The Gold and Blue Nation Podcast

WVU women's basketball is hosting in the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 1992. No. 4-seed West Virginia takes on No. 13-seed Miami (Ohio) Saturday in the first round at Hope Coliseum. Hosts Nick Farrell and Sydney Cariel, along with special guest Meg Bulger, preview the matchup.

WVU men's basketball heads to Kansas City as the No. 7-seed in the Phillips 66 Big 12 Conference Men's Basketball Championship. Head coach Ross Hodge's team needs to string a few wins together in order to get back in the NCAA Tournament conversation. Meanwhile, WVU women's basketball has returned from Kansas City with a trophy, following a win over regular season conference champ TCU in the Big 12 Tournament title game. Hosts Nick Farrell and Ryan Decker discuss that championship run and the players who made the difference for the Old Gold and Blue.

On this episode of The Gold and Blue Nation Podcast, presented by Mountain State Oral and Facial Surgery, Ryan Decker and Cody Nespor set the stage for the 2026 West Virginia University baseball season, which opens on Friday at Georgia Southern.

On this episode of The Gold and Blue Nation Podcast, presented by Mountain State Oral and Facial Surgery, Ryan Decker and Cody Nespor recap Wednesday's doubleheader sweep of the West Virginia basketball teams over Arizona State and preview the upcoming weeks for the Mountaineers.

Big 12 Conference play begins Jan. 2 for WVU men's basketball when it takes on No. 3 Iowa State. League play is already underway for the Mountaineer women. Both teams are on a crash course for challenging stretches in January. Hosts Nick Farrell and Cody Nespor preview the road ahead for both teams. The Gold and Blue Nation Podcast is presented by Mountain State Oral and Facial Surgery.

On this episode of The Gold and Blue Nation Podcast, presented by Mountain State Oral and Facial Surgery, we rank and discuss our favorite Mountaineer memories from 2025. Tune in to The Ross Hodge Show Dec. 26-27 to see Gold and Blue Nation's definitive Top 10 from '25 list. Use the hashtag #Top10from25 to sound off and share your favorite memories from the year.

West Virginia's 49-0 loss to No. 5 Texas Tech made history, but for all the wrong reasons. Hosts Nick Farrell and Sydney Cariel react to the game. The Gold and Blue Nation Podcast is presented by Mountain State Oral and Facial Surgery.

For the fourth Big 12 game in a row, WVU football played well enough to win, but still came up short in a 25-23 loss at Arizona State. Hosts Nick Farrell and Cody Nespor react to the action and share their thoughts on WVU women's basketball and the "Greenbrier Five." The Gold and Blue Nation Podcast is presented by Mountain State Oral and Facial Surgery.

WVU football kept rolling in Saturday's 29-22 win over Colorado. Hosts Nick Farrell and Sydney Cariel react to the action.

WVU football's five-game losing streak is over. The Mountaineers earned their first Big 12 Conference win under head coach Rich Rodriguez by taking down No. 22 Houston in 45-35 fashion. It's the program's first ranked win away from since 2018. On this episode, presented by Mountain State Oral and Facial Surgery, hosts Nick Farrell and Cody Nespor react to the game.

In his second collegiate start, true freshman quarterback Scotty Fox threw for over 300 yards and two scores, but it wasn't enough for West Virginia to overcome a slow start in a 23-17 loss to TCU. Nick Farrell and Sydney Cariel react to the game.

History indicated that WVU might be in good shape heading into the matchup with UCF. Both teams were winless in Big 12 play entering the contest, but WVU had never previously lost to the Knights. That changed Saturday, as the Mountaineers were once again trounced in a road game, this time in 45-13 fashion in the Sunshine State. Hosts Nick Farrell and Cody Nespor react to the action.

WVU football's latest setback came at the hands of BYU. The Cougars bested the Mountaineers 38-24 on their home turf. The game ended early Saturday morning here in West Virginia. On this postgame edition of The Gold and Blue Nation Podcast, presented by Mountain State Oral and Facial Surgery, hosts Nick Farrell and Cody Nespor react to the action.

For the second week in a row, WVU gave up more than 40 points and was soundly defeated by a Big 12 team. This time, the Utah Utes were the opponent. Nick Farrell and Sydney Cariel react to the game.

One week after an incredible comeback win in the Backyard Brawl, WVU football came up well short against Kansas in its first Big 12 Conference contest of the season. The Mountaineers fell 41-10. Hosts Nick Farrell and Cody Nespor react to the action and bring you postgame comments from head coach Rich Rodriguez.

