West Virginia Mountaineers footballFirst season1891; 135 years agoAthletic directorWren BakerHead coachRich Rodriguez2nd season of 2nd stint, 8th overall season, 63–32 (.663)LocationMorgantown, West VirginiaStadiumMilan Puskar Stadium(capacity: 60,000)NCAA divisionDivision I FBSConferenceBig 12ColorsGold and blueAll-time record790–539–45 (.591)Bowl record17–24 (.415)National finalistPoll era1988Conference championshipsSoCon: 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1958, 1964, 1965, 1967Big East: 1993, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2010, 2011Consensus All-Americans14RivalriesCincinnati (rivalry)Marshall (rivalry)Maryland (rivalry)Penn State (rivalry)Pittsburgh (rivalry)Syracuse (rivalry)Virginia Tech (rivalry)UniformsFight songHail, West VirginiaMascotThe MountaineerMarching bandThe Pride of West VirginiaOutfitterNikeWebsitewvusports.comThe West Virginia Mountaineers football team represents West Virginia University (WVU) in the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) of college football.
Steve SlatonSteve Slaton (born January 4, 1986) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the West Virginia Mountaineers, earning unanimous All-American honors in 2006. He was chosen by the Houston Texans in the third round of the 2008 NFL draft. Slaton also played for the NFL's Miami Dolphins and the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL).Miami DolphinsGeneral informationFoundedAugust 16, 1965 (1965-08-16)StadiumHard Rock StadiumMiami Gardens, FloridaHeadquarteredBaptist Health Training ComplexMiami Gardens, FloridaColorsAqua, orange, white, marine blueFight song"Miami Dolphins No. 1"MascotT.
College footballCollege version of American/Canadian gridiron footballCollege football (French: Football universitaire) is gridiron football that is played by teams of amateur student-athletes at universities and colleges. It was through collegiate competition that gridiron football first gained popularity in the United States. Like gridiron football generally, college football is most popular in the United States and Canada.
QuarterbackThe quarterback (QB) is a position in gridiron football who is a member of the offensive side of the ball and usually lines up directly behind the offensive line. In modern American football, the quarterback is usually considered the leader of the offense, and is often responsible for calling the play in the huddle. The quarterback also touches the ball on almost every offensive play, and is almost always the offensive player that throws forward passes.
National Football LeagueProfessional American football leagueThe National Football League (NFL) is a professionalAmerican football league in the United States. Composed of 32 teams, it is divided equally between the American Football Conference (AFC) and the National Football Conference (NFC). The NFL is one of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada and the highest professional level of American football in the world.2009 NFL draftThe 2009 NFL draft was the 74th annual meeting of National Football League (NFL) franchises to select newly eligible football players. The draft took place at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, New York, on April 25 and 26, 2009. The draft consisted of two rounds on the first day, starting at 4:00 pm EDT, and five rounds on the second day, starting at 10:00 am EDT.Canadian Football LeagueProfessional Canadian football leagueThe Canadian Football League (CFL; French: Ligue canadienne de football, LCF) is a professionalCanadian football league in Canada. It comprises nine teams divided into two divisions, with four teams in the East Division and five in the West Division. The CFL is the highest professional level of Canadian football and is headquartered in Toronto.
Gridiron footballGridiron football ( GRID-eye-ərn) is a family of team sports derived from rugby football (and football, by extension) primarily played in the United States and Canada. American football, which uses 11 players, is the version played in the United States and the best known form of gridiron football worldwide, while Canadian football, which uses 12 players, predominates in Canada.
NCAA Division I Football Bowl SubdivisionTop level of college football in the USThe NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS), also known as Division I-A, is the highest level of college football in the United States. The FBS consists of the largest schools in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). As of the 2025 season, there are 10 conferences and 138 schools in FBS. College football is one of the most popular spectator sports throughout much of the United States.Washington CommandersGeneral informationFoundedJuly 9, 1932 (1932-07-09)StadiumNorthwest StadiumLandover, MarylandHeadquarteredAshburn, VirginiaColorsBurgundy, gold, white, blackFight song"Hail to the Commanders"MascotMajor TuddyWebsitecommanders.comPersonnelOwnerJosh HarrisGeneral managerAdam PetersHead coachDan QuinnPresidentMark ClouseNicknamesThe Burgundy and GoldThe 'Skins (as the Redskins)The Over-the-Hill Gang (1970s)The Fun Bunch (1980s receiving group)The Hogs (1980s offensive line)Team historyBoston Braves (1932)Boston Redskins (1933–1936)Washington Redskins (1937–2019)Washington Football Team (2020–2021)Washington Commanders (2022–present)Home fieldsBraves Field (1932)Fenway Park (1933–1936)Griffith Stadium (1937–1960)RFK Stadium (1961–1996)Northwest Stadium (1997–present)New Stadium at RFK Campus (c. 2030)League / conference affiliationsNational Football League (1932–present) Eastern Division (1933–1949)American Conference (1950–1952)Eastern Conference (1953–1969) Capitol Division (1967–1969)National Football Conference (1970–present) NFC East (1970–present)ChampionshipsLeague championships: 5Pre-merger NFL championships: 21937, 1942Super Bowl championships: 31982 (XVII), 1987 (XXII), 1991 (XXVI)Conference championships: 5NFC: 1972, 1982, 1983, 1987, 1991Division championships: 15NFL Eastern: 1936, 1937, 1940, 1942, 1943, 1945NFC East: 1972, 1983, 1984, 1987, 1991, 1999, 2012, 2015, 2020Playoff appearances (26)1936, 1937, 1940, 1942, 1943, 1945, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1976, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1986, 1987, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1999, 2005, 2007, 2012, 2015, 2020, 2024OwnersGeorge Preston Marshall (1932–1965)Edward Bennett Williams (1965–1979)Jack Kent Cooke (1979–1997)John Kent Cooke (1997–1999)Daniel Snyder (1999–2023)Josh Harris (2023–present)The Washington Commanders are a professional American football team based in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area.Edmonton ElksCanadian Football League teamGeneral informationFounded1949StadiumCommonwealth StadiumHeadquarteredEdmonton, Alberta, CanadaColoursGreen, gold, white MascotNanook and PunterWebsitegoelks.comPersonnelOwnerEstate of Larry ThompsonGeneral managerEd HerveyHead coachMark KilamNicknamesEsks, Eskies (1949–2020)The Double-EThe Evil Empire (1970s–1990s)The Herd (2021–present)Team historyEdmonton Eskimos (1949–2020)Edmonton Football Team/EE Football Team (2020–2021)Edmonton Elks (2022–present)Home fieldsClarke Stadium (1949–1978)Commonwealth Stadium (1978–present)League / conference affiliationsCanadian Football LeagueWest DivisionChampionshipsGrey Cup wins: 14(1954, 1955, 1956, 1975, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1987, 1993, 2003, 2005, 2015)The Edmonton Elks are a professional Canadian football team based in Edmonton.*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.