Michael Hawkins Jr. News, Rumors, Updates - West Virginia Mountaineers

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OCTOBER 29 • FOX SPORTS

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Keeps rewriting the record book Hawkins completed 7 of 15 passes for 79 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Saturday's 24-20 victory against TCU. He also had 20 rushes for 87 yards with two touchdown...

Impact Hawkins turned in another winning performance while doing most of his damage on the ground. What's remarkable is that Hawkins continues to produce elite fantasy numbers regardless of how the game unfolds. Against TCU's stingy defense, the passing volume wasn't there, but it hardly mattered thanks to his rushing ability and nose for the end zone. His two rushing touchdowns increased his season total to 16 on the ground, while his touchdown pass gave him 11 through the air. Through eight games, Hawkins now has 27 total touchdowns, a staggering number that reinforces his status as one of the most productive fantasy players in the country. Whether he's winning shootouts or grinding out close road victories, Hawkins continues to find multiple ways to fill the stat sheet and remains the engine behind West Virginia's midseason resurgence.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Breaking college fantasy football Hawkins was 25-for-33 passing for 464 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 45-42 victory over Cincinnati. He also had 26 rushes for 77 yards with two touchdowns.

Impact Hawkins is doing things that few quarterbacks in college fantasy football can match. He erupted for a career-high 464 passing yards while leading the Mountaineers to a walk-off victory. What's most remarkable is that Hawkins continues to produce massive fantasy totals regardless of game script. Whether he's piling up rushing yards, carrying the offense through the air, or doing both in the same game, opponents simply haven't found an answer. Against Cincinnati, he completed 25 of 33 passes after struggling with his accuracy in the previous three games, then engineered a game-winning drive from his own 1-yard line in the final two minutes. For fantasy managers, Hawkins has reached the point where expectations need to be adjusted upward. He's no longer just one of the top quarterbacks in the Big 12. He's becoming a week-winning force capable of posting elite passing numbers while still providing the rushing production that separates him from nearly every other quarterback in the country.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Floor remains championship-caliber Hawkins was 11-for-28 passing for 219 yards during Saturday's 52-31 defeat against Arizona. He also had 25 rushes for 98 yards with one touchdown.

Impact Hawkins once again delivered elite rushing production and has now made that a weekly expectation rather than a bonus. The passing numbers weren't as explosive as they were against Iowa State, but Hawkins continues to pair big-play ability through the air with one of the safest rushing floors at the position. At this point, the Mountaineers' defensive struggles may actually be helping his fantasy outlook by creating high-volume game scripts every week. Looking ahead, a matchup with Cincinnati should keep Hawkins firmly in QB1 territory. As long as he's approaching 100 rushing yards on a weekly basis, he has the type of league-winning upside that can carry fantasy managers through the remainder of the season.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 7 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Keeps breaking fantasy scoring systems Hawkins was 11-for-23 passing for 227 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 45-42 defeat to Iowa State. He also had 20 rushes for 149 yards with two touchdowns.

Impact Hawkins recorded yet another monster rushing performance in the back-and-forth loss. The Mountaineers may have fallen short, but Hawkins continued one of the most valuable trends in fantasy football, delivering elite quarterback production through is legs while still making enough plays as a passer to punish defenses. At this point, the rushing output is no longer a hot streak but the foundation of his fantasy profile, and it gives him a weekly ceiling few quarterbacks in the country can match. If this pace continues, Hawkins has a legitimate path to finishing as one of the biggest fantasy difference-makers in the country this season.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Becoming a fantasy cheat code Hawkins completed 10 of 22 passes for 132 yards and one interception during Saturday's 41-24 loss to Oklahoma State. He also had 28 rushes for 103 yards with three touchdowns.

Impact Hawkins delivered another monster fantasy performance despite the loss to Oklahoma State, racking up another 100-yard rushing performance. He now has an incredible nine rushing touchdowns through just four games, and few quarterbacks in the country can match his combination of rushing volume and goal-line usage. The passing numbers took a step back this week, but that hardly matters when Hawkins is functioning as a featured back in Rich Rodriguez's offense. If the rushing workload continues, there's a strong argument that Hawkins belongs in the conversation for the top fantasy quarterback in the nation regardless of what happens through the air.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Oklahoma State Cowboys vs West Virginia Mountaineers Highlights 🏈 FOX College Football

SEPTEMBER 27 • FOX SPORTS

WVU Thrashed By Oklahoma State 38-24, Suffering First Loss of 2026 Season The Mountaineers started with the ball and picked up a quick first down off the legs of sophomore quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. and senior...

SEPTEMBER 27 • SI.COM

Michael Hawkins Jr. runs for 5-yard TD, giving West Virginia lead over Oklahoma State

SEPTEMBER 26 • FOX SPORTS

How to watch Oklahoma State vs West Virginia: Live stream College Football, TV channel On Saturday, Oklahoma State will take on West Virginia in what promises to be a high-flying college football showdown. The game will air on...

SEPTEMBER 26 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Looks ready to break the Big 12 Hawkins was 10-for-17 passing for 190 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 38-27 victory over Virginia. He also had 18 rushes for 123 yards with three touchdowns.

