Two-deep

West Virginia

vs Cincinnati · Sat Oct 17 · 12:00 PM ET · TNT

70
88
OFF
63
DEF
Average

Starters

  1. QBMichael Hawkins Jr.
  2. RBCam Cook
  3. WRJaden Bray
  4. TEJosh Sapp
Big 123-3 (2026)#25 Recruiting14% Returning
Depth Chart· Updated Oct 15, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources

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Next game kickoff time

West Virginia Mountaineers plays Cincinnati at home on Sat, Oct 17. The listed kickoff time is 12:00 PM ET.

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Coaching Staff

Head CoachRich Rodriguezsince 2025
Offensive CoordinatorNot confirmed yet
Defensive CoordinatorZac Alley

Head coach confirmed. Coordinators are still being sourced from official team staff pages.

Team Stats

6 games · as of Oct 15

Points/G
36.3
Yards/G
480.3
Pass Yds/G
184.8
Rush Yds/G
295.5
TO Margin
-3
3rd Down %
49.47%
Total TD
29
Sacks
13
TFL
29
INT
4
Team Analysis
WHY #79 IN WS POWER
Results this season-6.0 pts

Lost to Oklahoma State Cowboys, who wasn't ranked, in week 4.

2025 SP+: -4.4

85%

Roster talent: 65th percentile

7%

Recruiting class: #25 national

6%

Returning production: 14%

2%

Base rating is the blend above; −6.0 résumé adjustment from 2026 results. How we rank · not a betting line.

Portal

26 adds in two-deep · avg 75 OVR · top add: J. Neider (WR, 91, from UConn)

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Updated Oct 15, 2026 · Data from public sources

West Virginia Mountaineers transfer portal 2026: who came in, from where

23 transfers on the West Virginia depth chart, 14 projected to start. Showing the top 16. Tap a name for the player page.

West Virginia Starting Quarterback

West Virginia Mountaineers starting lineup

West Virginia starting lineup: QB Michael Hawkins Jr., RB Cam Cook, WR-X Jaden Bray, TE Josh Sapp. Full two-deep below, updated daily.

Michael Hawkins Jr. is the projected starting quarterback for West Virginia as of October 15, 2026. Scotty Fox Jr. is listed second.

West Virginia also projects Cam Cook at running back, Jaden Bray at wide receiver and Josh Sapp at tight end.

The full West Virginia Mountaineers two-deep was last updated October 15, 2026. Depth charts are projections and can change week to week with injuries and coaching decisions.

Common questions

Who is West Virginia's starting quarterback?
Michael Hawkins Jr. is the projected starting quarterback for West Virginia as of October 15, 2026. Scotty Fox Jr. is listed second.
Who starts at running back for West Virginia?
Cam Cook is the projected starter at running back for West Virginia, with Amari Latimer listed second.
Who starts at wide receiver for West Virginia?
Jaden Bray is the projected starter at wide receiver for West Virginia, with Taron Francis listed second.
Who starts at tight end for West Virginia?
Josh Sapp is the projected starter at tight end for West Virginia, with Ryan Ward listed second.
When was the West Virginia Mountaineers depth chart last updated?
The West Virginia Mountaineers depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated October 15, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
What was West Virginia's record last season?
West Virginia Mountaineers finished 4-8 (2-7 in Big 12 play).
When does West Virginia Mountaineers play next?
West Virginia Mountaineers plays Cincinnati at home on Sat, Oct 17. The listed kickoff time is 12:00 PM ET.