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Three Guys Before The Game is the most listened to podcast covering West Virginia University football and basketball. Tony Caridi, Brad Howe and Hoppy Kercheval talk all things Mountaineers.
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10 NOV 2025 · The Mountaineers are trending up.
Game by game, West Virginia football continues to take visible steps forward. Saturday’s win over Colorado marked the team’s second straight victory — and delivered a much-needed surge of momentum heading into the final two games of the regular season.
So, what’s behind the turnaround?
In this episode, the “Guys” dig into the numbers and the nuance — explaining how and why the Mountaineers have found their rhythm. They also break down the latest WVU basketball victory and what it reveals about the early direction of the season.
Listener questions and comments wrap things up with another dose of Textual Healing.
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7 NOV 2025 · After snapping a five-game losing streak, West Virginia enters Saturday’s matchup against visiting Colorado as the favorite. The question now — have the Mountaineers truly embraced the Hard Edge mentality that Rich Rodriguez has preached since his return?
Meanwhile, Colorado arrives in Morgantown reeling from back-to-back blowout losses to Utah and Arizona, a combined 105–24 margin.
In this episode, the “Guys” break down what to expect on Saturday, explore the key matchups, and review the first two games of the WVU men’s basketball season.
Listener questions and comments wrap up the show.
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2 NOV 2025 · It was a weekend to remember for West Virginia football.
The Mountaineers snapped a five-game losing streak — and did it in style — knocking off No. 22 Houston on the road, 45-35.
True freshman quarterback Scotty Fox, making just his third career start, delivered a breakout performance. He threw for one touchdown, ran for two more, and led WVU to its first road victory over a ranked team since 2018.
In this episode, the “Guys” break down how it happened — and dig into the analytics that made the upset possible.
Brad and Tony also turn their attention to hoops, previewing Tuesday’s regular-season opener between the Mountaineers and Mount St. Mary’s.
Listener questions and comments wrap up the show with another round of Textual Healing.
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30 OCT 2025 · It’s a familiar situation — and that’s not good news.
West Virginia hits the road again this weekend, once more a double-digit underdog, this time at No. 22 Houston.
The Cougars are chasing another win in their surprising season, while the Mountaineers are still searching for that elusive first conference victory.
In this episode, the “Guys” take a deep dive into the matchup:
What will it take for WVU to pull the upset?
Can freshman quarterback Scotty Fox continue his steady rise?
Plus, a look at the bizarre headlines swirling around the college football world — because there’s never a dull week on the gridiron.
Listener questions and comments wrap up the show with another round of Textual Healing.
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27 OCT 2025 · West Virginia didn’t get the win against TCU, but there were signs of progress — and a few individual performances worth noting.
In this episode, the “Guys” break down the numbers, highlight the bright spots, and discuss what it all means as the Mountaineers get ready for Saturday’s game at Houston.
The crew also takes a closer look at the Mountaineer basketball team’s exhibition win over Wheeling University.
Listener questions and comments wrap up the show with another round of Textual Healing.
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23 OCT 2025 · It’s been nearly a month since the Mountaineer football team last played in Morgantown.
Coach Rich Rodriguez is hoping a return home will spark a much-needed turnaround when West Virginia hosts TCU on Homecoming Saturday.
The injury-plagued Mountaineers enter as 15-point underdogs against a Horned Frogs team led by senior quarterback Josh Hoover, who’s already tossed 21 touchdown passes in seven games.
In this episode, the “Guys” break down the matchup, dive deep into the numbers, and set the stage for what West Virginia must do to pull the upset.
Listener questions and comments close out the show on Textual Healing.
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19 OCT 2025 · It was a sobering Saturday in Orlando for the Mountaineers. Despite an extra week to prepare, West Virginia was outplayed in every phase by UCF. The Knights’ 45–13 rout leaves WVU searching for answers with five regular season games still to play.
In this episode, the “Guys” break down what went wrong, why the team seems to be sliding backward instead of forward, and what can still be salvaged from the season. They also discuss the Mountaineer basketball team’s impressive closed-door scrimmage against Maryland — and what it might reveal about the year ahead.
Listener questions and comments wrap up the show with another round of Textual Healing.
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15 OCT 2025 · It’s not a matchup that will dominate the national headlines, but Saturday’s meeting between West Virginia and UCF carries plenty of importance for both programs.
Like the Mountaineers, the Knights are pressing reset—welcoming back Scott Frost for a second stint as head coach. Both teams are navigating the growing pains that come with major roster overhauls and culture shifts.
When the dust settles in Morgantown, one side will finally notch its first Big 12 victory of the season.
In this episode, the “Guys” dig into the storylines, analytics, and matchups that will define the game.
Listener questions and comments wrap things up on Textual Healing.
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9 OCT 2025 · 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.
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5 OCT 2025 · 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.
Three Guys Before The Game is the most listened to podcast covering West Virginia University football and basketball. Tony Caridi, Brad Howe and Hoppy Kercheval talk all things Mountaineers.
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