- Matchup: West Virginia Mountaineers vs TCU Horned Frogs
- Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Venue: Amon G. Carter Stadium, Fort Worth, TX
- Broadcast: ESPN2
- Betting Odds: Horned Frogs favored by 9.5 points
- Over/Under Total: 54.5 points
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The West Virginia Mountaineers (4-3) are set to face the TCU Horned Frogs (3-3) at Amon G. Carter Stadium on Saturday, October 24, 2026. The Mountaineers enter this matchup as 9.5-point underdogs, with an over/under of 54.5 points.
This season, the West Virginia Mountaineers have recorded a 4-3 record. In the latest game, they narrowly triumphed over the Cincinnati Bearcats with a score of 45-42. During that contest, the Mountaineers allowed 233 rushing yards on 40 attempts, averaging 5.8 yards per carry. Additionally, they yielded 389 passing yards on 30 completions out of 22 attempts, achieving a completion rate of 73.3%. Overall, West Virginia ran 79 plays and amassed a total of 598 yards while executing 46 rushes for 134 yards, averaging 2.9 yards per attempt.
Throughout the current season, the Mountaineers have generated 3,480 total yards. They have achieved 11 touchdown passes and 24 rushing touchdowns while turning the ball over 7 times. West Virginia has earned 167 first downs but faced 41 penalties for a total of 340 yards. On average, their offense has produced 272.4 rushing yards, ranking 5th nationally. In terms of scoring, the Mountaineers average 37.6 points per game.
Defensively, West Virginia has given up 2,171 passing yards—ranking them 138th in college football—averaging 310.1 yards surrendered per game with a 67.8% completion rate allowed. Overall, they are yielding an alarming 483.9 yards per game, positioning them at 137th nationally. The Mountaineers have allowed 17 touchdown passes and 12 rushing touchdowns, averaging 4.8 yards per carry and 173.7 rushing yards per game. This season, they have allowed a total of 1,216 rushing yards in 7 games and currently sit at 130th in Division 1 for team defense, allowing an average of 34.0 points per game.
The TCU Horned Frogs come into this game with a 3-3 record. In their previous outing, they secured a victory over the Baylor Bears with a score of 17-6. TCU managed 327 total yards from 66 plays, averaging 5.0 yards per play. Their rushing attack averaged just 1.1 yards per carry, resulting in 33 total rushing yards on 30 attempts. On defense, TCU allowed 54 rushing yards on 34 attempts, averaging 1.6 yards per carry. The Horned Frogs’ secondary held opposing quarterbacks to a completion rate of 41.5%, surrendering 256 passing yards on 22 of 53 completions.
TCU’s offense averages 392.3 yards per game, ranking them 69th in Division 1. They have accumulated 386 yards in penalties from 41 infractions, placing them 75th in D-1. This season, they have averaged 110.0 rushing yards per game with a total of 660 rushing yards. The Horned Frogs have thrown 5 interceptions and lost 4 fumbles, garnering 122 first downs. Scorewise, TCU ranks 95th nationally, averaging 24.0 points per game. They have recorded 1,694 passing yards, averaging 282.3 passing yards per game, positioning them at 20th in college football.
Defensively, TCU is allowing just 12.2 points per game, ranking 3rd in college football. They have surrendered a total of 552 rushing yards (92.0 yards per game) and 6 rushing touchdowns. Through the air, they have given up 2 touchdowns along with an average of 172.2 passing yards per game, ranking 23rd in Division 1. The Horned Frogs have been solid on defense, as evidenced by their 366 plays faced, which ranks them 15th in Division 1. Their defensive unit has recovered 5 fumbles and made 3 interceptions during the season, allowing a total of 73 points so far.
Who will prevail in the Mountaineers vs. Horned Frogs matchup?
Recommendation: Take the Mountaineers +9.5
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