West Virginia Mountaineers vs TCU Horned Frogs Prediction, 10/24/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: West Virginia Mountaineers vs TCU Horned Frogs

Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026

Location: Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, TX

TV: ESPN2

Odds/Point Spread: Horned Frogs (-9.5)

Total/Over-Under: 54.5

The West Virginia Mountaineers (4-3) are traveling to Amon G. Carter Stadium on Saturday, October 24, 2026 where they will meet the TCU Horned Frogs (3-3). West Virginia opens this contest as 9.5-point underdogs. The over/under has been set at 54.5.

The West Virginia Mountaineers come into this matchup with a record of 4-3 for this season. In their last contest, the Mountaineers played the Cincinnati Bearcats and took home the win by a score of 45-42. When it came to the battle of the line of scrimmage, the Mountaineers gave up 233 yards on 40 attempts, which is 5.8 yds per run surrendered. West Virginia relinquished 22 completions on 30 attempts for a total of 389 yds, and a completion rate of 73.3%. For the game, they had 79 plays which converted into 598 yds. The West Virginia Mountaineers ended up rushing 46 different times and compiled 134 yards, which earned them an average of 2.9 yards per attempt.

The Mountaineers have tallied 3,480 total yards this season. In terms of scoring touchdowns, West Virginia has earned 11 touchdowns via the pass and 24 rushing touchdowns. They have surrendered the football 7 times. West Virginia has compiled 167 first downs, and they have been hurt by 41 penalties for 340 yds. Offensively they maintain an average of 272.4 yards rushing which is 5th in college football. In terms of putting the ball in the endzone, the West Virginia Mountaineers hold an average of 37.6 points per contest.

Regarding yards through the air, the Mountaineers have allowed 2,171 yards which has them sitting in 138th in college football. They have surrendered 310.1 yards per outing via the pass as well as giving up a completion percentage of 67.8%. During the season, they are granting 483.9 yards per contest which puts them 137th in the country. They have yielded 17 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 12 touchdowns running the ball. They are allowing 4.8 yards per attempt on the ground and 173.7 rushing yards per contest on the year. Overall, they have allowed 1,216 yards via the running game in 7 outings. The Mountaineers are sitting in 130th in Division 1 when it comes to team defense, allowing 34.0 points per game.

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The Horned Frogs step onto the field holding a record of 3-3 for this season. The last time they took the gridiron, the Horned Frogs took home the win by a final score of 17-6 when they played the Baylor Bears. The Horned Frogs finished the game with a total of 327 yds on 66 plays (5.0 yds per play). TCU ended up running for 1.1 yds per attempt, finishing the contest with 33 yds on 30 carries. TCU gave up 34 running attempts for 54 yards (1.6 yds per carry). The Horned Frogs secondary gave up a completion rate of 41.5%, surrendering 256 yards on 22 for 53 through the air.

The TCU Horned Frogs hold an average of 392.3 yards per game, which has them sitting 69th in Division 1. The TCU offense has racked up 386 yards of penalties on 41 infractions, which is good for 75th in D-1 in terms of helping out the other team. They hold an average of 110.0 yards per game on the ground and have run for 660 yards for this season. They have thrown 5 interceptions while surrendering 4 fumbles and they have obtained 122 first downs. In relation to the points being put on the board, the Horned Frogs are 95th in the nation averaging 24.0 PPG. For the year thus far, the Horned Frogs have compiled 1,694 passing yards as well as holding an average of 282.3 passing yards per game, putting them at 20th in college football.

The Horned Frogs are conceding 12.2 points per game, ranking them 3rd in college football. TCU has allowed a total of 552 rushing yards (92.0 yards per game) in addition to 6 touchdowns via the rush so far this season. They have conceded 2 touchdowns through the air and 172.2 yards/game, which has them in 23rd in Division 1. The Horned Frogs defense has been on the field for 366 plays, which is good for 15th in Division 1. Their defense has compiled 5 fumbles recovered and 3 picks for the season. Over the course of the season, they have surrendered 73 points in total.

Who will win tonight's Mountaineers/Horned Frogs college football game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Mountaineers +9.5

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