Craig's Late Drive Decides TCU 22-16 Over Kansas

Late Surge Breaks the Deadlock

The TCU Horned Frogs secured a 22-16 victory over the visiting Kansas Jayhawks on Saturday, October 31, at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth. The game’s decisive moment arrived in the fourth quarter when TCU quarterback Jaden Craig capped a scoring drive with a 17-yard rushing touchdown.

Craig then connected with Jordan Dwyer for a two-point conversion, extending the home team’s lead to 22-16 and sealing the win. The decisive sequence came after Kansas had narrowed the gap with a field goal, making TCU’s final offensive push critical for the result.

Kansas Leads Early, TCU Responds

Kansas took an early lead in the first quarter, with Martin Connington kicking a 34-yard field goal to make it 3-0. The Jayhawks extended their advantage in the second quarter when Connington added a 42-yard field goal, putting Kansas up 6-0. TCU remained scoreless for the first two quarters, leaving them trailing 13-0 after Kansas added another field goal.

However, the Horned Frogs began their comeback in the third quarter. Max Carroll returned an interception 60 yards for a touchdown, cutting the deficit to 13-7. TCU then took the lead for good when Ace Theus rushed 28 yards for a touchdown, making the score 14-13 in favor of the home team by the end of the third period.

Statistical Breakdown

Kansas quarterback Cole Ballard led the Jayhawks with 285 passing yards on 20 of 35 attempts, completing one touchdown pass while throwing one interception. Nahzae Cox was the leading receiver for Kansas, catching five passes for 145 yards. Keaton Kubecka carried the ball three times for 58 yards.

For TCU, Jaden Craig was the offensive engine, throwing for 141 yards on 13 of 29 attempts and rushing for 87 yards on 15 carries, including his game-winning touchdown. Kari Ashley led the receiving corps with three catches for 50 yards.

Final Records and Attendance

The final score was TCU 22, Kansas 16. After this contest, the TCU Horned Frogs improved to a 4-4 record, while the Kansas Jayhawks fell to 3-5. The game drew an attendance of 32,549 fans at Amon G. Carter Stadium. The victory provided TCU with a significant win on their home turf, while Kansas continues its season with a losing record.

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