Deciding Moments in Fort Worth
The TCU Horned Frogs secured a 22-16 victory over the visiting Kansas Jayhawks on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Amon G. Carter Stadium. The contest featured a back-and-forth scoring battle that was ultimately decided by TCU quarterback and running back Jaden Craig.
Craig provided the decisive blow in the fourth quarter, rushing for a 17-yard touchdown and successfully converting a two-point pass to Jordan Dwyer, giving the Horned Frogs the final margin of victory. The game drew a crowd of 32,549 fans to the stadium in Fort Worth.
Early Kansas Lead
Kansas controlled the first two periods, establishing a significant lead before the halftime break. Martin Connington opened the scoring with a 34-yard field goal in the first quarter. The Jayhawks extended their advantage in the second quarter when Connington added a 42-yard field goal.
Kansas then struck for a touchdown on a 29-yard pass from Cole Ballard to Cam Pickett, with Connington’s kick making the score 13-0 in favor of the visitors. TCU remained scoreless through the first half, leaving the Jayhawks with a commanding lead heading into the break.
Third-Quarter Surge
The momentum shifted dramatically in the third quarter as TCU mounted a comeback. Max Carroll returned an interception 60 yards for a touchdown, with Kyle Lemmermann’s kick making it 13-7. TCU immediately responded to take the lead on a 28-yard rushing touchdown by Ace Theus, followed by another successful kick by Lemmermann.
