TCU Dominates Grambling in Amon G. Carter Stadium Rout

TCU's Offensive Explosion

The TCU Horned Frogs delivered a comprehensive offensive performance on Sunday, September 13, 2026, defeating the Grambling Tigers 63-7 at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth. The victory improved TCU’s record to 1-1, while Grambling fell to 2-1.

Quarterback Jaden Craig was the primary catalyst for the Horned Frogs’ success. Craig completed 24 of his 31 passes for 391 yards and four touchdowns. His connection with receiver Kari Ashley was particularly potent; Ashley caught seven passes for 119 yards and two scores. The TCU offense also found success on the ground, with Jeremy Payne contributing 79 rushing yards on nine carries.

Scoring Breakdown by Quarter

TCU established control early in the first quarter when Major Everhart scored on an 8-yard run, giving the Horned Frogs a 7-0 lead. The second quarter saw TCU’s offense become unstoppable as they outscored Grambling 21-0.

Jon Denman added a 1-yard touchdown run to extend the lead to 14-0. Shortly after, Craig connected with Ka'Morreun Pimpton on a 9-yard pass for another score. Although Grambling managed to get on the board late in the half when Reginald Johnson threw a 7-yard touchdown pass to Byron Eaton Jr., making the score 21-7 at halftime, TCU quickly regained momentum.

Joe Pitchford capped the second quarter with a 1-yard run, pushing the margin to 28-7. The third quarter continued TCU’s dominance as Craig threw two more touchdown passes: a 29-yarder to Kari Ashley and a 52-yard strike to Jeremy Scott, making the score 42-7.

Fourth Quarter and Final Stats

The fourth quarter featured both offensive production and defensive highlights for TCU. Craig completed his fourth touchdown pass of the day, finding Amante Martin on a 10-yard run. The Horned Frogs’ defense also contributed to the scoring when Teon Parks returned an interception 67 yards for a touchdown.

Grambling’s offense struggled to maintain consistency throughout the game. Reginald Johnson finished with 190 passing yards and one touchdown on 14-of-20 passing. Jamarion Parker carried the ball five times for just nine yards, while Jordan Bride led the Tigers in receiving with four catches for 79 yards.

The final score of 63-7 reflected the disparity in offensive execution between the two teams. With the win, TCU remains at .500 with a record of 1-1, while Grambling moves to 2-1 on the season.

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