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TCU overwhelms Grambling with 63-7 rout in Fort Worth

Jaden Craig threw for 391 yards and four touchdowns as the Horned Frogs dismantled the Tigers at Amon G. Carter Stadium on Sunday.

Cody Esparza

September 13, 20262 min read

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September 13, 2026

Decisive Second-Half Surge

The Horned Frogs secured a decisive 63-7 victory over the visiting Grambling Tigers on Sunday, September 13, at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth. The game was defined by TCU’s explosive passing attack, which overwhelmed the Tigers' defense to build a lead that never wavered.

With 37,600 fans in attendance, the home team dominated the statistical categories, converting their talent into a lopsided final score.

Scoring Breakdown

TCU struck first in the opening quarter, taking a 7-0 lead after Major Everhart ran it in from eight yards out, with the extra point good. The momentum shifted dramatically in the second quarter, where the Horned Frogs scored 21 points. Jon Denman added a one-yard run, followed by a nine-yard pass from Jaden Craig to Ka'Morreun Pimpton.

Grambling responded with a seven-yard pass from Reginald Johnson to Byron Eaton Jr., tying the game at 14 before TCU’s Joe Pitchford ran it in from one yard to close the half 21-7.

The third quarter continued the trend, with TCU adding 14 more points. Jaden Craig connected with Kari Ashley on a 29-yard pass and later with Jeremy Scott on a 52-yard strike. The fourth quarter was a showcase of dominance, as TCU scored another 21 points.

Craig found Ashley again for 15 yards, and Teon Parks returned an interception 67 yards for a touchdown. Amante Martin’s 10-yard run capped the scoring, finalizing the 63-7 margin.

Statistical Impact

Jaden Craig was the engine of the offense, completing 24 of 31 passes for 391 yards and four touchdowns. Kari Ashley was the primary target, catching seven passes for 119 yards and two scores. On the ground, Jeremy Payne carried nine times for 79 yards.

For Grambling, Reginald Johnson passed for 190 yards and one touchdown on 14 of 20 attempts. Jamarion Parker rushed for nine yards on five carries, while Jordan Bride led the receiving corps with four catches for 79 yards. The performance leaves TCU with a 1-1 record, while Grambling moves to 2-1.

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Cody Esparza

Cody Esparza covers McKinney city hall, the council, and county government.

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