TCU Horned Frogs edge Kansas Jayhawks 22-16 in Fort Worth showdown

Final Score and Context

TCU Horned Frogs secured a 22-16 victory over the Kansas Jayhawks on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth. The home team improved its record to 4-4, while the visiting Jayhawks fell to 3-5. A crowd of 32,549 witnessed a game that swung dramatically in the second half, with TCU outscoring Kansas 22-13 after the first two quarters.

The decisive factor was TCU's ability to convert possession into points during the final 20 minutes, overcoming an early deficit to close out the contest.

Game Flow and Key Plays

Kansas established an early lead with two field goals from Martin Connington. In the first period, Connington kicked a 34-yard field goal to give the Jayhawks a 3-0 advantage. The lead expanded to 6-0 in the second quarter when Connington connected from 42 yards out.

However, TCU responded before halftime. Cole Ballard found Cam Pickett for a 29-yard touchdown pass, followed by a Martin Connington kick, cutting Kansas's lead to 13-0. TCU remained scoreless in the first half, leaving the Jayhawks with a 13-0 lead at the break.

The third quarter marked the turning point. Max Carroll intercepted a pass and returned it 60 yards for a touchdown, with Kyle Lemmermann adding the extra point to make it 13-7. TCU then pulled ahead on Ace Theus's 28-yard rushing touchdown, also with a Lemmermann kick, to lead 14-13.

In the fourth quarter, Connington kicked a 27-yard field goal to restore Kansas's lead at 16-14. The final play of the game was decisive: Jaden Craig ran for 17 yards from the TCU 17, and the team converted a two-point pass from Craig to Jordan Dwyer, sealing the 22-16 victory.

Statistical Highlights

TCU's Jaden Craig was the engine behind the offense, throwing for 141 yards on 13-of-29 passing. He also rushed for 87 yards on 15 carries, scoring the game-winning touchdown. Kari Ashley contributed 50 receiving yards on three catches.

For Kansas, Cole Ballard passed for 285 yards on 20-of-35 attempts, throwing one touchdown and one interception. Keaton Kubecka rushed for 58 yards on three carries, and Nahzae Cox hauled in five passes for 145 yards. The game featured no overtime, concluding with TCU's late surge at Amon G. Carter Stadium.

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