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TCU Holds Off Baylor 42-36 After Hours-Long Lightning Delays

Three post-delay interceptions of national passing leader Sawyer Robertson decided the Big 12 rivalry.

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Nov 23, 2024; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; TCU Horned Frogs head coach Sonny Dykes walks on the field during the game against the Arizona Wildcats at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The fourth quarter was halted twice for lightning — roughly 58 minutes followed by 78 — stretching the contest to nearly six hours.
  • Josh Hoover completed 22 of 31 passes for 231 yards and three touchdowns as TCU built a cushion through the third quarter.
  • Kevorian Barnes ran for 106 yards and two scores, capping the final restart with a 14-yard touchdown on the first play to push the lead to 42-21.
  • Sawyer Robertson threw for 318 yards and two touchdowns, but all three of his interceptions came after play resumed, including Namdi Obiazor’s clincher with 13 seconds left.
  • The win moved TCU to 5-2 overall and 2-2 in the Big 12, while Baylor fell to 4-3 and 2-2 in conference play in the most-played rivalry in Texas.