West Virginia retires quarterback Pat White’s No. 5 jersey in a ceremony held before kickoff of the Mountaineers’ season opener against Coastal Carolina. The school honors White, a record-setting passer and runner, with the No. 5 designation permanently set aside.
The outlets describe a full-circle moment for White’s legacy, dating back to his standout career at West Virginia about two decades ago. Yahoo Sports notes the crowd participates with white T-shirts and jerseys, while West Virginia players wear white road jerseys and matching pants, echoing the uniform combination used during a prior honor event for White in his final home game. The ceremony timing and on-field presentation are consistent across reports.
Both sources frame the event as a formal retirement of White’s jersey number, emphasizing the recognition of his achievements by the program and the ceremonial details around the game.
