Episodes

  • Why Everyone's WRONG About Big 12 Football! | Was Big East Football Underrated?

    Why Everyone's WRONG About Big 12 Football! | Was Big East Football Underrated?
    Dec 26 2025
    Is the Big 12 truly on the outside looking in? The common narrative says the new-look Big 12 Football Conference is a step above the Group of Five, but nowhere near the "P2" of the SEC and Big Ten... and that narrative is DEAD WRONG! On this episode of Couz's Corner, we're diving deep into the Big 12 vs SEC Big 10 debate to expose why the league is stronger and closer to elite status than you've been led to believe. I break down the true strength of the new-look Big 12. But that's not all! In the second segment, we take a trip back to the BCS Era to dissect one of the most misunderstood leagues in history: the Old Big East Football conference. After top programs like Virginia Tech and the Miami Hurricanes departed, was the Big East still a force? I explain why that late-era Big East was significantly underrated and why its legacy doesn't get appreciated. Which take is hotter? Drop your thoughts on the Big 12’s status and the legacy of Big East Football in the comments! Sources: Song: Smoke Rising Music by: CreatorMix.com Video: https://youtu.be/_oaZzkn0bW4 ⭐️Sponsors: ⭐️ DraftKings Sportsbook: https://www.draftkings.com/ Appalachia Digital: http://appalachiadigital.com/couz/ Get Your Tailgating Stuff HERE: http://victorytailgate.pxf.io/CouzCornhole Couz's Corner Merch Store: https://couz-shop.fourthwall.com/ Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGQsDxC1nVegCKqyoMKnL9w/join Other Ways To contribute to the channel: Venmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/Justin-Walker-516 PayPal: https://paypal.me/couzscorner?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US Fanatics link: http://fanatics.93n6tx.net/eKxbVr Subscribe: https://youtube.com/c/CouzsCornerSports Socials: Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/couzwalker TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@couzscorner? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/couzscorner206/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Couzs-Corner-113327741384316 This channel is dedicated to covering college football, with a big focus on the West Virginia Mountaineers and the Big 12 Conference. It also features conference realignment news & rumors, game breakdowns and predictions, special guest interviews, livestreams and a lot more. FTC Legal Disclaimer - Some links found in the description box of my videos may be affiliate links, meaning I will make commission on sales you make through my link. This is at no extra cost to you to use my links/codes, it's just one more way to support me and my channel! Gambling problem? Call one eight hundred Gambler. In New York, call eight seven seven eight HOPENY or text HOPENY (four six seven three six nine). In Connecticut, Help is available for problem gambling. Call eight eight eight seven eight nine seven seven seven seven or visit ccpg dot org. Please play responsibly. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (Kansas). Fees may apply in Illinois. Twenty-one plus age and eligibility varies by jurisdiction. Void in Ontario. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    21 mins
  • ESPN Reveals SHOCKING Predictions About WVU Basketball

    ESPN Reveals SHOCKING Predictions About WVU Basketball
    Dec 25 2025
    Does ESPN's Basketball Power Index actually believe in the West Virginia Mountaineers this season? Today, we are breaking down the latest ESPN BPI rankings and what they mean for WVU men’s basketball as we head deeper into the 2025-26 season. From jaw-dropping win probabilities to a projected 20-11 finish, the analytics are painting a wild picture for the first year under Head Coach Ross Hodge. We look at the toughest games remaining on the schedule, including massive matchups against Kansas, Houston, and Arizona. In this video, we cover: 📊 BPI Breakdown: Where WVU currently sits in the national Power Index. 🔮 Record Predictions: Will the Mountaineers exceed the 11-7 Big 12 record forecast? 🔥 The "Home Court" Factor: Why the BPI might be giving WVU an edge at the Coliseum. The Big 12 is the toughest conference in college hoops—can the analytics predict a Mountaineer miracle? Let us know your record predictions in the comments! Sources: Song: Smoke Rising Music by: CreatorMix.com Video: https://youtu.be/_oaZzkn0bW4 ESPN.com: https://africa.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/bpi ⭐️Sponsors: ⭐️ DraftKings Sportsbook: https://www.draftkings.com/ Appalachia Digital: http://appalachiadigital.com/couz/ Get Your Tailgating Stuff HERE: http://victorytailgate.pxf.io/CouzCornhole Couz's Corner Merch Store: https://couz-shop.fourthwall.com/ Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGQsDxC1nVegCKqyoMKnL9w/join Other Ways To contribute to the channel: Venmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/Justin-Walker-516 PayPal: https://paypal.me/couzscorner?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US Fanatics link: http://fanatics.93n6tx.net/eKxbVr Subscribe: https://youtube.com/c/CouzsCornerSports Socials: Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/couzwalker TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@couzscorner? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/couzscorner206/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Couzs-Corner-113327741384316 This channel is dedicated to covering college football, with a big focus on the West Virginia Mountaineers and the Big 12 Conference. It also features conference realignment news & rumors, game breakdowns and predictions, special guest interviews, livestreams and a lot more. FTC Legal Disclaimer - Some links found in the description box of my videos may be affiliate links, meaning I will make commission on sales you make through my link. This is at no extra cost to you to use my links/codes, it's just one more way to support me and my channel! Gambling problem? Call one eight hundred Gambler. In New York, call eight seven seven eight HOPENY or text HOPENY (four six seven three six nine). In Connecticut, Help is available for problem gambling. Call eight eight eight seven eight nine seven seven seven seven or visit ccpg dot org. Please play responsibly. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (Kansas). Fees may apply in Illinois. Twenty-one plus age and eligibility varies by jurisdiction. Void in Ontario. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    12 mins
  • What If Pat White Had Not Gotten Hurt in 2007? | What if WVU Went to the SEC?

