Texas Longhorns vs. TCU Horned Frogs: 2021 Week 5 Recap

Quick answer

Texas Longhorns defeated TCU Horned Frogs 32–27 in Week 5, 2021. Final score: Texas Longhorns 32, TCU Horned Frogs 27.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Texas Longhorns	9	9	3	6	32
TCU Horned Frogs	12	3	3	6	27

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Casey Thompson (251) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.22 EPA/play +4.21 EPA
• Max Duggan (2628) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.02 EPA/play +0.49 EPA

Rushing

• Bijan Robinson (251) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.07 EPA
• Zach Evans (2628) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.50 EPA
• Max Duggan (2628) — 0.0 yds +0.01 EPA

Receiving

• Derius Davis (2628) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.17 EPA
• Jordan Whittington (251) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +2.48 EPA
• Taye Barber (2628) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.76 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Casey Thompson	251	19	63.2%	0	1	+0.22	+4.21
Max Duggan	2628	24	83.3%	0	1	+0.02	+0.49

Team EPA comparison

Stat	TEX	TCU
Plays	0	0
EPA / play	—	—
Total EPA	—	—
Success rate	—	—
Pass EPA / play	—	—
Rush EPA / play	—	—
Yards	0	0

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	251	2	0	+1.61	Ended
Q1	2628	6	0	+4.08	Pass TD
Q1	251	3	0	-2.19	Ended
Q1	2628	4	0	-5.27	Fumble
Q1	251	1	0	+2.64	Rush TD
Q1	251	7	0	+2.48	Ended
Q1	2628	3	0	-2.70	Punt
Q1	251	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	251	9	0	+1.72	Ended
Q1	2628	1	0	+2.30	Rush TD
Q1	2628	5	0	-0.46	Ended
Q2	251	3	0	-0.02	Interception
Q2	2628	5	0	-2.04	Punt
Q2	251	7	0	+3.49	Rush TD
Q2	2628	14	0	+1.80	Field goal
Q2	251	11	0	+0.19	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · TCU Horned Frogs · Max Duggan sacked by Anthony Cook for a loss of 16 yards to the Texas 49 Max Duggan fumbled, recovered by Texas Anthony Cook , return for 0 yards , return for 4 yds to the Texas 49 (-6.98 EPA)
2. Q1 · TCU Horned Frogs · Derius Davis run for a loss of 9 yards to the TCU 23 Derius Davis fumbled, recovered by Texas D'Shawn Jamison , return for 15 yds to the TCU 23 (-6.27 EPA)
3. Q2 · Texas Longhorns · Cameron Dicker punt for 52 yds , Derius Davis returns for 2 yds to the TCU 9 Derius Davis fumbled, recovered by Texas (+6.11 EPA)
4. Q3 · Texas Longhorns · Casey Thompson pass complete to Jordan Whittington for 37 yds to the TCU 19 for a 1ST down (+4.23 EPA)
5. Q4 · Texas Longhorns · Bijan Robinson run for no gain to the TCU 1 (-3.98 EPA)
6. Q1 · TCU Horned Frogs · JD Spielman 11 Yd pass from Max Duggan (Griffin Kell Kick) (+2.97 EPA)
7. Q1 · Texas Longhorns · Casey Thompson run for 41 yds to the TCU 37 Casey Thompson fumbled, recovered by Texas (+2.92 EPA)
8. Q1 · Texas Longhorns · Bijan Robinson 27 Yd Run (Cameron Dicker Kick) (+2.64 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Texas Longhorns controlled the final (32–27) in Week 5.
• Passing edge: Casey Thompson (251) — yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: TEX 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 Texas Longhorns vs TCU Horned Frogs?

Texas Longhorns 32, TCU Horned Frogs 27 in Week 5 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won Texas Longhorns vs TCU Horned Frogs?

Texas Longhorns won with a final score of 32–27.

Where can I find the Texas Longhorns vs TCU Horned Frogs box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401287915.

Who led Texas Longhorns vs TCU Horned Frogs in passing?

Casey Thompson (251) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Texas Longhorns at TCU Horned Frogs in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.