Agbo Transfer Sees Versatile Role at West Virginia
West Virginia redshirt senior offensive lineman Malik Agbo has played 113 snaps this season but is not expected to start Saturday against Texas Tech.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Football
Malik Agbo, a redshirt senior offensive lineman who transferred to West Virginia from Texas before the 2025 season, has played 113 snaps this year. He is not expected to start when West Virginia plays Texas Tech on Saturday.
Why it matters
Agbo's role reflects how West Virginia has used a versatile lineman across multiple positions this season. His snap count and positional flexibility shape how the Mountaineers manage their offensive line rotation.
Agbo has logged 113 snaps this season, down from 182 last season, with 80 of those coming over the past two games against Cincinnati and TCU. The reasons for his reduced role and the expected starter for Saturday have not been reported.
The players
Malik Agbo
Agbo is a redshirt senior offensive lineman who was a four-star prospect coming out of high school and began his college career at Texas.
Rich Rodriguez
Rodriguez is the head coach of West Virginia's football program, which runs the offense Agbo plays in.
The details
Agbo, listed at 6-foot-4 and 301 pounds, spent three seasons at Texas, where he played tackle and guard and served as a jumbo tight end. At West Virginia he has lined up at left tackle, right tackle and as an inline tight end under head coach Rich Rodriguez.
Timeline
2025 season: Agbo transfers to West Virginia and plays 182 snaps.
Current 2026 season: Agbo logs 113 snaps, including 80 in the last two games.
Saturday: West Virginia plays Texas Tech, and Agbo is not expected to start.
Season Trajectory
Agbo's path illustrates how the NCAA transfer portal has enabled experienced players to relocate for larger roles, a pattern that now shapes depth charts across Big 12 programs. His usage at West Virginia shows how versatile linemen are deployed as college teams rebuild their rosters each season.
Fantasy and depth-chart watchers should note that Agbo's reduced starting role could shift West Virginia's offensive line rotation for Saturday's game. Readers tracking the Mountaineers should expect changes in how the line is grouped against Texas Tech.
The takeaway
Agbo's career path shows how a versatile lineman can rebuild his value after a transfer by playing multiple positions. For fans, his snap totals offer a useful indicator of how West Virginia is distributing playing time on the line.
What happens next
West Virginia plays Texas Tech on Saturday, the next scheduled event tied to Agbo's role.
Further reading
For more on the team's roster and game schedule, see Football coverage for Morgantown.
Source note: This article includes information reported by On3.
