But win or lose, one thing always stays strong in Morgantown: the Mountaineer mascot, rifle in hand and spirit unshaken. Let’s start with the basics. The West Virginia Mountaineer isn’t just a ...

Past WVU Mountaineer mascots join two young fans in congratulating Cade Kincaid, left, the 71st Mountaineer mascot, during the 2025 Passing of the Rifle ceremony at the Mountainlair. WVU Photo ...