Coming out of the bye, the TCU Horned Frogs looked to keep their Big 12 title hopes alive with a win over the visiting Iowa State Cyclones. Iowa State began the season 5-0 but has since fallen off a cliff after suffering countless injuries and lost four in a row coming into the matchup.
Neither team shined, especially on the offensive side of the ball. As such, points were at a premium through the first two quarters, with Iowa State leading 6-3 at the break.
First Quarter
In need of a fast start against an Iowa State team that’s been riddled with injuries — particularly in the secondary — TCU instead turned it over twice and failed to put any points on the board.
The offense was especially curious as Josh Hoover, who’s been a steady force for much of the season, threw two interceptions that probably could’ve been avoided. The first takeaway by the Cyclones resulted in a 23-yard touchdown reception by Benjamin Brahmer — their lone score of the game so far.
Second Quarter
Not much was going for either side offensively in the second quarter. Both teams turned it over on downs on their first possessions of the frame, and the only score was a 36-yard field goal by Horned Frogs kicker Nate McCashland…