WACO, Texas — TCU turned in a defensive performance to remember Saturday, holding Baylor without a touchdown in a 17-6 victory at McLane Stadium that strengthened the Horned Frogs’ grip on the Revivalry.
The Horned Frogs pressured Baylor quarterback DJ Lagway throughout the contest, limiting him to 22 completions on 53 attempts for a 41.5% completion rate. Baylor struggled to establish a consistent offensive rhythm, finishing without a rushing play of 15 yards or longer.
TCU’s defensive effort marked the program’s first time holding an opponent without a touchdown in a Big 12 game since 2017, when the Horned Frogs accomplished the feat against Texas Tech.
The victory also extended TCU’s streak of consecutive games with a score to 426, the second-longest in NCAA history, according to the program. The Horned Frogs improved their all-time series record against Baylor to 61-54-7.
On offense, TCU found success through the passing game, recording three completions of at least 30 yards — its highest single-game total of the season.
Quarterback Jaden Craig connected with Ed Small on a 25-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter. The score was Small’s second receiving touchdown of the season and fourth of his career, while the reception marked the longest touchdown catch of his career.
Wide receiver Jordan Dwyer led the Horned Frogs with 150 receiving yards, including a 67-yard catch that became TCU’s longest offensive play of the season. Dwyer surpassed 100 receiving yards for the 11th time in his career, tying him for the second-most such performances among active FBS players, according to TCU.
Tight end Ka’Morreun Pimpton added his third touchdown reception of the season as TCU continued to distribute the ball among its receiving options. The Horned Frogs have had at least six players catch a pass in every game this season.
Defensively, edge rusher Koron Hayward delivered one of the night’s standout performances, recording at least three sacks and becoming the first TCU player to reach that mark in a game since 2022. He also established a career high with five tackles.
Safety Jamel Johnson recorded his first interception of the season and sixth of his career. Kylin Jackson contributed a forced fumble and recovery, the second such play of his career.
TCU took a 7-6 lead into halftime before extending its advantage to 17-6 by the end of the third quarter. The Horned Frogs have not trailed Baylor at halftime or at the end of the third quarter in the Revivalry since 2013, according to the program.
The win continued another positive trend for coach Sonny Dykes. TCU improved to 33-4 under Dykes when leading at halftime, having held the advantage at the break in each of its three victories this season.
The Horned Frogs also maintained their historical success when protecting a double-digit lead against Baylor late in games. Since 1982, TCU has won all 11 matchups in which it led by at least 10 points at the end of the third quarter.
TCU’s performance in Waco was defined by defensive pressure, disciplined tackling and timely passing plays. By preventing Baylor from reaching the end zone, the Horned Frogs secured a 17-6 rivalry victory and added another significant result to their series history.
