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Hoover, McAlister Power TCU Past SMU 35-24 in Final Scheduled Iron Skillet Game

The century-old rivalry now pauses as both schools cite scheduling priorities and a push for more home dates, though a future renewal remains possible.

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SMU quarterback Kevin Jennings (7) runs with the ball during the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game between Clemson and SMU Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
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Ed Small #18 of the TCU Horned Frogs celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the first half against the Abilene Christian Wildcats at Amon G. Carter Stadium on September 13, 2025 in Fort Worth, Texas.

Overview

  • TCU quarterback Josh Hoover threw for 379 yards and five touchdowns on 22-of-40 passing.
  • Eric McAlister caught eight passes for 254 yards and three touchdowns, including a 70-yard go-ahead score and a late 44-yarder.
  • SMU’s Kevin Jennings tossed three touchdown passes and briefly put the Mustangs ahead 24-21 early in the fourth quarter.
  • The game at Amon G. Carter Stadium moved TCU to 3-0 and dropped SMU to 2-2.
  • With no future dates on the books, TCU now leads the series 54-43-7 as officials point to home-game priorities while leaving the door open to resume the matchup.