West Virginia vs. TCU Short Report | Sep 30, 2023

West Virginia

24 - 21

Amon G. Carter Stadium

Fort Worth, TX

Sep 30, 2023

TCU

Amon G. Carter Stadium

Fort Worth, TX

Sep 30, 2023

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Game Recap

The West Virginia Mountaineers defeated the TCU Horned Frogs 24-21 in a thrilling match that saw both teams exchanging leads multiple times. TCU dominated the first half, taking a 21-14 lead into the break, thanks to Chandler Morris's impressive performance, including two touchdown passes and a rushing touchdown. However, West Virginia's resilient effort in the second half, led by their running game and key defensive stops, proved pivotal in their comeback.

Garrett Greene's rushing touchdowns and Michael Hayes's game-winning 49-yard field goal in the fourth quarter secured the win for the Mountaineers. TCU had multiple opportunities to retake the lead but were thwarted by crucial defensive plays from West Virginia. The Horned Frogs' last-minute efforts were blocked twice on field goal attempts, sealing their defeat.

Key Plays:

Garrett Greene (West Virginia Mountaineers)

Rushed for a 35-yard touchdown to tie the game at 7-7

Chandler Morris (TCU Horned Frogs)

Rushed for a 31-yard touchdown to regain the lead at 14-7

CJ Donaldson Jr. (West Virginia Mountaineers)

Rushed for a 1-yard touchdown to tie the game at 14-14

Chandler Morris (TCU Horned Frogs)

Passed to Dylan Wright for a 36-yard touchdown to take a 21-14 lead

Garrett Greene (West Virginia Mountaineers)

Rushed for a 1-yard touchdown to tie the game at 21-21

Michael Hayes (West Virginia Mountaineers)

Kicked a 49-yard field goal to take a 24-21 lead

Mike Lockhart (West Virginia Mountaineers)

Blocked a 46-yard field goal attempt by TCU to maintain the lead

Sean Martin (West Virginia Mountaineers)

Blocked a 55-yard field goal attempt by TCU to secure the victory
Standout Players:
  • Garrett Greene (West Virginia Mountaineers, QB)

    Rushed 12 times for 80 yards and 2 touchdowns, also passed for 142 yards.
  • Chandler Morris (TCU Horned Frogs, QB)

    Completed 23 of 41 passes for 298 yards and 2 touchdowns, and rushed 11 times for 51 yards and 1 touchdown.
  • CJ Donaldson Jr. (West Virginia Mountaineers, RB)

    Rushed 22 times for 61 yards and 1 touchdown.
  • Michael Hayes (West Virginia Mountaineers, K)

    Made a crucial 49-yard field goal to give West Virginia the lead in the fourth quarter.
  • JP Richardson (TCU Horned Frogs, WR)

    Caught 3 passes for 87 yards and 1 touchdown.
Team
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West Virginia Mountaineers

7

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7

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24

TCU Horned Frogs

7

14

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21

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