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Rich Rodriguez (1st year) (62-30)
Record: 2 - 4 (0 - 3)  |  Proj: 3 - 9 (#120)  |  SOS: (#23)
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West Virginia's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/30 West Virginia vs Robert Morris-40.056.5W 45 - 3UY
Sat 9/6 West Virginia at Ohio-3.558.5L 10 - 17UN
Sat 9/13 West Virginia vs Pittsburgh+6.554.5W 31 - 24OY
Sat 9/20 West Virginia at Kansas+12.554.5L 10 - 41UN
Sat 9/27 West Virginia vs Utah+13.546.5L 14 - 48ON
Fri 10/3 West Virginia at BYU+19.546.5L 24 - 38OY
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/18 West Virginia at UCF+7.546.5
Sat 10/25 West Virginia vs TCU+15
Sat 11/1 West Virginia at Houston+10
Sat 11/8 West Virginia vs Colorado+4.5
Sat 11/15 West Virginia at Arizona State+14.5
BYE WEEK
Sat 11/29 West Virginia vs Texas Tech+28

Record Prediction: 3.4 - 8.6  #120
Schedule Rating:  #23
Record: 2 - 4( B12: 0 - 3)
Spread Record 3 - 3 - 0 | O/U 3 - 3
Future 2026 Schedule

West Virginia's 2024 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/31 West Virginia vs Penn State+7.548.0L 12 - 34UN
Sat 9/7 West Virginia vs UAlbany-38.553.5W 49 - 14ON
Sat 9/14 West Virginia at Pittsburgh-2.560.5L 34 - 38ON
Sat 9/21 West Virginia vs Kansas-1.556.0W 32 - 28OY
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/5 West Virginia at Oklahoma State+2.565.0W 38 - 14UY
Sat 10/12 West Virginia vs Iowa State+3.054.0L 16 - 28UN
Sat 10/19 West Virginia vs Kansas State+2.556.5L 18 - 45ON
Sat 10/26 West Virginia at Arizona+5.551.5W 31 - 26OY
BYE WEEK
Sat 11/9 West Virginia at Cincinnati+5.554.5W 31 - 24OY
Sat 11/16 West Virginia vs Baylor+2.060.0L 35 - 49ON
Sat 11/23 West Virginia vs UCF+3.060.0W 31 - 21UY
Sat 11/30 West Virginia at Texas Tech+2.561.5L 15 - 52ON
Tue 12/17 West Virginia vs Memphis+5.060.0L 37 - 42OY

2024 Schedule Rating:  #31
2024 Record: 6 - 7 (B12: 5 - 4)
Spread Record 5 - 7 - 1 | O/U 9 - 4


Opponents: 2 Elite, 4 Good, 4 Avg, 1 Bad, 0 Poor
Played: 1 Elite, 3 Good, 0 Avg, 1 Bad, 0 Poor
Future: 1 Elite, 1 Good, 4 Avg, 0 Bad, 0Poor
Reg Season Opponents: 1 Elite, 6 Good, 3 Avg, 1 Bad, 1 Poor

Show Past Schedules
2025 class: 206 points   #42
2024 class: 201 points   #47
2023 class: 199 points   #48
2022 class: 209 points   #35
2021 class: 195 points   #40

Average Class Ranking:   #42
Average Recruiting Points: 202

Four Year Crootin Profile
Consistent Average P4
4 Year Class:  #44 - Best:  #35 Worst:  #48



CFB Crootin Averages
Big 12 Class: 201  #49
Power 4 Class: 225  #49
FBS Class: 179  #69


2020 class: 200 points   #37
2019 class: 192 points   #48
2018 class: 208 points   #35
2017 class: 175 points   #57
2016 class: 194 points   #39

Average Class Ranking:   #43
Average Recruiting Points: 194
 

2025 Portal Class  #35 - 40 players, 85 Avg
2024 Portal Class  #45 - 9 players, 88 Avg
2023 Portal Class  #31 - 15 players, 87 Avg
2022 Portal Class  #32 - 12 players, 86 Avg

