WVU Football
West Virginia Mountaineers vs. TCU Horned Frogs: Stats, Props Preview
The West Virginia Mountaineers travel to Fort Worth to face the TCU Horned Frogs at Amon G. Carter Stadium on October 24, 2026, with a 12:00 p.m. ET kickoff. Oddsmakers currently list the host Horned Frogs as 10.5-point favorites with a game point total of 57.5. Read on as we detail the featured Mountaineer, prop angles on the quarterback, receiver, and running back leaders, and a special teams rundown.
This Week’s Matchup
West Virginia (4-3, 1-3 Big 12) heads to Fort Worth to play TCU (3-3, 1-2 Big 12) this Saturday at 12:00 p.m. ET. The betting market lists TCU as a 10.5-point home favorite with a -386 moneyline, alongside a total of 57.5. The Mountaineers arrive following a 45-42 victory over the Cincinnati Bearcats last week. TCU also secured a win in its last outing, defeating the Baylor Bears 17-6. Statistically, West Virginia produces 37.6 points and 497.1 total yards per game, outpacing the Horned Frogs’ offensive averages of 24.0 points and 392.3 yards per contest.
Featured West Virginia Player
Sophomore quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. anchors the West Virginia offense as a dual-threat option. Through seven games, he has accumulated 2,268 total yards and 24 touchdowns. As a passer, he has completed 57.6% of his attempts for 1,519 yards (217.0 per game), 10 touchdowns, and one interception. On the ground, he adds 749 rushing yards and 14 scores on 143 carries. He faces a TCU defense ranking seventh nationally in total yards allowed (264.2 per game) and 15th against the run, giving up 92.0 rushing yards per contest. Oddsmakers set Hawkins’ consensus rushing yards prop at 83.5 (Over -115). This line reflects his heavy rushing volume against a stout TCU defensive front that limits opponents to just 2.88 yards per carry.
Quarterback Breakdown
With sophomore Michael Hawkins Jr. (covered above) taking 96.6% of the passing reps, the Mountaineers’ starting job is firmly established. Backups Scotty Fox Jr. (27 passing yards) and Jyron Hughley (27 yards, one touchdown) have seen limited action. Hawkins holds a consensus passing yards prop of 175.5 (Over -114), which sits below his 217.0 per-game average, along with a passing touchdown line of 0.5 (Over -220). He will test a TCU pass defense that contributes to its top-10 national ranking in total yardage allowed.
Receiving Leaders
DJ Epps leads the Mountaineers with 22 catches for 556 yards (25.3 per reception) and five touchdowns. His consensus receiving yards prop is 55.5 (Over -117) alongside a receptions line of 3.5. Prince Strachan functions as a deep threat, logging 12 receptions for 251 yards (20.9 per catch). His receiving yards line sits at 42.5 (Over -115), with a receptions prop of 2.5. Jaden Bray provides reliable depth, securing 11 catches for 168 yards (15.3 per reception). Bray carries a consensus anytime touchdown prop of +500 against TCU.
Rushing Leaders
Cam Cook handles the primary backfield workload, recording 168 carries for 833 rushing yards (4.96 per attempt) and seven touchdowns. He averages 119.0 rushing yards per game and adds 10 receptions for 102 yards against a TCU defense allowing 92.0 rushing yards per game. Freshman Amari Latimer spells him, logging 37 carries for 166 yards (4.49 per attempt) and three scores. Latimer also contributes as a receiver with six catches for 87 yards. He carries a consensus anytime touchdown prop of +270 for this matchup.
Special Teams
Senior kicker Jack Cassidy paces West Virginia’s special teams, converting six of seven field goal attempts (85.7%) with a long of 38 yards. He is a perfect 34-for-34 on extra points, totaling 52 kicking points. Senior punter Bryan Hansen has logged 28 punts with a 42.89-yard gross average. Freshman Matt Sieg handles punt returns, averaging 11.25 yards across four attempts. Remember that betting lines fluctuate, so confirm all odds at your sportsbook before the 12:00 p.m. ET kickoff.
