The Gold and Blue Nation Podcast

WVU in the College World Series Preview

West Virginia baseball makes its first-ever trip to Omaha later this week, taking on Troy in the first game of the 2026 College World Series.
On this episode of The Gold and Blue Nation Podcast, presented by Mountain State Oral and Facial Surgery, hosts Nick Farrell and Cody Nespor preview the Mountaineers' trip to the College World Series.

Country Roads, Take Me to Omaha

For the first time ever, West Virginia baseball is heading to Omaha. The Mountaineers clinched their first College World Series berth with a 17-1 win over Cal Poly to win the Morgantown Super Regional on Saturday.
On this episode of The Gold and Blue Nation Podcast, presented by Mountain State Oral and Facial Surgery, hosts Ryan Decker and Cody Nespor share their reactions from the Morgantown Super Regional and preview the Mountaineers' trip to Omaha.

2026 Morgantown Regional Preview

For the first time since 2019, West Virginia baseball is hosting NCAA Tournament games. The No. 16 national seed, the Mountaineers will host Wake Forest, Kentucky and Binghamton for the 2026 Morgantown Regional beginning on Friday. 
On this episode of The Gold and Blue Nation Podcast, presented by Mountain State Oral and Facial Surgery, hosts Ryan Decker and Cody Nespor share their thoughts on the Morgantown Regional and WVU's chances to advance to a third straight Super Regional.

GBN Podcast: All-Big 12 Honorees and West Virginia's Path to a Conference Championship

West Virginia baseball landed four players on the All-Big 12 First Team, headlined by Big 12 Pitcher of the Year Maxx Yehl. The Mountaineers begin play in the Big 12 Tournament in the quarterfinal round on Thursday evening.
On this episode of The Gold and Blue Nation Podcast, presented by Mountain State Oral and Facial Surgery, hosts Nick Farrell and Cody Nespor share their thoughts on West Virginia's representation on the Big 12 baseball all-conference team and West Virginia's path to a potential Big 12 Tournament championship.

West Virginia Comes Back to Beat TCU on Senior Day

No. 9 West Virginia baseball honored 10 seniors in a pregame ceremony before coming from behind to beat TCU, 6-4, in the team’s regular season finale at Kendrick Family Ballpark on Saturday afternoon
On this episode of The Gold and Blue Nation Podcast, presented by Mountain State Oral and Facial Surgery, hosts Cody Nespor and Sydney Cariel share their rapid reactions to the weekend's action.

WVU Baseball Comfortably Sweeps Kansas State

No. 18 West Virginia baseball dominated Kansas State in all three games of the weekend, comfortably sweeping the Wildcats at Kendrick Family Ballpark. Plus, MLB Network's Jon Morosi shares his thoughts on the Mountaineers.
On this episode of The Gold and Blue Nation Podcast, presented by Mountain State Oral and Facial Surgery, hosts Ryan Decker and Cody Nespor share their rapid reactions to the weekend's action.

Mike Rooney returns to talk Big 12 Baseball

D1Baseball.com and ESPN college baseball analyst Mike Rooney makes his fourth appearance on the Gold and Blue Nation Podcast. During this visit with host Ryan Decker, Rooney gives a status report on the Big 12 Conference, weighs in on WVU baseball's recent play and discusses the Mountaineers sophomore star, Gavin Kelly. 
The Gold and Blue Nation Podcast is presented by Mountain State Oral and Facial Surgery. 

Pitching strained, WVU Baseball Drops Series at Cincinnati

No. 12 West Virginia baseball lost at Cincinnati, 7-5, on Sunday, dropping the weekend series against the Bearcats. On this episode of The Gold and Blue Nation Podcast, presented by Mountain State Oral and Facial Surgery, hosts Cody Nespor and Sydney Cariel share their rapid reactions to the weekend's action.

WVU Baseball Flirts With No Hitter, Beats Houston in Series Finale

No. 15 West Virginia baseball defeated Houston 7-3 on Sunday to take the weekend series from the Cougars. On this episode of The Gold and Blue Nation Podcast, presented by Mountain State Oral and Facial Surgery, hosts Cody Nespor and Sydney Cariel share their rapid reactions to the team's series victory.

Recapping the 2026 Gold-Blue Spring Festival

Spring ball is in the books for WVU football, which is entering year two under head coach Rich Rodriguez. On this episode of The Gold and Blue Nation Podcast, presented by Mountain State Oral and Facial Surgery, hosts Nick Farrell and Sydney Cariel share their rapid reactions to the team's annual spring scrimmage.