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GAME VITALS

Date: Saturday, October 23, 2021

Time: 7:30PM ET

Location: Amon G. Carter Stadium, Fort Worth, Texas

WATCH/LISTEN

Channel: ESPNU; DirecTV 208, DISH 141

Announcers: Brian Custer (PBP), Kelly Stouffer (analyst) and Lauren Sisler (sideline)

Online Streaming: Watch ESPN with a valid cable subscription

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Radio: Mountaineer Sports Network from IMG (Radio Affiliates) | Sirius 83, XM 390 | WVU Gameday App (Apple | Android)

Radio Announcers: Tony Caridi (PBP), Dwight Wallace (analyst) and Jed Drenning (sideline)

Betting Odds: TCU -5.5, Total 57.5 points via DraftKings Sportsbook

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THE ENEMY

Where are they from? Fort Worth, Texas

Series History: West Virginia leads the series with TCU, 6-4, dating back to 1984 with a 31-14 Mountaineer win in the Bluebonnet Bowl. The last meeting took place in 2020 in Morgan- town, with WVU winning 24-6, marking three straight wins and four Mountaineer wins in the last five years.

2021 Record: 3-3, 1-2 Big 12

Head Coach: Gary Patterson (21st season)

PREGAME READING & UPDATES

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