Welcome to The Shotgun/Throwdown, Your daily West Virginia Sports recap (which we haven't talked about in another article) with some sophomore humor and daily distractions thrown in for good measure. And if we missed anything, be sure to talk about it in the comments.

Unreasonable Doubt – A WVU Basketball Podcast: Proper Expectations with Mike Casazza | The Smoking Musket
After some quick thoughts on WVU football, EersSports.com's Mike Casazza appears on the podcast annually to preview the 2024-25 WVU basketball season

FOOTBALL

WVU must stop Tetairoa McMillan on Saturday | Blue Gold News
Historically, West Virginia knows how painful it is to get too close to the fire lit by a red-hot receiver. So it might be best to put the Tucson Fire Department on alert this weekend when the Mountaineers fly there to face Arizona and the Wildcats. Star wideout Tetairoa McMillan.

WVU football coaches name Treylan Davis and Fatorma Mulbah as team's most consistent players | Gold and Blue Nation
West Virginia football is just over halfway through the 2024 regular season, so offensive coordinator Chad Scott and defensive coordinator Jordan Lesley were asked in their weekly press conferences Monday afternoon which players have been the most consistent through the first seven games of the season.

West Virginia football injury news, report for Arizona game | Heartland College Sports
As West Virginia looks to get back on the win list at Arizona on Saturday, the Mountaineers will likely be without some key players. Head coach Neal Brown provided an update during his radio show Thursday night on the status of several injured players, some of whom have been downgraded to out, some of whom are playing now and others who remain uncertain until Saturday's game time in Tucson, set for 7:00 p.m ET on FOX Sports 1.

A look at the University of Arizona Wildcats | The Daily Athenaeum
After losing two straight contests in the Big 12 Conference, the West Virginia University football team will face the University of Arizona Wildcats on Saturday. The Wildcats have also had a difficult stretch this season and entered the match with three losses in a row.

FUTBOL

West Virginia prepares for regular season finale in Houston | West Virginia University Athletics
The West Virginia University women's soccer team prepares to cap the regular season on Friday, October 25th on the road in Houston. Kickoff at UH's Carl Lewis International Complex in Houston, Texas is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. ET.

WVU ATHLETICS

WVU Golf returns to action Friday at White Sands Collegiate | Gold and Blue Nation
The West Virginia University golf team returns to action and concludes its fall season by hosting the White Sands Collegiate on Paradise Island, Bahamas, Friday through Sunday.

WVU swimming and diving begins dual meet action Friday at Kentucky | Gold and Blue Nation
The West Virginia University men's and women's swimming and diving teams begin dual meet against Kentucky on Friday at 2:00 p.m. EST at the Lancaster Aquatic Center in Lexington, Kentucky.

DeFabo: Plate in Zach Frazier's ankle from college injury prevented further serious injury | Steelers Depot
Mike DeFabo reported that the plate in Zach Frazier's ankle from his previous surgery prevented his ankle injury from getting worse.

The underrated part of Geno Smith's game is saving the Seahawks | The 12th man stands up
The Seattle Seahawks are 4-3, largely due to Geno Smith's excellence, particularly a key part of his game.

Beanie Bishop's journey from 'overlooked and underrated' to Steelers playmaker | The Athlete ($$)
After a winding road from three colleges to the NFL, the undersized Bishop is making a name for himself with the Steelers.

Deion Sanders and Colorado are no longer rated gold | Sports Illustrated
The Deion Sanders Experience in Boulder, Colorado, is producing better returns on the field in the second year of the grand experiment. Interestingly, against a backdrop of declining ratings, Coach Prime's show has seen more consistent performance.

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