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TCU Horned Frogs vs Houston Cougars Wrap - TCU Wins 17-14
TCU got a 103-yard performance from Jeremy Payne as a key part of its 17-14 victory over the Cougars on Saturday at TDECU Stadium.
TCU was a favorite by -1.5 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 56.0.
Jeremy Payne rushed for 103 yards, while Jon Denman added 37 yards in the win. Joseph Manjack IV and Eric McAlister added 95 and 79 receiving yards respectively.
Conner Weigman rushed for 114 yards for Houston, while Dean Connors added 75 yards. Conner Weigman threw for 161 yards for the Cougars, while receivers Amare Thomas and Dean Connors had 72 and 47 yards respectively.
Houston was outgained by TCU 426-391 yards in Saturday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 22-17 by the Horned Frogs.
The time of possession battle favored Houston as their offense was on the field for 32:28, longer than the 27:32 of their opponents.
Next game, TCU takes its act home to face Cincinnati looking for another win. For Houston, they head on the road to face Baylor.