Duggan, TCU rout No. 18 Oklahoma 55-24 as Gabriel gets hurt
2 years, 2 months ago

Duggan, TCU rout No. 18 Oklahoma 55-24 as Gabriel gets hurt

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Duggan went 67 yards for one of his two rushing TDs and threw for three scores, leading the Horned Frogs to a 55-24 rout of the 18th-ranked Sooners on Saturday in a second consecutive loss for first-year coach Brent Venables. TCU led 41-17 at halftime with 479 yards while finishing with 668 yards in coach Sonny Dykes’ Big 12 debut after four seasons at crosstown rival SMU. “That’s the formula for us right now is if we can make big plays and take care of the ball, then good things are going to happen for us.” Duggan took off to the right and beat everyone to the sideline on the long score, then added a 35-yard run before capping the final TD drive with a 2-yard run, finishing his day in the third quarter. TCU: The Horned Frogs averaged 10.2 yards per play while building their big halftime lead and finished at 8.9 after coming in second nationally at 8.1 yards per play.

Second Yards Big Gabriel Harmon Tcu Venables Sooners Big Plays Duggan 18 Oklahoma  right  tcu  18  oklahoma  hurt  horned  duggan  rout  gabriel  big  yards  gets  venables  sooners  5524  second  won

History of this topic

Hoover passes for 287 yards as TCU rolls past Oklahoma State 38-13
1 month, 1 week ago

Hoover passes for 287 yards as TCU rolls past Oklahoma State 38-13

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! FORT WORTH, Texas — Josh Hoover passed for 287 yards and a touchdown, and TCU rolled past Oklahoma State 38-13 on Saturday night to become bowl eligible. TCU took advantage of two Oklahoma State first-half turnovers, including Gordon’s fumble and Alan Bowman’s interception, both inside TCU’s …

TCU’s post-national title game tailspin hits a new low: What happened to the Horned Frogs?
2 months, 2 weeks ago

TCU’s post-national title game tailspin hits a new low: What happened to the Horned Frogs?

New York Times  

It was only 22 months ago that Sonny Dykes and TCU could do almost nothing wrong. “That was a total …” Dykes said Friday as he rubbed his nose, shook his head and let out a long exhale, “disaster of a football game.” Since getting humbled by Georgia 65-7 in the 2022 title game, the Horned Frogs are 8-10: 5-7 …

No. 16 Oklahoma looking forward to first season in Southeastern Conference
4 months ago

No. 16 Oklahoma looking forward to first season in Southeastern Conference

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! We’ve looked forward for the last several years for this partnership, to be a part of an amazing conference, the best conference in college football.” Arnold was one of the nation’s top prospects coming out of high school, having been named 2022-23 National Gatorade Player of …

Miller, TCU launch first-half comeback to get past Oklahoma State 74-69
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Miller, TCU launch first-half comeback to get past Oklahoma State 74-69

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! STILLWATER, Okla. — Emanuel Miller scored 21 points and Micah Peavy scored 16 points, and TCU rallied from a first-half deficit to beat Oklahoma State 74-69 on Tuesday night. John Michael-Wright scored 16 points, Javon Small 15 and reserves Eric Dailey Jr. and Jarius Hicklen …

No. 9 Oklahoma visits TCU after Tennyson’s 24-point game
11 months, 1 week ago

No. 9 Oklahoma visits TCU after Tennyson’s 24-point game

Associated Press  

Oklahoma Sooners at TCU Horned Frogs Fort Worth, Texas; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Horned Frogs -4; over/under is 149 BOTTOM LINE: TCU takes on the No. TOP PERFORMERS: Tennyson is shooting 49.0% from beyond the arc with 1.7 made 3-pointers per game for the Horned Frogs, while averaging 8.5 points. LAST 10 GAMES: Horned Frogs: 7-3, averaging …

TCU faces No. 9 Oklahoma following Tennyson’s 24-point game
11 months, 2 weeks ago

TCU faces No. 9 Oklahoma following Tennyson’s 24-point game

Associated Press  

Oklahoma Sooners at TCU Horned Frogs Fort Worth, Texas; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: TCU hosts the No. TCU’s average of 6.0 made 3-pointers per game this season is just 0.2 more made shots on average than the 5.8 per game Oklahoma gives up. LAST 10 GAMES: Horned Frogs: 7-3, averaging 83.2 points, 37.8 rebounds, 17.8 assists, 10.6 steals …

