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3 Guys Before The Game
Three Guys Before The Game is the most listened to podcast covering West Virginia University football and basketball. Tony Caridi, Brad Howe and Hoppy Kercheval talk all things Mountaineers.
Episodes
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Football vs Texas Tech Preview - WVU Basketball vs Stetson (Episode 753)
There's busy. There's hectic. And then there's the Mountaineers' November sports calendar. With football, basketball and soccer all competing for attention…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Basketball Pounds Purple Eagles - WVU Football Preps For Tech (Episode 752)
One game. One overwhelming performance. And an impressive first impression. Year two of the Ross Hodge era began with a commanding 91-46 victory over Niagara…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Football Rests - WVU Basketball Tips Off (Episode 751)
For one Mountaineer team, it's time to catch its breath. For another, it's time to get started. After eight consecutive weeks of football, West Virginia has…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Football vs TCU Game Recap (Episode 750)
What a difference two weeks can make. West Virginia was searching for answers after three consecutive losses. Now, the Mountaineers are riding a two-game…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Football vs TCU Game Preview (Episode 749)
The Big 12's most productive rushing offense is about to meet its toughest run defense. Something has to give.West Virginia leads the conference in rushing…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Football vs Cincinnati Game Recap (Episode 748)
Irish eyes were smiling on the West Virginia football team Saturday. Jack Cassidy, a kicker from Derry, Ireland, who admits he didn't know the rules of…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Football vs Cincinnati Game Preview (Episode 747)
Cincinnati is rested. West Virginia is restless. The Bearcats and Mountaineers enter Saturday's matchup in Morgantown from very different places, but both have…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Football vs Arizona Game Recap (Episode 746)
The frustration is growing. The answers remain elusive. And the numbers are becoming impossible to ignore. West Virginia's 52-31 loss to Arizona on Saturday…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Football vs Arizona Game Preview (Episode 745)
Opportunity and urgency will collide Saturday in Morgantown. After consecutive Big 12 losses, West Virginia returns home needing a response. Waiting for the…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Football vs Iowa State Game Recap (Episode 744)
Saturday was memorable for the West Virginia football team — for all the wrong reasons. The Mountaineers scored 42 points on the road and still came home…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Football vs Iowa State Game Preview (Episode 743)
October has arrived, and with it comes West Virginia’s first Big 12 road test. The leaves may still be on the trees, but Saturday’s trip to Iowa State could…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Football vs Oaklahoma State Game Recap (Episode 742)
Well, that was painful. One week after West Virginia energized Mountaineer Nation with an impressive victory over No. 25 Virginia, the momentum disappeared in…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Football vs Oklahoma State Game Preview (Episode 741)
Things are about to get very interesting for the Mountaineer football team. Saturday night’s Big 12 Conference opener against Oklahoma State gives WVU a chance…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Football - Virginia Football Game Recap (Episode 740)
Can you hear that? Mountaineer Nation is still buzzing after West Virginia delivered its most complete performance of the young season, imposing its will on…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Football vs UVA Preview - Wren Baker and Nick Krahe Visit (Episode 739)
A big game deserves a big show. With West Virginia preparing to face No. 25 Virginia on Saturday in Charlotte, the “Guys” explore the matchup and what it could…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game WVU Football UT Martin Game Recap (Episode 738)
Mission accomplished. Now the stakes rise. West Virginia improved to 2-0 Saturday with a commanding 52-7 victory over UT Martin. The Mountaineers scored on the…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Football - Tennessee Martin Preview (Episode 737)
One win. Two very different halves. Plenty to clean up. The Mountaineers return to Milan Puskar Stadium on Saturday with a clear objective: put together a…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Football - Coastal Carolina Recap (Episode 735)
Rain and sunshine greeted the Mountaineers in Saturday’s season opener. Their performance followed a similar forecast. WVU’s 31-24 victory over Coastal…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Football - Coastal Carolina Preview (Episode 736)
FINALLY … it’s here. At long last, West Virginia will open its 134th football season Saturday when the Mountaineers host Coastal Carolina. Along with the…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Football Game Week 1 (Episode 734)
