The Mountaineers continued their success under Spears in posting subsequent one-loss seasons in 1923 (7–1–1) and in 1924 (8–1), with Spears departing the program for Minnesota thereafter. Ira Errett Rodgers replaced Spears and the Mountaineers posted an 8–1 record in 1925. After a 6–4 finish in 1926 and a 2–4–3 record in 1927, the program produced an 8–2 finish in 1928.
The Mountaineers continued their success under Spears, achieving consecutive one-loss seasons in 1923 (7–1–1) and 1924 (8–1). After Spears' departure for Minnesota, Ira Errett Rodgers took over the program and led them to an 8–1 record in 1925. Following a 6–4 finish in 1926 and a 2–4–3 record in 1927, the team finished with an 8–2 record in 1928.