TCU Horned Frogs

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TCU Horned Frogs is 8-4 on the season, 5-6-1 against the spread, and holds a power rating of +15.7. TCU Horned Frogs carries one of the heaviest travel loads in the FBS, ranked 39th with 8,318 miles travelled this season — a meaningful fatigue factor for away games; they have also qualified for the postseason this season.

Conference: Big 12 Conference
Stadium: Amon G. Carter Stadium, Fort Worth, TX
Power Rating: +15.7
HFA Rating:2.5 pts
Record: 8-4
ATS: 5-6-1
O/U: 5-6-1

2025 Schedule & Results

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2025 Season Travel Profile

8,318 miles — ranked 39th heaviest in FBS (234 teams)
Week Opponent Distance Cumulative
Week 0Home (0 mi)0 mi
Week 1North Carolina1,069 mi1,069 mi
Week 2Bye
Week 3Abilene ChristianHome (0 mi)1,069 mi
Week 4SMUHome (0 mi)1,069 mi
Week 5Arizona State846 mi1,915 mi
Week 6ColoradoHome (0 mi)1,915 mi
Week 7Kansas State450 mi2,365 mi
Week 8BaylorHome (0 mi)2,365 mi
Week 9West Virginia1,082 mi3,447 mi
Week 10Bye
Week 11Iowa StateHome (0 mi)3,447 mi
Week 12BYU949 mi4,395 mi
Week 13Houston238 mi4,633 mi
Week 14CincinnatiHome (0 mi)4,633 mi

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Dominant offensive performance

Josh Hoover threw for 306 yards and 4 touchdowns with no interceptions, completing 19 of 22 passes. Jeremy Payne added 174 rushing yards and 2 scores, totaling 218 yards from scrimmage. The offense was efficient and explosive, scoring 45 points.

Improved ball security

Hoover, who entered the game with a Big 12-worst 13 interceptions, had zero picks and more touchdowns than incompletions. This marked a significant improvement in decision-making and could be a positive trend for future games.

Resilience after weather delay

The game was delayed about 90 minutes in the first quarter due to lightning and rain. TCU responded well, scoring on a 69-yard pass immediately after the delay to take a 21-7 lead, showing mental toughness and adaptability.

Defensive struggles against the pass

Cincinnati's Brendan Sorsby threw for 282 yards and 3 touchdowns without an interception, including a 94-yard drive that pulled the Bearcats within 38-23. The defense allowed big plays and will need to tighten coverage in the bowl game.

First consecutive eight-win seasons since 2014-15

TCU clinched back-to-back eight-win seasons for the first time in a decade, signaling program stability under coach Sonny Dykes. This momentum could carry into the bowl game, where they will face a yet-to-be-determined opponent.

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Schedule & Results

TCU Horned Frogs — 8-4 overall, 5-6-1 ATS, power rating +15.7.