The first game of the college football season always brings optimism, but that feeling is even stronger at West Virginia as Rich Rodriguez and his retooled…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Football_ Over_Under Part 2 (Episode 733)
The final major scrimmage of the preseason is complete. Now, the soundtrack is changing. The sounds drifting across the West Virginia University campus belong…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Football - Over Unders Part 1 (Episode 732)
Classes are underway at West Virginia University, signaling another important turn on the football calendar. The Mountaineers have officially moved beyond the…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - Ross Hodge Visits - WVU Football Update (Episode 731)
Call it Christmas in August. Ho, ho, ho. West Virginia’s men’s basketball roster unwrapped a very special gift Wednesday when Brenen Lorient announced he'll…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Football Begins - Wren Baker Visits (Episode 730)
The countdown to the start of the West Virginia University football season is officially underway. The Mountaineers held their first formal preseason workout…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - WVU President Michael Benson Visits (Episode 729)
The relationship between a university president and an athletic department often determines far more than wins and losses. When leadership shares a common…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Football - Cam Cook Visits (Episode 728)
Cam Cook doesn't arrive in Morgantown with potential. He arrives with production. The senior running back from Round Rock, Texas, led all of college football…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio (Episode 727)
The founder of Pro Football Talk returns for his annual visit with the “Guys,” delivering the sharp analysis, quick wit and unapologetic opinions that have…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Football Ben Cutter Visits (Episode 726)
In today’s era of college football, loyalty has become one of the rarest traits in the game. West Virginia linebacker Ben Cutter chose a different path. The…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Athletic Director Wren Baker (Episode725)
College sports no longer have an off-season. West Virginia’s historic run to the College World Series carried the Mountaineers deep into June, while…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Football Quarterback Michael Hawkins Visits (Episode 718)
WVU quarterback Michael Hawkins doesn’t command attention with volume. Instead, he exudes something far more powerful — quiet confidence. The former Oklahoma…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Baseball - The Greatest Season Ever (Episode 724)
The greatest season in West Virginia University baseball history has reached its conclusion. Over the course of four remarkable months, the 2026 Mountaineers…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Baseball Topped By Tar Heels (Episode 723)
The challenge is familiar. The stakes have never been higher. West Virginia’s quest for a national championship took an unexpected turn Sunday when North…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before the Game - WVU Baseball Topples Troy (Episode 722)
Before anyone had finished settling into their seats in Omaha, West Virginia had already announced its arrival. The Mountaineers made history Friday afternoon…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Baseball Omaha Edition (Episode 721)
The dream that once seemed distant is now reality. For the first time in program history, West Virginia has arrived in Omaha. The Mountaineers took the field…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Baseball Omaha Bound (Episode 720)
The storybook season for the West Virginia University baseball team is ready for its next chapter. After a historic run through the regular season, NCAA…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Baseball - History Has A Home Field (Episode 719)
June baseball was once a dream in Morgantown. Now, it’s reality. The most remarkable season in West Virginia baseball history added another unforgettable…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Baseball Player Brodie Kresser Visits (Episode 717)
Brodie Kresser’s journey to West Virginia University baseball is proof that big dreams can grow from small-town roots. The Iowa native arrived in Morgantown…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - A Conversation with WVU Football General Manager Chuck Lillie (Episode 716)
College football’s transformation is complete. Today’s major programs operate with an NFL-style structure, where roster management, personnel evaluation, and…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Football Jayden Bray Visits (Episode 714)
After two injury-filled seasons, the wait is finally over for WVU wide receiver Jaden Bray. Now healthy and fully cleared, Bray says he’s ready to show…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Baseball Gavin Kelly Visits (Episode 715)
