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TCU Beats Colorado 35-21 After Late Punt Misplay as Hoover Scores Five TDs

Turnovers, capped by a punt deflecting off a returner, flipped Colorado's early 14-0 lead.

Overview

  • Josh Hoover went 23-of-33 for 275 yards with four touchdown passes and a rushing score, including the go-ahead throw with 5:44 remaining.
  • A fourth-quarter punt hit Colorado returner Kam Mikell and was recovered by TCU, setting up Hoover’s 23-yard strike to Joseph Manjack IV for a 28-21 lead.
  • Colorado finished with four turnovers as Kaidon Salter threw three first-half interceptions and went 18-of-29 for 217 yards with two TDs and a rushing score.
  • Omarion Miller led Colorado with six receptions for 89 yards and two touchdowns, while Eric McAlister caught two TDs for TCU.
  • The result moved TCU to 4-1 (1-1 Big 12) and dropped Colorado to 2-4 (0-2), drawing fresh fan frustration over repeated blown leads and late-game mistakes.