We're kicking off our EDGE analysis series — our breakdown of every team on the West Virginia schedule, starting with the opener: Coastal Carolina. The EDGE framework: Exodus (who left), Dudes (who's back), Gains (who they added), Expectations (what the vibes are heading into the season). AdvertisementAdvertisement Advertisement.redcircle-link:link { color: #ea404d; text-decoration: none; } .redcircle-link:hover { color: #ea404d; } .redcircle-link:active { color: #ea404d; } .redcircle-link:visited { color: #ea404d; }Powered by RedCircleIn this episodeCoastal Carolina's 2025 season in review — a 6-7 team that got outscored 243-31 by opponents with winning records and couldn't stop the runThe coaching overhaul — new head coach Ryan Beard came in from Missouri State and brought his whole staff, including offensive coordinator Nick Petrino. If you're interested in sponsoring West By Pod, drop us a line at contact@thesmokingmusket.com. .redcircle-link:link { color: #ea404d; text-decoration: none; } .redcircle-link:hover { color: #ea404d; } .redcircle-link:active { color: #ea404d; } .redcircle-link:visited { color: #ea404d; }AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementPowered by RedCircle.redcircle-link:link { color: #ea404d; text-decoration: none; } .redcircle-link:hover { color: #ea404d; } .redcircle-link:active { color: #ea404d; } .redcircle-link:visited { color: #ea404d; }Powered by RedCircle Subscribe Now!