Decisive Victory in Waco
The TCU Horned Frogs secured a critical road victory on Saturday, October 17, 2026, defeating the Baylor Bears 17-6 at McLane Stadium in Waco. The win improved TCU’s record to 3-3, while the home team fell to 4-2 after the contest drew an attendance of 46,634 spectators.
First Half Scoring
TCU established early control when Jaden Craig connected with Ed Small on a 25-yard pass in the first period. Nate McCashland’s kick extended the Horned Frogs’ lead to 7-0. Baylor responded in the second quarter, narrowing the gap through special teams play.
Rhett Armstrong successfully kicked two field goals, one from 39 yards and another from 32 yards, bringing the Bears within one point at the half. The score stood at 7-6 entering the third period.
Third Quarter Expansion
The Horned Frogs pulled away in the second half. Craig found Ka’Morreun Pimpton on an 8-yard touchdown pass in the third quarter, making the score 14-6. McCashland added a 25-yard field goal later in the period to push the margin to 17-6. Baylor was unable to respond offensively, and TCU’s defense held firm for the remainder of the game.
Key Performances
Craig was instrumental for TCU, completing 21 of 36 passes for 294 yards with two touchdowns and one interception. Jordan Dwyer led the receiving corps with six catches for 150 yards. Landon Walker contributed on the ground with six carries for 36 yards.
For Baylor, DJ Lagway started at quarterback, completing 22 of 53 passes for 256 yards but throwing one interception. Caden Knighten led the rushing attack with 10 carries for 35 yards. Gavin Freeman was the primary target in the passing game, recording seven receptions for 76 yards.
Sources
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