Locked On West Virginia - Daily Podcast on West Virginia Mountaineers Football & Basketball

WVU Football Testing Numbers REVEALED?! Plus, the Latest Big 12 BRAND RANKINGS!

West Virginia may have uncovered one of the most explosive athletes in the entire Big 12. UNLV transfer safety Andrew Powdrell reportedly posted two 4.32-second 40-yard dashes, reached 23.2 MPH multiple times, recorded a 38.5-inch vertical and produced a 10-foot-11 broad jump—all team-leading numbers on WVU’s leaked measurables board. Today, we break down Powdrell’s ridiculous athletic profile, his rapid rise since spring football and what Rich Rodriguez told ESPN’s Pete Thamel about the overlooked transfer. We’re also unveiling our updated July 2026 Big 12 Brand Power Rankings—measuring national recognition, fan passion, identity, tradition and current momentum: 1. BYU — Rising 18% 2. Texas Tech — Rising 20% 3. Kansas — Rising 2% 4. West Virginia — Rising 15% 5. Utah — Rising 3% 6. Oklahoma State — Rising 9% 7. Arizona — Rising 7% 8. Colorado — Falling 8% 9. TCU — Falling 2% 10. Kansas State — Rising 5% 11. Arizona State — Rising 14% 12. Iowa State — Rising 8% 13. Baylor — Falling 6% 14. UCF — Rising 12% 15. Cincinnati — Falling 1% 16. Houston — Rising 9% These rankings are not based on wins, roster strength or athletic-department revenue. This is strictly a ranking of each program’s overall brand power—and WVU’s renewed national attention has the Mountaineers climbing fast. Do you believe Andrew Powdrell is the most athletic player on WVU’s roster? And which Big 12 brand did we rank too high or too low? Sponsors FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Join all the action at FANDUEL.COM to play Daily Dingers and make your free pick on who’s hitting a homer this MLB season. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Odoo Today's episode is brought to you by Odoo ( OH - DUE ). Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at Odoo Dot Com Slash lockedon. That’s O D O O dot com slash lockedon. Network Initiatives The Everydayer Club: This is our network-wide subscription program, giving everydayers an opportunity to get even more from Locked On, including ad-free episodes and exclusive group chats on Discord. Look for opportunities to promote this organically throughout the show (reference conversations you spotted on Discord, prioritize mailbag questions from the group chat, etc). Horizontal Teasing - Tease and push what you will be doing tomorrow or later in the week on the show. When you come out of a commercial, “Thanks for making Locked On Giants your first listen and tomorrow we will be looking at the bullpen to see if we can find a solution to the issues.” “Thanks for making Locked on Flames your first listen and remember Thursday is always Throwback Thursday on the show this week we look back at ....” Sponsor Show Notes (include all in each episode) Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Will former SOONER Mike Hawkins Jr. Shock Oklahoma State? (LIVE DEBATE)

Get ready for a massive Big 12 opener! In this LIVE DEBATE, Mountaineer Paul is joined by Cody to break down the highly anticipated clash between West Virginia and Oklahoma State. The biggest question on everyone's mind: Is this the game where Mike Hawkins Jr. has his coming-out party and shocks the conference? We are diving deep into the rosters, the quarterback play, and discussing whether the Mountaineers have what it takes to pull off a massive upset against the Cowboys to start conference play. Who do you think has the edge in this matchup? Drop your predictions in the comments and let us know who won the debate! Make sure to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of Locked On West Virginia. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

WVU ALERT: America’s FASTEST Offense, A BIG Roster Loss & MASSIVE WEIGHT GAINS!

West Virginia officially operated the FASTEST offense in college football last season—and PFF projects Rich Rodriguez and the Mountaineers to lead the nation in pace once again in 2026! WVU averaged 19.3 seconds remaining on the play clock across 879 offensive snaps, while an incredible 42.1% of its plays were classified as tempo snaps. Now, with Michael Hawkins Jr. entering Year Two of Rich Rod’s system, could America’s fastest offense also become one of its most dangerous? We’re also breaking down a BIG roster loss after freshman linebacker Trey McLaughlin disappeared from WVU’s official roster—and examining some absolutely MASSIVE offseason weight changes! One Mountaineer gained 21 pounds, several added double-digit weight, and some of the biggest transformations may reveal exactly what Rich Rodriguez is building in Morgantown. America’s fastest offense. A significant roster departure. Massive physical transformations. There is a LOT happening with West Virginia football! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

ALERT- Ross Hodge Has The Big 12 Officially ON NOTICE!!

Jeff Goodman and the Field of 68 have released their preseason Big 12 basketball rankings... and Ross Hodge's Mountaineers are getting far more respect than many expected. West Virginia is already being labeled one of the biggest sleepers in the conference, and the national perception around this program is changing fast. In today's episode, we break down where WVU landed, why the experts are buying into this roster, what it says about Ross Hodge's first season, and whether the Mountaineers can exceed these expectations. Is the hype justified... or is West Virginia still being overlooked? Let me know YOUR preseason Big 12 rankings in the comments! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

West Virginia Fans Are DREAMING BIG Again for 1st time in YEARS!!

For the first time in nearly a decade, it feels different in Morgantown. This isn't just about optimism for football. And it isn't just about basketball. For the first time in years, both programs are entering the season with genuine belief. Rich Rodriguez has re-established an identity for the football program, while Ross Hodge has completely energized WVU basketball with a remarkable roster rebuild. Add in the leadership of Wren Baker and Michael Benson, increased financial commitment, NIL investment, and rosters loaded with NFL and NBA-caliber talent, and it's easy to understand why the conversation around West Virginia has completely changed. The days of talking about buyouts and rebuilding may finally be giving way to discussions about conference championships, NCAA Tournament runs, and meaningful football in November. Is this the most optimistic you've been about BOTH football and basketball at the same time? Let me know in the comments! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.