This search could get very interesting thanks to a couple of West Virginians who figure to get consideration and could have strong support.

Former West Virginia head coach Neal Brown gave a parting message after the program's surprising decision to fire him

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (KDKA) -- West Virginia University Vice President and Director of Athletics Wren Baker announced on Sunday that the school has parted ways with head football coach Neal Brown after six seasons.

West Virginia fired football coach Neal Brown after he went 37-35 in six seasons, including a 6-6 mark during the 2024 season:

West Virginia fired coach Neal Brown on Sunday, one day after the Mountaineers were routed 52-15 by Texas Tech. West Virginia went 6-6 this season, including 5-4 in Big 12 play. Brown was 37-35 in six seasons with the Mountaineers.

West Virginia is set to fire sixth-year coach Neal Brown, the school announced on Sunday. Brown's ouster comes on the heels of a devastating 52-15 loss at Texas Tech to drop the Mountaineers to 6-6 on the season and Brown to 37-35 overall in Morgantown.

West Virginia is entering the market for a new head coach. And a Penn State assistant coach could reportedly be in the running for the Mountaineers’ opening. Penn State offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki “expects to interview” for West Virginia’s head coaching opening,

West Virginia football fired head coach Neal Brown nearly 24 hours after losing to Texas Tech. The Mountaineers appear to be moving swiftly with interviewing candidates following his dismissal. The university is planning to speak with Penn State offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki,

According to Mike Asti of the Sports Now Network, West Virginia is expected to interview Penn State offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki for the head coaching vacancy. The Nittan

It doesn’t say Kotelnicki is scheduled to or will interview. It says he “expects” to interview. Not to question Kotelnicki’s candidacy, but that