But what happens in the post-Hawkins era of WVU football is what I find most intriguing about the current quarterback room. The Mountaineers have sophomore Scotty Fox Jr. back, who has started a handful of games and has the skill set to be a quality Power Four starter. But they also have three true freshmen — Jyron Hughley, Wyatt Walker Brown, and John Johnson III — whom they are excited about. 3 and perhaps position himself to be the backup in 2027, assuming Hawkins balls out and prompts Scotty Fox to transfer. Hughley is much closer to Scotty Fox and Max Brown than most realize.