    What If Pat White Had Not Gotten Hurt in 2007? | What if WVU Went to the SEC?
    Dec 24 2025
    There are many times throughout the history of WVU Mountaineer sports that left fans wondering, "what if". Pat White's injury in the 2007 loss to Pitt, Da'Sean Butler's injury in the 2010 Final Four, Major Harris' injury in 1988 National Championship, Garrett Greene in a Rich Rod offense; these are just a few scenarios that have left WVU fans wondering..."what if it had been different?" In this show, Couz is joined by @EerBeard to discuss several of these scenarios and how they impacted WVU sports. Trust the Beard Podcast: https://youtube.com/@EerBeard?si=tirFSlo1Q-x5y19N Beardoligi on X: https://x.com/beardologi?s=21 Sources: Song: Smoke Rising Music by: CreatorMix.com Video: https://youtu.be/_oaZzkn0bW4 ⭐️Sponsors: ⭐️ DraftKings Sportsbook: https://www.draftkings.com/ Appalachia Digital: http://appalachiadigital.com/couz/ Get Your Tailgating Stuff HERE: http://victorytailgate.pxf.io/CouzCornhole Couz's Corner Merch Store: https://couz-shop.fourthwall.com/ Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGQsDxC1nVegCKqyoMKnL9w/join Other Ways To contribute to the channel: Venmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/Justin-Walker-516 PayPal: https://paypal.me/couzscorner?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US Fanatics link: http://fanatics.93n6tx.net/eKxbVr Subscribe: https://youtube.com/c/CouzsCornerSports Socials: Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/couzwalker TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@couzscorner? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/couzscorner206/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Couzs-Corner-113327741384316 This channel is dedicated to covering college football, with a big focus on the West Virginia Mountaineers and the Big 12 Conference. It also features conference realignment news & rumors, game breakdowns and predictions, special guest interviews, livestreams and a lot more. FTC Legal Disclaimer - Some links found in the description box of my videos may be affiliate links, meaning I will make commission on sales you make through my link. This is at no extra cost to you to use my links/codes, it's just one more way to support me and my channel! Gambling problem? Call one eight hundred Gambler. In New York, call eight seven seven eight HOPENY or text HOPENY (four six seven three six nine). In Connecticut, Help is available for problem gambling. Call eight eight eight seven eight nine seven seven seven seven or visit ccpg dot org. Please play responsibly. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (Kansas). Fees may apply in Illinois. Twenty-one plus age and eligibility varies by jurisdiction. Void in Ontario. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Could WVU Sports Land a MAJOR Deal? | All-Americans to WVU Football?

    Could WVU Sports Land a MAJOR Deal? | All-Americans to WVU Football?
    Dec 23 2025
    Is West Virginia University the next Big 12 program to land a massive private equity windfall? In this episode, we break down a recent report from CNBC that ranks the Top 75 most valuable athletic departments in college sports. While the "Power 2" might hold the top spots, the Big 12 is proving to be competitive—and WVU is right in the thick of the conversation. 📊 The Numbers You Need to Know: According to the CNBC valuations, West Virginia University ranks #58 nationally with a department valuation of $481 million. How does that compare to the rest of the Big 12 and our rivals? We will take a look at that in the show with a spreadsheet ranking all Big 12 teams. We will also take a look at three of WVU's biggest rivals. 💰 Why This Matters Now With Utah recently securing a groundbreaking $500 million deal with Otro Capital, the blueprint for Big 12 financial expansion has changed. We discuss whether Wren Baker and the WVU Board of Governors—who recently vowed to increase athletics funding—will seek similar private capital to keep the Mountaineers in the "top tier" of the conference. In this video, we cover: A deep dive into the CNBC Top 75 list. The "Arms Race": Can WVU out-resource the new Group of 5 additions to the Big 12? What a potential private equity deal would mean for Mountaineer Field and the Coliseum. In the second half of the show, we will talk about several All-Americans that will be coming to WVU from the JUCO ranks. Don't forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more deep dives into the business of WVU Athletics! Sources: CNBC: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/19/cnbc-official-college-sports-valuations-2025-top-75-athletic-programs.html Blue Dragon Sports: https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20251220i3ahqr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    37 mins
  • SNEAKY Good Hire by WVU Football?

