Can the Mountaineer offense keep up with TCU’s top-three defense?
October 20, 2026
When looking at its record, the Horned Frogs do not look like the most intimidating team, sitting at 3-3 overall and 1-2 in Big 12 play. However, TCU bolsters the third-best defense in the FBS in terms of points allowed this season and is the best among Power 4 teams.WVU Football might be in for its biggest challenge of the season thus far Saturday. The Mountaineers will travel to Fort Worth, Texas, to face TCU in its fifth Big 12 matchup of the season. Read more: Can the Mountaineer offense keep up with TCU’s top-three defense? When looking at its record, the Horned Frogs do not look like the most intimidating team, sitting at 3-3 overall and 1-2 in Big 12 play ...
West Virginia’s athletic programs delivered a weekend of competitive results across multiple sports, highlighted by continued excellence from the rifle team, a solid home win for volleyball, solid showings at the ITA Atlantic Regional for tennis, and a hard-fought exhibition for men’s basketball. While the outcomes were mixed, several individual standouts and team performances underscored the Mountaineers’ depth and competitiveness as the fall and early winter schedules progress.
I've never been so happy to eat crow on a take. In the previous entry of The Edwards Editorial, I said WVU (4-3, 1-3) may not win another game this year. That came after a third consecutive loss where the Mountaineers just let teams walk all over them. Make no mistake, the defense is still atrocious. But Saturday against Cincinnati (4-2, 1-2), WVU got the ball last and proved me wrong. Those Country Roads felt really, really good.
