A Decisive Fourth-Quarter Drive
The West Virginia Mountaineers secured a 24-20 victory over the TCU Horned Frogs on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth. The game’s momentum shifted decisively in the fourth quarter when Michael Hawkins Jr. connected with Cam Cook on a 13-yard passing touchdown. This play, followed by the Jack Cassidy kick, extended the visitor’s lead to 24-20.
TCU failed to answer in the final period, scoring zero points in the fourth quarter, which sealed the outcome for the Mountaineers. The attendance at the venue was 36,216 fans.
Back-and-Forth First Half
The contest was tight from the opening kickoff. Jack Cassidy opened the scoring for West Virginia with a 54-yard field goal in the first quarter. TCU responded quickly as Jaden Craig found Ka'Morreun Pimpton for a six-yard passing touchdown, with the Nate McCashland kick giving the home team a 7-3 lead.
In the second quarter, Michael Hawkins Jr. ran for a two-yard touchdown to put West Virginia back in front 10-7. However, TCU tied the game at 10-10 with a 39-yard field goal by McCashland before halftime. The first half saw the teams trade possessions evenly, leaving the score level as they headed to the locker room.