This coaching search is nearing its end for West Virginia, and all signs are pointing in the direction of Rich Rodriguez making his controversial return to Morgantown. Well, is it really that controversial at this point?

According to ESPN Senior Writer Pete Thamel, sources say that West Virginia University is targeting former head coach Rich Rodriguez to make a return to the position during the 2025-2026 season and that a deal is in the works,

Rich Rodriguez is coming back to Morgantown, West Virginia to be the Mountaineer head football coach after nearly two decades away from the program.