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DJ Lagway threw four touchdowns for 319 yards as Baylor overwhelmed the UCF Knights 41-9 at Acrisure Bounce House on Friday, extending their winning streak to five games.
The tight end’s 35 catches for 510 yards justify his Biletnikoff recognition. TCU now needs more of those gains to become points.
Isaiah Marshall rushed for the game-winning touchdown as Kansas edged Baylor 25-24 at home. The Jayhawks improved to 3-4 while the Bears fell to 4-3 in a low-scoring affair.
Michael Hawkins Jr. rushed for two touchdowns and threw for another as the Mountaineers edged the Horned Frogs 24-20 on Saturday. The decisive fourth-quarter strike to Cam Cook sealed the victory for the visitors.
Devon Dampier rushed for 150 yards and two touchdowns as the Utes overcame a third-quarter deficit to defeat the Cougars 21-13 at Rice-Eccles Stadium.
Cincinnati’s explosive second half, fueled by four touchdown passes from JC French IV, overcame Texas Tech’s early lead. The Bearcats finished 5-2 while the Red Raiders dropped to 6-1.
Arch Manning threw for 212 yards and two touchdowns as the Longhorns held off a late Ole Miss surge to win 34-27 at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium.
The Horned Frogs moved the ball for 484 yards against West Virginia, but failed fourth-down and field-goal chances turned a productive afternoon into a 24-20 home loss.
Houston held the Horned Frogs to two shots on target in a 2–0 win. TCU next hosts Kansas on October 25.
The quarterback’s Oct. 21 selection puts a Horned Frog on the award’s finalist list for the first time.
The Horned Frogs visit Houston on Oct. 22, then return to Fort Worth to face Kansas on Sunday.
TCU won by eight strokes in San Marcos, while Kirstin Angosta became the event’s first two-time individual champion.
Koron Hayward earned the Big 12’s weekly defensive prize after tormenting Baylor, but TCU’s 17-6 win in Waco was secured by a defense whose value extended well beyond one outstanding sack total.
The Horned Frogs placed third at Marine Creek Reservoir before a close three-set volleyball loss at home.
Conner Weigman completed 24 of 33 passes for 343 yards and five touchdowns as the No. 20 Houston Cougars defeated No. 18 Oklahoma State 35-32 at TDECU Stadium.
Koron Hayward’s three sacks helped TCU survive 33 net rushing yards and beat Baylor 17-6, giving the Fort Worth program a narrow route through a demanding rivalry game.
Sonny Dykes kept TCU’s bye-week changes private. That is fair, but the Horned Frogs’ offensive reset must become measurable against Baylor.
TCU kept No. 12 Texas Tech scoreless through halftime Sunday in Fort Worth, but the margin disappeared soon after the restart. The Horned Frogs lost 1–0 at Garvey-Rosenthal Soccer Stadium on October 11.
Patrick Overmyer caught four touchdown passes from Conner Weigman, and Houston beat Kansas State 35-16 Saturday at Bill Snyder Family Stadium.
Jamal Roberts rushed for 222 yards and two touchdowns as Missouri defeated visiting Texas A&M 27-6 Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026.
Tate Sandell’s 47-yard field goal gave Oklahoma a 27-24 victory over Texas at the Cotton Bowl on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026.
