TCU’s Craig Throws for 294 Yards, 2 TDs in 17-6 Win Over Baylor

TCU Defeats Baylor 17-6

The TCU Horned Frogs secured a decisive 17-6 victory over the Baylor Bears on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at McLane Stadium in Waco, Texas. Before a crowd of 46,634 spectators, the visiting Horned Frogs controlled the tempo with efficient passing and timely scoring to improve their record to 3-3, while dropping the home team to 4-2.

Game Flow and Scoring

TCU established early dominance in the first quarter. Jaden Craig connected with Ed Small on a 25-yard touchdown pass, giving the Horned Frogs a 7-0 lead after Nate McCashland’s extra point. Baylor struggled to match that offensive spark in the opening period but began to chip away at the deficit in the second quarter.

Rhett Armstrong kicked a 39-yard field goal to make it 7-3, followed shortly by a 32-yard field goal to narrow the margin to 7-6 at halftime.

The third quarter proved to be the turning point for TCU. Craig found Ka’Morreun Pimpton on an 8-yard touchdown pass, extending the lead to 14-6. The Horned Frogs added to their advantage later in the period when Nate McCashland kicked a 25-yard field goal, pushing the score to 17-6.

Baylor was unable to generate any further offensive production in the fourth quarter, allowing TCU to close out the game with the final margin standing at 17-6.

Key Performances

Jaden Craig was the standout player for TCU, completing 21 of 36 passes for 294 yards and two touchdowns, though he also threw one interception. His connection with Jordan Dwyer was particularly impactful; Dwyer caught six passes for a game-high 150 yards. Landon Walker provided support on the ground for the Horned Frogs, rushing six times for 36 yards.

For Baylor, quarterback DJ Lagway attempted 53 passes, completing 22 for 256 yards and one interception. The Bears’ ground game was limited by Caden Knighten, who carried the ball 10 times for 35 yards. Gavin Freeman led Baylor’s receiving corps with seven catches for 76 yards. Despite the efforts of its offensive stars, Baylor could not overcome TCU’s balanced attack or find the end zone.

Season Implications

The loss drops Baylor to a 4-2 record on the season. The victory improves TCU’s standing to 3-3. Both teams continue their conference play with this result marking a significant win for the Horned Frogs on the road.

Sources

ESPN