The Mountaineers will begin a national search for a new West Virginia head football coach after Neal Brown was fired following a 6-6 campaign. Brown finished his tenure in Morgantown with a 37-35 record,

Former West Virginia head coach Neal Brown gave a parting message after the program's surprising decision to fire him

This search could get very interesting thanks to a couple of West Virginians who figure to get consideration and could have strong support.

West Virginia was among the schools that opted to make a head coaching change in the days following the conclusion of the 2024 college football season. Neal Brown was fired by the school after leading the Mountaineers for the past six seasons to a record of 37-35.