West Virginia Aggressively Expands Football, Basketball Transfer Recruiting

West Virginia University has unveiled a throwback football uniform for the 2025 season that pays homage to the team’s 1960s and 70s golden era, featuring classic design elements like the “WVU” sleeve logo and retro number font. This new uniform is already available in the EA Sports College Football 25 video game, allowing fans early digital interaction with the refreshed look. On the basketball front, West Virginia remains active in the transfer portal, continuing to pursue talent to bolster both football and basketball rosters amid a highly dynamic offseason marked by thousands of Division-I player transfers. The Mountaineers’ recruiting strategy is regionally segmented among assistant coaches who focus on key talent-rich areas such as South Florida, Georgia, Ohio, and the Southeast, while also maintaining national efforts to fill position needs. Across the Big 12 Conference, teams are navigating roster challenges and opportunities presented by NCAA rulings and the transfer portal, with notable players like Devan Cambridge receiving extra eligibility and top transfers seeking new commitments. The combination of aggressive recruiting and embracing nostalgic branding underscores West Virginia’s approach to energizing their fan base and strengthening their athletic programs for upcoming seasons.