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Game 8: at WEST VIRGINIA MOUNTAINEERS
OCT. 25 | MILAN PUSKAR STADIUM | MORGANTOWN, WV | 5:00 PM
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GAME NOTES
- TCU takes its longest road trip of the season on Saturday when they head to Morgantown to take on West Virginia, the first trip to WVU since 2022. In each of the last three meetings, the visiting school has won the game.
- The Horned Frogs enter Saturday’s game one win shy of bowl eligibility for the ninth time in 12 seasons as a Big 12 member.
- It will be the 13th time in program history TCU has played on October 25, posting a 5-7 overall record (Last: Oct. 25, 2014 vs. Texas Tech – W, 82-47). TCU has won three consecutive games played on the date.
- The Frogs enter the game with the league’s top interception mark (nine) as well as the No. 7 ranked passing offense nationally. The Frogs lead the league in turnovers gained (14) and rank No. 8 nationally in that category.
- Quarterback Josh Hoover leads the nation in points responsible for (138), tying with two other Big 12 quarterbacks (Robertson, Baylor; Sorsby, Cincy).
- QB Josh Hoover is tied with two others (Robertson, Baylor; Mendoza, Indiana) for the national lead in touchdown passes with 21. He is 1 of 5 passers over 300 yards per game.
- TCU is one of 8 Power 4 schools with four players boasting 20-plus receptions, joining Baylor, Clemson, Maryland, NC State, Nebraska. Tennessee, and Texas Tech.
- TE DJ Rogers is the only tight end in the country with 15+ targets to post a 75+ grade as both a receiver and pass blocker by PFF.
WVU NOTES
- The Mountaineers are No. 19 nationally in red zone offense and No. 33 in rushing offense
- WVU’s defense has recorded multiple sacks in 15 of the last 25 games
- West Virginia is No. 6 in the Big 12 for rushing plays of 10 or more yards (39)
- WVU is No. 20 nationally in turnovers gained, No. 23 in passes intercepted, No. 30 in third down defense, No. 34 in fumbles recovered and No. 37 in red zone defense
- Linebacker Chase Wilson and safety Darrian Lewis are tied for No. 36 nationally in interceptions
- Nickel/safety Fred Perry is ranked No. 15 nationally in forced fumbles (2)
- Punter Oliver Straw is No. 42 in punting average per game (43.4)
- Receiver Cam Vaughn is No. 11 in the Big 12 in yards per reception (15.9)
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