3 Guys Before The Game - Utah Preview (Episode 661)

West Virginia University just sent a message that will echo across the Big 12. The Mountaineers are adding 140 new athletic scholarships, raising the total to 400 across 18 sports. The move marks one of the most significant investments in WVU Athletics history — with Olympic sports among the biggest beneficiaries, some nearly doubling their current scholarship limits. In this episode, Vice President and Athletic Director Wren Baker joins the “Guys” to explain the decision, its impact on student-athletes, and what it means for the future of the university. Listener questions and comments wrap up the show.

Friday night in Provo was wet, long, and ultimately disappointing for the Mountaineers.West Virginia’s 38-24 loss to BYU sends the team into its bye week at 2-4 overall and 0-3 in Big 12 play. The much-needed break comes at the right time — a chance for both a physical and mental reset before the final six games of the season.In this episode, the “Guys” dissect what went wrong against the Cougars, examine where improvement must come from, and discuss realistic expectations for the stretch run.Listener questions and comments wrap up the show with another round of Textual Healing.

A massive challenge awaits the Mountaineer football team Friday night in Provo. West Virginia enters as a three-touchdown underdog against No. 23 BYU. The Cougars return home riding momentum after last week’s road win at Colorado. Meanwhile, WVU’s quarterback situation remains unsettled. Coach Rich Rodriguez says the starter will be decided by this week’s practice sessions, adding another layer of intrigue heading into the matchup. In this episode, the “Guys” break down the key numbers, spotlight the most important matchups, and set the stage for Friday night’s showdown. Listener questions and comments round out the show. 

It was a major step backward for the Mountaineer football team. Saturday’s 48–14 loss to visiting Utah left WVU with more questions than answers.Making their first-ever trip to Morgantown, the Utes looked completely at home—dominating in all three phases of the game: offense, defense, and special teams.The performance served as a painful reminder of just how far the Mountaineers must climb to compete at the upper level of the Big 12.In this episode, the “Guys” take a deep dive into the game, breaking down the analytics and exploring what the future holds for this WVU team.Listener questions and comments wrap up the show.

The Mountaineer football team enters Saturday’s home clash with Utah shrouded in uncertainty.Coach Rich Rodriguez’s squad faces major offensive questions: a new starting quarterback takes the reins, and injuries have reshuffled the depth chart at running back. It’s hardly the ideal setup against a Utah team still stinging from its first loss of the season.The result? West Virginia finds itself a rare double-digit underdog inside Milan Puskar Stadium—something fans don’t often see in Morgantown.In this episode, the “Guys” sort through the week’s storylines, break down the matchup with a full analytical lens, and tackle listener questions and comments in Textual Healing.

West Virginia football got a harsh reality check Saturday night in its Big 12 opener. The well-rested Kansas Jayhawks rolled past the Mountaineers 41–10, exposing the gap WVU must close to become an upper-half team in the league.The Mountaineer offense never found a rhythm, and special teams surrendered a costly kickoff return touchdown.In this episode, the “Guys” break down what went wrong, the quick fixes needed before this week’s clash with Utah, and the bigger picture takeaways from the loss. Listener questions and comments wrap up the show in another edition of Textual Healing.

The first three weeks of the season have thrown a different challenge at the West Virginia football team. This Saturday brings yet another test: their first conference game on the road.Fresh off a come-from-behind overtime thriller, WVU travels to Kansas to face a well-rested Jayhawks squad. Kansas (2-1) is coming off a bye week, and super senior quarterback Jalon Daniels leads a team many consider a dark-horse contender for the Big 12 championship.In this episode, the “Guys” dig into the numbers, breaking down the strengths and weaknesses of both teams.As always, listener questions and comments wrap things up on Textual Healing.

The 108th meeting between West Virginia and Pitt will be remembered for years to come—a classic that needed overtime to deliver a winner. In just his third game back, Coach Rich Rodriguez injected the adrenaline shot of “Hard Edge” he’s been preaching since his return. The 31–24 victory gave Mountaineer Nation the back-to-the-future flashback it’s been longing for, along with a renewed hope that better days are ahead. In this episode, the “Guys” break down every angle of the game: the analytics, standout performances, controversial officiating, and the series of suspicious, game-stopping “injuries” suffered by Pitt. Listener questions and comments wrap up the show in the always-popular Textual Healing segment.

WVU players Rodney Gallagher, Edward Veterinen, Devin Grant with pre-Pitt comments WVU hockey General Manager Todd Gookin.Darlene Dunn on the Jim Dunn Memorial Run. 

Pitt rolls in as more than a touchdown favorite. West Virginia limps in after one of its most crushing defeats in decades. So what happens next in the 108th Backyard Brawl? If history tells us anything, it’s to expect the unexpected. That’s why this rivalry remains one of college football’s longest, fiercest, and most unpredictable. In this episode, the “Guys” break down Saturday’s showdown—digging into the analytics, the matchups, and the storylines that could swing the game. Listener questions and comments round out the show, making this a full-on Backyard Brawl primer.