Turning Point in the Fourth
The visiting BYU Cougars secured a narrow 17-10 victory over the host TCU Horned Frogs on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas. The contest remained tightly contested through the first three quarters before Bear Bachmeier broke open the game with a decisive rushing touchdown late in the fourth period.
BYU entered the final frame trailing 10-7 after Matthias Dunn connected on a 49-yard field goal in the third quarter. The momentum shifted when Bachmeier found daylight for a 21-yard run, extending the Cougars' lead to 17-7. Although TCU responded with a Nate McCashland 44-yard field goal to make it 17-10, BYU held on for the win.
Scoring Breakdown
The game began scoreless in the first quarter as both defenses stifled early offensive drives. The scoring activity started in the second quarter when Bachmeier capped an opening drive with a 9-yard run, giving BYU a 7-0 lead thanks to Matthias Dunn’s kick. TCU answered before halftime, with Jaden Craig throwing a 13-yard touchdown pass to Kari Ashley to tie the game at 7-7.
The third quarter was defined by field goal kicking rather than touchdowns, as Dunn’s 49-yard boot put BYU ahead 10-7 heading into the final period. The fourth quarter saw Bachmeier’s second touchdown run provide the margin of victory, while McCashland’s late field goal offered a final spark for the home team.
