A Lopsided Contest in Fort Worth
The Grambling Tigers traveled to Fort Worth with hopes of securing a victory, but they left Amon G. Carter Stadium with a heavy 63-7 defeat against the TCU Horned Frogs on Sunday, September 13, 2026.
The visiting squad found itself unable to match the pace set by the home team from the opening whistle, ultimately finishing with only seven points on the scoreboard while TCU’s offense operated with relentless efficiency.
First Half Dominance
The Horned Frogs established control early in the first quarter when Major Everhart broke through for an 8-yard run, giving TCU a 7-0 lead after Nate McCashland’s kick. Grambling managed to answer briefly before halftime, but the momentum never truly shifted away from Fort Worth.
The Tigers got on the board in the second quarter when Reginald Johnson connected with Byron Eaton Jr. on a 7-yard pass, making it 7-7 at one point.
However, TCU immediately reasserted its dominance. Jon Denman contributed a 1-yard rushing touchdown to restore the two-score margin at 14-7. The Horned Frogs’ passing game then began to pick up steam, with Jaden Craig finding Ka'Morreun Pimpton for a 9-yard touchdown pass, pushing the lead to 21-7.
Before the halftime whistle, Joe Pitchford added another rushing touchdown from one yard out, extending TCU’s advantage to 28-7 heading into the break.
Offensive Explosion Continues
The third quarter saw Grambling unable to generate any significant offensive pressure as TCU continued its barrage. Jaden Craig orchestrated the attack with precision, connecting with Kari Ashley on a 29-yard touchdown pass to make it 35-7. Shortly after, Craig found Jeremy Scott for a 52-yard strike, further widening the gap to 42-7.
The fourth quarter offered no reprieve for the Tigers. TCU’s defense forced a turnover that was capitalized on by Teon Parks, who returned an interception 67 yards for a touchdown, bringing the score to 49-7. The Horned Frogs’ ground game also remained effective, with Amante Martin scoring from 10 yards out to make it 56-7.
Craig completed his day with statistics that underscored his performance, completing 24 of 31 passes for 391 yards and four touchdowns.
Final Stats and Records
Grambling’s Reginald Johnson threw for 190 yards on 14-of-20 passing with one touchdown, while Jordan Bride led the receivers with four catches for 79 yards. On the ground, Jamarion Parker carried five times for nine yards.
For TCU, Jeremy Payne provided support in the backfield with nine carries for 79 yards, and Kari Ashley was a primary target, hauling in seven receptions for 119 yards and two touchdowns. The final score of 63-7 reflected the complete control exercised by the Horned Frogs throughout all four quarters.
With this result, TCU improves its record to 1-1 on the season, while Grambling drops to 2-1.
Sources
ESPN
