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These Two Recent Revelations Show WVU Football Is Planning For A Bright Future

Related Topics: Rich Rodriguez, Neal Brown

Between withholding revenue share money for future seasons and a recent boost in scholarship numbers, WVU fans can be assured the Mountaineers are setting their sights on becoming a top Big 12 program.

Sep 13, 2025; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers head coach Rich Rodriguez celebrates with West Virginia University athletic director Wren Baker after defeating the Pittsburgh Panthers at Milan Puskar Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images | Ben Queen-Imagn Images

With WVU football's rough start to the second Rich Rodriguez tenure, it's only natural that some fans are beginning to question the future state of the program and where it will end up – particularly after six years of mediocrity during the Neal Brown era.