West By Pod — A WVU Football Podcast

The guys are still here, somehow, breaking down a local minima in the WVU football program.

Refreshed from the bye week, Jordan and Joel are back to breakdown UCF and various other topics

The guys recap a late night clash with BYU and discuss the season at the half way point going into a much needed bye week.

The guys talk about another rough weekend with BYU on the horizon

The guys talk about a rough night in Lawrence and the outlook for the rest of the year.

The guys recap one for the ages as RichRod and company take down the Pitt Panthers in a thrilling overtime classic and get you ready for a showdown with the Kansas Jayhawks

The guys recap a rough one in Athens and get you ready for the Backyard Brawl

Jordan and Joel discuss a week 1 victory over Robert Morris and preview what to expect as the Mountaineers hit the road for Athens, Ohio this weekend. The guys also cover the Big 12 and answer listener questions

Jordan and Joel get you ready with an episode jam packed of everything you need to know ahead of the 2025 season.

It's the "He Who Must Not Be Named" game for all Mountaineer fans. Jordan and Joel break down the nightmare that happened on December 1, 2007 and all the fallout that followed. And as ear bleach, enjoy our draft of top Mountaineer moments of the 21st century.

The guys keep rolling with the Rich Rod Rewatchable series, this week covering the 2006 matchup in Heinz Field with Pitt.

The guys rewatch the Mountaineer's first BCS bowl, a classic game that put the White/Slaton/Schmitt era on the map nationally. The Mountaineers come out the gate with an early 28-0 lead against Georgia in Atlanta and do just enough to hold on for their first BCS victory.

The guys rewatch one of the most pivotal games for West Virginia football in modern history, the 2005 triple OT thriller versus Louisville.

Jordan and Joel return to break down another classic Wednesday night showdown with Virginia Tech. They relive the action, share insights, and hand out awards for what remains West Virginia’s highest-ranked win in program history.

Jordan and Joel continue the Rich Rod Rewatchables series, stepping to the 2002 showdown in Blacksburg with the Hokies, Rich Rod's first ranked win as HC at WVU.

The start of the Rich Rod Rewatchable series is here. The guys breakdown an 80-7 victory over the Scarlet Knights in Rich Rod's first season as head coach of the Mountaineers.

Joel and Jordan are back with a little bit of everything: Spring ball talk, a summary of the end of the college basketball season, WVU Baseball, the Masters, NBA Playoffs, and more.

Joel and Jordan are back with an update at the beginning of Spring Ball. The guys give updates on the roster, coaches, and the Rich Rod Rewatchable series coming this summer.

After an eventful portal session, the guys discuss the state of the roster by position group and answer your questions.

That's a wrap for WVU's 2024 football campaign. Joel and Jordan discuss the bowl game and state of the roster and coaching staff

What a week. Joel and Jordan discuss the return of Rich Rod and what it means for the program looking forward. The guys also cover the upcoming bowl game vs Memphis

After six seasons in Morgantown, Neal Brown is out as head coach of the Mountaineers. Joel and Jordan reflect on his time at WVU and discuss what this means for the program going forward, including who should take the helm.

Through the brutal weather in Morgantown, the Eers pull out another victory versus UCF. Joel and Jordan break down the game and discuss the future, the Big 12, and the final regular season game versus Texas Tech. (Sorry for no listener Q's, they were accidentally discarded with a Discord channel).

Still doing this thing! Jordan is joined by Jake Lantz to discuss another home loss and a matchup with UCF.

You're telling me there's a chance? The guys discuss WVU winning with defense in Cinci, staying alive in the Big 12 race, and getting ready for a visit from the Baylor Bears

The guys are back to discuss the coaching change, the conference race, and a clash with Cincy

Joel and Jordan react to a win in Arizona, what to expect over the last month of the season, and the entertaining Big 12.

Jordan and Joel talk about another flat performance at home, the big picture on Neal, the Big 12, and a matchup in Arizona featuring two teams desperate for a get-right game.

Joel and Jordan react to Neal's recent presser about having fun.

Jordan and Joel recap the Coal Rush, talk about the upside-down Big 12, and prepare for another night game in Morgantown hosting the Wildcats. Hope everyone has fun!

