Big Lots is under new ownership after a last-minute sale went through that will seemingly keep hundreds of stores in operation and prevent thousands of layoffs. The Columbus, Ohio-based retailer announced this month it closed a previously announced sale agreement with Gordon Brothers Retail Partners.

The special teams coach is one of two former Wisconsin assistants on Rodriguez’s West Virginia staff — Jack Bicknell Jr. (OL, 2023) signed on as its offensive line coach. Rodriguez and his staff are working to reestablish a program that has not won 10 games since 2016 and was 37-35 in six seasons under former coach Neal Brown.

When Jimmy Carter carried Wisconsin in 1976, the 15 most Democratic counties did not include Milwaukee or Dane.

On December 9, 2025, the Badger legend will be formally inducted at the National Football Foundation Awards Dinner alongside players such as former Green Bay Packers quarterback and Texas Tech legend Graham Harrell, Virginia Tech quarterback Michael Vick, West Virginia RB Steve Slaton, and Texas Southern DL Michael Strahan.

West Virginia University football coach Rich Rodriguez announced former Mountaineer linebacker Chris Haering has been rehired as the assistan

The Upper Marlboro, Maryland product chose West Virginia over Boston College, Penn State, USC, Virginia Tech, Wisconsin, and several others coming out of Charles Herbert Flowers High School.

West Virginia University’s football team had an active weekend, officially announcing a pair of coaching staff additions and getting commitments from multiple players. WVU announced that Jack Bicknell,