TCU pulls away from Arizona 49-28 with relentless offense
TCU wide receiver JP Richardson (7) scores a touchdown ahead of Arizona defensive back Genesis Smith (12) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/LM Otero]
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Josh Hoover threw for 252 yards and a touchdown and JP Richardson had 149 all-purpose yards and a 38-yard touchdown reception to lead TCU over Arizona 49-28. The Horned Frogs scored touchdowns on five straight drives, going at least 75 yards on nine or more plays on three of the possessions. TCU (7-4, 5-3 Big 12) drove 75 yards in 12 plays in the final 1:55 of the first half to take a 21-13 lead on Savion Williams’ 20-yard run. Hoover completed five passes on the drive, including gains of 24, 19, and 24 yards to set up Williams’ score with 20 seconds left in the half. The Horned Frogs took the second-half kickoff and drove 76 yards in nine plays to build a 28-13 lead on Battle’s 1-yard run.
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TCU head coach Sonny Dykes, right, talks to quarterback Josh Hoover (10) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Arizona, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
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