# DID WVU CHANGE ENOUGH?! CFN Has BIG Questions...

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Podcast: [Locked On West Virginia - Daily Podcast on West Virginia Mountaineers Football & Basketball](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-west-virginia-daily-podcast-on-west-virginia-mountaineers-football-basketball-7016257)
Published: 2026-07-18T04:26:31+00:00
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College Football News believes West Virginia is one of the biggest wild cards in the entire Big 12—but they also have one major question: Did Rich Rodriguez and the Mountaineers change enough? In this episode, we break down CFN's full 2026 preview, including why they're projecting WVU to finish just 6-6, why they believe Michael Hawkins Jr. is the key to the entire season, and why Cam Cook could be one of the nation's top running backs. We'll also discuss whether the offensive line has improved enough, if Zac Alley's defense is being underrated, whether the transfer portal additions are enough to compete for a Big 12 Championship, and if College Football News is too low—or just right—on the Mountaineers. Plus, we answer six viewer mailbag questions covering some of the biggest storylines heading into fall camp, including Michael Hawkins, the offensive line, Rich Rodriguez's offense, the defense, and what WVU's true ceiling is in 2026. Is WVU really the Big 12's biggest wild card? Or did Rich Rodriguez build a team that's ready to surprise everyone? Drop your season prediction in the comments! Do you agree with CFN's 6-6 prediction, or do you think the Mountaineers are ready to exceed expectations? 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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