Impact Hawkins delivered one of the biggest fantasy performances of Week 3 in West Virginia's upset of ranked Virginia, accounting for 313 total yards and five touchdowns. The trend through three games is impossible to ignore. Hawkins has been the engine of an offense that has scored 31, 52, and 38 points while opening the season 3-0. His dual-threat ability gives him an elite ceiling each week, and his comfort level in Rich Rodriguez's system appears to be growing rapidly. Looking ahead, Hawkins should be viewed as a weekly QB1 and one of the most exciting fantasy quarterbacks in the country. If the first three weeks are any indication, he has the tools to put up massive numbers once conference play begins.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

West Virginia beats No. 25 Virginia 38-27 in the Duke's Mayo Classic

Michael Hawkins accounted for 313 yards of total offense and five touchdowns and West Virginia beat No. 25 Virginia 38-27 on Saturday night in the Duke’s Mayo Classic at the Caroli...

SEPTEMBER 20 • Associated Press

How to watch West Virginia vs Virginia: Live stream College Football, NCAA, TV channel The West Virginia Mountaineers will take on the Virginia Cavaliers on Saturday at Bank of America Stadium in a Week 3 college football match...

SEPTEMBER 19 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Looks like dual-threat star Hawkins completed 5 of 7 passes for 155 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 52-7 win against Tennessee-Martin. He also had six rushes for 96 yards with two touchdowns.

Impact Hawkins delivered one of the most efficient performances of the week, accounting for four total touchdowns in a rout of UT Martin. What makes the performance even more impressive is that Hawkins accomplished it on just seven pass attempts and six carries before giving way to the backups. Through two games, the Oklahoma transfer has looked increasingly comfortable in Rich Rodriguez's offense and is emerging as one of the Big 12's most exciting dual-threat fantasy quarterbacks. The upcoming matchup against Virginia will provide a much tougher test, but Hawkins has already proven he possesses legitimate QB1 upside in all fantasy formats.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Michael Hawkins Jr. delivers win over Coastal Carolina in West Virginia debut Deadspin | Michael Hawkins Jr. delivers win over Coastal Carolina in West Virginia debut

SEPTEMBER 6 • DEADSPIN.COM

Delivers dynamic debut for the Mountaineers Hawkins completed 11 of 14 passes for 132 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 31-24 victory against Coastal Carolina. He also had 20 rushes for 103 yards with one touchdown.

Impact Hawkins looked every bit the dual-threat QB West Virginia hoped for in his first start in a win over Coastal Carolina. His efficiency through the air and ability to create explosive plays with his legs helped the Mountaineers build a 24-0 halftime lead, while a 49-yard TD pass to Armoni Weaver-Bomar highlighted his big-play potential. The rushing production is especially noteworthy for fantasy managers, as quarterbacks with 100-yard rushing upside can produce even when passing volume is limited. Hawkins immediately established himself as a high-upside fantasy starter heading into Week 2, particularly if West Virginia continues to feature him heavily in the designed run game.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Hawkins Jr.: 'Getting a win today was just a great feeling' The West Virginia offensive had explosive first half to take a 24-0 lead at the break before holding on for the 31-24 victory over Coastal C...

SEPTEMBER 5 • SI.COM

Deadspin | QB Michael Hawkins Jr. leads WV to victory over Coastal Carolina in debut Deadspin | QB Michael Hawkins Jr. leads WV to victory over Coastal Carolina in debut

SEPTEMBER 5 • DEADSPIN.COM

Cook, Hawkins lead West Virginia over Coastal Carolina 31-24

West Virginia jumped out to a big first-half lead, then held on for a 31-24 victory over Coastal Carolina

SEPTEMBER 5 • Associated Press

Ryan Beard Knows WVU QB Michael Hawkins Jr. Will Be a Problem There are only a handful of things we know for certain we will see on Saturday in West Virginia's season-opening matchup against Coastal Car...

SEPTEMBER 2 • SI.COM

Expected to be QB1 Hawkins is expected to be West Virginia's starting quarterback in Week 1, Pete Nakos of On3.com reports.

Impact It looks like Hawkins has separated himself from Scotty Fox in West Virginia's quarterback race, the current competition dating back to earlier this fall. There is still just over a week before the 2026 Mountaineers begin their regular season, but as long as Hawkins does not suffer a big slip or a physical setback, it looks like he will be under center when they host Coastal Carolina on Sept. 5 for Week 1.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Rich Rodriguez and West Virginia look for turnaround after a 4-8 season and roster exodus

West Virginia coach Rich Rodriguez relied heavily on the transfer portal to replenish a depleted roster heading into the 2026 season

AUGUST 17 • Associated Press

Drenning: Rich Rod's Offense is the 'Perfect System to Weaponize Cam Cook's Skillset' Over the last couple of weeks on our In The Gun Podcast, Jed Drenning broke down the film of West Virginia quarterbacks Michael Hawkins Jr....

AUGUST 10 • SI.COM

Leading race for QB1 gig Hawkins is believed to be leading the race to be West Virginia's starting quarterback for the 2026 season, according to Schuyler Callihan of Sports Interactive.

Impact While there hasn't been any official confirmation, it seems Hawkins is ahead of Scotty Fox in the race to open the 2026 season as the Mountaineers' starting quarterback. Hawkins transferred to West Virginia after spending two seasons at Oklahoma, totaling 950 passing yards, six touchdowns and two interceptions in addition to 262 rushing yards and two scores on the ground.

JULY 20 • ROTOWIRE

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