West Virginia Mountaineers vs TCU Horned Frogs
West Virginia Mountaineers3-3
TCU Horned Frogs2-3Two Big 12 teams on losing streaks meet at Amon G. Carter Stadium on Saturday, Oct 24, 12:00 PM ET. TCU's defense has been the story of its season; West Virginia's offense has been the story of its collapse.
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- TCU is the favorite at -1567, with West Virginia at -1567
- West Virginia is 3-3, TCU is 2-3, both riding losing streaks into a Big 12 conference game
- Recent meetings have been split, with TCU winning the last matchup 23-17 at West Virginia in 2025
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Market and Community Signal
The fair price in the markets is -1567 for TCU and -1567 for West Virginia. On BettorEdge, you post the odds you want and trade peer-to-peer with no house vig baked in. Head to the board and name your price.
Form and Scoring
West Virginia looked like a threat early, winning its first three games and averaging 36.3 points per game in 2026, but it has dropped three straight, including a 31-52 home loss to Arizona most recently. TCU is 2-3, on a two-game skid of its own, but its defense has allowed just 13.4 points per game this season, the sharpest figure between these two teams. The Horned Frogs have held opponents to 15, 7, 7, 21, and 17 points across their five games. West Virginia's offense has averaged 36.3 points per game, but its last three opponents have averaged over 46 points against it.
Recent Meetings
These programs have met six times in the last eight seasons, splitting the results evenly at three wins apiece. TCU won the most recent matchup, 23-17 at Milan Puskar Stadium in October 2025. The two most recent games have been decided by single digits, with both the 2022 meeting (TCU 41-31, margin 10) and the 2021 meeting (WVU 29-17, margin 12) decided by more than nine points. Saturday is at Amon G. Carter Stadium, where West Virginia won 24-21 in 2023 and 29-17 in 2021.
How the Game Sets Up
TCU's defensive numbers are legitimately impressive, and West Virginia is coming in cold after three straight losses, but the Mountaineers' offense has the scoring volume to make this interesting if the Frogs' defense has any soft spots. The line is steep on the TCU side, which creates real value questions. If you think West Virginia can put points on the board and keep it within a possession or two, the fair price in the markets is -1567. Set your own number on BettorEdge and see who takes the other side.
How to play it
TCU's defense makes it a reasonable favorite at home, but -1567 is a significant price to pay for a team that is 2-3 and on a two-game skid. West Virginia at -1567 is the side with value if you believe their offense can perform closer to its season average. Post your number on BettorEdge and let the market come to you.
2026 season so far
Every result both teams have posted this season, with scoring averages.
- vs Coastal CarolinaW 31-24
- vs UT MartinW 52-7
- vs VirginiaW 38-27
- vs Oklahoma StateL 24-41
- at Iowa StateL 42-45
- vs ArizonaL 31-52
Went 4-8 in 2025. Current streak: L3.
- vs North CarolinaL 10-15
- vs GramblingW 63-7
- vs Arkansas StateW 31-7
- at UCFL 13-21
- vs BYUL 10-17
Went 9-4 in 2025. Current streak: L2.
Matchup history
West Virginia Mountaineers and TCU Horned Frogs last played on Saturday, Oct 25, 2025, when the TCU Horned Frogs won 23–17. Over the last 6 meetings: West Virginia Mountaineers 4, TCU Horned Frogs 2.
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Preseason scouting report
West Virginia Mountaineers
- Although the starting QB from last season returns, Oklahoma transfer Michael Hawkins Jr. is expected to start (Only 2 games played in 2025; 783 yards, 3 TDs, 2 INTs in 2024)
- Starting RB from last season is gone. Jacksonville State transfer Cam Cook is expected to start (1,659 yards - Best in FBS, 16 TDs)
- All three starting WRs and starting TE are gone. Expected starters at WR are returner Jaden Bray (95 yards), USC transfer Prince Strachan (1 REC, 25 yards in 2025; 304 yards, 1 TD with Boise State in 2024), and Troy transfer DJ Epps (512 yards, 5 TDs)
- Returning two starting offensive lineman
TCU Horned Frogs
- New offensive coordinator in Gordon Sammis (UConn Interim Head Coach & Former offensive coordinator - 2024)
- Starting QB from last season is gone. Harvard transfer Jaden Craig (2,869 yards, 25 TDs, 7 INTs)
- Jeremy Payne returns at RB after a sophomore season of 623 yards and 5 TDs
- Top player in terms of receiving yards is gone, with the top returner being Jordan Dwyer (730 yards, 7 TDs)
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Frequently asked questions
What time does West Virginia Mountaineers vs TCU Horned Frogs start?+
West Virginia Mountaineers at TCU Horned Frogs kicks off Saturday, Oct 24, 12:00 PM ET at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Start times are listed in Eastern; check your own zone if you are watching from elsewhere.
Who is favored in West Virginia Mountaineers vs TCU Horned Frogs?+
The West Virginia Mountaineers are favored at -1567 on the moneyline in prediction markets. Prices move as money comes in, and on BettorEdge you can set your own number on either side.
What is the spread for West Virginia Mountaineers vs TCU Horned Frogs?+
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What are West Virginia and TCU's records in 2026?+
The West Virginia Mountaineers are 3-3 and the TCU Horned Frogs are 2-3 this season. West Virginia is scoring 36.3 points a game and allowing 32.7; TCU is scoring 25.4 and allowing 13.4.
When did West Virginia and TCU last play?+
They last met on Saturday, Oct 25, 2025, when TCU Horned Frogs won 23-17 at Milan Puskar Stadium. Over the last 6 meetings in the past 8 seasons, West Virginia has won 4 and TCU 2.
What is the "community lean" on this game?+
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When do the lines lock?+
Markets lock at kickoff, Saturday, Oct 24, 12:00 PM ET. Prices move as money comes in beforehand, so the community lean and the best number can shift right up until the game starts.
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