Could West Virginia really start the 2026 season 6-1? College football expert Phil Steele believes the Mountaineers are favored in six of their first seven games, and if he's right, Rich Rodriguez could have WVU back in the Big 12 race much sooner than most people expected. In today's show, we break down Steele's game-by-game outlook, why the early schedule sets up so well for West Virginia, the biggest obstacles standing in the way, and what a fast start could mean for the rest of the season. Is 6-1 realistic? Or is this simply too optimistic? Let me know your prediction for WVU's record through the first seven games in the comments below! 🔹 Subscribe for daily West Virginia football coverage, recruiting, transfer portal news, game analysis, and Big 12 updates.