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Pitt transfer and former Hopewell star Rushel Shell gained 37 yards on six carries in his Mountaineers debut.
West Virginia, pegged as 26-point underdogs, trailed by three points at halftime but Alabama held on for a 33-23 victory.
SEC dynasty Alabama is a 26-point favorite in the first meeting between the two schools.
West Virginia defensive coordinator Tony Gibson debuts against talented but unsettled Alabama offense led by new coordinator Lane Kiffin.
Experienced Mountaineers give coach Dana Holgorsen plenty of reasons to be optimistic.
Former Aliquippa High School star Dravon Henry will line up in the secondary when WVU faces Alabama on Saturday.
A capsule look at the Mountaineers’ 2014 season, which begins at 3:30 Saturday against Alabama in the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game in Atlanta.
The Mountaineers take on the Crimson Tide in the season opener but they still don’t know who will be under center for Nick Saban in Atlanta.
The ban for Banks, who started all 12 games in 2013, is for “academic issues,” according to head coach Dana Holgorsen.
While the playoff answers fans' longtime complaints, some of its details and longer-reaching implications are still to be determined.
Former Florida State transfer Clint Trickett officially has the reins to the Mountaineers offense, and plans to run with it.
The presence of more experienced players helps the Mountaineers offense and coach Dana Holgorsen pick up steam in training camp.
Mountaineers coach Dana Holgorsen touched on a number of topics Monday, including former Pitt running back Rushel Shell’s backfield role.
No living person has coached more Penn State games than Bradley; now he is settling into his new role as WVU's senior associate head coach.
Freshman quarterback William Crest was a prized recruit for his dual-threat ability, but that not might be the peak of his game.
The Mountaineers must learn to finish games better if their record is to improve this season.