Gavin Kelly has said no to the sophomore slump. In his second season at WVU, the Pittsburgh native has emerged as one of the nation’s top players and a major…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Football - Scotty Fox Visits (Episode 713)
If you follow West Virginia Mountaineers football football, you know the name Scotty Fox Jr. — but do you really know the quarterback behind the headlines? In…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Basketball - Miles Sadler Visits (Episode 712)
The summer run starts with serious heat. The 3 Guys Summer Series opens with one of the fastest-rising names in high school basketball—future Mountaineer Miles…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Football Spring Football Has Sprung (Episode 711)
Spring ball is in the books…now the real questions begin. West Virginia closed its spring with the Gold-Blue Spring Festival, and the “Guys” break down what…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - Portal Open For BIZ (Episode 710)
Roster reconstruction for both the West Virginia men’s and women’s basketball teams is officially underway, and early returns suggest a clear direction. New…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Basketball Crown The Kings (Episode 709)
There’s new hardware in Morgantown—and it shines. The West Virginia University men’s basketball team closed its season in championship fashion, capturing the…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Basketball - Steve Sabins Visits (Episode 708)
Home or away, the Mountaineers are rolling—and they’re having fun doing it. West Virginia has now won each of its first three Big 12 series, capped by Sunday’s…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Basketball - Ross Hodge Visits (Episode 707)
It’s not over yet. The first season under head coach Ross Hodge gets a second life next week as West Virginia heads to Las Vegas for the Crown Basketball…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Women's Basketball Recap - Oh So Close (Episode 706)
A historic run comes to a heartbreaking end. West Virginia’s season closes with a one-point loss to Kentucky, capping a record-setting year that included a Big…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Basketball, Baseball & Football ... Oh My (Episode 705)
It’s a busy and exciting stretch across the world of WVU athletics. The Mountaineer women’s basketball team prepares for the NCAA Tournament, the nationally…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Women's Basketball: Jordan Harrison and Sydney Shaw Visit (Episode 704)
Monday was a record-setting day for the WVU women’s basketball program—and the Mountaineers didn’t even step on the court. More than 11,000 tickets were sold…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Basketball- UCF Recap & B12 Preview (Episode 703)
The bracket is set. It’s tournament time. The West Virginia men’s basketball team enters the Big 12 Tournament as the No. 7 seed, earning a coveted first-round…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Basketball - KSU Recap - UCF Preview (Episode 702)
The final game of the regular season will have a significant impact on what lies ahead for the WVU basketball team. A win on Friday against UCF will give the…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Basketball - BYU Recap & Kansas State Preview (Episode 701)
Momentum matters this time of year, and the Mountaineer basketball team suddenly has it. Fresh off Saturday’s upset victory over No. 19 BYU, West Virginia…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Basketball: OSU & TCU Recap and BYU Preview (Episode 700)
The Mountaineers return home searching for traction. West Virginia hosts No. 19 BYU on Saturday inside Hope Coliseum in a matchup between two programs trying…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - Utah Recap - TCU Preview (Episode 699)
OUCH. That one stung. West Virginia’s shocking home loss to Utah delivered a painful hit to the Mountaineers’ postseason hopes. With five regular-season games…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - UCF Recap & Utah Preview (Episode 698)
The bubble talk is no longer hypothetical. With six Big 12 games remaining, West Virginia has officially entered the NCAA Tournament at-large conversation. The…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Football Nick Krahe Visits & WVU Basketball Preview vs UCF (Episode 697)
It’s a special edition of 3 Guys Before The Game. West Virginia football player Nick Krahe joins the show to discuss off-season workouts, leadership, and the…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - Texas Tech Recap & Reload (Episode 696)
It’s a pivotal pause in the Big 12 grind for the West Virginia basketball team. Coach Ross Hodge’s Mountaineers finally get their first extended break of…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Basketball - Cincinnati Preview (Episode 695)
A season sweep is on the line as the Mountaineer basketball team heads to Cincinnati on Thursday night. West Virginia edged the Bearcats 62–60 in Morgantown…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Basketball - Baylor Recap (Episode 694)
Reality hits hard in the Big 12. West Virginia learned that lesson over the weekend as its perfect home-court run came to an end against a talented — and…