Boomer Sooner: Gabriel tosses late TD pass as No. 12 Oklahoma beats No. 3 Texas in Red River rivalry
1 year, 2 months ago

Boomer Sooner: Gabriel tosses late TD pass as No. 12 Oklahoma beats No. 3 Texas in Red River rivalry

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! DALLAS — Dillon Gabriel knew he couldn’t take a sack as the pocket collapsed around him in the closing seconds of his Red River rivalry debut, the kind of big game he went to Oklahoma to play. Oklahoma then went 75 yards in five plays, including …

West Virginia topples TCU 24-21, ends Frogs’ 10-game Big 12 regular-season win streak
1 year, 2 months ago

West Virginia topples TCU 24-21, ends Frogs’ 10-game Big 12 regular-season win streak

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Martin and Mike Lockhart blocked field goals in the final five minutes after Michael Hayes kicked a tiebreaking 49-yarder, and West Virginia ended TCU’s 10-game Big 12 regular-season winning streak with a 24-21 victory on Saturday night. “There’s nothing harder than seeing somebody really get hurt …

Dillon Gabriel’s 4 TD passes lead No. 18 Oklahoma to a 28-11 win over SMU
1 year, 3 months ago

Dillon Gabriel’s 4 TD passes lead No. 18 Oklahoma to a 28-11 win over SMU

Associated Press  

NORMAN, Okla. — It wasn’t pretty, but Oklahoma coach Brent Venables liked it that way. Oklahoma lost five games by eight or fewer points last season in Venables’ first year as head coach, so he was pleased to see the Sooners win a game they led by just three points early in the fourth quarter. A year ago, I’m not …

Oklahoma State looking to new quarterback to maintain winning ways in newly expanded Big 12
1 year, 4 months ago

Oklahoma State looking to new quarterback to maintain winning ways in newly expanded Big 12

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Mike Gundy’s run of 17 consecutive winning seasons as Oklahoma State coach could end this year if he doesn’t find a strong replacement for Spencer Sanders at quarterback. I feel like we’re going to have a big year with him this year.” POSITION SWITCH Oliver, a …

The heat is on Oklahoma coach Brent Venables as No. 20 Sooners try to recover from 6-7 season
1 year, 4 months ago

The heat is on Oklahoma coach Brent Venables as No. 20 Sooners try to recover from 6-7 season

Associated Press  

NORMAN, Okla. — Oklahoma’s rabid fanbase was overjoyed when Brent Venables was named head coach. Venables said the Sooners fell well below expectations last season — they had four three-point losses and lost to Kansas State by eight points — but grew as a team. “This is a guy that if he can stay healthy, I’d like to think he’s …

No. 22 TCU routs No. 12 K-State 80-67 in Big 12 tourney
1 year, 9 months ago

No. 22 TCU routs No. 12 K-State 80-67 in Big 12 tourney

Associated Press  

— Everything seemed to be going against TCU entering the Big 12 Tournament. The Horned Frogs were coming off a lopsided loss to Oklahoma, they’d drawn a quarterfinal matchup against Kansas State for what felt like a road game, and some off-the-court issues threatened to become a distraction. During one scorching stretch of five trips down the floor, Miles bookended …

No. 22 TCU wins 75-73 to deny No. 9 Texas a B12 title shot
1 year, 9 months ago

No. 22 TCU wins 75-73 to deny No. 9 Texas a B12 title shot

Associated Press  

FORT WORTH, Texas — Damion Baugh had a steal and a breakaway layup off the opening tip of the game to get 22nd-ranked TCU off and running in its home finale. Baugh scored a career-high 24 points, Emanuel Miller added 20 and the Horned Frogs held on for a 75-73 win Wednesday night, denying Texas a chance to play for …

Miles back for No. 22 TCU; Frogs score 100, end 4-game skid
1 year, 10 months ago

Miles back for No. 22 TCU; Frogs score 100, end 4-game skid

Associated Press  

FORT WORTH, Texas — Mike Miles Jr. went almost six minutes into his first game in three weeks before taking a shot for TCU. Miles, the preseason Big 12 player of the year, had 15 points in his return from a knee issue, while five of his teammates also scored in double figures to help the 22nd-ranked Horned Frogs hit …

Duggan, Bagent among Senior Bowl QBs vying to improve stock
1 year, 10 months ago

