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WVU Football Is Reviving The Fullback With Kayden Luke For 2026

MORGANTOWN — The fullback is back for West Virginia football. The days of a player who has the size of a tight end but can carry the ball like a running back will be displayed on Mountaineer Field once again. Rich Rodriguez turned some heads when he picked up fullback Kayden Luke from Arizona in the transfer portal. Luke is completely bald in his WVU football photo — he had a full head of hair at Arizona — and comes in at 251 pounds and 5-foot-11. Nicknamed "Cowboy Luke, he fits the description of a guy who isn't afraid to do the dirty work and is all about ball. But, in ...

As Recruiting Doors Open, Sabins Adds Exciting Potential

MORGANTOWN — For a moment, we flash back to last June. Only minutes had passed since West Virginia was eliminated by North Carolina in the College World Series. Just what was brimming on Steve Sabins’ emotional sleeve at that moment was, in all likelihood, dozens of different feelings. Exhaustion was there. Disappointment was there, too. A sense of enormous pride and great sorrow weren’t far behind. It’s been nearly a month now since the Mountaineers’ magical ride ended in Omaha, Neb. The memories are just that. Paul Schoenfeld’s home run against Kentucky is no longer ...

There’s Plenty Of Beef Along Ohio Offensive, Defensive Lines

WHEELING – When people wonder where the beef is, they only need to look at the Offensive and Defensive Linemen on the Ohio roster for Saturday night’s 80th annual OVAC Rudy Mumley All Star Football Game. The Buckeyes have 12 players totalling 3,200 pounds – an average of 266.67 per ...

West Virginia Will Rely On Its Familiarity Along Both Lines

WHEELING – West Virginia has 14 players listed as Offensive and Defensive Linemen for Saturday night’s 80th annual OVAC Rudy Mumley All Star Football Game. However, Wheeling Park has four representatives, while Brooke has three and Wheeling Central two. The Mountaineers are hoping that ...