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Baylor at TCU
Oct 18, 2025 • Completed
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Baylor
Big 12

Final Score
36 - 42

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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Turnovers
Game Conditions
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
0.16 in
Advanced Box Snapshot
Excitement
5.02
Postgame Win Probability
TCU: 96.5%
Baylor: 3.5%
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Possession Split
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Game Story
TCU holds off Baylor 42-36
TCU defeated Baylor 42-36 in Week 8 of the 2025 regular slate, finishing with a 427-439 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
TCU set the terms early in a game that finished 42-36. Bryson Washington 1 Yd Run (Connor Hawkins Kick) came with 0:53 left in the first quarter, giving Baylor the first major swing.
TCU's box score carried the story: 427 total yards, 196 rushing yards, and 231 passing yards. Baylor finished with 439 total yards, including 121 on the ground and 318 through the air.
TCU converted 6-13 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-4, TCU led 21-10 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Trent Battle 65 Yd Run (Nate McCashland Kick).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Bryson Washington 1 Yd Run (Connor Hawkins Kick) (Baylor led 7-0 over TCU).
Rushing Touchdown
Kevorian Barnes 5 Yd Run (Nate McCashland Kick) (TCU led 14-7 over Baylor).
Field Goal Good
Connor Hawkins 42 Yd Field Goal (Baylor led 10-14 over TCU).
Passing Touchdown
DJ Rogers 8 Yd pass from Josh Hoover (Nate McCashland Kick) (TCU led 7-7 over Baylor).
Passing Touchdown
Jordan Dwyer 6 Yd pass from Josh Hoover (Nate McCashland Kick) (TCU led 21-10 over Baylor).
Passing Touchdown
Jadon Porter 18 Yd pass from Sawyer Robertson (Sawyer Robertson Pass to Josh Cameron for Two-Point Conversion) (Baylor led 18-28 over TCU).
Stat Callouts
Final score
42-36
TCU defeated Baylor.
Total yards
427-439
TCU held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
196
TCU averaged 5.2 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
231
TCU averaged 7.5 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-13
TCU's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-17
Baylor's offense struggled to keep drives alive.
Turnovers
1-4
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | TCU | Baylor |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 427 | 439 |
| Passing Yards | 231 | 318 |
| Rushing Yards | 196 | 121 |
| First Downs | 21 | 27 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-13 | 6-17 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 2-4 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-75 | 5-44 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 4 |
| Completions / Attempts | 22-31 | 25-52 |
| Rushing Attempts | 38 | 37 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 8 |
| Possession Time | 28:12 | 31:48 |