The guys celebrate a huge win in Stillwater, discuss the unpredictability of the Big 12, and preview the Coal Rush Riot Bowl Showdown in Morgantown

Fresh off the bye week, the guys are back to discuss an awesome weekend of football and a matchup with the Pokes in Stillwater.

The guys break down a rollercoaster day in Morgantown, a crazy day around the Big 12, and discuss the bye week

The guys recap a gut-wrenching weekend in Pittsburgh and zoom out for Kansas and the outlook for the rest of the season

BACKYARD BRAWL WEEK! Joel and Jordan briefly break down the Albany game before talking Big 12 and the big showdown in Pittsburgh this weekend

The guys breakdown what went wrong in Morgantown over the weekend and do their usual Big 12 Recap/Precap.

IT'S GAME WEEK! Jordan and Joel get you set for a monster weekend in Morgantown as Penn State comes to town.

It's time! The guys break down the Old Gold and Blue in the week before the 2024 season kicks off.

The guys break down the Mountaineers' final regular season opponent, Texas Tech.

In this episode of the Deep Dive series, the guys cover a sneaky impressive UCF team.

The guys keep the Deep Dive series rolling, covering the Baylor Bears in this edition.

The guys dive into old Big East foe Cincinnati in this Summer Deep Dive series edition.

Joel and Jordan break down the lone Big 12 newcomer on WVU's schedule this year, the Arizona Wildcats

Jordan and Joel break down the K-State Wildcats, a favorite in the Big 12 for 2024.

The fellas break down a potential dark horse in Iowa State ahead of the 2024 campaign.

Joel and Jordan discuss the Pokes in this edition of the Summer Deep Dive Series

Joel and Jordan continue the summer series with a breakdown of the Kanas Jayhawks

Joel and Jordan break down the Pitt Panthers, a tEam coming off their moSt disaPpointing season under Narduzzi. How will the Mountaineers fare in their travel to the Burgh this year?

The Summer Deep Dive Series is back folks! Joel and Jordan get after it breaking down a Penn State team that might just be the best team on WVU's schedule this year.

The guys are back chatting about WVU-related news over the last few months and getting ready to kick off the summer series of deep dives.

Joel and Jordan break the pod hiatus with reactions to the 2024 WVU football schedule, chat about recruiting and returning production, and answer listener-submitted questions.

Joel and Jordan are once again joined by Jake Lantz to breakdown the 2023 season, give out superlatives, and assess the status of "The Climb"

Joel and Jordan, joined by special guest Jake Lantz (@NiteStare), recap the beatdown in Charlotte over the Tar Heels and discuss the Big 12 performance during bowl season

The guys are back to discuss roster fluctuations, the Big 12 bowl games, and WVU's matchup with North Carolina in the Duke's Mayo Bowl.

The West By Pod Boys recap a thrilling regular season finale and what it means in the grand scheme of the WVU football program. The guys also recap the final week of the Big 12 season and precap the Big 12 championship game.

Jordan and Joel breakdown another blowout of a new Big 12 team, cover the league in the Recap/Precap, answer listener questions, and discuss the regular season finale versus an unimpressive Baylor team

Jordan is joined by Jake Lantz to discuss the embarrassment in Norman, the Big 12 recap/precap, answer listener questions, and prep for Cincinnati

It's November and the Mountaineers are still playing meaningful football games! Jordan and Joel recap a stress-free beatdown of BYU, talk about an epic weekend in the Big 12, answer listener questions, and preview the Oklahoma Sooners

14:45 Big 12 Recap

25:54 Discord Q&A

33:30 Big 12 Precap

42:55 OU Preview

The guys discuss the Mountaineers bouncing back in the bounce house, the Big 12 approaching its most exciting week of matchups, and preview BYU's trip to Morgantown for a night game at MPS.

Coming off a second head-scratching loss, Joel and Jordan discuss what has gone wrong with the Mountaineers, how margins in the Big 12 are razor-thin, and what WVU needs to do to bounce back against a potent UCF team.

