MORGANTOWN, West Virginia – West Virginia University and Learfield, Inc., the media rights holder for WVU athletics radio broadcasts, have agreed to a one-year contract extension with radio flagship WVTheTorch.com for the 2025-2026 season. Read More: WVU-Learfield Extend Partnership with Flagship WV The Torch Through 2025-2026.

WVTheTorch.com and WVSportsNation.com are both owned by the John Fredericks Media Network (JFMN).

The agreement grants JFMN exclusive rights to broadcast live WVU football, men’s and women’s basketball, and baseball across nine affiliate radio signals in the greater Morgantown market.

Radio Network Coverage

The following stations are owned and operated by WV The Torch.com:

• WGYE 102.7 FM & 95.3 FM – Morgantown WV, Mannington WV
• WMMN AM 920 & 95.7 FM – Fairmont WV, North Central WV, Wheeling WV
• WHTI 105.7 FM – Clarksburg WV
• WZST 100.9 FM – Morgantown WV
• WBKE AM 1490 & 98.3 FM – Morgantown WV, Fairmont WV, Grafton WV, Marion
• WRLF 94.3 FM – Morgantown WV, North Central WV, Fairmont WV, Marion, WV

All games will also stream live on the WV The Torch mobile app.

Pittsburgh Market Coverage

JFMN will also carry WVU football games on its Pittsburgh affiliates:

• WJFG-AM 1480, 107.5 FM – Pittsburgh, PA
• WJFA-AM 910, 98.7 FM – Pittsburgh, PA

The Rich Rodriguez 2.0 era kicks off August 30 when WVU hosts Robert Morris. Broadcast times are available at WVTheTorch.com.

Leadership Commentary

Anne Fredericks, CEO of JFMN, praised the partnership: 

“We’re thrilled to serve as West Virginia University’s flagship radio network this coming year. We are  deeply invested in the community and the university, with significant investments in grassroots outreach and top-tier broadcast infrastructure.”

Fredericks added, “Our nine regional signals, combined with our state-of-the-art mobile app and WVSportsNation.com – our dedicated WVU athletics news outlet – deliver unmatched quality and reach to Mountaineer fans everywhere. We’re expecting an exciting season under Coach Rodriguez’s return, plus strong showings in basketball. And 2026 will be the year WVU baseball makes it to Omaha. We’re honored to be part of WVU’s continued athletic success.”

Looking Ahead

This partnership represents a significant commitment to bringing WVU athletics to fans across West Virginia and beyond. With comprehensive coverage spanning from Morgantown to Pittsburgh, Mountaineer supporters will have unprecedented access to their favorite teams. The collaboration between WVU, Learfield, and JFMN ensures that the university’s athletic programs receive the broadcast platform they deserve. As the 2025-2026 season approaches, this agreement positions WVU athletics for enhanced visibility and fan engagement throughout the region.

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