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West Virginia vs. TCU: Preview, predictions, TV schedule and more

By Nathaniel Reeves

FORT WORTH, TX - SEPTEMBER 16: TCU Horned Frogs running back Darius Anderson (6) celebrates with offensive tackle Joseph Noteboom (68) and guard Austin Schlottmann (51) after a touchdown during the game between the TCU Horned Frogs and the Southern Methodist Mustangs on September 16, 2017 at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas. TCU defeats SMU 56-36. (Photo by Matthew Pearce/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
FORT WORTH, TX - SEPTEMBER 16: TCU Horned Frogs running back Darius Anderson (6) celebrates with offensive tackle Joseph Noteboom (68) and guard Austin Schlottmann (51) after a touchdown during the game between the TCU Horned Frogs and the Southern Methodist Mustangs on September 16, 2017 at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas. TCU defeats SMU 56-36. (Photo by Matthew Pearce/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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Here’s what to watch for when the No. 23 West Virginia Mountaineers take on the No. 8 TCU Horned Frogs on Saturday afternoon in Fort Worth.

A pair of ranked teams with Big 12 title aspirations will clash when the No. 23 West Virginia Mountaineers visit the No. 8 TCU Horned Frogs on Saturday afternoon in Fort Worth.

Behind Florida transfer quarterback Will Grier, West Virginia entered the year with high expectations, only to fall in a hard-fought loss to a good Virginia Tech team in the opener. The Mountaineers have won three straight since to climb back into the AP top 25, albeit against poor competition.

TCU figured to improve upon last year’s six-win campaign with a wealth of experience returning and looked good in a 28-7 road victory in week two. The Horned Frogs entered the College Football Playoff race two weeks later with an impressive 44-31 road win over heavily favored Oklahoma State, and are one of two remaining undefeated teams in the Big 12.

There’s plenty at stake this weekend, as Saturday’s winner will be right up with Oklahoma at the top of the Big 12 standings with one of the most difficult games of conference play taken care of. The contest will also tell us a lot about a West Virginia team that hasn’t played anybody with a pulse in a month, while TCU can add another ranked win to its solid playoff resume.

Kickoff on Saturday is set for 3:30 p.m. Eastern, with full streaming details available below.

Date: Saturday, Oct. 7

Start Time: 3:30 p.m. E.T.

Location: Fort Worth, TX

Stadium: Amon G. Carter Stadium

TV Info: Fox Sports 1

Live Stream: Fox Sports Go

Sportsbook Review lists the Horned Frogs as a big 13-point home favorite, which isn’t too surprising given the fact that they are the much more proven team. The under 73.5 a

Spread: TCU -13

O/U: 73.5

Moneyline: TCU-570, West Virginia +461

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