West Virginia announced it has mutually agreed to cancel the home and away matchups with Alabama in 2026 and 2027. The Mountaineers will replace the two with home games against Coastal Carolina on Sept. 5, 2026, and Southern Miss on Sept 4, 2027.

WVU said it made the change to set up the team for success to push for a College Football Playoff appearance. Indiana recently canceled a series with Virginia to add another home game because of this philosophy, too.

“This scheduling philosophy has proven to be successful across college football. It aligns our football program with its competition in terms of potential postseason opportunities and advancement,” WVU athletic director Wren Baker said in a release.

“I am also aware of the importance of a seventh home game in 2027 for our fans and

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