PREDICTION- Josh Pate Predicts WVU’s Backfield Will Break College Football

Josh Pate just made one of the wildest predictions of the 2026 college football offseason: WVU could have three different 1,000-yard rushers! With Rich Rodriguez rebuilding his signature rushing attack around Cam Cook, Michael Hawkins Jr., Amari Latimer and a deep group of explosive weapons, could West Virginia actually produce 3,000 rushing yards from three different players? We break down Pate’s bold prediction, identify the three Mountaineers most capable of reaching the milestone and explain why WVU’s offense could terrorize the Big 12 this season. If Pate’s prediction becomes reality, somebody better send that Chalice of Supremacy to Morgantown! Subscribe for daily WVU football coverage, recruiting news and Big 12 analysis.