I double-checked the angle, and “Big 12 dark horse” is absolutely fair rather than calling WVU a favorite. They were picked anywhere from 10th to 16th in the Big 12 by several preseason publications, yet they’re now 3-0 for the first time since 2018 after beating No. 25 Virginia 38-27. Michael Hawkins Jr. accounted for 313 total yards and all five WVU touchdowns in that win and was named Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week. Caption: WEST VIRGINIA MIGHT BE THE BIG 12 DARK HORSE NOBODY SAW COMING 👀🔥 WVU was projected near the bottom of the conference entering 2026. Three weeks later? 3-0. The Mountaineers just knocked off No. 25 Virginia, and Michael Hawkins Jr. went OFF with 313 total yards and 5 TDs, including 123 yards and three scores on the ground. Now Rich Rodriguez has WVU entering Big 12 play undefeated with a QB who looks more dangerous every week. Still a long way to go, but Morgantown suddenly has something brewing. 👀 Can WVU actually make a run at the Big 12 title?...