Football Founded in 1898
West Virginia Wesleyan established football as a pre-college seminary sport, one of the oldest continuously-playing programs in Appalachia
What this program never forgets
Most weeks vanish. These didn’t.
2020
Bobcat Mascot Re-adoption
The Bobcat, a historic 20th-century Wesleyan mascot, was formally re-adopted in 2020 to honor the school's heritage
Moment of the year · 2026
Won 31-13 vs Post
Week 1 of 2026. The single game that defined the season.
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Conference
Mountain East standing · 2026
7th in the Mountain East
West Virginia Wesleyan University is 7th of 11 in the Mountain East at 3-4. The path to the title is steep — the focus is on playoff positioning and rivalry wins.
| # | Program | Record |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Liberty | 5-1 |
| 2 | Charleston (WV) | 4-2 |
| 3 | Wheeling | 4-2 |
| 4 | Concord | 4-3 |
| 5 | Fairmont State | 3-3 |
| 6 | Frostburg State | 3-3 |
| 7 | West Virginia Wesleyan | 3-4 |
| 8 | West Virginia State | 2-4 |
| – | Alderson-Broaddus | 0-0 |
| – | Notre Dame College | 0-0 |
| 11 | Glenville State | 0-6 |
Cultural identity
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