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TCU Horned Frogs vs. Louisville Cardinals: 2004 Week 12 Recap

Cardinals defeat Frogs 55–28 in Week 12

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for TCU Horned Frogs vs. Louisville Cardinals (Week 12).

TCU Horned Frogs 28 1-2
Final 28–55
Louisville Cardinals 55 6-0 Winner
Winner
Louisville Cardinals
Final score
28–55
Halftime
TCU Horned Frogs 6–24 Louisville Cardinals
Top passer
Stefan LeFors

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Quick answer

Louisville Cardinals defeated TCU Horned Frogs 55–28 in Week 12, 2004. Final score: TCU Horned Frogs 28, Louisville Cardinals 55.

Game summary

Louisville Cardinals rolled past TCU Horned Frogs 55–28 in Week 12 of the 2004 season.

  • Scoring: 11 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 13 plays.
  • Passing leader: Stefan LeFors (97) — 0.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.50 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Robert Merrill — 0.0 yds, 1 TD.
  • Receiving leader: J.R. Russell — 2 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
TCU Horned Frogs6061228
Louisville Cardinals21318655

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

TCUTCU Horned Frogs
LOULouisville Cardinals

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Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. TCU
    Q1TD
    CRCory Rodgers ()

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-0

    Tye Gunn (TCU) pass left side complete to Cory Rodgers (TCU) for a 72 yard touchdown.

  2. LOU
    Q1TD
    BCBroderick Clark

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-6

    Stefan LeFors (UL) pass across the middle complete to Broderick Clark (UL) for a 42 yard touchdown.

  3. LOU
    Q1FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 14
    Score
    6-9

    31 yard field goal by Arthur Carmody (UL) is good.

  4. LOU
    Q1TD
    JRJ.R. Russell

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-15

    Stefan LeFors (UL) pass left side complete to J.R. Russell (UL) for a 32 yard touchdown.

  5. LOU
    Q1TD
    MBMichael Bush

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-21

    Michael Bush (UL) rushed up the middle for a 13 yard touchdown.

  6. LOU
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 5
    Score
    6-24

    22 yard field goal by Arthur Carmody (UL) is good.

  7. LOU
    Q3TD
    LGLionel Gates

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-30

    Lionel Gates (UL) rushed right side for a 1 yard touchdown.

  8. TCU
    Q3TD
    CMCody McCarty ()

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-30

    Tye Gunn (TCU) pass across the middle complete to Cody McCarty (TCU) for a 16 yard touchdown.

  9. LOU
    Q3TD
    BCBroderick Clark

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-36

    Michael Bush (UL) pass left side complete to Broderick Clark (UL) for a 48 yard touchdown.

  10. LOU
    Q3TD
    JRJ.R. Russell

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-42

    Stefan LeFors (UL) pass left side complete to J.R. Russell (UL) for a 25 yard touchdown.

  11. TCU
    Q4TD
    MDMarcus Draper ()

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    18-42

    Kyle Kummer (TCU) pass right side complete to Marcus Draper (TCU) for a 6 yard touchdown.

  12. TCU
    Q4TD
    RMRobert Merrill

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    24-42

    Robert Merrill (TCU) rushed up the middle for a 2 yard touchdown.

  13. LOU
    Q4TD
    GBGary Barnidge

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    24-48

    Brian Brohm (UL) pass across the middle complete to Gary Barnidge (UL) for a 25 yard touchdown.

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

  • Stefan LeFors (97) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.50 EPA/play +9.46 EPA
  • Kyle Kummer (2628) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.50 EPA/play +2.51 EPA
  • Brandon Hassell (2628) — 0.0 yds · +0.60 EPA/play +2.42 EPA

Rushing

  • Robert Merrill (2628) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.07 EPA
  • Eric Shelton (97) — 0.0 yds -0.12 EPA
  • Lionel Gates (97) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.22 EPA

Receiving

  • J.R. Russell (97) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds +1.04 EPA
  • Cory Rodgers () (2628) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +4.21 EPA
  • Joshua Tinch (97) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.97 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Stefan LeFors971915.8%03+0.50+9.46
Kyle Kummer2628520.0%01+0.50+2.51
Brandon Hassell262840.0%00+0.60+2.42
Michael Bush971100.0%01+2.39+2.39
Tye Gunn26281811.1%02+0.09+1.67
Brian Brohm971010.0%01+0.02+0.22

Team EPA comparison

StatTCULOU
Plays00
EPA / play
Total EPA
Success rate
Pass EPA / play
Rush EPA / play
Yards00

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q19710-0.71Ended
Q1262830+6.68Pass TD
Q19750+3.87Pass TD
Q1262830-1.83Ended
Q19730-2.93Ended
Q1262830-0.16Ended
Q19750-2.15Field goal
Q19710+0.34Ended
Q19740+3.94Pass TD
Q1262830-2.07Ended
Q19790+1.23Rush TD
Q2262830-1.21Ended
Q29730-1.80Ended
Q2262840-2.34Ended
Q2262810+0.08Ended
Q29730-2.82Ended

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q1 · TCU Horned Frogs · Tye Gunn (TCU) pass left side complete to Cory Rodgers (TCU) for a 72 yard touchdown. (+8.72 EPA)
  2. Q3 · TCU Horned Frogs · Tye Gunn (TCU) pass across the middle complete to Cory Rodgers (TCU) for 23 yards. (+5.87 EPA)
  3. Q4 · Louisville Cardinals · Cardinals 23 yard field goal attempt blocked, recovered by Domonique Dunbar (UL). (-5.67 EPA)
  4. Q4 · Louisville Cardinals · Cardinals fumble by Montrell Jones (UL), recovered by Tommy Blake (TCU), returned for no gain. (-5.4 EPA)
  5. Q1 · TCU Horned Frogs · Horned Frogs fumble by Cory Rodgers (TCU), recovered by Harry Douglas (UL), returned for no gain. (-4.66 EPA)
  6. Q3 · Louisville Cardinals · Cardinals fumble by Eric Shelton (UL), recovered by Elvis Gallegos (TCU), returned for no gain. (-4.04 EPA)
  7. Q4 · TCU Horned Frogs · Kyle Kummer (TCU) pass left side intercepted by Kerry Rhodes (UL). Returned for no gain. (-4.0 EPA)
  8. Q3 · TCU Horned Frogs · Tye Gunn (TCU) pass across the middle complete to Cody McCarty (TCU) for a 16 yard touchdown. (+3.75 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Louisville Cardinals controlled the final (55–28) in Week 12.
  • Passing edge: Stefan LeFors (97) — yds, 3 TD.
  • EPA edge: TCU at EPA/play.
  • Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of TCU Horned Frogs vs Louisville Cardinals?

TCU Horned Frogs 28, Louisville Cardinals 55 in Week 12 of the 2004 college football season.

Who won TCU Horned Frogs vs Louisville Cardinals?

Louisville Cardinals won with a final score of 28–55.

Where can I find the TCU Horned Frogs vs Louisville Cardinals box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=243150097.

Who led TCU Horned Frogs vs Louisville Cardinals in passing?

Stefan LeFors (97) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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Season records after this game

TCU Horned Frogs

Entered 1-1 Now 1-2 L

Louisville Cardinals

Entered 5-0 Now 6-0 W