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Know Your Foe: West Virginia Football Players to Watch

Key players from the Mountaineers to watch when they take on the TCU Horned Frogs on Saturday.

Nathan Cross

West Virginia Athletics
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The TCU Horned Frogs take on West Virginiaย on Saturday, October 29. Here are some key players on the Mountaineers team that TCU fans should know before the game.

QB #18 JT Daniels

Five-star Quarterback from Irvine, California. Junior

The 6-2 226 lb. quarterback transferred from Georgia to West Virginia this season. Daniels has put up some pretty good stats despite West Virginia's record. Daniels is a pro-style quarterback who can sling the ball and make great passes. TCU needs to be aware that even though the team is struggling, Daniels is still a five-star recruit with a good throwing arm. TCU needs to apply pressure to him early to be successful.

JT Daniels

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

Attempts

363

34

119

94

254

Completions

216

25

80

68

162

Completion %

59.5%

73.5%

67.2%

72.3%

63.8%

Yards

2,672

215

1,231

722

1,686

Average

7.4

6.3

10.3

7.7

6.6

Touchdowns

14

1

10

7

10

Interceptions

10

1

2

3

6

Longย 

65

28

55

43

67

Sacksย 

9

2

10

1

25

Ratings

127.8

155.1

178.5

130.5

128.6

RB #24 Tony Mathis Jr.

Three-star Running Back from Orlando, Florida. Sophomore

The 5-11 207 lb. running back has had his best season as a Mountaineer this year. He has had decent production, helping West Virginia's offense move the chains. Mathis Jr. is a strong runner who can also make some catches. He is a very challenging and dangerous player, because of his ability to catch and run the ball. TCU will need to keep an eye on him so he does not get lost on the field, because he has the speed to score.

Tony Mathis Jr.

2019

2020

2021

2022

Rushing Attempts

4

18

72

99

Rushing Yards

14

55

312

492

Rushing Average

3.5

3.1

4.3

5.0

Rushing Touchdown

1

0

0

0

Rushing Long

9

0

9

9

WR #0 Bryce Ford-Wheaton

Three-star Wide Receiver from Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina. Junior

There is no doubt that this 6-3, 224 lb. wide receiver is one of West Virginia's offense keys to success. This season he has been Daniels' go-to man. Ford-Wheaton is a receiver who can do it all, he can go up for the catch or beat you with speed and toughness. TCU needs to be aware that Daniels will be looking for him, and try to stay on him. He is having a great season, so TCU should definitely keep an eye on him.

Bryce Ford-Wheaton

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

Receptions

0

12

27

42

45

Yards

0

201

416

575

516

Average

0

16.8

15.4

13.7

11.5

Touchdowns

0

2

3

3

5

Long

0

50

58

45

67

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Nathan Cross
NATHAN CROSS

Nathan (Nate) Cross is a current TCU student (Class of 2025), avid golfer, and a Horned Frog sports enthusiast. He enjoys anything sports-related such as writing, following all stats, and player movements. Additionally, he is always up for a good sports debate.

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