# The Big 12 Keeps DOUBTING West Virginia... Here's Why They're WRONG! | WVU Mailbag

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Published: 2026-06-30T02:48:50+00:00
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## Resource

Is it finally time for West Virginia football to stop talking about rebuilding... and start talking about winning? In this week's mailbag, I'm answering YOUR biggest questions about the Mountaineers heading into the 2026 season. We dive into Rich Rodriguez's most important season since returning to Morgantown, Michael Hawkins' sky-high expectations, whether this offensive line can become one of the Big 12's best, the players most likely to break out, recruiting momentum, bold predictions, trap games, and my official regular-season record prediction. Plus, Jackson joins the show to give his own predictions—including which opponent WVU is going to "chew up like a chicken nugget." Drop your answers in the comments: 🔹 What's your prediction for WVU's record? 🔹 Who becomes the biggest breakout player? 🔹 Is it finally time for West Virginia to compete for a Big 12 Championship? 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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