24:30 - Big 12 Recap

33:23 - Big 12 Precap

UCF Preview 38:26

Time to talk about it. Joel and Jordan unpack an unforgettable night in Houston, do their normal rounds of Big 12 Recap/Precap, and discuss Oklahoma State's rising stock.

Refreshed from the bye week, the guys get you caught up from around the league and get you prepped for a Thursday night showdown versus Dana Holgorsen and Houston.

How bout Real Deal Neal and the 4-1 Mountaineers? Joel and Jordan break down another encouraging win, this time on the road at TCU, and get you caught up on all the talk around the league. They'll be back next week to preview the Fighting Dana's of Houston

WE'RE GOING STREAKING! The guys cover all the details of a surprising home upset over the Red Raiders, chat about the opening weekend of Big 12 conference play, and get you ready for a showdown in Fort Worth Saturday night.

Jordan and Joel share their thoughts and experiences from an electric night in Morgantown where WVU avenged last season's loss to the Panthers. The guys talk about how wide open the Big 12 is in their weekly Recap/Precap segment, and get you ready for next week's game versus the Red Raiders of Texas Tech

It's Backyard Brawl Week! Joel and Jordan wrap up Duquesne, cover the Big 12, and provide all the info and hype you need to get ready for a night Backyard Brawl in Morgantown.

Big 12 Recap/Precap 18:15

Pitt Preview 29:35

The season is underway and the WBP guys are back with a review of the Mountaineer's clash with Penn State. The guys follow up with their usual Big 12 Recap/Precap and a brief preview of Duquesne.

It's finally here! The first preview of the 2023 football season. Joel and Jordan talk Week 0, Week 1in the Big 12, and get you ready for Penn State v WVU Saturday night.

Big 12 Precap (4:57)

When Penn State has the ball (8:30)

When WVU has the ball (22:05)

The guys are joined by special guest Jake Lantz (@NiteStare) to talk superlatives, concerns, and best/worst case scenarios for the season.

2:05 Superlatives

40:13 Schedule Best/Worst Case

The guys breakdown the final opponent on the 2023 schedule, the Baylor Bears. To wrap up the Deep Dive series, Joel and Jordan give WVU the same treatment, talking about the season outlook, coaches, position groups, and a healthy dose of preseason optimism.

Baylor (3:14)

WVU (31:02)

As the Deep Dive series keeps rolling along, the lads cover Oklahoma and Cincinnati, two teams on very different ends of the spectrum in the Big 12. The guys also briefly discuss the absurdity of conference realignment.

This week the guys turn their attention to the new kids on the block, UCF and BYU. Could UCF be a sleeper contender in the Big 12? Why is BYU preseason ranked higher than WVU? The Deep Dive series continues next week with Oklahoma and Cincinnati

Joel and Jordan waste no time getting into the Houston and Oklahoma State, a potential soft spot in WVU's 2023 football schedule.

Joel and Jordan break down the rising Texas Tech Red Raiders and TCU's sequel to a fairytale season

Joel and Jordan kick off the 2023 Deep Dive Series covering two old foes from Pennslyvania.

8:30 - Penn State

33:36 - Pitt

Join Joel and Jordan on the latest episode of West By Pod as they dive into the 2023 Big 12 football season for the very first time by breaking down Vegas over/unders and categorizing the teams into tiers.

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On this episode of West By Pod, Joel and Jordan wrap up our look at the West Virginia Mountaineers heading into the first practice of the Spring with an in-depth look at the Mountaineer defense.

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Now that basketball season is officially over for the West Virginia Mountaineers, it's time to turn our attention back to football. On this episode of West By Pod, Joel and Jordan go in-depth on the Mountaineer offense ahead of the start of Spring practice on Tuesday.

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After three weeks of contemplating and wandering through the proverbial podcast desert, West By Pod is back to unearth our (delayed) reaction to West Virginia's 2023 football schedule and initial thoughts as the Mountaineers prepare for spring camp.