    SNEAKY Good Hire by WVU Football?
    Dec 20 2025
    Per FootballScoop, Rich Rodriguez and WVU football will hire Jay Boulware to be their new running backs coach. The former SEC coach and special teams coordinator, was most recently at the University of Kentucky working under Mark Stoops. He has also spent time in the Big 12 and at other SEC programs. The former Wildcat will reportedly replace Larry Porter, who is leaving WVU for Auburn. In this live episode, Couz will breakdown the hire and take a dive into Boulware's career. He will also explain why this hire could potentially be an upgrade. Source: Football Scoop: https://www.footballscoop.com/2025/12/18/sources-west-virginia-poised-to-add-longtime-sec-power-conference-assistant Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    29 mins
  • WVU COLLAPSE vs. Ohio State: Are Fans GIVING UP on Ross Hodge Too Early?

    WVU COLLAPSE vs. Ohio State: Are Fans GIVING UP on Ross Hodge Too Early?
    Dec 15 2025
    WVU Collapse vs. Ohio State: Is Ross Hodge Already on the Hot Seat? Join us live as we break down the brutal, double-overtime heartbreaker against Ohio State! The Mountaineers blew a 16-point lead in the second half, ultimately falling 89-88 in the Cleveland Hoops Showdown. What went wrong? From a dominant start to a late-game collapse and an unused timeout that Coach Ross Hodge took blame for in a previous game, we're diving deep into the performance and the fallout. Honor Huff was spectacular, but the team's inability to close out a quality opponent raises serious questions. The big question Mountaineer Nation is asking: Is it time to panic? Despite being a highly-regarded defensive mastermind and coming off a hot start to the season, a growing number of fans are calling for Ross Hodge's job just months into his tenure. How much blame does Coach Hodge deserve for the late-game execution? What does this loss mean for WVU’s non-conference resume heading into the Big 12? Should the Mountaineers have been better prepared for Bruce Thornton's late-game heroics? Tune in, leave your questions, and let us know in the chat: Is Ross Hodge the right coach for WVU, or is the pressure mounting too fast? WVU vs. Ohio State Final Score: Buckeyes 89, Mountaineers 88 (2OT) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    51 mins
  • Did WVU Just Lose Their Best Coach? Who Will Replace Him?