Transfer Portal Classes
Portal Data only 2022 forward

Offensive Coordinator Rich Rodriguez (in his first season)
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Nicco Marchiol669867%720227.3
Khalil Wilkins102148%144126.9
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Khalil Wilkins3919515.022
Jaylen Henderson (Tr)2914615.032
Tye Edwards (Tr)2714335.327
Jahiem White2413335.532
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Cam Vaughn (Tr)19319316.846
Grayson Barnes (Tr)13132110.234
Rodney Gallagher1312609.720
Jaden Bray795013.645
(Tr) - new transfer in 2025

Defensive Coordinator Zac Alley (in his first season)
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Fred Perry (Tr)435212
Darrian Lewis (Tr)360010
Chase Wilson (Tr)304311
Reid Carrico274241
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Chase Wilson (Tr)304311
Fred Perry (Tr)435212
Edward Vesterinen153210
Hammond Russell IV123200
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Fred Perry (Tr)435212
Kekoura Tarnue242002
Eddie Kelly162102
Returning Production
Overall Returning Production: 46%  #97
Offense Returning Production: 38%  #112
Defense Returning Production: 55%  #64

Transfer Portal
2025 Portal Class  #35
40 Commits, 85.5 Avg Rating
54% of 2025 Roster from Portal, 58% TY
Team Talent
2025 Talent Rating: 808.00  #50
Offense Talent  #54 | Defense Talent  #52
2024  #48 | 2023  #1 | 2022  #43 | 2021  #56


2025 - 2022 Records
2025 Record: 2 - 4
2025 Conf Record: 0 - 3
Spread: 3 - 3 - 0 | Totals: 3 - 3

2024 Record: 6 - 7
2024 Conf Record: 5 - 4
Spread: 5 - 7 - 1 | Totals: 9 - 4

2023 Record: 9 - 4
2023 Conf Record: 6 - 3
Spread: 8 - 5 - 0 | Totals: 8 - 5

2022 Record: 5 - 7
2022 Conf Record: 3 - 6
Spread: 6 - 6 - 0 | Totals: 6 - 6

Four Year Record: 22 - 22
Four Year Record vs. Spread: 22 - 21 - 1
Four Year Conference Record: 14 - 16
2021 - 2018 Records
2021 Record: 6 - 7
2021 Conf Record: 4 - 5
Spread: 6 - 7 - 0 | Totals: 5 - 8

2020 Record: 6 - 4
2020 Conf Record: 4 - 4
Spread: 5 - 5 - 0 | Totals: 5 - 5

2019 Record: 5 - 7
2019 Conf Record: 3 - 6
Spread: 5 - 5 - 2 | Totals: 4 - 8

2018 Record: 8 - 4
2018 Conf Record: 6 - 3
Spread: 6 - 4 - 2 | Totals: 7 - 5

Eight Year Record: 47 - 44
Eight Year Record vs. Spread: 44 - 42 - 5
Eight Year Conference Record: 34 - 34

West Virginia Recent Bowl History
DateBowlMatchupSpreadTotalResult
2024Frisco Bowl West Virginia vs Memphis+5.060.0L 37 - 42
2023Mayo Bowl West Virginia vs North Carolina-4.562.0W 30 - 10
2021Rate Bowl West Virginia vs Minnesota+5.044.5L 6 - 18
2020Liberty Bowl West Virginia vs Army-9.540.5W 24 - 21
2018World Bowl West Virginia vs Syracuse+3.067.5L 18 - 34
2017Dallas Bowl West Virginia vs Utah+6.556.0L 14 - 30
2016Athletic Bowl West Virginia vs Miami+1.558.0L 14 - 31
2015Cactus Bowl West Virginia vs Arizona State+1.5W 43 - 42
Power Ranking Stats (2025)
 Teams                  Offense PPAOffense ExplOffense SuccessOffense Pts Per OppAvg Start FP3rd Down %4th Down %Defense PPADefense ExplDefense SuccessDefense Pts Per OppOpponent FP
2025.1 (110)1.18 (103)38% (118)4.19 (60)28 (94)31%41%.16 (67)1.25 (67)41% (67)3.74 (65)30.4 (110)
 Teams                  Offense PPAOffense ExplOffense SuccessOffense Pts Per OppAvg Start FP3rd Down %4th Down %Defense PPADefense ExplDefense SuccessDefense Pts Per OppOpponent FP
2024.2 (63)1.37 (13)43% (69)4.6 (16)28.4 (87)42%62%.3 (124)1.44 (128)45% (103)4.74 (131)28 (40)



