West Virginia, Rich Rodriguez

Rich Rodriguez returning to West Virginia as head coach
West Virginia is going back to the past for its football future. The Mountaineers are getting ready to hire former coach Rich Rodriguez as their next head coach. Rodriguez was at Jacksonville State, where he was 27-10.
BREAKING: Rich Rodriguez Nearing Deal to Return as West Virginia Head Coach
West Virginia has its next head football coach, and it's a familiar face. Seventeen years after departing for the University of Michigan, Rich Rodriguez is expe
College football coaching changes tracker: West Virginia expected to reunite with Rich Rodriguez
The college football coaching carousel has picked up steam as the 2024 season comes to an end. Here who's on the move.
West Virginia football interviews a top Ohio State assistant for head coaching vacancy: Report
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State football’s Brian Hartline has interviewed for West Virginia’s head coaching vacancy, according to a report from Chris Anderson of 247Sports. Hartline currently serves as the Buckeyes' co-offensive coordinator and receivers coach. He’s regarded as one of the top recruiters in the country.
JUST IN: Former Michigan head coach Rich Rodriguez headed back to West Virginia
According to multiple reports, Rodriguez is set to return to his alma mater and lead the Mountaineers into the 2025 season. The 61-year-old played defensive back for West Virginia from 1981-84, got his coaching career started their as a student assistant in 1985, before getting his first head coaching opportunity with the Mountaineers in 2001.
Sources: Rich Rodriguez set to return as West Virginia coach
Rich Rodriguez is set to return as coach of West Virginia, a program that has struggled since joining the Big 12 and will hope to restore the type of success he led during his time there from 2001 to 2007.
West Virginia Hires Rich Rodriguez as 36th Head Football Coach
Sources: West Virginia is targeting Rich Rodriguez as the school’s next head coach. A deal is working toward completion, but yet to finalized. Rodriguez, 61, went 60-26 in his seven year there from 2001-07, including three-straight 10-win seasons. pic.twitter.com/GyjjnQPBwI
Report: Ohio State Assistant Interviews for West Virginia Head Coach
As the Ohio State Buckeyes prepare for the program's contest against the Tennessee Volunteers in the first round of the 2024 College Football Playoffs, news is beginning to surface about a beloved assistant interviewing for a head coaching job.
Jacksonville State football coach Rich Rodriguez to take West Virginia job: Reports
Jacksonville State football coach Rich Rodriguez is reportedly leaving the Gamecocks for West Virginia after a dominant Conference USA title game win.
West Virginia targeting Rich Rodriguez for head coach opening, report says
West Virginia University is reportedly targeting Rich Rodriguez to be its next football head coach. According to a report on the social media platform X from ESPN college football insider Pete Thamel on Wednesday,
Jax State’s Rich Rodriguez headed back to West Virginia, reports say
Jacksonville State coach Rich Rodriguez is set to make a return to his alma mater and take over as the next head football coach at West Virginia, according to multiple reports on Wednesday night. Pete Thamel of ESPN was the first to report.
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Pat McAfee Hints at a Big Turnaround for West Virginia on College GameDay
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