After surrendering a 10-point lead at Pitt a season ago, West Virginia overcame a 10-point deficit to force overtime and then beat Pitt 31-24, giving head coach Rich Rodriguez a bit of redemption along the way. Hosts Nick Farrell and Sydney Cariel recap the action.

Mistakes in the first half and poor offensive execution in the second half doomed WVU in a 17-10 loss to the Ohio Bobcats. Now, head coach Rich Rodriguez says the Mountaineers have to make corrections quickly ahead of next week's Backyard Brawl and the start of Big 12 Conference play later this month. On the latest postgame edition of The Gold and Blue Nation Podcast, presented by Mountain State Oral and Facial Surgery, hosts Nick Farrell and Sydney Cariel share their takeaways from Saturday's game and bring you postgame sound from Rodriguez.

Head coach Rich Rodriguez earned his 61st win at WVU in 45-3 fashion over Robert Morris. The game, as does any season opener, featured plenty of good and not-so-good moments. We recap the action on this episode of The Gold and Blue Nation Podcast, presented by Mountain State Oral and Facial Surgery.

Ryan Decker and Cody Nespor preview West Virginia football's season opener against Robert Morris this week on the Gold and Blue Nation Podcast. They also give an overview of what should be a wide-open Big 12 title race this season and review WVU's first depth chart of the year. Hear from WVU head coach Rich Rodriguez on why he has hope for the Mountaineers this year.

This week, NFL training camps are beginning all across the country, and a handful of former Mountaineers will battle for starting roles. KLAS Sports Director Chris Matthuis joins the show to share an update on Geno Smith. Riley Holsinger of Black & Gold Nation weighs in on Zach Frazier and Beanie Bishop. Gold and Blue Nation's Cody Nespor shares predictions on undrafted free agents vying for roster spots.

Logan Sauve, the first WVU baseball player off the board in this month's MLB Draft, joins host Ryan Decker on the Gold and Blue Nation Podcast this week. The two are also joined by Logan's father, Jeff, who shares a lot in common with the now-former WVU catcher. After a short introduction from Ryan and Cody Nespor, the Sauves share their experiences from their very different MLB Draft experiences, react to Logan's WVU baseball career and the success of the Mountaineer baseball program, and speak about what it means to them to be the only father-son duo in Randy Mazey's coaching career.

WVU women's basketball head coach Mark Kellogg joins host Ryan Decker on the Gold and Blue Nation Podcast this week. Kellogg reacts to former guard JJ Quinerly's success as a starter in the WNBA, talks roster construction and his early impressions of the team he'll be coaching in his third season with the Mountaineers, and also shares a funny story or two from his coaching career.

Rich Rodriguez made his Big 12 Media Days debut Wednesday at The Star in Frisco, Texas. Hosts Nick Farrell and Cody Nespor react to his comments.

The theme for the first day of Big 12 Football Media Days was doubling down. During his address to open the two-day event in Frisco, Texas, commissioner Brett Yormark explained why the Big 12 supports the 5+11 model for the College Football Playoff. He also said the conference remains committed to women's basketball and Olympic sports as a new era begins with revenue sharing. In the latest episode of The Gold and Blue Nation Podcast, presented by Mountain State Oral and Facial Surgery, hosts Nick Farrell and Cody Nespor react to the commissioner's remarks and set the stage for West Virginia's day at the event, which is coming up Wednesday.

The Mountaineers are preparing to face their toughest challenge of the season. No. 6 LSU boasts a tremendous pitching staff and consistent batting order. On the latest edition of The Gold and Blue Nation Podcast, presented by Mountain State Oral and Facial Surgery, we take a deep dive on the LSU Tigers with Geaux Nation's Brian Holland.

For the second year in a row, WVU baseball has clinched a spot in the NCAA Super Regionals. The Mountaineers once again swept their regional, and did so in dramatic fashion. On this edition of The Gold and Blue Nation Podcast, presented by Mountain State Oral and Facial Surgery, hosts Nick Farrell and Sydney Cariel recap the action.

WVU baseball is bound for an NCAA Regional for the third year in a row. This time, the Mountaineers will head to Clemson, where they'll face No. 3-seed Kentucky in Friday's opener. Hosts Nick Farrell and Ryan Decker preview the Clemson Regional.

On the latest edition of The Gold and Blue Nation Podcast, presented by Mountain State Oral and Facial Surgery, hosts Ryan Decker and Kevin Redfern discuss the Mountaineers' 1-1 trip to Arlington, their program-record 41st win and much more.

