TCU Takes Care of Business, Defeats West Virginia

Saturday, October 25

Morgantown, W. Va.

5:00 p.m.

TCU

6-2 , 3-2

West Virginia

2-6 , 0-5

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

TCU

West Virginia

TCU Takes Care of Business, Defeats West Virginia

10/25/2025 9:40:00 PM | Football

Box Score Postgame Notes

Horned Frogs reach bowl eligibility

MORGANTOWN, W. Va. – TCU went into West Virginia and left with a victory in its final game before a crucial bye week.

TCU (6-2, 3-2 Big 12) posted five fourth down stops to help keep the Mountaineers (2-6, 0-5 Big 12) at arm's length. The Horned Frogs used excellent field position to open up a lead, with their first three drives starting in West Virginia territory.

Kaleb Elarms-Orr was a star once again, leading the Frogs in tackles and eclipsing 15 for the second consecutive game – becoming the first TCU player to do this since at least 1995.

Eric McAlister eclipsed 100 yards for the third time this year to lead the Frogs' offense. Trent Battle also turned in a career-high 89 rushing yards on 19 attempts.

The TCU defense was able to pick up a couple of pivotal fourth down stops as the Frogs jumped out early to a 10-0 lead. The Mountaineers would finally find an offensive rhythm early in the second quarter, taking advantage of good field position to get back in striking distance.

West Virginia's touchdown lit a fire under the Horned Frog offense, as it went on its longest drive of the season to put the lead back up to two scores.

With both teams' defenses exchanging blows, it felt like the WVU offense was slowly gaining momentum late in the third quarter. The Mountaineers were unable to take advantage, with multiple offensive threats sputtering out.

After stopping the home team offense on fourth down early in the fourth, the TCU offense embarked on drive that ate up nearly seven minutes of game time to gain a 13-point lead.

West Virginia would find the end zone quickly and despite a couple of anxiety-inducing moments on the final possession, the Frogs would be able to run the clock out a survive a trip to The Mountain State.

NOTING THE FROGS

With the win, TCU has won their 33rd game overall and 21st conference game since 2022, both the most in the Big 12 … TCU's second touchdown drive (to go up 17-7) took 5:38 off the clock in the second quarter, the longest touchdown drive by time this season … TCU has now scored in 415 consecutive games, the second longest streak in NCAA history - trailing only Florida (468) … Kaleb Elarms-Orr tallied 15+ tackles for the second consecutive game, the first Horned Frog to do so since at least 1995 (records do not go back further).

UP NEXT

After playing seven consecutive games, TCU has a bye week before returning home to face Iowa State on November 8 for the annual Military Appreciation game. Kickoff time and TV info has not yet been announced.