West Virginia Football Bringing Back the Gloss Helmets
The Mountaineers are bringing back the beloved glossy Flying WV helmets for the 2025–26 season, a look last seen during Rodriguez’s first tenure and worn by legends like Pat White, Steve Slaton, and Geno Smith. The change marks a move away from the matte finishes introduced in 2013, answering the prayers of Mountaineer faithful who've long wanted these classic lids back in the mix.
Whether the glossy helmet becomes the team’s full-time primary is still unknown. There’s no word yet on the fate of the matte gold and white options either. But one thing is clear: this is a massive W for fans craving the visual identity that defined WVU’s most electric era.
The revival of the glossy helmet is just the latest in a string of throwback moves for West Virginia. This past spring, the program introduced new uniforms with shoulder stripes reminiscent of the early 2000s, evoking memories of the Pat White-Tavon Austin era. They even brought back the iconic double stripe on the pants, a nod to the Don Nehlen days.
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