Duggan, Bagent among Senior Bowl QBs vying to improve stock

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! TCU’s Duggan and Shepherd’s Bagent are trying to improve their NFL draft stock in a weeklong audition ending in Saturday’s Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama. That experience and his impact on the TCU program led Senior Bowl executive director Jim Nagy to compare him to Brock …

No. 1 Georgia bullies TCU 65-7 to win 2nd consecutive title
1 year, 11 months ago

No. 1 Georgia bullies TCU 65-7 to win 2nd consecutive title

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! We’ve only got one more chance to hunt,’ and we hunted tonight.” TCU, the first Cinderella team of the playoff era, never had a chance against the Georgia juggernaut. With 13:25 left in the fourth quarter, Smart called timeout in the middle of an offensive drive …

TCU’s dream of winning CFP title quickly became a nightmare
1 year, 11 months ago

TCU’s dream of winning CFP title quickly became a nightmare

Associated Press  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — TCU coach Sonny Dykes sensed something wasn’t right with his team when they came into the locker room after pregame warmups for Monday night’s College Football Playoff championship game against Georgia. “I think tonight was one of those nights where at least offensively we couldn’t get anything rolling,” said Duggan, who came out of the game midway …

TCU’s CFP title game run came at a perfect time for Big 12
1 year, 11 months ago

TCU’s CFP title game run came at a perfect time for Big 12

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! LOS ANGELES — TCU’s unlikely run to the College Football Playoff championship came at a most fortuitous time for the Big 12. That’s when it was revealed that flagship members Texas and Oklahoma — the only schools to win football national titles in the Big 12 …

Duggan vs. Bennett: 2 onetime underdogs fight for CFP title
1 year, 11 months ago

Duggan vs. Bennett: 2 onetime underdogs fight for CFP title

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! We’ve got nine days or whatever to play a really good TCU team.” If anyone expected Duggan or Bennett to give exuberant soundbites following their thrilling semifinal wins, well, that’s just not how these guys are wired. “Because there’s a season to be played.” Morris got …

TCU’s defense holds on in Fiesta Bowl win over Michigan
1 year, 11 months ago

TCU’s defense holds on in Fiesta Bowl win over Michigan

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! The Horned Frogs’ defensive front locked up Michigan’s massive offensive linemen and the players behind them filled the running lanes, leaving Wolverines’ runners nowhere to go. Bud Clark boosted the Frogs’ momentum with a 41-yard interception return the Wolverines’ next possess, then fell on a fumble …

Commentary: Georgia vs. TCU a Hollywood-worthy Duggan vs. Goliath title matchup
1 year, 11 months ago

Commentary: Georgia vs. TCU a Hollywood-worthy Duggan vs. Goliath title matchup

LA Times  

TCU quarterback Max Duggan passes during an upset win in the Fiesta Bowl over Michigan on Saturday. Duggan and the Horned Frogs will once again be underdogs when they face defending champion Georgia in the college football national championship game at SoFi Stadium on Jan. 9. It’s unlikely Georgia, 14-0, will be as helpful to TCU on the night of …

Johnston’s patience during TCU coaching change pays off big
1 year, 11 months ago

Johnston’s patience during TCU coaching change pays off big

Associated Press  

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Quentin Johnston had options when picking his college destination, eventually deciding on TCU because of the two decades of coaching stability provided by Gary Patterson. “I can’t complain.” Johnston leads the Horned Frogs with 903 yards receiving and five touchdowns despite a slow start and a midseason ankle injury that limited his production. Johnston’s one of a …

Max’s wild ride: TCU QB Duggan goes from lost job to playoff
1 year, 11 months ago

Max’s wild ride: TCU QB Duggan goes from lost job to playoff

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “Every time something’s gone bad … I’ve never seen him panic, I’ve never seen him complain,” All-America guard Steve Avila said. “Because there’s a season to be played.” A season that could have turned out much differently for TCU without Duggan, the fourth-year senior who has …

No. 24 TCU eases by Jackson State 78-51 for 5th straight win
2 years ago

No. 24 TCU eases by Jackson State 78-51 for 5th straight win

Associated Press  

FORT WORTH, Texas — JaKobe Coles scored a career-high 21 points, Damion Baugh had 15 points, six rebounds and five assists, and No. 24 TCU beat Jackson State 78-51 on Tuesday night for its fifth straight victory. I’ve never had anything like it.” Coltie Young made four 3-pointers and scored 14 points for Jackson State. “With all the work that …

