Rodriguez Begins WVU Overhaul With 70 Transfers

West Virginia head coach Rich Rodriguez is entering his first season with the Mountaineers and managing a near-total roster overhaul, having added about 70 new players via the transfer portal. Rodriguez is focused on building a cohesive team culture amid the significant turnover. At Big 12 Media Days, he expressed strong confidence in the quarterback group, led by Nicco Marchiol, Jaylen Henderson, and Max Brown, and indicated he may use multiple quarterbacks throughout the season. The Big 12 remains competitive at the quarterback position, with nine teams returning experienced passers from last year. Rodriguez draws on prior coaching experience to guide player integration and team building. The August camp and early games will be key for evaluating new players and finalizing starting roles.