Quick Thoughts: TCU 31, Arkansas State 7
Dominant 2nd half leads Horned Frogs to victory over Red Wolves in non-conference finale
TCU defeated Arkansas State 31-7 in a game where sophomore receiver Ed Small, without top wideout Jordan Dwyer, showcased his skills by catching seven passes for 164 yards and scoring a touchdown. Quarterback Jaden Craig completed 72% of his passes for 337 yards and three scores, while the TCU pass catchers had zero drops, marking a significant improvement from the previous week when they dropped five passes.
Coach Sonny Dykes' team has struggled with the "middle eight," the crucial four minutes prior to halftime and to open the third quarter. Despite a missed drive before halftime, TCU made strategic decisions, such as holding onto timeouts and opting for a Hail Mary to maintain their 14-7 halftime lead. The turning point came in the second half when TCU successfully stopped Arkansas State from tying the game, then capitalized with a dominant 14-play, 8-minute drive to score a touchdown and seal the victory.
TCU's punt specialist, John Hoyet Chance, delivered an exceptional performance with 52.7 yards per punt, the best by a Frog since 2001.
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