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(1:15) Hoops

(8:30) OK State Recap

(18:00) Football Outlook

(30:50) Report Card

(49:00) Big 12 Recap/Precap

Joel and Jordan break down West Virginia's loss to Kansas State and look ahead to the season finale vs. a struggling Oklahoma State

(1:08) - Kansas St Review

(15:15) - Basketball Talk

(19:05) - Big 12 Recap / Precap

(31:50) - Oklahoma St Preview

(2:08) Backyard Brawl Hoops

(7:33) Oklahoma Review

(19:25) Big 12 Recap/Precap

(31:35) Kansas St Preview

The vibes are all bad after a 31-14 beatdown by Iowa State in the Riot Bowl. The guys are here to try to make sense out of it all.

The State of Things: (2:15)

Big 12 Recap/Precap (23:00)

Oklahoma Preview (35:40)

The boys look back at another missed opportunity with West Virginia's loss to TCU in Morgantown

Review (0:16)

Big 12 Recap (15:50)

Big 12 Precap (20:21)

Iowa State Preview (30:34)

Coming off maybe the biggest win in his tenure, Neal Brown and the Mountaineers follow it up with one of the most disappointing performances in recent memory. Joel and Jordan break down the game, the state of Mountaineer football, the Big 12, and get you ready for a matchup with top-ten TCU.

The gang talks about WVU's huge "had to have it" win over Baylor (02:19) before recapping the rest of the action from around the Big 12 (21:24). Then the guys talk through the Mountaineers mid-season report card (31:27) and round out the pod by previewing this weekend's contest with Texas Tech (55:09).

Joel and Jordan reflect on the bye week, the state of the Big 12, and get you prepared for another Thursday night showdown with the Baylor Bears.

Jordan is joined by the Smoking Musket's Jake Lantz to talk about the Mountaineers' 38-20 loss to the Longhorns in Austin. They then discuss some of the other results around the Big 12 (39:14) before looking ahead to this weekend's matchups (49:37).

Joel and Jordan unpack WVU's beatdown in Blacksburg, discuss the wide-open Big 12 field, and get you ready for a showdown with the Texas Longhorns

The Mountaineers bounced back in a big way vs Towson and now prepare for a Thursday night duel in Blacksburg for possession of the Black Diamond Trophy for the foreseeable future. Joel and Jordan discuss the feel-good stories coming from the Towson game and get you prepped and ready for the Hokies.

Joel and Jordan are joined by Jake Lantz (@NiteStare) to talk about the state of things following a shocking home loss vs Kansas.

Joel and Jordan recap an exciting Backyard Brawl and get you ready for the Big 12 opener vs Kansas.

The wait is over. It's Backyard Brawl week. Joel and Jordan have you covered, breaking down the significance of the Brawl and previewing what to expect from the Pitt Panthers.

It's almost game week! Joel and Jordan deep dive on the Mountaineer team, make picks on the Big 12 over/unders, and talk other fun prop bets to look out for.

This week on West By Pod, Jordan runs the hill, answering Big 12 trivia questions. The guys wrap up the Deep Dive series, covering the last team on the Mountaineers 2022 schedule, Oklahoma State.

Next week the guys will cover a deep dive on WVU and make some picks for Big 12 over/unders. Send your prop bets to us on Twitter! @West_By_Pod

Joel and Jordan discuss fall camp "Coach Speak" and the Coaches Poll. The guys then break down Oklahoma and Kansas State for the 2022 season.

Joel and Jordan breakdown TCU and Iowa State for the upcoming 2022 football season.

Joel and Jordan open up talking about College Gameday visiting the Backyard Brawl. The guys dig into the Baylor Bears, the Media's preseason favorite in the conference, and the Texas Tech Red Raiders, under new head coach Joey McGuire.

Joel and Jordan open up discussing Big 12 Media Day and the release of the depth chart. The deep dive series continues, this week covering the Kansas Jayhawks and Texas Longhorns. Did you know that Kansas beat Texas last year? Next week the guys will deep dive on Baylor and Texas Tech.

Joel runs the hill, discussing recruiting, the Big 12 Media Poll, and conference realignment. Joel (@WVStatsGuy) and Jordan (@Gameday_Shorts) break down Pitt and Virginia Tech for the 2022 season. The guys talk roster turnover, coaching, and some Vegas numbers. The pod rounds out with a few minutes on Towson, and answering questions from Twitter (@West_By_Pod)