College football team adding 75 new players next season

Rich Rodriguez has been announced as the head coach of West Virginia for a second tenure, beginning in December 2024. Rodriguez previously coached the Mountaineers from 2001 to 2007, where he was credited with popularizing the spread-option offense and elevating the program's national profile through multiple BCS appearances and a Sugar Bowl victory. Despite high expectations, West Virginia concluded the 2025 season with a disappointing 4-8 record, the team's worst since 2013.

In response, West Virginia has undertaken a significant roster overhaul, adding 27 transfer players, including former Mississippi State tight end Cam Ball, who committed to the program following an official visit. This brings the total new additions for the 2026 season to 75 players when combined with the high school signing class, marking one of the most dramatic roster changes in college football.

The transfer class includes notable names such as WR TaRon Francis from LSU and CB Maliek Hawkins from Oklahoma, while the signing class features