A Dominant Second Half
The turning point of the contest arrived in the third quarter when TCU Horned Frogs (1-1) exploded for 14 points, extending their lead to 35-7. That surge set the tone for the remainder of the game at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, where the home team ultimately defeated the Grambling Tigers (2-1) 63-7 on Sunday, September 13, 2026.
With 37,600 fans in attendance, the Frogs controlled the pace from the opening drive, never allowing the visitors to build momentum after their early score.
Scoring Breakdown
TCU struck first in the first quarter, with Major Everhart rushing eight yards for a touchdown, followed by a Nate McCashland kick. The second quarter was a feast for TCU fans, as they scored three touchdowns in the period. Jon Denman capped a drive with a one-yard run, and Ka'Morreun Pimpton hauled in a nine-yard pass from Jaden Craig.
Grambling responded with a seven-yard pass from Reginald Johnson to Byron Eaton Jr., but TCU answered immediately. Joe Pitchford ran one yard for a score, and the Frogs led 28-7 at halftime.
Statistic Highlights
Jaden Craig was the engine of the TCU offense, completing 24 of 31 passes for 391 yards and four touchdowns. His connection with Kari Ashley was particularly potent; Ashley caught seven passes for 119 yards and two touchdowns. In the third quarter, Craig connected with Ashley on a 29-yard strike and later threw a 52-yard bomb to Jeremy Scott, both of which resulted in touchdowns.
