Bachmeier's Dual Touchdowns Guide 4-0 BYU Past TCU in Fort Worth

Bachmeier Powers Offense

Bear Bachmeier anchored the BYU Cougars' offense with two rushing touchdowns, leading the visitors to a 17-10 victory over the TCU Horned Frogs on Saturday, October 3, 2026. The game was played in front of a crowd of 38,327 at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas.

Despite being the away team, BYU controlled the scoring in the second half to secure the win against the home side.

The first quarter ended scoreless, setting the stage for a back-and-forth contest that featured efficient scoring drives from both squads. The Cougars struck first in the second period when Bachmeier ran nine yards for a touchdown, extended by a kick from Matthias Dunn.

TCU responded quickly to tie the game at 7-7, with Kari Ashley catching a 13-yard pass from Jaden Craig and Nate McCashland adding the extra point.

Second-Half Momentum

The third quarter brought the decisive shift in momentum for the visitors. Matthias Dunn kicked a 49-yard field goal to give BYU a 10-7 lead heading into the final stanza. TCU failed to score in that period, leaving the Horned Frogs trailing by three points with 15 minutes remaining.

In the fourth quarter, Bachmeier extended his game-breaking performance with a 21-yard rushing touchdown. The play, followed by another Dunn kick, widened the BYU lead to 17-7. TCU managed a late response when Nate McCashland connected on a 44-yard field goal, cutting the deficit to 17-10, but time expired before the home team could mount a final drive to equalize the score.

Statistical Summary

Jaden Craig led the TCU passing attack with 187 yards on 18 of 25 attempts, throwing one touchdown pass and one interception. On the ground, Jeremy Payne carried 14 times for 77 yards. Kari Ashley was the top receiver for the Horned Frogs, hauling in six passes for 108 yards and a touchdown.

For BYU, Bachmeier was a dual-threat presence. In addition to his two rushing touchdowns, he scrambled for 66 yards on 15 carries. He also passed for 62 yards on 11 of 24 attempts. Kyler Kasper was the leading receiver for the Cougars with two catches for 22 yards.

The result improves BYU's record to 4-0, while TCU falls to 2-3 on the season. Both teams will look to rebound from this contest as their respective schedules continue.

Sources

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