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Rodriguez doesn't name starting QB, provides updates on battle

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It seems like an annual question for Rich Rodriguez's second tenure at West Virginia. Who will play quarterback in Week 1 for the Mountaineers? Last year, Rodriguez held his cards close to his chest and had five different options for a starter, Nicco Marchiol, who eventually was named QB1, Jaylen Henderson, Khalil Wilkins, Max Brown and Scotty Fox Jr. He never announced a starter and just let everyone see Week 1 against Robert Morris. This year is no different, but there are a lot fewer options. Rodriguez mentioned Fox, Brown were fighting for the starting spot, but newcomer and ...

Yahoo Sports launches college fantasy football leagues

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How about Texas quarterback Arch Manning paired with Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith on the same college football roster. While at it, add Michigan tailback Jordan Marshall, too. No transfer portal needed, either. Just some savvy drafting by a college fantasy football team owner. Yahoo ...

Brewers-Pirates rained out, setting up Saturday doubleheader

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PITTSBURGH (AP) — The scheduled game between the Milwaukee Brewers and Pittsburgh Pirates was postponed because of rain Friday night and rescheduled for Saturday as part of a day-night doubleheader. The first game was set for 12:05 p.m. EDT and the second at 4:05 p.m. Pittsburgh All-Star ...

Rodriguez urges bringing back Backyard Brawl, other regional rivalries

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Quarterback Nicco Marchiol hitting tight end Grayson Barnes in the end zone to tie the Backyard Brawl against Pitt was one of the top moments from West Virginia's 2025-26 athletic year. Everyone remembers just an hour later, Rich Rodriguez getting hit with Gatorade, and yelling on ESPN that the "West Virginia Mountaineers never quit," after the Mountaineers knocked off the Panthers in overtime, completing a 10-point comeback. It was iconic, and another page in the classic Backyard Brawl rivalry book on the gridiron. It's a book that won't be opened for quite some time, though. WVU ...

Guardians beat Marlins 3-2 behind Messick's 6 strong innings

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MIAMI (AP) — Parker Messick gave up one hit and one run in six strong innings, Chase DeLauter hit a home run, and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Miami Marlins 3-2 on Friday night. Messick (8-5) had a no-hitter going through five innings before Heriberto Hernández hit a solo home run in ...