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Mountaineers On SI · Sep 3WVU Reveals Full Uniform Combo for "White Out" vs. Coastal CarolinaRead story 3 Guys Before the Game · Sep 3In return home, No. 7 West Virginia looks to prolong unbeaten start Sunday against Marshall - WV MetroNewsRead story The Smoking Musket · Sep 3The Smoking Musket Staff Releases 2026 WVU Football PredictionsRead story WV Sports Now · Sep 3WVU Opens as a Heavy Favorite Against Coastal CarolinaRead story
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SCOUTOpponent scouting reportUpdates from the latest available team sample
Building the Coastal Carolina report…
Three keys for WVU
  1. Scoring productionThe points-per-game comparison will activate when the opponent sample loads.
  2. Rushing productionThe rushing-yards-per-game comparison will activate when the opponent sample loads.
  3. Passing productionThe passing-yards-per-game comparison will activate when the opponent sample loads.
Three warning signs
  1. Coastal Carolina scoringThe points-per-game comparison will activate when the opponent sample loads.
  2. Coastal Carolina rushingThe rushing-yards-per-game comparison will activate when the opponent sample loads.
  3. Coastal Carolina passingThe passing-yards-per-game comparison will activate when the opponent sample loads.
02Personnel & availabilityOpen injury report
Third-party injury reportChecking Covers
Roster100 current records
Starting lineupNot officially confirmedDepth chart released; game-day starters may change.
03Players to watchSelected opponent: Coastal CarolinaSearch all players
Michael Hawkins Jr.
Quarterback spotlightMichael Hawkins Jr.

Michael Hawkins Jr. is the central game-week watch as WVU opens its quarterback rotation against Coastal Carolina. Listed first in WVU’s opening depth chart at quarterback. His selection is matchup-based rather than driven by a confirmed game-week report. No matching player appears on the current third-party injury list, but starting status and snap count remain subject to game-day confirmation.

Official depth-chart selection
Cam Cook
Offensive catalystCam Cook

Cam Cook is the backfield player to watch as WVU tests Coastal Carolina’s rebuilt defensive front. Listed first at running back and positioned to establish WVU’s tempo on the ground. His selection is matchup-based rather than driven by a confirmed game-week report. No matching player appears on the current third-party injury list, but starting status and snap count remain subject to game-day confirmation.

Official depth-chart selection
Andrew Powdrell
Defensive tone-setterAndrew Powdrell

Andrew Powdrell is the defensive player to watch for open-field tackling and control of explosive plays. A projected impact safety whose range and physicality fit the opener’s defensive assignment. His selection is matchup-based rather than driven by a confirmed game-week report. No matching player appears on the current third-party injury list, but starting status and snap count remain subject to game-day confirmation.

Official depth-chart selection
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