
Mountaineers History

Mountaineers Football
West Virginia’s football program, established in 1891, competes in the Big 12 Conference. The team has appeared in 39 bowl games, winning 16. Legendary coach Don Nehlen is a key figure in Mountaineer history.

Traveler
The Mountaineer, West Virginia’s live-action mascot, dresses in traditional frontier attire and fires a musket to rally fans.