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Team History
In 2007 they garnered national attention, becoming the first FCS team to beat a ranked FBS program when they went to the Big House and beat #5 Michigan. In 2014 they jumped up to the FBS level and joined the Sun Belt, where they have been successful winning 4 conference championships already. Shawn Clark failed to post a winning record in 2 of his last 3 seasons so it will be Dowell Loggains turn to lead the Mountaineers.
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Quick Facts
Peak of Program
From 2016 to 2019 they won the Sun Belt each season with 43 wins in 4 seasons. In 2019 they beat in state flagship North Carolina and finished the year ranked for the first time.
Rock Bottom
Probably right now. Last season was their first year in FBS history where they posted a losing record on the season. Their only seasons with a losing Sun Belt record have been in the last 2 seasons.
Best Ever Player
Armanti Edwards (QB, 2005–2009): Leader of a team that won 2 FCS championships and knocked off Michigan. 3 time first team all conference.
Best Ever Coach
Jerry Moore (1989–2012): FCS legend with three national titles, Southern Conference dominance, and a legacy cemented by the Michigan upset.
Stadium
Kidd Brewer Stadium
First Season
1928
Enrollment
21,253