    Did WVU Just Lose Their Best Coach? Who Will Replace Him?
    Dec 12 2025
    WVU Football Coaching Shakeup! Who Replaces Larry Porter? Plus, Khalil Wilkins to the Portal 🏈 West Virginia Football is making headlines as Running Backs Coach Larry Porter heads to Auburn! The Mountaineers are now on the hunt for a new RB coach to lead Rich Rodriguez's ground game. In this video, we break down the shocking news of Porter's departure and analyze four top candidates who could step in and make an immediate impact for the WVU offense. Who are the front-runners and what would each hire mean for the future of the Mountaineers running backs room? Could a former Mountaineer return home? But that's not all—we're also tackling the major news out of the quarterback room: Khalil Wilkins is entering the transfer portal. Wilkins, who saw action during the 2025 season (including a start against BYU), is moving on, leaving a hole in the depth chart. What does the Khalil Wilkins transfer mean for head coach Rich Rodriguez and the overall outlook for the WVU Quarterbacks? We discuss the potential impact on the roster, the current quarterback situation, and how Rich Rod will address the open scholarship spot in the coming weeks. Don't miss this crucial breakdown of all the latest WVU football coaching and roster moves! Key Discussion Points: Larry Porter's move to Auburn Football and what WVU loses. Analyzing the top four candidates to become the next West Virginia Running Backs Coach. The departure of Khalil Wilkins and the impact on the WVU Quarterback depth chart. How Coach Rich Rodriguez will navigate the transfer portal and the current coaching carousel. ____________________________________________ Sources: Song: Smoke Rising Music by: CreatorMix.com Video: https://youtu.be/_oaZzkn0bW4 WV Sports Chat: https://wvsportschat.com/2025/12/11/wvu-qb-khalil-wilkins-to-enter-transfer-portal/ fightingirish.com jaxstatesports.com kstatesports.com ____________________________________________ ⭐️Sponsors: ⭐️ DraftKings Sportsbook: https://www.draftkings.com/ Appalachia Digital: http://appalachiadigital.com/couz/ Get Your Tailgating Stuff HERE: http://victorytailgate.pxf.io/CouzCornhole Couz's Corner Merch Store: https://couz-shop.fourthwall.com/ Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGQsDxC1nVegCKqyoMKnL9w/join Other Ways To contribute to the channel: Venmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/Justin-Walker-516 PayPal: https://paypal.me/couzscorner?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US Fanatics link: http://fanatics.93n6tx.net/eKxbVr Subscribe: https://youtube.com/c/CouzsCornerSports Socials: Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/couzwalker TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@couzscorner? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/couzscorner206/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Couzs-Corner-113327741384316 This channel is dedicated to covering college football, with a big focus on the West Virginia Mountaineers and the Big 12 Conference. It also features conference realignment news & rumors, game breakdowns and predictions, special guest interviews, livestreams and a lot more. FTC Legal Disclaimer - Some links found in the description box of my videos may be affiliate links, meaning I will make commission on sales you make through my link. This is at no extra cost to you to use my links/codes, it's just one more way to support me and my channel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    27 mins
  • WVU Football in the Mix for CONTROVERSIAL 4⭐️ Quarterback!

    WVU Football in the Mix for CONTROVERSIAL 4⭐️ Quarterback!
    Dec 11 2025
    The Mountaineers are reportedly pursuing one of the biggest names to hit the transfer portal: QB Marcus Stokes. The former four-star recruit was one of the top dual-threat quarterbacks in the 2023 class, initially committing to Florida before his scholarship was withdrawn due to a viral video showing him using a racial slur. Stokes spent the 2024 and 2025 seasons at Division II West Florida, where he had a highly productive year, completing over 60% of his passes for nearly 3,300 yards with 30 TDs and 13 INTs in 2025, according to a recent report, and was a finalist for the Harlon Hill Trophy (D-II's top player). In this video, we break down: The Player: What kind of talent and stats would Stokes bring to the WVU offense? The Baggage: We dive into the controversial incident that led to his decommitment from Florida and the conversation around second chances in college football. The Fit: Where does Stokes stand on the WVU quarterback depth chart, and how would this transfer impact the team and the fan base? Portal Rumors: Latest news on other P5 programs pursuing Stokes, including Syracuse, Florida State, and Iowa, as per On3's Pete Nakos' post on X. Will Rich Rodriguez and the WVU staff take a chance on a high-risk, high-reward transfer? And will Stokes even choose WVU? Let us know in the comments below! ⭐️Sponsors: ⭐️ DraftKings Sportsbook: https://www.draftkings.com/ Appalachia Digital: http://appalachiadigital.com/couz/ Get Your Tailgating Stuff HERE: http://victorytailgate.pxf.io/CouzCornhole Couz's Corner Merch Store: https://couz-shop.fourthwall.com/ Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGQsDxC1nVegCKqyoMKnL9w/join Other Ways To contribute to the channel: Venmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/Justin-Walker-516 PayPal: https://paypal.me/couzscorner?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US Fanatics link: http://fanatics.93n6tx.net/eKxbVr Subscribe: https://youtube.com/c/CouzsCornerSports Socials: Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/couzwalker TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@couzscorner? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/couzscorner206/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Couzs-Corner-113327741384316 This channel is dedicated to covering college football, with a big focus on the West Virginia Mountaineers and the Big 12 Conference. It also features conference realignment news & rumors, game breakdowns and predictions, special guest interviews, livestreams and a lot more. FTC Legal Disclaimer - Some links found in the description box of my videos may be affiliate links, meaning I will make commission on sales you make through my link. This is at no extra cost to you to use my links/codes, it's just one more way to support me and my channel! Gambling problem? Call one eight hundred Gambler. In New York, call eight seven seven eight HOPENY or text HOPENY (four six seven three six nine). In Connecticut, Help is available for problem gambling. Call eight eight eight seven eight nine seven seven seven seven or visit ccpg dot org. Please play responsibly. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (Kansas). Fees may apply in Illinois. Twenty-one plus age and eligibility varies by jurisdiction. Void in Ontario. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    39 mins