West Virginia football roster under Rich Rodriguez: Transfer portal, recruiting, staff news from WVU insiders

With West Virginia wrapping up its 2024 season with a bowl game loss to Memphis, the Rich Rodriguez Era, Part II, is underway. The coach who won four conference titles during his first run in Morgantown (2001-07) is back on the sideline with the task of rebuilding West Virginia football yet again. Rodriguez helped Jacksonville State transition from FCS to FBS at his last stop and is coming off three straight nine-win seasons. It’s been 15 years since WVU football had three consecutive nine-win seasons, which will be the expectation in Rich Rod’s second go-around with the team.

However, this stint with the Mountaineers is much different than his prior one as the transfer portal didn’t exist back in the 2000s. While Rodriguez has proven his ability as a recruiter, how he fares in landing top targets from the 2024 college football transfer portal could be the determining factor in how much success he has on the field. If you want the latest West Virginia football news now that Rodriguez is calling the shots for the Mountaineers, be sure be sure to see what the proven team of insiders are saying at EerSports, the 247Sports affiliate that covers WVU.

The EerSports insiders are providing on-the-ground updates on every development surrounding Rodriguez’ return and the future of the West Virginia football program, including insights from Chris Anderson and Mike Casazza, who have deep-rooted ties inside and around the West Virginia community. Get all the inside scoop on the football program, plus VIP intel on WVU football, basketball, recruiting and more. Plus get access to the Country Roads Confidential premium message board where you can connect with other West Virginia fans and insiders. 

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Author : CBS Sports Staff

Publish date : 2024-12-26 03:51:00

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