TCU’s dream season leads to Fiesta Bowl tilt vs. Michigan
2 years ago

TCU’s dream season leads to Fiesta Bowl tilt vs. Michigan

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! A restless night behind them, the Horned Frogs got good news on Sunday, earning the chance to play second-ranked Michigan in the Fiesta Bowl hours just after losing in the Big 12 championship game. “I think it’s all you can ask for at the beginning of …

No. 4 TCU still undefeated after game-ending FG at Baylor
2 years, 1 month ago

No. 4 TCU still undefeated after game-ending FG at Baylor

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Kell kicked a 40-yard field goal on the game’s final play, and TCU beat Baylor 29-28 on Saturday, scoring nine points in the final 2:07 to avoid another potential playoff-busting loss on the banks of the Brazos River. So just going out there, being confident, believing …

No. 4 TCU tops No. 18 Texas 17-10 to earn Big 12 title berth
2 years, 1 month ago

No. 4 TCU tops No. 18 Texas 17-10 to earn Big 12 title berth

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! TCU’s Max Duggan, who was sacked four times in the first half and hounded all game, connected with Quentin Johnston for a 31-yard touchdown over broken coverage in the fourth quarter. The Horned Frogs held Texas running back Bijan Robinson to 29 yards, gave up just …

No. 8 TCU rallies again to beat No. 17 K-State for B12 lead
2 years, 2 months ago

No. 8 TCU rallies again to beat No. 17 K-State for B12 lead

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! And more often than not, you’re going to.” Kansas State jumped ahead 28-10 when Will Howard threw for two touchdowns and ran for another after taking over for banged-up quarterback Adrian Martinez on its second drive. I thought he played a good football game,” K-State coach …

TCU rallies for 43-40 win in 2 OTs over No. 8 Oklahoma St
2 years, 2 months ago

TCU rallies for 43-40 win in 2 OTs over No. 8 Oklahoma St

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! The Frogs trailed quickly after quarterback Spencer Sanders had TD runs on Oklahoma State’s the first two drives, and TCU still trailed by two touchdowns in the fourth quarter. Oklahoma State, which beat TCU 63-17 without Duggan last November, got the ball to start the second …

Duggan exceling for No. 13 TCU after he lost starting QB job
2 years, 2 months ago

Duggan exceling for No. 13 TCU after he lost starting QB job

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! FORT WORTH, Texas — Max Duggan has certainly surprised new TCU coach Sonny Dykes, who has even gotten emotional talking about the fourth-year quarterback who went from losing his job to being one of nation’s most efficient passers. Well, none of that happened.” While Duggan was …

Duggan, Johnston lead No. 17 TCU past Kansas; Daniels hurt
2 years, 2 months ago

Duggan, Johnston lead No. 17 TCU past Kansas; Daniels hurt

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! If you love football, you’re going to go get it every single day.” Duggan knew his big receiver had the tools. Getting a win like that builds our confidence.” Duggan outdueled Kansas backup quarterback Jason Bean in a wild second half. Any time your backup quarterback …

No. 17 TCU heads to No. 19 Kansas with Big 12 lead on line
2 years, 2 months ago

No. 17 TCU heads to No. 19 Kansas with Big 12 lead on line

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! It’s a similar message to what Dykes is giving the Horned Frogs, who opened eyes across the nation with their 55-24 romp past Oklahoma last week. I’m not really so focused about Kansas.” MAN DOWN The Jayhawks will be without running back Daniel Hishaw for the …

AP Top 25 Takeaways: Bleak outlooks for Oklahoma, Wisconsin
2 years, 2 months ago

AP Top 25 Takeaways: Bleak outlooks for Oklahoma, Wisconsin

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “That’s not the Wisconsin football we all know.” After the departure of Lincoln Riley, Oklahoma fans were bitter but also emboldened by the arrival of Venables, the former Clemson defensive coordinator. Wisconsin won double-digit games in four of coach Paul Chryst’s first five seasons, results similar …

Duggan 5 TD passes and TCU 2-0 under Dykes after 59-17 win
2 years, 3 months ago

Duggan 5 TD passes and TCU 2-0 under Dykes after 59-17 win

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! FORT WORTH, Texas — Max Duggan completed 23 of 29 passes for 390 yards and five touchdowns as TCU won its home opener 59-17 over lower-division Tarleton State on Saturday night, making Sonny Dykes the first new Horned Frogs coach to win his first two games …

