WVU at TCU Preview: Can the MOUNTAINEERS Keep the SPLASH PLAYS Coming Against the Big 12’s BEST D?

The Mountaineers are riding the momentum of last week’s Homecoming win over Cincinnati and now head to Texas to face a dangerous TCU squad led by the top-ranked defense in the Big 12. Can Michael Hawkins and West Virginia’s offense continue producing splash plays against the Frogs’ imposing D? And can the embattled Mountaineer defense finally find its footing against a TCU offense that’s struggled against Power 4 competition? Jed Drenning, Owen Schmitt, Wes Uhler, and Schuyler Callihan break it all down with matchup analysis, X’s and O’s, and score predictions. They also settle a little friendly mascot business before kickoff. Watch now and drop your score prediction in the comments. #wvu #mountaineers #tcufootball #hornedfrogs #big12 #collegefootball #cfb #WVUvsTCU #footballpreview 🏈The unstoppable WVU offense against the immovable TCU defense 🏈TCU's front seven and how WVU can find some creases 🏈Key matchups on both sides of the ball 🏈A Mountaineer vs Horned Frog debate that leads to a poison-bladed hatchet IN THIS EPISODE: 🏈 OPPONENT INTRIGUE WITH JED DRENNING Jed brings his weekly Opponent Intrigue segment, taking a closer look at something interesting about the rich history of TCU football. 🚨 LAST WEEK/NEXT WEEK THREAT RATING No danger of looking ahead with the bye upcoming after TCU but Is WVU at risk of a hangover after the win over Cincy last week? We give the Frogs our official threat rating. 🧠 X'S AND O'S We break down the key schematic battles between the Mountaineers and Frogs. What should WVU attack? Where can TCU create problems? And which side of the ball could decide the game? 🐾 MASCOT SHOWDOWN If the Mountaineer and Horned Frogs mascots actually went head-to-head in real life, who would win? The crew goes way outside the box to consider any threat the Frog might present before we let AI settle the debate once and for all. 🔥 BIG 12 PICKS The guys make their Big 12 picks and weigh in on the biggest matchups across the conference. WVU is looking to grab its second Big 12 win of 2026. Can the Mountaineers take care of business at in Fort Worth? Watch In the Gun and get ready for game day. SUBSCRIBE for more WVU football analysis, X's and O's, Big 12 coverage, game previews, predictions and Mountaineers content. #WVU #WestVirginia #WVUFootball #Mountaineers #UCfootball #bearcats #Big12 #CollegeFootball #InTheGun #cfb Follow In the Gun on X In the Gun / @InTheGunPodcast Jed Drenning / @TheSignalCaller Wes Uhler / @WesleyUhler Owen Schmitt / @OwenSchmitt35 Schuyler Callihan / @Callihan_ Support us by supporting our sponsors! Toothman Ford - Help those who help us and WVU athletics. Drive with pride all season long, knowing you are supporting the dealer that fuels the Mountaineers! Looking for a new ride? Stop by Toothman Ford, we all know cars cost less in Grafton! Also online at ToothmanFord.com Fortis - For nearly 20 years, Fortis has been the nation’s leader in providing guaranteed roof performance programs for commercial buildings. Fortis offers roof performance solutions that feature extensive initial and ongoing reconditioning for commercial buildings as an alternative to traditional replacement with long-term performance guarantees that are backed by global leader Lloyd’s of London. For roof performance and financial certainty guaranteed, be sure to visit Fortis.us.com Johnston Equipment – A family business right in the heart of West Virginia! Visit Tim Johnston and company Exit 99 on Route 33 between Weston and Buckhannon and check out their inventory online at JohnstonEQ.com Mountain State Brewing Co. - Come on home to Mountain State Brewing Company in Star City, right near ALL the action, and celebrate the Mountain State WAY! Book Exchange - Get all your Mountaineer gear and WVU apparel at The Book Exchange. They're the locally owned and operated retailer with more than 90 years of selling everything you need for gameday and everything else you need to show you're the ultimate WVU fan. Shop at their 2 locations at Downtown Morgantown or Evansdale on Patteson Drive, or online at book exchange wv dot com. Be an ‘eer and tell an ‘eer about your new favorite WVU football podcast! For more insight on West Virginia football and basketball, visit West Virginia On SI, where we have several brand-new articles up every day, first thing in the morning. It’s where the most WVU content lives: https://www.si.com/college/westvirginia