Mountaineers' QB Battle
Scotty Fox Jr., a sophomore quarterback for West Virginia University, is entering fall camp in a tight race for the starting role.
He will share the spotlight with transfer Michael Hawkins Jr., who arrived on campus aiming to push the incumbent for the 1A slot.
Fox’s 2025 campaign was far from flawless; across nine games he compiled 1,276 passing yards, seven touchdowns and six interceptions, while adding 201 rushing yards and three more scores on the ground.
What makes his profile intriguing is his dual‑threat skill set and the high school pedigree that saw him throw for 41 touchdowns and amass 3,076 yards as a senior, earning a four‑star rating from Rivals.
Coaches have highlighted his potential, projecting him as the 1A quarterback behind Hawkins’s 1B designation, a setup that suggests Fox will see meaningful snaps even if he ends up as a backup.
The Mountaineers hope his ability to produce two 300‑yard passing games in a single season — something only one other player has achieved since 2021 — will help lift the offense after a rough year.
With the new coaching staff and a revamped recruiting class, the quarterback competition is being watched closely as a bellwether for the team’s offensive direction heading into the upcoming season.