The postseason officially begins Thursday for the Big 12 champion Mountaineers, who dropped five of their final six conference games to end the regular season. Under first-year skipper Steve Sabins, can WVU correct its course in time to make a run in Arlington? Doing so could guarantee the return of postseason baseball to Kendrick Family Ballpark. Hosts Nick Farrell and Ryan Decker preview the conference tournament and discuss the latest NCAA Tournament projections for the Mountaineers.

On the latest edition of The Gold and Blue Nation Podcast, Ryan Decker and Kevin Redfern discuss WVU's newest championship effort and break down how their current losing streak impacts their status as a postseason contender.

On the latest edition of The Gold and Blue Nation Podcast, Sydney Cariel and Kevin Redfern break down what went wrong for the West Virginia University baseball in the late innings Friday and Sunday at Kansas State and discuss the meaning of next week's series vs. Kansas.

On the latest edition of The Gold and Blue Nation Podcast, Ryan Decker and Kevin Redfern recap an up-and-down weekend for the WVU baseball team against Texas Tech that ended with another series win for the Mountaineers.

On the latest edition of The Gold and Blue Nation Podcast, Sydney Cariel and Kevin Redfern bring you the stats, stars and surprises from the West Virginia University baseball team's sweep of UCF this weekend.

D1Baseball and ESPN college baseball analyst/broadcaster Mike Rooney returns for his latest visit on the Gold and Blue Nation Podcast, presented by Mountain State Oral and Facial Surgery. Host Ryan Decker gets Rooney's insight and analysis on the Mountaineers and head coach Steve Sabins with four weeks remaining in the regular season.

On the latest edition of The Gold and Blue Nation Podcast, Ryan Decker and Kevin Redfern analyze WVU's sweep of Cincinnati to distance itself at the top of the Big 12 standings and to extended its winning streak to 14 games.

WVU leaves Houston on a 10-game winning streak and in first place in the Big 12 standings. We break down all the action on the latest edition of The Gold and Blue Nation Podcast.

On the latest edition of The Gold and Blue Nation Podcast, presented by Mountain State Oral and Facial Surgery, Ryan Decker and Kevin Redfern recap WVU's three-game sweep of Utah at Kendrick Family Ballpark.

On the latest edition of The Gold and Blue Nation Podcast, presented by Mountain State Oral and Facial Surgery, Nick Farrell and Sydney Cariel recap an eventful Gold-Blue Spring Showcase that included plenty of scrimmage action.

The 24th head coach of WVU men's basketball was introduced Thursday morning, sharing endearing stories about family, coaching and more. Hosts Nick Farrell and Kevin Redfern share their biggest takeaways from the media event.

On the latest edition of The Gold and Blue Nation Podcast, presented by Mountain State Oral and Facial Surgery, Sydney Cariel and Kevin Redfern break down a high-scoring three-game series between the Mountaineers and Cougars in WVU's first trip to Utah and look ahead to a busy week in WVU athletics.

A 16-inning marathon on Friday was just the start of a very entertaining Big 12 series on the diamond between West Virginia and Arizona. WVU's season-loss total tripled over the weekend, but the Mountaineers were a few pivotal moments (and one or two injuries) away from taking the series outright. On this edition of The Gold and Blue Nation Podcast, presented by Mountain State Oral and Facial Surgery, hosts Ryan Decker and Kevin Redfern react to the three-game set at Kendrick Family Ballpark. They also have post-game comments from head coach Steve Sabins and DH Kyle West.

It's been two weeks since WVU women's basketball was eliminated from the Big 12 Tournament in the semifinals. Head coach Mark Kellogg and company will return to action against Columbia Saturday at 2 p.m. in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Nick Farrell and Sydney Cariel preview the action.

Darian DeVries and the Mountaineers are the No. 8 seed in the Big 12 Tournament and will play their first postseason game Wednesday in the second round. On this edition of The Gold and Blue Nation Podcast, presented by Mountain State Oral and Facial Surgery, hosts Ryan Decker and Sydney Cariel preview the tournament from the Mountaineers' perspective. They also bring comments from DeVries and All-Big 12 First Team guard Javon Small, and have a quick (and potentially controversial) barbeque review.

The Mountaineers are the No. 4-seed in the Big 12 Tournament and will play their first game Friday in the quarterfinal round. On this edition of The Gold and Blue Nation Podcast, presented by Mountain State Oral and Facial Surgery, hosts Nick Farrell and Kevin Redfern preview the tournament from the Mountaineers' perspective. Plus, the latest bracket forecasts for both WVU basketball teams.