Jaden Craig Powers TCU to 63-7 Win Over Grambling State
A passing breakout with heavier tight-end targeting reshapes the offense, with lingering turnovers and penalties raising questions before Big 12 play.
Overview
- TCU beat Grambling State 63-7 on Saturday night after Jaden Craig completed 24 of 31 passes for a career-high 391 yards and four touchdowns.
- Tight end Kari Ashley caught seven passes for 119 yards and two scores as the game featured a clear shift toward downfield throws and more tight-end looks from the TCU offense.
- Special teams and defense added scoring and field-position swings, including a 67-yard interception return by Teon Parks and multiple blocked kicks that helped build the margin.
- The win came against an FCS opponent that entered the game 2-1 and is 8-27 historically vs. FBS, so the result is a tune-up that does not fully prove readiness for stronger Big 12 competition.
- Turnovers and discipline remain concerns after three fumbles (one lost) and five second-half penalties, and TCU now prepares to host Arkansas State before opening Big 12 play at UCF.