TCU jumps to early lead, weathers second half rally for 20-13 win
— TCU used a 20-point first half against Cincinnati's maligned defense, then hung on for a 20-13 win over the Bearcats on Saturday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
TCU Horned Frogs
20
Cincinnati Bearcats
13
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TCU | 7 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| CIN | 0 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 13 |
Nippert Stadium · 30,021 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/26 | vs Kansas Jayhawks | W 22-16 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs West Virginia Mountaineers | L 20-24 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Baylor Bears | W 17-6 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs BYU Cougars | L 10-17 | NCAAF |
| 9/26/26 | @ UCF Knights | L 13-21 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 5:15 20-13
Brendan Sorsby 8 Yd Run (Nathan Hawks PAT failed)
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Field Goal 3:44 20-7
Kyle Lemmermann 35 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 7:34 17-7
Savion Williams 2 Yd Run (Kyle Lemmermann Kick)
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Touchdown 11:12 10-7
Corey Kiner 1 Yd Run (Nathan Hawks Kick)
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Field Goal 14:47 10-0
Kyle Lemmermann 27 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 11:18 7-0
Savion Williams 2 Yd Run (Kyle Lemmermann Kick)
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CIN
8 plays, 57 yards, 1:00 · End of Game
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TCU 1:00
6 plays, 30 yards, 4:10 · Punt
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CIN 5:15
12 plays, 94 yards, 3:51 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:15 20-13
Brendan Sorsby 8 Yd Run (Nathan Hawks PAT failed)
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TCU 9:06
3 plays, 9 yards, 2:28 · Punt
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CIN 11:34
15 plays, 61 yards, 6:00 · Interception
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TCU 2:34
10 plays, 36 yards, 4:34 · Interception
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CIN 7:08
9 plays, 24 yards, 5:07 · Punt
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TCU 12:15
5 plays, 12 yards, 1:21 · Punt
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CIN 13:36
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:24 · Punt
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CIN
1 play, -1 yard, 0:03 · End of Half
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TCU 0:03
9 plays, 52 yards, 1:07 · Missed FG
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CIN 1:10
5 plays, 11 yards, 2:28 · Punt
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TCU 3:44
7 plays, 17 yards, 1:58 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:44 20-7
Kyle Lemmermann 35 Yd Field Goal
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CIN 5:42
5 plays, 10 yards, 1:46 · Fumble
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TCU 7:34
7 plays, 65 yards, 3:38 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:34 17-7
Savion Williams 2 Yd Run (Kyle Lemmermann Kick)
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CIN 11:12
7 plays, 75 yards, 3:35 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:12 10-7
Corey Kiner 1 Yd Run (Nathan Hawks Kick)
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TCU 14:47
8 plays, 46 yards, 2:58 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 14:47 10-0
Kyle Lemmermann 27 Yd Field Goal
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CIN 2:45
4 plays, 19 yards, 2:00 · Punt
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TCU 4:45
5 plays, 17 yards, 2:28 · Punt
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CIN 7:13
6 plays, 20 yards, 3:57 · Punt
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TCU 11:18
7 plays, 29 yards, 2:50 · TOUCHDOWN
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Touchdown 11:18 7-0
Savion Williams 2 Yd Run (Kyle Lemmermann Kick)
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TCU 14:08
3 plays, 3 yards, 0:52 · Punt
Showing the last 28 of 28 events.
Team Stats
TCU
CIN
17
1st Downs
23
5-15
3rd down efficiency
7-15
2-2
4th down efficiency
2-2
336
Total Yards
373
212
Passing
160
18/35
Comp/Att
21/35
6.1
Yards per pass
4.6
124
Rushing
213
32
Rushing Attempts
40
3.9
Yards per rush
5.3
5-34
Penalties
3-25
1
Turnovers
3
0
Fumbles lost
2
1
Interceptions thrown
1
28:29
Possession
31:31
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