More Stats (2025)
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDs
2025625:4419.531%41%6.256.71.81.75.22.20
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDs
20241331:3622.642%62%4.333.91.51.14.81.51



Overall Stats (2025)
 Teams                  GamesPPGHomeRoadSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun Rate  Pass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
2025 Offense622.33014.738.3% (118)4.19 (60)1.8203782061724.559% (14)41% (120)39% (108)37% (118)15% (74).1 (110)
2025 Defense628.5253241.3% (67)3.74 (65)1.7 - - - - - 55% (115)44% (23)42% (73)41% (63)15% (88).16 (67)
 Teams                  GamesPPGHomeRoadSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun Rate  Pass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
2024 Offense1329.227.629.842.5% (69)4.6 (16)1.5234061962104.956% (28)44% (107)44% (75)41% (73)16% (79).2 (63)
2024 Defense1331.931.330.844.8% (103)4.74 (131)1.1 - - - - - 51% (68)49% (68)41% (46)49% (128)13% (119).3 (124)



Run Game Stats (2025)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
2025 Offense659% (14)39% (108)45.8206.34.513 (35).04 (105)2.73 (99)63% (115)10% (82)0.93 (81)
2025 Defense655% (115)42% (73) - - - - .09 (66)2.68 (39)83% (123)10% (63)0.91 (46)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
2024 Offense1356% (28)44% (75)40.11964.927 (30).16 (52)3.05 (64)78% (33)10% (82)1.07 (35)
2024 Defense1351% (68)41% (46) - - - - .08 (46)2.83 (41)64% (21)9% (97)1.02 (86)



Pass Game Stats (2025)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs     Ints     PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
2025 Offense641% (120)37% (118)14.724.21727.111.74 (125)6 (102).19 (97)1.6 (64)31% (67)29% (87).31 (74)6% (66)1.9 (92)
2025 Defense644% (23)41% (63) - - - - - - 6 (29).26 (83)1.7 (111)32% (73)33% (108).38 (100)5% (106)1.8 (29)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs     Ints     PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
2024 Offense1344% (107)41% (73)17.428.6210.37.412.120 (58)14 (115).26 (65)1.8 (16)34% (117)32% (63).37 (52)6% (75)2.3 (8)
2024 Defense1349% (68)49% (128) - - - - - - 5 (117).53 (133)1.8 (127)31% (84)38% (128).61 (133)4% (126)2.3 (123)




Overall
Power Rating  #75 | SP+ Rating  #80
Performance Grade  #126
Special Teams Grade  #73
Record Prediction 3.4 - 8.6  #120
5 Year Profile: Declining Top G5
'25 Profile: Remains Top G5

Offense
Power  #100 | SP+  #88 | Grade  #127
Very Run heavy Offense 59%, Pass: 41%
Off Success  #118 | Explosivness  #103
Rush Grade  #112 | Pass Grade  #131
Rush Success  #108 | Explosiveness  #81
Pass Success  #118 | Explosiveness  #64
Run Block  #129 | Pass Block  #70
OL YDS  #99 | Stuff Rate  #109
Scoring Zone Off:  #60

