TCU Upsets No. 25 Houston 17-14

In a dramatic finish on senior day at TDECU Stadium, the TCU Horned Frogs upset No. 25 Houston 17-14 on Saturday, handing the Cougars their third home loss in four games and ending their brief return to the rankings.

The Horned Frogs jumped out to a 14-0 lead in the first quarter behind two touchdown passes from quarterback Josh Hoover, who finished with 293 yards through the air. Hoover connected with Eric McAlister and Jordan Dwyer for the early scores, capitalizing on a game plan emphasized by TCU coach Sonny Dykes to start fast after a sluggish beginning in recent outings. "We wanted to take the ball first," Dykes said. "We felt like we had been slow to start, so it was an emphasis for us to take the first possession down the field and go score. I thought we had a great game plan. I thought we executed it very well."

Houston's defense clamped down after the opening frame, holding TCU scoreless for the final three quarters and forcing four turnovers, a season high for the Cougars. Cornerback Will James was instrumental, securing two interceptions and knocking the ball loose from wide receiver Jordyn Bailey. The turnovers gave Houston multiple opportunities to rally, but the...