Former Oklahoma Qb Micheal Hawkins Jr. scrambles away from two Tennessee defenders on Saturday Sept. 21, 2024, in Norman, Oklahoma. Photo courtesy of AP Photo/Alonzo Adams.
WVU’s QB battle closer than fans may think
May 04, 2026
WVU Football has a heated quarterback battle on its hands leading into the 2026-2027 season, and it's closer than many fans may think. Both Michael Hawkins Jr. and Scotty Fox Jr. possess traits and intangibles that can put them over the edge from their counterpart. There's also plenty of time left in the offseason for the coaching staff to decide who should get the start in week one. Let's take a look at each player's strengths that could help them secure the starting nod....
WVU Golf showed strong resilience at the Big 12 Championship, climbing from 33rd place after the first day to finish 15th overall with a team total of 1,164 (+44). That was good for finishing five shots ahead of No. 48 Colorado. Senior Westy McCabe led the Mountaineers throughout, posting consistent rounds to secure a 37th-place individual finish at +8, while Kaleb Wilson’s standout 2-under 68 on Tuesday propelled the team’s mid-tournament surge. Meanwhile, WVU Track & Field wrapped up a solid showing at the East Coast Relays on Saturday, highlighted by Annishka McDonald’s runner-up finish in the high jump at 1.76 meters. The Mountaineers now look ahead to the WVU Last Chance Meet on May 9 as they continue building momentum into the postseason.
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