mountaineers football season update

Overview

The West Virginia Mountaineers began their season with a 31-24 victory over Coastal Carolina, followed by a 52-7 blowout of UT Martin. In the latter game, quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. accounted for four touchdowns, including a 71-yard touchdown run. This win marked the program’s first 2-0 start since 2018.

Following an upset victory over No. 25 Virginia, where Hawkins recorded five total touchdowns and earned national praise from figures like Jon Gruden, the Mountaineers faced Oklahoma State. Despite the momentum, the team suffered a 41-24 loss to the Cowboys, dropping their record to 3-1. During that contest, the defense surrendered 609 total yards, the highest amount allowed by the program since 2015.

West Virginia later secured a 45-42 victory over Cincinnati at Milan Puskar Stadium. Hawkins delivered a historic performance, becoming the first West Virginia quarterback to record over 400 passing yards (464) and 75 rushing yards (77) in a single game. The win was clinched by a walk-off 35-yard field goal from Jack Cassidy. Although Hawkins was named the Walter Camp Offensive Player of the Week, he was omitted from the Big 12 Conference’s weekly honors. Defensive struggles persist, as the unit allowed Cincinnati to gain 622 total yards, the highest amount permitted by the team this season.

Entities

Rich Rodriguez · West Virginia University · Michael Hawkins Jr. · West Virginia Mountaineers · Milan Puskar Stadium

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Michael Hawkins Jr. omitted from Big 12 weekly honors

    West Virginia quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. was excluded from Big 12 weekly honors despite a 541-total-yard, five-touchdown performance against Cincinnati.

  2. [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Mike Hawkins Jr. leads West Virginia to historic win over Cincinnati

    Quarterback Mike Hawkins Jr. set program records with 464 passing yards and 77 rushing yards to lead West Virginia to a 45-42 walk-off victory over Cincinnati.

  3. [SPORTS] 13 sources
    Oklahoma State defeats West Virginia 41-24 in Big 12 opener

    Oklahoma State overcame an early deficit to beat West Virginia 41-24 in their Big 12 opener, led by Drew Mestemaker’s 389 passing yards and Caleb Hawkins’ 180 rushing yards.

  4. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Michael Hawkins Jr. earns national praise after West Virginia win

    West Virginia quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. is receiving national acclaim after a five-touchdown performance against Virginia, earning accolades from Jon Gruden and Kirk Herbstreit.

  5. [SPORTS] 7 sources
    West Virginia hosts Oklahoma State in prime-time Big 12 matchup

    Undefeated West Virginia (3-0) hosts Oklahoma State (2-1) in a prime-time Big 12 matchup, with the Mountaineers potentially entering the AP Top 25 following a recent win over Virginia.

  6. [SPORTS] 3 sources
    West Virginia football moves to 2-0 after blowout win over UT Martin

    West Virginia University football improved to 2-0 after a 52-7 win over UT Martin, led by quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr.'s efficient performance and explosive plays.

  7. [SPORTS] 7 sources
    Michael Hawkins Jr. leads West Virginia to 52-7 victory over UT Martin

    Transfer quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. recorded four total touchdowns to lead West Virginia to a 52-7 win over UT Martin, moving the Mountaineers to a 2-0 start for the season.

  8. [SPORTS] 6 sources
    West Virginia Mountaineers host UT Martin Skyhawks in Week 2

    West Virginia hosts UT Martin in a Week 2 NCAA College Football matchup on September 12, 2026. The Mountaineers seek a 2-0 start following a win over Coastal Carolina.

Sources

cappertek.com · dominionpost.com · heavy.com · heraldstandard.com · heraldstaronline.com · herdzone.com · krmg.com · mymotherlode.com · news9.com · newsday.com · observer-reporter.com · okstate.com · pickdawgz.com · si.com · smokingmusket.com · sportschatplace.com · theintermountain.com · timesng.com · triblive.com · utmsports.com · wvsportsnow.com · yourNEWS.com

This summary has been updated 13 times: see revision history