Final Result and Key Performer
The West Virginia Mountaineers claimed a 24-20 victory over the TCU Horned Frogs on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas. In front of a crowd of 36,216 fans, the visiting Mountaineers capitalized on a decisive fourth-quarter drive to secure the win.
Michael Hawkins Jr. was the catalyst for the final score, connecting with Cam Cook on a 13-yard touchdown pass that put the game away, followed by a successful kick from Jack Cassidy. This result improves West Virginia's record to 5-3, while TCU falls to 3-4.
First Half Development
The game featured a tight exchange of scoring in the opening thirty minutes. Jack Cassidy kicked a 54-yard field goal to give West Virginia an early 3-0 lead. TCU responded quickly as Ka'Morreun Pimpton caught a six-yard pass from Jaden Craig, with Nate McCashland's kick making the score 7-3 in favor of the Horned Frogs.
In the second quarter, Michael Hawkins Jr. rushed for a two-yard touchdown, tying the game at 10-10 after Cassidy's extra point. TCU then took a momentary lead with a 39-yard field goal by McCashland, which was erased when Hawkins Jr. added another two-yard rushing touchdown. The halftime score was 10-10, setting the stage for a high-stakes second half.
Third Quarter Surge
The third quarter saw significant momentum shifts. Nate McCashland struck first for TCU with a 37-yard field goal, putting the home team up 13-10. However, West Virginia answered with a 36-yard rushing touchdown by Michael Hawkins Jr., extending their lead to 17-13 after the extra point.
