Arizona Wildcats at TCU Horned Frogs
· NCAA - FootballTCU pulls away from Arizona 49-28 with relentless offense
On the first play from scrimmage, Wildcats quarterback Noah Fifita was intercepted by Bud Clark and TCU scored five plays later on Trent Battle’s 4-yard run.
The Horned Frogs scored touchdowns on five straight drives, going at least 75 yards on nine or more plays on three of the possessions.
TCU (7-4, 5-3 Big 12) drove 75 yards in 12 plays in the final 1:55 of the first half to take a 21-13 lead on Savion Williams’ 20-yard run. Hoover completed five passes on the drive, including gains of 24, 19, and 24 yards to set up Williams’ score with 20 seconds left in the half.
The Horned Frogs took the second-half kickoff and drove 76 yards in nine plays to build a 28-13 lead on Battle’s 1-yard run.
"We had two series where it didn’t look very good, but the last drive of the first half and the second half were the two pivotal moments of the game," TCU coach Sonny Dykes said.
Richardson’s 33-yard punt return to the Arizona 34 set up a third touchdown in three possessions. He caught a short pass over the middle from Hoover and raced untouched 38 yards for the score and a 35-13 lead. Richardson led TCU with six catches for 107 yards.
Four TCU running backs scored a touchdown, including Williams, who rushed for 80 yards and two scores. Battle also rushed for 28 yards and two scores.
Fifita was 29 of 44 for 284 yards with two touchdowns and an interception for Arizona (4-7, 2-6). Tetairoa McMillan made nine catches for 115 yards.
“Everyone is disappointed. It’s hard when you go through a season like this,” Arizona coach Brent Brennan said. “It’s challenging on every level. I love these players.”
TCU: The Horned Frogs, who became bowl-eligible two weeks ago, won their third consecutive game at Amon Carter Stadium after losing two in a row to UCF and Houston. TCU has won four of its past five, the only blemish a 37-34 last-second loss at Baylor.
Arizona: Hosts Arizona State on Saturday.
How To Watch
How can I watch Arizona Wildcats vs. TCU Horned Frogs?
- TV Channel: Wildcats at Horned Frogs 2021 College Football, week 13, is broadcasted on ESPN+.
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Matchup Prediction
Scoring Summary
TD | 1st Period 12:48 | Trent Battle 4 Yd Run (Kyle Lemmermann Kick) | |
TD | 1st Period 2:10 | Savion Williams 1 Yd Run (Kyle Lemmermann Kick) | |
TD | 1st Period 0:16 | Chris Hunter 17 Yd pass from Noah Fifita (Tyler Loop Kick) | |
FG | 2nd Period 8:08 | Tyler Loop 53 Yd Field Goal | |
FG | 2nd Period 1:55 | Tyler Loop 43 Yd Field Goal | |
TD | 2nd Period 0:13 | Savion Williams 20 Yd Run (Kyle Lemmermann Kick) | |
TD | 3rd Period 10:13 | Trent Battle 1 Yd Run (Kyle Lemmermann Kick) | |
TD | 3rd Period 7:51 | JP Richardson 38 Yd pass from Josh Hoover (Kyle Lemmermann Kick) | |
TD | 4th Period 14:53 | Chris Hunter 3 Yd pass from Noah Fifita (Noah Fifita Pass to Jeremiah Patterson for Two-Point Conversion) | |
TD | 4th Period 10:23 | Cam Cook 6 Yd Run (Kyle Lemmermann Kick) | |
TD | 4th Period 5:25 | Jeremy Payne 30 Yd Run (Kyle Lemmermann Kick) | |
TD | 4th Period 1:00 | Sterling Lane II 70 Yd Fumble Return (Tyler Loop Kick) |
Statistics
ARIZ | TCU | |
---|---|---|
16 | 1st Downs | 24 |
10-19 | 3rd down efficiency | 7-12 |
2-3 | 4th down efficiency | 2-2 |
325 | Total Yards | 450 |
287 | Passing | 303 |
30/47 | Comp/Att | 21/29 |
6.1 | Yards per pass | 10.4 |
38 | Rushing | 147 |
22 | Rushing Attempts | 38 |
1.7 | Yards per rush | 3.9 |
6-55 | Penalties | 2-5 |
1 | Turnovers | 2 |
0 | Fumbles lost | 1 |
1 | Interceptions thrown | 1 |
31:28 | Possession | 28:32 |
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