𝑩𝑬𝑵𝑪𝑯𝑬𝑫 & 𝑩𝑼𝑹𝑵𝑰𝑵𝑮: High-Profile West Virginia Mountaineers Signee Shockingly Demoted to Third String Weeks Before Season Opener—Sources Say He’s “Livid” and Eyeing Transfer Exit
Morgantown, WV — In a shocking preseason development that’s sending ripples through the Big 12 and beyond, one of West Virginia’s top 2025 signees has been abruptly dropped to third string, just weeks before the Mountaineers’ season opener.
According to multiple team insiders, the former four-star recruit, a highly touted dual-threat quarterback, arrived in Morgantown with lofty expectations, a national ranking, and NIL buzz. But behind closed doors, things have unraveled quickly.
Sources within the program confirm that the coaching staff made the surprise decision following what was described as “an inconsistent camp performance, clashes over offensive schemes, and concerns over leadership maturity.”
While the quarterback (whose name is being withheld pending official confirmation from WVU Athletics) had been running with the first team during spring practices and early fall drills, a sudden and sharp decline in efficiency during scrimmages reportedly raised red flags.
“His mechanics were off, his reads were late, and he wasn’t commanding the offense the way Coach Neal Brown needed,” said one team source. “They gave him every chance to earn it, but others were simply outperforming him.”
Insiders claim the demotion wasn’t performance-based alone. Tensions between the young star and the coaching staff allegedly escalated over offensive philosophy, particularly regarding play tempo and audible control. One staff member described him as “wanting NFL freedom in a college system.”
Now buried on the depth chart, the once-rising star is reportedly “livid,” “isolated,” and exploring transfer options before the midseason window. NIL representatives connected to the player are already said to be in quiet conversations with at least three Power Five programs monitoring his situation.
While WVU has yet to make an official comment, a spokesperson hinted at “internal competition that will continue up to Week 1.”
The demotion is a jarring twist for a program seeking to rebuild its national profile—and for a player once projected to be the face of the Mountaineers’ offense for years to come.
Fans on social media are divided. Some argue the staff failed to properly develop a generational talent, while others see it as a wake-up call to focus on team chemistry over star power.
One thing is clear: this saga is far from over. With the transfer portal looming and the season kicking off soon, all eyes remain on Morgantown. Will the player fight to reclaim his role—or bolt before ever taking a snap in gold and blue?
Stay tuned. The Mountaineers’ QB room just became the most dramatic storyline in college football.
