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The TCU Horned Frogs achieved bowl eligibility with a 23-17 victory over the West Virginia Mountaineers. The game featured several lead changes and showcased the team’s resilience, especially with a strong performance from Nate McCashland. TCU improved their record to 6-2, while West Virginia fell to 2-6. This victory assures TCU a postseason spot, and fans are eager to see how the remainder of the season unfolds.
Morgantown, West Virginia – The TCU Horned Frogs secured their bowl eligibility with a 23-17 victory over the West Virginia Mountaineers on October 25, 2025. With this win, TCU improved their record to 6-2, while West Virginia’s season record dropped to 2-6.
The game took place at Milan Puskar Stadium and featured several lead changes as the teams battled in this closely contested rivalry. TCU set the tone early, scoring first with a 35-yard field goal from Nate McCashland, giving them a 3-0 lead. Shortly after, Trent Battle extended TCU’s lead with a 1-yard rushing touchdown, making it 10-0.
West Virginia fought back, with Scotty Fox Jr. connecting with Grayson Barnes for a 17-yard touchdown pass to bring the score to 10-7. However, TCU responded to regain momentum, as quarterback Josh Hoover threw a 4-yard touchdown pass to Eric McAlister, pushing TCU’s lead to 17-7.
Nate McCashland continued to shine, adding a second field goal, this time from 22 yards, to increase TCU’s lead to 20-10. In response, West Virginia’s Kade Hensley managed to put points on the board with a 28-yard field goal, making the score 20-10 in favor of TCU. Late in the game, McCashland further solidified TCU’s position with a long 41-yard field goal to extend the lead to 23-10.
As the clock ran down, West Virginia was determined to close the gap. Scotty Fox Jr. found Jeff Weimer in the end zone for a 28-yard touchdown pass, bringing the final score to 23-17. Despite their efforts, West Virginia could not overcome the deficit.
This game marked a significant achievement for TCU, assuring them of a spot in the postseason bowl games, a critical milestone in their season. Coach Sonny Dykes, in his fourth year with the program, has guided the Horned Frogs to a successful campaign thus far.
The victory against West Virginia comes on the heels of an impressive win against Baylor, where TCU triumphed with a score of 42-36. Historian rivals, TCU and West Virginia have historically faced off in tightly contested games, with eight of their last twelve meetings being decided by ten points or fewer, emphasizing the competitive nature of this series.
This matchup was broadcasted on ESPN+, bringing the excitement of college football to viewers across the nation. With TCU’s bowl eligibility secured, fans are looking forward to seeing how the rest of the season unfolds for the Horned Frogs as they look to build on their current momentum.
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