WVU RB Tye Edwards Voices Frustration, Creates Concern About Status Moving Forward

The lack of production from running backs is a big part of the WVU offense has struggled so much in recent weeks. After it appeared as if transfer Tye Edwards would be able to fill the role left behind by the injured Jahiem White as West Virginia’s featured back, the injury bug struck the Mountaineers again.

Edwards, who gashed Pitt for 141 yards and three touchdowns, missed WVU’s next two games against Kansas and Utah and then played sparingly at BYU – he ran for only two yards on two carries after returning from a hip pointer injury.

There’s now reason to wonder about his status moving forward. Even though a week off during the bye could allow West Virginia to get healthier as they try to build a win streak, it’s possible Edwards knows his prognosis moving forward isn’t promising no matter what. He even alluded to that being the case with a Wednesday norming post on social media.

“I just want to play ball man,” said Edwards, causing concern fans to send their well wishes and support to the MVP of the Backyard Brawl.

I just want to play ball man 🤦🏾‍♂️🙏🏾

— Tye Edwards (@Tiedd2x) October 8, 2025

Because make no mistake, the Mountaineers desperately need Edwards on the field. Knowing White is out for the season after having surgery on his torn ACL, the running back room needs Edwards and the WVU offense needs a running back to take the pressure off the quarterback from having to be the driving force of the ground game.

WVU running back Tye Edwards runs for a big gain against Pitt in the 2025 Backyard Brawl. (WVSN photo by Kelsie LeRose)

WVU running back Tye Edwards scores one of his three touchdowns against Pitt in the 2025 Backyard Brawl. (WVSN photo by Kelsie LeRose)

In just two games played this season, Edwards has 143 yards on 27 attempts for an average of 5.3 yards per touch. That’s in contrast to Clay Ash, who has only 102 yards on 37 carries for an average of 2.8 yards from time in all six games, or freshman Diore Hubbard and his average of 3.6 yards per rush and 109 yards in total.

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