Mountaineers Seal Victory with Late Surge
West Virginia Mountaineers defeated the TCU Horned Frogs 24-20 on Saturday, October 24, at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth. The visiting team secured the win with a decisive fourth-quarter touchdown, handing TCU its fourth loss of the season while lifting West Virginia to a 5-3 record.
The game featured a back-and-forth scoring affair that saw the lead change multiple times before the final whistle.
Scoring Sequence in Fort Worth
The game opened with West Virginia taking an early lead, as Jack Cassidy kicked a 54-yard field goal to make it 3-0. TCU responded quickly to take the first-quarter lead, with Ka'Morreun Pimpton catching a six-yard pass from Jaden Craig for a touchdown, making the score 7-3.
The second quarter saw West Virginia pull ahead again when Michael Hawkins Jr. rushed two yards for a touchdown, extending the lead to 10-7. TCU tied the game at 10-10 with a 39-yard field goal from Nate McCashland to end the half.
The third quarter brought the most action, with TCU taking the lead at 13-10 on another McCashland field goal. However, Hawkins Jr. struck again with a 36-yard rushing touchdown to put West Virginia back in front at 17-13. TCU regained the lead for good with a two-yard run by Jaden Craig, making it 20-17 with three minutes remaining.
