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Two WVU Players Poised for Bigger Roles After Darius Wiley's Injury It's only one game into the 2026 season, and unfortunately, the injury bug has already penetrated a deep sting into West Virginia's defensiv...

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Chris Talley - Tweaks hamstring in opener Talley tweaked his hamstring while warming up for the Mountaineers' opener against Coastal Carolina, per Schuyler Callihan of SI.com.

Impact Talley didn't play against the Chanticleers, and now we know why. A tweaked hamstring doesn't sound all that bad, but it remains to be seen how long the tailback will be unavailable for. His next chance to play is Week 2 against UT-Martin.

22 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

What Coastal Carolina Head Coach Ryan Beard Said Following the Loss to WVU The West Virginia Mountaineers (1-0) moved past the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (0-1) in the season opener 31-24. Coastal Carolina head co...

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Sunday Morning Thoughts: WVU's Opener Was a Warning, Not a Verdict Things couldn't have gotten off to a better start for West Virginia in 2026 when running back Cam Cook ripped off a 72-yard scamper right ou...

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Jack Cassidy - Delivers a steady fantasy day Cassidy converted on 1-for-1 field-goal attempts and 4-for-4 point-after tries during Saturday's 31-24 victory against Coastal Carolina.

Impact Cassidy quietly did his job in West Virginia's season-opening win, benefiting from an offense that scored four touchdowns and consistently moved the ball behind Michael Hawkins and Cam Cook. While not a massive scoring performance, Cassidy remains a dependable fantasy option attached to a productive Mountaineers offense and should continue to provide a solid weekly floor.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Armoni Weaver-Bomar - Delivers the game's biggest receiving play Weaver caught his only target for 49 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 31-24 victory against Coastal Carolina.

Impact Weaver made the most of his opportunity in the season opener, hauling in a 49-yard touchdown pass from Michael Hawkins. While West Virginia's offense was driven primarily by the ground game, Weaver demonstrated the explosive upside fantasy managers are looking for from the Mountaineers' receiving corps. He enters next week as one of the more intriguing fantasy options among West Virginia's pass-catchers.

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Cam Ball - Participates in regular-season opener Ball (undisclosed) participated in Saturday's 31-24 win against Coastal Carolina.

Impact Even though Ball was not targeted once by Michael Hawkins during Week 1, the tight end is healthy going into the rest of the season. He will look to improve on his 2025 season's two receptions for 12 yards.

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Ryan Ward - Targeted once in Week 1 Ward (undisclosed) logged one target during Saturday's 31-24 win against Coastal Carolina.

Impact West Virginia's quarterback Michael Hawkins targeting Ward once against Coastal Carolina indicates that the tight end is healthy going into the remainder of the season. If the junior can log targets regularly, he may improve on his 2025 production of six receptions (on eight targets) for 41 yards and one touchdown.

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Jaden Bray - Provides a reliable target for QB Bray notched four receptions (on five targets) for 29 yards during Saturday's 31-24 win versus Coastal Carolina.

Impact Bray may have not posted the splashiest numbers in West Virginia's opener, but the veteran receiver remained an important part of the passing attack as Michael Hawkins settled into his first start. With the Mountaineers leaning heavily on their rushing game and Hawkins attempting only 14 passes, opportunities were limited across the receiver room. Bray's experience and route-running should continue to earn him a steady role as the season progresses. He remains a viable fantasy depth option, especially if West Virginia is forced into more pass-heavy game scripts in upcoming weeks.

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Cam Cook - Powers West Virginia's ground game Cook posted 30 carries for 142 yards and two touchdowns and caught all two targets for 11 yards during Saturday's 31-24 victory against Coastal Carolina.

Impact Cook delivered one of the most impressive rushing performances of opening weekend. Cook set the tone immediately with a 72-yard run on the Mountaineers' first play from scrimmage and consistently punished the Chanticleers' defense throughout the afternoon. His productive partnership with dual-threat QB Michael Hawkins gives West Virginia a dangerous rushing attack that should be the foundation of the offense moving forward. After a statement performance in Week 1, Cook looks locked in as a high-end fantasy starter heading into next week's matchup.

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Michael Hawkins Jr. - 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.

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West Virginia makes Pat White's No. 5 decision official before season opener | Sporting News West Virginia made an emotional Pat White decision official Saturday, securing the legendary quarterback’s permanent place in Mountaineers h...

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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

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West Virginia Moves Past Coastal Carolina in the Season Opener Morgantown, WV - The West Virginia Mountaineers started the season 1-0 for the second consecutive season after handling the Coastal Carolina...

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Initial Thoughts Following WVU's Season Opening Win Over Coastal Carolina Football is back, and the West Virginia Mountaineers open up the new campaign by taking down the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers by a 31-24 sc...

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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

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

WVU DL Darius Wiley Carted Off the Field in Opener vs. Coastal Carolina Early in the fourth quarter of West Virginia's game versus Coastal Carolina, Mountaineer defensive lineman Darius Wiley was injured and had...

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West Virginia retires record-setting quarterback Pat White's No. 5 jersey number

West Virginia has retired the number five jersey of record-setting quarterback Pat White

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

WVU WR Prince Strachan Not on Dress List for Opener vs. Coastal Carolina Moments ago, both teams released their dress list for today's season opener, and West Virginia wide receiver Prince Strachan is not listed,...

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How to live stream West Virginia vs Coastal Carolina: College Football, TV channel West Virginia opens its 2026 season Saturday afternoon when the Mountaineers welcome Coastal Carolina to Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown....

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Prince Strachan - Out for extended time Strachan (undisclosed) will be out for a couple of weeks, Schuyler Callihan of SI.com reports.

Impact Strachan is not suiting up for the Mountaineers' season opener against Coastal Carolina, and he'll now miss even more time. The 6-foot-5 wide receiver's return date is unknown, but it's likely he won't return any sooner than an away clash versus Virginia on Sept. 19.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Prince Strachan - Not on dress list Strachan (undisclosed) is not dressed for Saturday's game against Coastal Carolina, Schuyler Callihan of SI.com reports.

Impact Strachan will sit out for the Mountaineers' season opener after getting hurt in preseason camp. The 6-foot-5 wide receiver's next chance to see the field will be next Saturday versus Tennessee-Martin.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Key Returners, New Additions: What to Know About Coastal Carolina The West Virginia Mountaineers welcome the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers on Saturday for the season opener. Kickoff is set for noon at Mount...

3 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Five Predictions for What We'll See in WVU's Season Opener vs. Coastal Carolina One. More. Sleep. That's all that stands between the West Virginia Mountaineers and the start of the 2026 season. With it being the eve of t...

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

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