Hawkins Throws for 1 TD, Runs Twice as West Virginia Beats TCU 24-20

Final Result

West Virginia secured a 24-20 victory over TCU on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas. The win improves the Mountaineers’ record to 5-3, while the Horned Frogs fall to 3-4 in conference play.

Game Flow

The contest began with defensive grit, as West Virginia opened the scoring with a Jack Cassidy 54-yard field goal in the first quarter. TCU responded quickly, taking a 7-3 lead when Jaden Craig connected with Ka'Morreun Pimpton on a 6-yard touchdown pass.

West Virginia took its first lead of the game in the second quarter. Michael Hawkins Jr. broke through for a 2-yard rushing touchdown, giving the Mountaineers a 10-7 advantage before halftime. TCU tied the score at 10-10 when Nate McCashland kicked a 39-yard field goal.

The third quarter saw significant scoring shifts. McCashland extended TCU’s lead to 13-10 with a 37-yard field goal. However, West Virginia answered immediately as Hawkins added another rushing touchdown, this one from 36 yards out, restoring the Mountaineers’ edge at 17-13. TCU regained the lead late in the period when Jaden Craig scored on a 2-yard run, making it 20-17.

Decisive Moments

The fourth quarter remained scoreless until the final moments. With the game on the line, Michael Hawkins Jr. found Cam Cook for a 13-yard touchdown pass. Cassidy’s extra point sealed the 24-20 win for West Virginia.

Key Performers

Hawkins was the central figure for the Mountaineers, contributing both through the air and on the ground. He completed 7 of 15 passes for 79 yards with one touchdown and one interception, while also rushing twice for his two touchdowns.

For TCU, Jaden Craig threw for 372 yards on 33-of-47 passing, adding one touchdown and one interception. Jon Denman led the Horned Frogs’ ground game with 15 carries for 58 yards, and Kari Ashley topped the receiving corps with six catches for 118 yards.

West Virginia’s ground attack was led by Cam Cook, who carried the ball 18 times for 90 yards. Prince Strachan contributed two receptions for 24 yards for the visitors.

The game drew an attendance of 36,216 at Amon G. Carter Stadium.

Sources

ESPN