Defense
Power  #60 | SP+  #76 | Grade  #106
Def Success  #67 | Explosivness  #67
Rush Success  #73 | Explosiveness  #46
Tackling  #121 | Run Def  #66
Pass Success  #63 | Explosiveness  #111
Pass Rush  #85 | Coverage  #128
F7 Havoc  #63 | DB Havoc  #106
Scoring Zone Def  #65


Roster
Team Talent  #50 Blue Chips: 4%  #56
Offense Talent  #54 Defense Talent  #52
Crootin: '25 Class  #42 - 4 YR Class:  #44
Profile: Consistent Average P4
Portal Class  #35 - 40 players, 85 Avg
54% of Roster from Portal, 58% TY
88 New Players, 90% of '25 Roster  #131

Scoring & Records
Scoring: 22.3 - 28.5 (29 - 32) in '24
Scoring at Home: 30 - 25 | Road: 15 - 32
OC: Rich Rodriguez - in his first season
DC: Zac Alley - in his first season

2025 Record: 2 - 4 (3 - 3 - 0) (B12: 0 - 3)
2024 Record: 6 - 7 (5 - 7 - 1) (B12: 5 - 4)
2023 Record: 9 - 4 (8 - 5 - 0) (B12: 6 - 3)
4 Yr Record: (22 - 22) | 8 Yr Record: (47 - 44)


Notes
QB1 is Fr Khalil Wilkins, mobile and not ready. Woof
Starting QB Marchiol redshirting & transferring
Killed by KU, just don't have Off weapons or QB
Gutsy comeback W vs Pitt. Plays hard for staff
Star RB Jahiem White out for season (knee)
Starting WR J Bray out for season (leg)
Ran for nearly 400< Marchiol efficient vs RMU
DE/LB Robinson likely academically ineligible
RB White a top B12 RB, Edwards (FCS) 1k LY
OL has bottom 20 exp & 94% is from 10 portals
 
'25 Offense
Very Run heavy Offense 59%, Pass: 41%
Awful Offense Success Rate of 38%
Awful Offensive Explosiveness
Avg in Scoring Position 4.19 PPO
Poor Run Success 39%
Awful Pass Success 37%
Poor Offensive Turnovers
Bad OL Grades, Poor OL Yds Per Rush
Bad 1st/2nd Down Success 69%
Bad when off Schedule 29%

'25 Defense
Good DL Grades, Avg Sacks/Turnovers
Bad Defense Success Rate of 41%
Avg in Scoring Position 3.74 PPO
Bad Run Def Success 42%
Avg Pass Def Success 41%
Bad Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Good at Forcing Turnovers
Bad Penalty Team, Avg Field Position
Bad 1st/2nd Down Success 68%
Poor when Opp is off Schedule 33%

Returning Prod
WVU lost their '24 starting QB (31%)  #94
Returning Production: 46%  #97
Offense: 38%  #112 | Defense: 55%  #64
OL Prod: 14%  #135, 0 clear starters
OL Snaps: 1088  #134 | From Portal: 972  #39
Rush Prod: 67%  #48 | Rec Prod: 80%  #19
Def Front Seven: 51% - Secondary: 80%
Vegas Preseason Win Total: 4.5 - 7.5

 
4 Year Overall
2025 SP+ Overall:  #80 - Power Rating:  #75
2024 SP+ Overall:  #65 - Power Rating:  #63
2023 SP+ Overall:  #44 - Power Rating:  #45
2022 SP+ Overall:  #63

#63 #45 #64 #78

4 Year Offense
2025 SP+ Offense:  #88 - Power Rating:  #100
2024 SP+ Offense:  #46 - Power Rating:  #32
2023 SP+ Offense:  #38 - Power Rating:  #32
2022 SP+ Offense:  #30

#30 #35 #39 #94

4 Year Defense
2025 SP+ Defense:  #76 - Power Rating:  #60
2024 SP+ Defense:  #87 - Power Rating:  #118
2023 SP+ Defense:  #63 - Power Rating:  #88
2022 SP+ Defense:  #102

#102 #76 #103 #68