In a move that has stirred up the college football coaching carousel, Anthony Becht, current head coach of the United Football League's St. Louis Battlehawks, threw his hat into the ring for the West Virginia head coaching job. ESPN's Adam Schefter brought the news to the forefront, reporting Becht's engagement in the interview process, a twist in a search thought to be whittled down to a trio of candidates, as per details from Voice of Motown.

Becht's coaching resume—albeit less conventional than some—is not devoid of success. After rising from the high school ranks in Florida where he coached as an offensive coordinator. Becht made a name for himself in the UFL with a commendable 14-6 record, according to Voice of Motown. Further sweetening his profile, he led the Battlehawks to a playoff appearance in the most recent season.

The UFL is known for its season-by-season coaching contracts, which grants Becht, and others like him, the leeway to explore opportunities during the off-period without severing ties with the league. Quoting the Wolf and Luke Show, FOX 2 Now reported that Becht was "interested in talking about any job," including West Virginia's. Following the announcement of a bowl game, the Mountaineers are set to proceed with Chad Scott as interim head coach as they conclude their 2024 campaign.

While the college job is in the spotlight, the NFL also appears to be in the mix. Schefter has shared that Becht has "received inquiries" regarding NFL coaching positions, yet, specific details about interested teams or the nature of these roles are not immediately clear. This development comes as the UFL gears up for its 2025 season, starting in late March, with preparations anticipated to begin in February or early March, as indicated by FOX 2 Now.

The trajectory of Becht's career mirrors a trend of coaches climbing through varied echelons of football: from high school sideline savancy in Florida to the prospect of leading a major college football program—or potentially, taking strategic charge in the NFL. His son Rocco's progression to playing at Iowa State stands as a storyline that ties back to Becht's formative coaching days at Wiregrass Ranch, further recounted by Sports Illustrated.