TCU Falls 17-10 to BYU in Fort Worth

A Slow Start for the Horned Frogs

The TCU Horned Frogs failed to secure a home victory on Saturday, October 3, 2026, as the visiting BYU Cougars defeated them 17-10 at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth. The game remained scoreless through the first quarter, with neither team able to establish a lead before halftime. Attendance at the venue reached 38,327 fans as the two teams battled for control.

Second Quarter Balance

The second quarter saw the first points of the game. BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier broke the deadlock by running for a nine-yard touchdown, followed by a successful kick by Matthias Dunn. This gave the Cougars a 7-0 lead.

TCU responded immediately to level the score. Kari Ashley caught a 13-yard pass from Jaden Craig for a touchdown, with Nate McCashland successfully kicking the extra point to bring the game to 7-7 at the half.

Decisive Third and Fourth Quarters

BYU took the lead in the third quarter. Matthias Dunn kicked a 49-yard field goal, extending the Cougars' advantage to 10-7. The TCU offense was unable to score during this period.

In the fourth quarter, Bear Bachmeier added another rushing touchdown, this time from 21 yards out. Matthias Dunn’s subsequent kick increased the BYU lead to 17-7. TCU managed to trim the deficit late in the game when Nate McCashland connected on a 44-yard field goal, but it was not enough to change the outcome.

Statistical Breakdown and Records

Bear Bachmeier was the standout performer for BYU, rushing for 66 yards on 15 carries and scoring two touchdowns. He also completed 11 of 24 passes for 62 yards. Kyler Kasper contributed on the receiving end with two catches for 22 yards.

For TCU, Jaden Craig threw for 187 yards on 18 of 25 attempts, accounting for one touchdown and one interception. Jeremy Payne led the rushing attack with 77 yards on 14 carries, while Kari Ashley hauled in six passes for 108 yards and a touchdown. The loss drops the TCU Horned Frogs to a 2-3 record, while the BYU Cougars improve to 4-0.

Sources

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