TCU Horned Frogs rout Grambling Tigers 63-7 in Fort Worth showdown

A Dominant Performance in Fort Worth

The TCU Horned Frogs secured a decisive 63-7 victory over the visiting Grambling Tigers on Sunday, September 13, 2026, at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth. The home team controlled the game from the opening drive, building a lead they never relinquished in front of a crowd of 37,600.

The final score reflects a significant disparity in offensive execution, with TCU outscoring Grambling nearly nine-to-one. This result improves TCU’s season record to 1-1, while Grambling drops to 2-1.

Early Momentum Shifts

TCU struck first in the opening quarter when Major Everhart rushed for an 8-yard touchdown, giving the Horned Frogs a 7-0 lead. The second quarter saw the game’s most intense scoring sequence. TCU extended their advantage with a 1-yard run by Jon Denman and a 9-yard pass from Jaden Craig to Ka'Morreun Pimpton.

Grambling responded with a 7-yard pass from Reginald Johnson to Byron Eaton Jr., narrowing the deficit to 21-7. However, TCU quickly reasserted control before halftime with a 1-yard run by Joe Pitchford, ending the first half with a 28-7 lead.

Third Quarter Explosion

The third quarter proved to be the defining period of the contest, as TCU scored 14 points while Grambling was held scoreless. Jaden Craig connected with Kari Ashley on a 29-yard pass to extend the lead to 35-7. Shortly thereafter, Craig found Jeremy Scott downfield for a 52-yard touchdown pass, pushing the margin to 42-7.

This stretch of sustained offensive pressure effectively ended any competitive threat from the Tigers, who managed only seven points across the entire game.

Final Stretch and Statistics

In the fourth quarter, TCU continued its offensive surge. Kari Ashley added another touchdown on a 15-yard reception from Craig. The game was sealed by a 67-yard interception return for a touchdown by Teon Parks, followed by a 10-yard run by Amante Martin to close out the scoring at 63-7.

Craig finished with a 391-yard performance, completing 24 of 31 passes for four touchdowns. Kari Ashley was the top target with seven receptions for 119 yards and two scores. Jeremy Payne led TCU’s rushing attack with 79 yards on nine carries.

For Grambling, Reginald Johnson passed for 190 yards and one touchdown, while Jordan Bride caught four passes for 79 yards. Jamarion Parker contributed nine rushing yards on five carries.

Sources

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