Oklahoma hires Clemson’s Brent Venables to replace Riley
3 years ago

Oklahoma hires Clemson’s Brent Venables to replace Riley

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Oklahoma hired Clemson defensive coordinator Brent Venables as its head coach to replace Lincoln Riley on Sunday night, bringing back a former Sooners assistant with a long track record of success. “He knows the formula to win national championships and has the toughness, the attitude and …

No. 5 Oklahoma State’s College Football Playoff hopes sink as Baylor captures third Big 12 title
3 years ago

No. 5 Oklahoma State’s College Football Playoff hopes sink as Baylor captures third Big 12 title

New York Times  

Dezmon Jackson’s fourth-and-goal run and dive toward the pylon came up just short, and No. Oklahoma State became only the fourth Associated Press top-five team to lose a conference title game to a non-top-five team in the Playoff era. Baylor, under second-year coach Dave Aranda, won its first title since 2014 and its first Big 12 championship game. Quarterback Blake …

Kersey: How Oklahoma is dealing with the fallout from Lincoln Riley’s shocking exit for USC: ‘Tensions are high’
3 years ago

Kersey: How Oklahoma is dealing with the fallout from Lincoln Riley’s shocking exit for USC: ‘Tensions are high’

New York Times  

NORMAN, Okla. — A group of Oklahoma football players congregated Sunday afternoon in the parking lot across the street from Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Riley’s decision to walk away hours after the Sooners lost to Bedlam rival Oklahoma State astonished this program, state and the college football world. In a statement, Riley said it was a personal decision that was …

Jaylen Warren, No. 10 Oklahoma State roll past TCU, 63-17
3 years, 1 month ago

Jaylen Warren, No. 10 Oklahoma State roll past TCU, 63-17

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Jaylen Warren produced three of his team’s eight rushing touchdowns to help the 10th-ranked Cowboys roll past TCU 63-17 on Saturday night. “The offensive line played well,” Oklahoma State quarterback Spencer Sanders said. “There’s not a whole lot to say when you get beat like that.” …

Patterson and TCU agree to part ways, coach won’t finish ’21
3 years, 1 month ago

Patterson and TCU agree to part ways, coach won’t finish ’21

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! FORT WORTH, Texas — TCU and football coach Gary Patterson mutually agreed to immediately part ways Sunday before the completion of his 21st season. TCU athletic director Jeremiah Donati said he and school chancellor Victor Boschini met Sunday with the 61-year-old Patterson “and mutually agreed that …

A healthy Max Duggan — and the TCU offense — poised for a breakthrough after a chaotic 2020
3 years, 5 months ago

A healthy Max Duggan — and the TCU offense — poised for a breakthrough after a chaotic 2020

New York Times  

ARLINGTON, Texas — It’s been four years since TCU finished a season ranked in the Top 25. “You don’t realize how much spring ball, summer workouts and fall camp really help until you miss it,” Duggan told The Athletic last week. It’s throwing it how they can catch it.” Patterson said Duggan is showing the type of presence that reminds …

Rattler TD pass in 4th OT sends OU past No. 22 Texas 53-45
4 years, 2 months ago

Rattler TD pass in 4th OT sends OU past No. 22 Texas 53-45

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Benched early and celebrating late, Spencer Rattler had quite the first experience in a most unusual version of the Red River rivalry. Rattler sat most of the second quarter in favor of Tanner Mordecai after an interception and a fumble, but came back with two of his three scoring passes in overtime as the Sooners bounced back from …

College football roundup: TCU stuns No. 9 Texas; Iowa State topples No. 18 Oklahoma
4 years, 2 months ago

College football roundup: TCU stuns No. 9 Texas; Iowa State topples No. 18 Oklahoma

LA Times  

TCU quarterback Max Duggan scores a touchdown in the first half of Saturday’s win over Texas. AMES, Iowa — Breece Hall scored the go-ahead touchdown for Iowa State on an eight-yard run with 4:06 left, and Isheem Young intercepted Spencer Rattler’s pass in the end zone on Oklahoma’s final drive. 1 Clemson 41, Virginia 23 CLEMSON, S.C. — Trevor Lawrence …

Discover Related