Former West Virginia star running back Noel Devine is returning to the Mountaineer family, this time in a coaching role. According to reports from Football Scoop and Matt Zenitz, Devine is set to join head coach Rich Rodriguez’s staff as an offensive analyst.
Devine, 36, is a West Virginia football icon and one of the most electrifying players in the program’s history. During his time with the Mountaineers from 2007 to 2010, Devine
amassed 4,315 rushing yards, making him the third all-time leading rusher for the school. He also scored 29 touchdowns, ranking sixth all-time, and still holds WVU’s record for all-purpose yards with 5,761.
A celebrated figure in Morgantown, Devine was inducted into the West Virginia Athletics Hall of Fame, cementing his legacy as one of the program’s all-time greats. Known for his game-changing speed and elusiveness, Devine became a household name during a golden era of Mountaineer football.
Rodriguez, who coached Devine during the early years of his WVU tenure, has expressed a commitment to bringing familiar faces back to elevate the program. Devine’s role as an offensive analyst will focus on supporting the development of running backs and assisting in the offensive game-planning process.
This move not only brings a beloved figure back to Morgantown but also underscores Rodriguez’s intent to reinvigorate the program with experienced and passionate football minds.
Devine’s return is expected to have an immediate impact, especially as WVU looks to revitalize its offense. Fans and players alike will no doubt be inspired by the presence of a Mountaineer legend who understands what it takes to succeed on the field.
With Rich Rodriguez at the helm and Noel Devine on the staff, the Mountaineers appear poised to reclaim their place among college football’s elite.