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ESPN College GameDay analyst Stanford Steve made one of the boldest predictions of the offseason: West Virginia will play in the 2026 Big 12 Championship Game. Can the Mountaineers actually live up to that prediction? WVU insider Frank Fear joins the show to examine whether Rich Rodriguez has assembled a legitimate Big 12 contender. We break down Michael Hawkins Jr.’s potential in Rich Rod’s offense, Cam Cook’s impact in the backfield, the strength of West Virginia’s offensive line, the favorable home schedule and the biggest concerns that could prevent WVU from reaching Arlington. Is Stanford Steve seeing something the rest of the national media has missed—or is the hype getting out of control? Frank Fear gives us an insider’s perspective on the roster, the expectations surrounding this team and what must happen for a championship run to become reality. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.