West Virginia Mountaineers defeat TCU Horned Frogs 24-20: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · NCAAF · West Virginia Mountaineers 24, TCU Horned Frogs 20
The West Virginia Mountaineers beat the TCU Horned Frogs 24-20 on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Amon G. Carter Stadium. The West Virginia Mountaineers covered the spread as 10-point underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 58.5, with 44 points combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game lost.
West Virginia Mountaineers vs. TCU Horned Frogs final score and game recap
The TCU Horned Frogs led 7-3 after the first quarter. It was 10-10 at halftime. The West Virginia Mountaineers outscored the TCU Horned Frogs 14-10 in the second half.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Michael Hawkins Jr. (West Virginia Mountaineers): 20 carries for 87 yards, 2 rushing touchdowns.
- Cam Cook (West Virginia Mountaineers): 18 carries for 90 yards.
- Jaden Craig (TCU Horned Frogs): 33/47 passing for 372 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception.
- Kari Ashley (TCU Horned Frogs): 6 catches for 118 yards.
Who covered the spread in West Virginia Mountaineers vs. TCU Horned Frogs?
The West Virginia Mountaineers covered the spread as 10-point underdogs and won outright, by 4 points.
The spread opened at TCU Horned Frogs -9.5 and closed at TCU Horned Frogs -10.
Did West Virginia Mountaineers vs. TCU Horned Frogs go over or under the total?
The game went under: 44 points combined against a closing total of 58.5, under by 14.5. 20 of the 44 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 56.5 and closed at 58.5.
How did AiQ's West Virginia Mountaineers vs. TCU Horned Frogs predictions do?
AiQ's moneyline pick in this game lost.
- Moneyline: the TCU Horned Frogs to win at -380, a loss (-$100 on a $100 bet).
West Virginia Mountaineers vs. TCU Horned Frogs game prop results: team totals, first quarter and first half
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- West Virginia Mountaineers team total 23.5: the over, paying -125, with 24 scored.
- TCU Horned Frogs team total 35.5: the under, paying -128, with 20 scored.
- First-quarter total 13.5: the under, paying -110, with 10 points scored.
- First-half moneyline: the first half was tied, so bets were refunded.
- First-half spread: West Virginia Mountaineers +6.5 covered, paying -105.
- First-half total 30.5: the under, paying -115, with 20 points scored.
- First-quarter moneyline: TCU Horned Frogs won the first quarter, paying -215.
West Virginia Mountaineers vs. TCU Horned Frogs odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the West Virginia Mountaineers at +285 and the TCU Horned Frogs at -380. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the TCU Horned Frogs a 75% favorite. The West Virginia Mountaineers won as the underdog at +285: $285 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the TCU Horned Frogs, the best price before the game was -375 at BetMGM: priced below fair (−0.6% value).
The spread moved toward the TCU Horned Frogs between the open and the close, and the West Virginia Mountaineers covered. The total moved up from 56.5 to 58.5, and the game went under.
West Virginia Mountaineers and TCU Horned Frogs betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the West Virginia Mountaineers 5-3 in the 2026 regular season (3-2 at home, 2-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 4 of 8 games with a closing line on file, with 1 push. Their games went over the closing total 7 times and under 1 time. That made it two straight wins for the West Virginia Mountaineers.
This result left the TCU Horned Frogs 3-4 in the 2026 regular season (2-3 at home, 1-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 3 of 7 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 1 time and under 6 times.
What's next for West Virginia Mountaineers and TCU Horned Frogs?
Next for the West Virginia Mountaineers: at the Texas Tech Red Raiders on Friday, November 6, 2026. Next for the TCU Horned Frogs: the Kansas Jayhawks at home on Saturday, October 31, 2026.