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West Virginia beat TCU 24-20 (Week 8, 2026)

West Virginia beat TCU 24-20 at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Now West Virginia is 5-3, 2-3 in Big 12 play, and TCU is 3-4, 1-3 in Big 12 play.

West Virginia beat TCU 24-20 (Week 8, 2026)
Game info
Kickoff12:00 PM ET
VenueAmon G. Carter Stadium
SpreadTCU -10
Total58.5
Television, streaming & radio
TVESPN2
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West Virginia at TCU airs on ESPN2. Each school's radio network carries the game, and the live score and every scoring play post here as it happens.

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How it played out

West Virginia beat TCU 24-20 at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Week 8. The teams were tied 10-10 at halftime. The lead changed hands 6 times and the score was tied once after the opening score. West Virginia went ahead for good on a touchdown with 11:28 left in the fourth quarter. TCU led by as many as 4.

By the numbers

West Virginia gained 265 total yards to TCU's 484. Turnovers: West Virginia 1, TCU 3.

For West Virginia, Michael Hawkins Jr. completed 7 of 15 passes for 79 yards and a touchdown, with an interception. Cam Cook ran 18 times for 90 yards. Prince Strachan caught 2 passes for 24 yards.

For TCU, Jaden Craig completed 33 of 47 passes for 372 yards and a touchdown, with an interception. Jon Denman ran 15 times for 58 yards. Kari Ashley caught 6 passes for 118 yards.

What it means

After the game, West Virginia is 5-3, 2-3 in Big 12 play, and TCU is 3-4, 1-3 in Big 12 play. It counts in the Big 12 standings, where the top two teams meet in the Big 12 Championship Game.

The full box score, quarter scoring and every scoring play are on the game page. See the live Big 12 standings.

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