# 🚨ALERT: Rich Rodriguez GUSHES Over Hawkins! | ON3 Names WVU's Starting QB1

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Published: 2026-07-17T02:57:43+00:00
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## Resource

🚨 ALERT- Could West Virginia already have its starting quarterback? Rich Rodriguez sat down with WWLS The Sports Animal at Big 12 Media Days, and one topic kept coming up: Michael Hawkins Jr. The Mountaineer head coach had plenty of praise for his young quarterback, discussing Hawkins' growth, leadership, command of the offense, and why he believes the future is bright. On top of that, ON3's Pete Nakos has projected Mike Hawkins Jr. as West Virginia's starting quarterback entering the 2026 season. In today's episode, we break down everything Rich Rodriguez said, what it tells us about the quarterback battle, how the Mountaineers have rebuilt the roster through the transfer portal, the culture Rich Rod is establishing in Year 2, and the strategic changes he's making as WVU prepares for a pivotal season. Is the writing on the wall for the quarterback competition? Let's dive into everything Rich Rodriguez had to say. 🔥 Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and hit the Notification Bell for daily West Virginia Mountaineers coverage! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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