TCU took down BYU 38-28 Friday night at Cowboys Stadium for their fourth straight win over the Cougars and third consecutive victory this season. The Frogs looked good at times, and looked sloppy at times, but they got the win and are now bowl eligible so that’s all that matters. Let’s take a look at this one.
- The TCU quarterbacks accounted for all four first half touchdowns. Pachall had two touchdown passes, while Matt Brown had a pair of scoring runs.
- Let’s start with Pachall first. I thought Casey played a pretty good game going 13-23 for 147 yards and 2 touchdowns. Some of his throws seemed a little off, but for the most part he was solid and didn’t turn the ball over.
- Matt Brown now has 4 TD’s in two games. It is clear that Brown’s running skills are much better than Pachall’s. I like how the TCU coaches have been using Brown these last two games. I think he brings an added threat opposing teams will now have to start preparing for.
- Earth to Josh Boyce, what’s up with all the dropped balls? You are this team’s number one receiver, you can do better than that.
- I thought the defense looked really good at times and then sometimes not so much. I liked that the Frogs were able to get pressure and force 4 sacks and 3 turnovers, but…they still allowed 354 total yards and 215 through the air. At times the secondary still let guys make catches they shouldn’t have and letting Riley Nelson run free all over the field wasn’t a good look either.
- Welcome to the party Jonathan Anderson. Anderson had a career high 17 tackles and his first career interception. The 17 tackles are the most by a Horned Frog since Martin Patterson had 20 versus USF in 2004. TCU has been looking for a guy to replace T.J. Johnson, could Anderson be that guy?
- I was also very impressed with Jason Verrett. Since the Baylor game he has shown improvement every single week. Verrett broke up a few pass plays and should have had an interception. I think by the time next season rolls around, this guy could be really good.
- Tank Carder had a season high nine tackles.
- I was surprised to see Ed Wesley fielding punts. With his injury history I’m not sure if that’s a good idea. I would prefer to see Brandon Carter back there.
- I got to the game extremely early and the place was empty. I was concerned about the crowd but it filled in nicely. There were a TON of people in the club sections watching the Rangers game on TV.
- LOVED the black on black uniforms. I still prefer the black jersey/purple pants look from last week, but the all black was a nice touch for this game.
The Frogs return to action next Saturday as they travel to Laramie to take on Wyoming. The Frogs should get the W, but weird things happen in Wyoming so you never know. Getting pretty hyped for that Boise game...
