Craig's 391 yards powers TCU's 63-7 rout of Grambling

Dominant Home Performance

The TCU Horned Frogs secured a commanding 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 kickoff, ultimately outscoring the Tigers 63 to 7 in front of a crowd of 37,600. This result improved TCU's record to 1-1, while Grambling fell to 2-1.

The decisive factor was the explosive offensive output of the Horned Frogs, who capitalized on early momentum and sustained pressure throughout the contest.

Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown

TCU established the tone in the first quarter when Major Everhart ran for an 8-yard touchdown, giving the home team a 7-0 lead. The second quarter saw a back-and-forth exchange, but TCU pulled away significantly. Jon Denman added a 1-yard rushing touchdown, followed by 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 gap briefly. However, Joe Pitchford's 1-yard rushing touchdown extended TCU's lead to 21-7 by halftime. The third quarter was exclusively TCU territory, as Kari Ashley and Jeremy Scott connected with Craig on 29-yard and 52-yard touchdown passes, respectively, pushing the score to 42-7.

The fourth quarter was a formality, with three more TCU touchdowns sealing the win. Kari Ashley added another 15-yard reception, Teon Parks returned an interception 67 yards for a score, and Amante Martin finished the scoring with a 10-yard run. The final quarter scores were 7-0, 21-7, 14-0, and 21-0 in favor of TCU.

Statistical Highlights

Jaden Craig was the engine of the TCU offense, completing 24 of 31 passes for 391 yards and four touchdowns. His accuracy and ability to find open targets were evident in the team's scoring efficiency. On the ground, Jeremy Payne contributed 79 yards on nine carries.

Kari Ashley was a primary target in the passing game, catching seven passes for 119 yards and two touchdowns. For Grambling, Reginald Johnson completed 14 of 20 passes for 190 yards and one touchdown. Jamarion Parker managed nine yards on five carries, while Jordan Bride led the receiving corps with four catches for 79 yards.

Despite these individual efforts, the Tigers were unable to generate enough offensive volume to challenge TCU's dominance.

Final Records

The Horned Frogs finish the game with a 1-1 record, while the Tigers sit at 2-1. No further playoff implications or series status were provided in the game data. The performance at Amon G. Carter Stadium highlighted TCU's offensive capability and defensive resilience in a clear-cut victory.

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