driving force behind the Nehlen era resurgence, putting the Mountaineers on the national map with memorable wins and clutch performances…
Jeff Hostetler’s name is etched into West Virginia’s gridiron lore. A transfer from Penn State in the early 1980s, Hostetler became a driving force behind the Nehlen era resurgence, putting the Mountaineers on the national map with memorable wins and clutch performances. His presence on the roster brought credibility and excitement — and he rewarded fans with heroics.
After his collegiate career, Hostetler went on to a 15-season NFL career, most notably with the New York Giants, where he stepped in during their 1990 season and led them to a *Super Bowl XXV* triumph. He remains one of the few WVU alumni to claim NFL glory as a starting quarterback. [1]
Over the years, his ties to Morgantown never faded. He has long been involved in philanthropy and community work through the Hoss Foundation, and has made major contributions to WVU Medicine Children’s hospital. The Hostetler name has become synonymous with giving back and building infrastructure for the next generation. [2]
Now, his return to WVU’s football operation marks a full-circle moment. He’s not coming back as a player, or even as a coach — but as a leader charged with shaping culture, logistics, operations, and the behind-the-scenes framework that supports on-field success.
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Mountaineer Nation Erupts: Jeff Hostetler Returns to Lead WVU Football as Director of Football Operations
*MORGANTOWN, WV* — In a move that has sent shockwaves throughout college football and Mountaineer Nation alike, WVU legend and former NFL Super Bowl–winning quarterback *Jeff “Hoss” Hostetler* is slated to return to *Morgantown* in a monumental role: *Director of Football Operations* for West Virginia University’s football program.
The announcement was made official today in a surprise press release from WVU Athletics, confirming that Hoss will assume a pivotal off‑the‑field leadership position — steering the administrative, operational, and strategic aspects of the football program. To fans who watched him light up Mountaineer Field years ago, this signals a homecoming of immense symbolism: the return of a beloved figure to shape the next era of WVU football.
A Legacy That Runs Deep
