Football
This legendary West Virginia quarterback became the first in NCAA history to start and win four consecutive bowl games, later retiring with the FBS career record for rushing yards by a quarterback.
Who is Pat White
"This West Virginia quarterback broke Tom Brady's 12-year-old Orange Bowl record by throwing for 401 yards in 2012, later finishing his collegiate career with school records of 98 passing touchdowns and over 11,000 passing yards."
Who is Geno Smith
"This tenacious West Virginia guard became the first two-time winner of the National Defensive Player of the Year award, anchoring Bob Huggins' 'Press Virginia' defense and finishing his collegiate career as the program's all-time steals leader."
Who is Jevon Carter?
"This dominant 6-foot-6 right-hander won Big 12 Pitcher of the Year in 2019 before being selected 11th overall by the Toronto Blue Jays, eventually finishing top-three in AL Cy Young voting by 2022."
"Who is Alek Manoah?"
"This Grant Town, West Virginia native and former Mountaineer defensive back revolutionized college football with his high-powered spread offense, leading WVU to multiple Big East titles and a stunning Sugar Bowl victory over Georgia to cap the 2005 season."
"Who is Rich Rodriguez?"
"In a historic 2012 shootout against Oklahoma, this electrifying Mountaineer became the third player in FBS history to record over 300 all-purpose yards and 3 rushing touchdowns in a single game, later finishing his career as a two-time consensus All-American."
Who is Tavon Austin
"This electrifying 1980s West Virginia quarterback finished third in the Heisman Trophy voting twice, revolutionized the option offense, and famously scored on a mesmerizing 5-yard scramble by reversing field multiple times against Penn State in 1988."
Who is Major Harris
"This standout guard scored a career-high 30 points in an NCAA Tournament first-round victory over Morehead State before declaring for the NBA Draft, where he was selected 36th overall in 2021."
Who is Miles Mcbride?
"After pitching in Morgantown in the early 2010s, this left-hander carved out a major league career with the Baltimore Orioles, highlighted by an All-Star nod and a brilliant no-hitter against the Seattle Mariners in May 2021."
"Who is John Means?"
"This ACC powerhouse was on the receiving end of a record-shattering 70-33 blowout loss to West Virginia in the 2012 Orange Bowl, surrendering an incredible six touchdown passes to Geno Smith and five touchdowns to receiver Stedman Bailey."
"Who is Clemson?"
"In 2012, this Biletnikoff Award finalist tied an FBS single-season record with 25 touchdown receptions, hauling in 5 scores in a single game against Baylor and setting West Virginia's career mark with 41 total receiving touchdowns."
Who is Stedman Bailey
"This YouTube sensation turned star running back finished his West Virginia career with 4,315 rushing yards—good for second on the school's all-time list—highlighted by a stunning 92-yard touchdown run against Maryland in 2008."
Who is Noel Devine
"After stops at East Carolina and Oklahoma State, this crafty guard transferred to West Virginia for his final season, erupting to score 20 or more points 14 times and earn All-Big 12 honors before being drafted by the Memphis Grizzlies."
Who is Javon Small?
"This slugging infielder smashed a school-record 19 home runs for West Virginia in 2010 and won the Brooks Wallace Award before enjoying an eight-year MLB career primarily with the Padres and Cardinals."
"Who is Jedd Gyorko?"
"In a shocking 2007 regular-season finale, this storied program upset No. 2 West Virginia 13-9 in Morgantown, ending the Mountaineers' national championship hopes on a night when Pat White was injured and multiple field goals were missed."
"What is Pitt?"
"This All-American running back broke WVU's single-season rushing record with 1,744 yards as a redshirt freshman in 2005, highlighted by a staggering 26-carry, 204-yard, 3-touchdown performance against Georgia in the Sugar Bowl."
Who is Steve Slaton
"This pair of brothers transferred into West Virginia University from Lackawanna College; the older earned consensus All-American honors as a wide receiver before being drafted in the top 10, while the younger followed in his footsteps to star as a versatile safety-linebacker."
Who are Kevin and Kyzir White?
"This foundational guard of the 'Press Virginia' era started 124 games—second-most in school history—and famously guaranteed a victory over an undefeated Kentucky team ahead of the 2015 NCAA Tournament."
"Who is Daxter Miles Jr.?"
"This infielder became the highest-drafted player in West Virginia University history when he went 7th overall to the St. Louis Cardinals in 2024, following a historic college career where he won the NCAA batting title by hitting .449 as a sophomore."
Who is JJ Wetherholt?
"This iconic, fiery coach and WVU alumnus returned to his alma mater in 2007, guiding the Mountaineers to a 2010 Final Four appearance and building his trademarked 'Press Virginia' defensive identity before finishing his career with over 900 collegiate victories."
Who is Bob Huggins?
"Following in the footsteps of their father Gary, this hometown brother duo anchored the West Virginia defensive line; the older won Big 12 Defensive Lineman of the Year in 2020, while the younger broke the program's all-time record for tackles for loss."
"Who are Darius and Dante Stills?"
"After beginning his collegiate career at a community college in California and sitting out a year due to academic rules, this explosive pass rusher led the FBS with 12 sacks in his 2010 junior season at West Virginia before becoming a first-round NFL draft pick."
"This Mali-born center earned Big 12 All-Defensive Team honors in 2018 during his sophomore breakout, anchoring Bob Huggins' 'Press Virginia' defense on his way to becoming the program's all-time blocks leader."
"Who is Sagaba Konate?"
"Despite having his college career interrupted by Tommy John surgery, this hard-throwing right-hander was drafted in the second round in 2018 by the Los Angeles Dodgers, later making his MLB debut on the mound for them."
"Who is Michael Grove?"
"This College Football Hall of Famer guided the Mountaineers to an undefeated 1988 regular season and a national championship game appearance, retiring as the program's winningest coach with 149 victories."
"Who is Don Nehlen?"