WVU’s Defense Is Heading for a MASSIVE Shakeup!

WVU Football fall camp is here, and the biggest questions surrounding Zac Alley’s defense are finally taking center stage! Today, we break down the five defensive storylines that could define West Virginia’s 2026 season, including the biggest position battles, the players fighting for starting jobs and the difficult decisions Alley must make before Week 1. Then, we reveal our complete WVU defensive depth-chart projection, going three and four players deep at every position. Who starts? Which newcomers could immediately earn major roles? Where are the biggest concerns—and could this defense become one of the Big 12’s biggest surprises?