A Home Loss for the Horned Frogs
TCU played host to the unblemished BYU Cougars at Amon G. Carter Stadium on Saturday, October 3, 2026, but could not secure a victory against the visiting squad. The final score stood at 17-10 in favor of BYU, marking a tough outing for the home team as they fell to 2-3 on the season. The Cougars, meanwhile, improved their record to 4-0 with the win.
The game drew an attendance of 38,327 spectators to the Fort Worth venue.
Scoring Progression
The first quarter ended scoreless as both defenses held firm. TCU finally broke through in the second period when Jaden Craig connected with Kari Ashley on a 13-yard pass, assisted by a kick from Nate McCashland, tying the game at 7-7. However, BYU responded quickly in that same quarter.
Bear Bachmeier capped off the drive with a 9-yard touchdown run, followed by a Matthias Dunn extra point, giving the Cougars a 7-0 lead.
The third quarter saw BYU extend their advantage through special teams. Matthias Dunn kicked a 49-yard field goal, pushing the score to 10-7. TCU’s offense struggled to generate further momentum in this period, ending the frame with no additional points.
In the fourth quarter, Bachmeier added another rushing touchdown from 21 yards out, again supported by Dunn’s kick, widening the gap to 17-7. TCU managed one final score when Nate McCashland nailed a 44-yard field goal, making the final margin 17-10.
