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#WVU #Big12 #ESPN Rich Rodriguez just dropped a bombshell during an exclusive interview with ESPN’s Pete Thamel, and buddy... he may have just tipped his hand on the 2026 starting lineup! In this episode, we go FULL TILT on the reveals that have Mountaineer Nation buzzing. Rich Rod didn’t just give coach-speak; he volunteered specific names—including true freshmen—who are already forcing their way onto the field. Is West Virginia truly the "Sleeping Giant" of the Big 12? In today’s episode: The Freshman Takeover: Why Rich Rod told ESPN that Kevin Brown is "rare" and has a legitimate chance to start on the O-line Day 1. The Swiss Army Knife: The unprompted plans for Matt Sieg on both sides of the ball. Starting Spots Claimed? Why the praise for Andrew Powdrell makes it sound like a defensive position battle is already over. QB1 Update: The latest on the dead-even race between Mike Hawkins and Scotty Fox. The Identity Shift: How Rick Trickett and a new "edge" mentality are rebuilding the trenches from the ground up. Rich Rod said the underdog mentality is WVU’s "secret sauce," and for the first time in a long time, the football machine in Morgantown looks aligned. Buddy, pay attention—the depth chart just got a massive shakeup. Hashtags #WVU #Mountaineers #WestVirginiaFootball #RichRod #Big12 #LockedOnWV #CollegeFootball #WVUSports #Mestemaker #ESPN #KevinBrown #MattSieg #HailWV Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everyday... Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Rocket Money Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at https://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDON. Wayfair Head to https://Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Wayfair. Every style. Every home. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.